Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsThe Modern Honolulu
Both Koa Kea Hotel & Resort and The Modern Honolulu are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Modern Honolulu. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort comes in at 88 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Jetsetter, Oyster and Fodor's.
Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
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2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "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
 "This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach." 
 "A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Luxury
 "This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
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." 
 "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
 "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
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
 "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
 Recommended
 "This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
The Modern Honolulu
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1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Opened in October 2010, the first of Ian Schrager's Edition concept hotels (for Marriott) is predictably pretentious, but dazzles." 
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Ask for a corner double with views of the property's two pools and part of the beach.
 "The hipsters of Honolulu were clamoring for a new hangout, and the arrival of this Ian Schrager-designed hotel answered their call." Full review
 "Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design." Full review
 "A non-beach location next to Waikiki’s Yacht Harbor hasn’t stopped The Modern Honolulu from exuding an oceanfront sensibility." Full review
 "Since its transition, this place has proven that there is a place in Waikiki for a hotel dedicated to forward urban design and adult entertainment." Full review
 "Schrager's creative direction is evident in all aspects of this hotel, from the bi-level pools overlooking an outdoor theater... to the tropical-urban style in the 353 guest rooms and suites." 
 "A dream come true for those young urbanites who never quite felt at home in the more traditional Hawaiian resorts." Full review
 "For those who like their hotels on the modern, sleek side, this is your best bet in Honolulu." Full review
8.0
 "The Modern Honolulu and its brooding Addiction nightclub is a hip Waikiki hangout day and night." Full review
 "Say Aloha to Modern Honolulu hotel a minimalist Hawaiian haven with two pools, four bars, a cool nightclub and a buzzy restaurant just a stroll from Waikiki Beach." Full review
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