The sunny, coconut tree-lined Poipu coast is found on Kauai's scenic south shore. The area is known for its shopping, miles of golden beaches, surfing and world-class golf. All resorts and hotels in the area are just minutes from the Poipu Bay Golf Course, a championship green designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and host for the PGA Grand Slam for over a decade. Discover some of these hotels for a relaxing Hawaiian vacation on Hawaii's oldest inhabited island.
Sheraton Kauai Resort
The Sheraton Kauai is one of the few hotels located on Poipu Beach, one of Kauai's most popular beaches. It is approximately 2.3 miles' driving distance from the Poipu Bay Golf Course. All rooms have premium bathroom products, a massive flat-screen television, and a private balcony or patio where you can bask in Poipu's balmy breezes. After a day of golf, enjoy authentic Native Hawaiian cuisine at Kauai's only oceanfront luau at the hotel's Surf to Sunset Luau.
Sheraton Kauai Resort
2440 Hoonani Rd.
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
(808) 742-1661
sheraton-kauai.com
Ko'a Kea Hotel
Ko'a Kea is one of Poipu's newest hotels. It is found approximately 1.4 miles' driving from the Poipu Bay Golf Course. This boutique hotel offers 121 luxurious rooms with amenities like complimentary wireless Internet, an on-site gift shop for picking up sunscreen and other essentials, and twice-daily housekeeping. The hotel's restaurant, Red Salt, serves American and tropical meals and drinks from 6:30 a.m. to midnight. If you've had a hard day on the green, soothe your sore golf muscles at the Ko'a Kea resort spa. Treatments focus on traditional Hawaiian techniques using local products like kukui nut or coconut oils.
Ko'a Kea Hotel
2251 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
(808) 828-8888
koakea.co
Waiohai Beach Club
The Waiohai Beach Club is part hotel and part timeshare vacation villa. It's a short 1.3-mile drive from the Poipu Bay Golf Course. Choose from 238 guest rooms, all with sweeping views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean or nearby mountain ranges. The swimming pool, which winds between the various hotel buildings, is one of the largest in Poipu and has its own bar for a refreshing drink after a hot day on the golf course.
Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
2249 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
(808) 742-4400
marriotthawaii.com
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
The Grand Hyatt is one of only a handful of Grand-designated Hyatt properties in the state, and is found just across the street from the Poipu Bay Golf Course. The hotel offers various discounts and amenities for golfers due to its connection with the course. When you're not golfing, enjoy 602 guest rooms with high-tech amenities like iPod-compatible stereo systems and flat-panel televisions. Outside, you'll discover an astounding 12 bars and restaurants and a two-level lagoon-style pool with a water slide and a half dozen waterfalls.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
(808) 742-1234
kauai.hyatt.com
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