Experts' Choice Award Waimea Plantation Cottages
What the experts agree on
Historic relocated sugar-plantation cottages from the early 1900s, scattered across a coconut grove on Kauai's quiet west side—rustic charm meets full kitchens, lanais, and Wi-Fi. A unique, laid-back base for exploring Waimea Canyon.
“That’s what you’ll find at this 30-acre oceanfront enclave of restored vintage cottages, spread among large lawns dotted with coconut palms, banyan trees, and tropical flowers.”
– Frommer's
Gayot "Located about an hour from the Lihue Airport, this beachfront collection of vintage-themed cottages is a wonderful place to relax and renew your mind and soul."
DK Eyewitness "Step back into old Hawai‘i at these wonderful seaside plantation cottages, set in a coconut grove at the gateway to Waimea Canyon."
Fodor's "History buffs will adore these relocated and refurbished sugar-plantation cottages, which were originally built in the early 1900s." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Completely unlike any other hotel accommodation on Kauai, the upper-middle-range Waimea Plantation Cottages offers visitors a unique approach to the typical Hawaiian vacation." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A former oceanfront sugar plantation on the western side of Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is a perfect base-camp for travelers who want to explore Kauai's natural wonders." Full review
Fodor's "This casual eatery is located in the equally laid-back Waimea Plantation Cottages; it's a great place to sit with a cocktail and watch the sun set." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sleepy, family owned idyll on Kauai’s remote west side is comprised of 61 relocated sugar plantation workers’ cottages dating from the late 19th to early 20th century." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The 57 tin-roofed, clapboard, pastel-painted sweethearts with wide porches and rattan seating are scattered over a wide lawn." Full review
Independent "The authentic homes, built in the late 1880s, retain a rustic charm but are now fully equipped with self-catering kitchens and a lanai, a breezy open patio originating from Hawaii."
Travel + Leisure "Located just outside of charmingly rustic Waimea Town...the property has...affordable, multiroom cottages with full kitchens."
$216/night
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