Covering 550 square miles of tropical greenery, with more than 50 miles of coastline, soaring mountains, waterfalls and tropical rain forests, the island of Kauai in Hawaii is a popular destination for outdoor adventurers and thrill-seekers. Go zip lining above the treetops, kayak down the Wailua River or hike on the famous Kalalau Trail. There are a number of places to stay on the island, including a handful of small, boutique-style hotels.
Overlooking the sand of Poipu Beach, the oceanfront Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort is a luxurious, boutique-style retreat. Adorned in warm earth tones, with dark wooden finishes, the modern resort features a fitness room, business center, full-service spa, pool, 24-hour room service and a restaurant and lounge. At the hotel, rent snorkel gear, boogie boards and surf boards, or venture down the road for horseback riding, golf and sailing. When it's time to rest, retreat to one of the spacious guest rooms and suites, with flat screen televisions, refrigerators, air conditioning and private balconies.
Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort
2251 Poipu Road
Koloa, HI 96756
808-828-8888
koakea.com
Located in the hills of Lawai and surrounded by miles of tropical forest, the isolated Kauai Banyan Inn is a small, reasonably priced hotel on the island of Kauai. A 5-minute drive from the famous sand of Poipu Beach, the intimate resort offers five individually designed suites and a freestanding cottage, with island inspired decor, spacious floor plans and modern furnishings. Starting at $150 a night as of October 2010, the largest of the units, the cottage, features a separate bedroom, full kitchen, barbecue area, private covered lanai and mountain top views.
Kauai Banyan Inn
528 B Mana Hema Pl
Lawai, Kauai 96765
888-786-3855
kauaibanyan.com
On the shores of Hanalei Bay and in the heart of Hawaii's famous surf grounds, the Hanalei Surfboard House is a small, two guest room hotel, within a traditional island cottage. Covered in vintage surfboards, local artwork and other intricate details, hear the waves, while relaxing in the courtyard, surrounded by tropical greenery. Resembling a studio apartment, with a kitchenette, sitting area, private backyard and king-sized bed, each of the two rooms is creatively themed, giving guests the option of either the Elvis Room or the Cowgirl Room. Starting at $220 a night, as of October 2010, there is a four night minimum stay, when booking more than 30 days prior to stay.
The Hanalei Surfboard House
5459 Weke Rd.
Hanalei, HI 96714
808-826-9825
hanaleisurfboardhouse.com
