ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Peace and quiet prevails at this spacious former plantation that avoids artificial, postcard-perfect grooming. Extra-tall coconut trees could be a century old. Pretty gardens surround the pastel-colored, wood cottages. A hen might usher her brood across the grand lawn and palm grove. The long, undeveloped beach was made for walking beside the blue Pacific. And snoozing on a cottage porch or in a lounge chair is inevitable.
Amenity highlights: On the oceanfront is a good-size pool surrounded by a large sunning deck that includes a hot tub. Nearby are two beach volleyball courts and two shuffleboard courts. A day spa occupies one of the cottages. These emblems of 21st-century pleasure unobtrusively blend with history. A little museum about the Waimea Sugar Mill Company, whose worker cottages guests occupy, is worth a visit.
Insider tip: Shaded by wonderful old trees, two picnic tables near the beach provide a cool spot for an afternoon lunch.
Property Amenities
Located in the sparsely populated, non-resort Waimea area, this ResortQuest hotel is ideally situated for exploring both West and South Kauai. The entrance to Waimea Canyon, the 3,000-foot-deep "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," is a few minutes' drive away. Polihale State Park, which encompasses Hawaii's longest beach, lies about one hour to the northwest. The famed Poipu Beach resort area is 30 minutes east. And the Waimea area itself includes many historic sites.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the breezeway.
Parking is free.
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa services on site
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Picnic area
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Garden
- Video library
- Parking (free)
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Laundry facilities
Room Descriptions
Situated on 27 acres of beachfront property, ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages offers 56 restored and modernized sugar-plantation cottages. Recalling 1930s and 1940s design, cottages are outfitted with period mahogany and wicker-and-rattan furniture, wood floors, upholstered seating, and updated kitchens. Thoroughly modern bathrooms include pedestal sinks, deep soaking tubs, and separate, roomy shower stalls. VCRs and CD players are included, as is dial-up Internet access (surcharge; guests should request in advance to activate phone lines). Maid service is every third day. Cottages at this Hawaiian resort are cooled by ceiling fans.
Smoking is not permitted inside hotel rooms.
The hotel provides two complimentary bottled waters upon arrival.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Ceiling fan
- Cooking facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Clock radio
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Internet access - dial-up
- Telephone
- Voice mail
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- CD player
- In-room safe
- VCR
- Internet access - surcharge
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
Area Attractions
Waimea Canyon State Park - 5 minutes
Salt Pond Beach Park - 12 minutes
Spouting Horn (water spout) - 25 minutes
National Tropical Botanical Gardens - 25 minutes
Polihale State Park (Hawaii's longest beach) - 1 hour
Lihue Airport (LIH): Approximate driving time to ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages is 36 minutes and distance is 26 miles.
Getting there: Taxis are available (more than $36; fees subject to change without notice). Rental cars are recommended for sightseeing (see below) and are available online.
Getting around: A rental car is the best way to get around the area. Guest parking is free.
Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages; fees may apply.
- Golfing
- Volleyball
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Personal watercraft
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Skydiving
- Parasailing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding/rental
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Tennis
Restaurants & Bars
Waimea Brewing Co. - A brewpub adjacent to the main building and architecturally identical, this casual spot with a high-ceilinged interior also offers open-air seating on a large porch. Pub food prevails for lunch, but the menu expands in the evening to include more substantial fare, such as steak.
Location
9400 Kaumaulii Hwy 367
Waimea Kauai, HI 96746
USA
Nearest major airport:
Lihue, Kauai, HI (LIH-Lihue)
Area:
Kauai Island, Hawaii, United States of America
Important Information
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. Cribs (infant beds) are complimentary.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
