(Rates from $286.67)
Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages
Former sugar-plantation cottages, southwest Kauai
General Information
What to expect: 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 Aston 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
- Poolside bar
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- 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
Rooms
Situated on 27 acres of beachfront property, Aston 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.
Room Amenities
- Cable/satellite television channels
- Ceiling fan
- Cooking facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Clock radio
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Dial-up Internet access
- Phone
- Voice mail
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- CD player
- In-room safe
- VCR
- Internet access (surcharge)
- Cable television service
Dining
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.
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near Aston 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
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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 and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM