Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsHolualoa Inn

Holualoa Inn and Koa Kea Hotel & Resort are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort scores significantly higher than Holualoa Inn. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 8 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.

Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
8/10
2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Everything seems to run like clockwork at this jewel box of a hotel, hidden between the sprawling Kiahuna Plantation Resort and the densely built Marriott Waiohai Beach Club." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"Those seeking a "romantic getaway" could not "ask for a better experience" than a stay at this "intimate", "secluded" 121-room "boutique" resort."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This boutique property offers a high-end experience without the bustle of many larger resorts, making it a great place to forget it all, and a perfect romantic getaway." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Has more sedate pleasures: an unadorned swimming pool tiled in deep blue, a sophisticated restaurant/lounge with a sashimi tasting menu, and an expansive lawn overlooking a cove." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Ko’a Kea’s dreamy south Kauai location, on the former grounds of Sixties-era Poipu Beach Hotel, has been popular for decades." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The tranquil property offers a more intimate escape than nearby mega-resorts, and because it was constructed on the footprint of a 1960s hotel, it has a superior location that’s closer to the ocean." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
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Holualoa Inn
7/10
76-5932 Mamalahoa Hwy, PO Box 222, Holualoa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96725
From $440/night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The 7,000-square-foot contemporary Hawaiian main building hosts six immaculate suites, all with warm hardwood floors, luxurious baths, and timeless furnishings." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This contemporary inn offers luxurious outdoor/indoor living with its open floor plan and airy common areas."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Six spacious rooms and suites—plus a private, vintage, one-bedroom cottage that's perfect for honeymooners—are available at this beautiful cedar home on a 30-acre coffee-country estate." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This luxurious, wooden, two-storey bungalow – originally built as a residence for a former publisher of Honolulu's main newspaper – has operated as a cosy six-room bed and breakfast for over 30 years." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"From gleaming eucalyptus floors to river-rock showers, serene beauty shines in every soul-soothing detail." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Six spacious rooms and suites—plus two vintage one-bedroom cottages perfect for honeymooners—are available at this 30-acre coffee-country estate, a few miles above Kailua Bay in the heart..." Full review

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