Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club
The Kauai Marriott Resort sits on 800 acres of land overlooking Kalapaki Bay. Among the resort's many features are two tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center and a full service day spa. The hotel also has a 26,000 square foot swimming pool, as well as a keiki swimming pool and several spa tubs. In addition, the resort has five different restaurants on-site. Room amenities include bath robes and slippers, a refrigerator and high speed Internet access. The resort has one on-site golf course. It is an 18-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Marriott offers special packages which include overnight accommodation for two and daily golf.
Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club
Kalapaki Beach, 3610 Rice St.
Lihue - Kauai, HI 96766
(808) 245-5050
www.marriott.com
Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa
The Waipouli Beach Resort is located between Kapaa and Wailua, just a few minutes drive away from Lihue. According to the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, the resort has a two-acre saline swimming pool that winds around the property like a river, as well as two water slides. In addition the resort has a health spa featuring products by Aveda and a fitness hut as well as an on-site restaurant. Rooms consist of condominiums featuring granite countertops in the kitchen and Travertine tiled bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs. Rooms also include private lanais. Despite being located on the island's east coast, it is just a 20-minute drive to the Princeville at Hanalei Resort, which is home to three courses including the Prince course, which was ranked #1 in Hawaii by "Golf Digest."
Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa
4-820 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
(808) 822-6000
www.waipoulibeachresort.com
Outrigger at Lae Nani
The Outrigger at Lae Nani is a Wailua resort, located close to Lihue. It is a small resort featuring just 84 rooms. Amongst the hotel's features are a lighted tennis court, a swimming pool and a protected beachfront swimming area which is excellent for snorkeling. Room amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony and daily maid service. Although there is no on-site dining, there are numerous restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel is just a short drive away from the Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, home to one 18-hole golf course. Or for a slightly longer drive, guests could drive north to Princeville and play a round of golf at one of the two championship golf courses located at the Princeville at Hanalei Resort or the 9 hole Woods course also at the Princeville at Hanalei Resort.
Outrigger at Lae Nani
410 Papaloa Rd.
Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
(808) 822-4938
www.outrigger.com
About The Author
Shiromi Nassreen has been writing professionally since 2005. She specializes in travel and outdoor topics, and her articles have appeared in various print and online publications, including "DISfunkshion Magazine" and Matador Travel. Nassreen holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama.