Koa Kea Hotel & Resort

Great location. beautiful and well-appointed rooms. Though Hurricane Lowell struck the island and the hotel while we were there, teh entire staff was extremely helpful throughout, keeping everyone well-informed and fed. Clearly showed the staff gives its all for the property.

We were staying there when hurricane Lowell hit. With all the stress and destruction that came with it. You would not have been able to tell by how accommodating and nice they were. Needless to say that the next time we go to Kauai we will be staying at Ko'a Kea resort.

We had a nice stay at the resort - the service was nice and the rooms were fine. We were expecting a different / better view after paying the extra money for the Ocean view. We could see the ocean, but you had to be standing at the window. Our bed did not face the window / you could not see the Ocean from the bed as we expected based on the photos of the rooms online. Overall nice stay, service was great, just wouldn't pay the extra $ for the Ocean View next time.

My wife and I recently stayed at the Koa Kea Hotel & Resort in Kauai for our anniversary, and while there were some bright spots, our overall experience was mixed. On the positive side, the staff was incredibly friendly. We were greeted by Ian, who was extremely welcoming and even gave us a container of red salt as an anniversary gift, which was a lovely touch. However, there were several aspects of our stay that were disappointing: * The View: We booked a partial ocean view room, but in my opinion, it was not. The property is close to the water, but a large stretch of volcanic rock blocks the view. My wife and I joked that you’d have to hang off the balcony and have your partner hold you by your ankles just to get a glimpse of the ocean. * Dining at Red Salt: We had reservations at Red Salt to celebrate, but the atmosphere felt odd. The seating is right next to the hotel lobby. we were just one table away and the restaurant was far too brightly lit. The food and drinks were okay, but the ambiance left much to be desired. * Housekeeping: One day, the housekeeping staff left an envelope for tips on the nightstand, which felt uncommon and a bit rude. * Beach Access: The hotel does not have direct beach access. The walkway and stairs are broken, with exposed nails and damaged wood. To get to the beach, we had to walk through the neighboring Marriott or Castle Kiahuna Plantation bungalows, which felt awkward.

Lovely stay in a great location. Friendly staff, great food, and amenities such as room service, daily yoga and daily mass.