West Side Vacations from $1,019

Everyone was super friendly

Beautiful outdoor pool areas, and great location. However, our room was 800 steps from the lobby (about as far as you can go and still be on the resort). It was billed as an upgrade when we checked in, but the long walk and ground level room with a lot of moisture in the room made it less than ideal thus the 4 rather than 5 stars

The room was good until the WiFi went down. I was told all day that they were working on it and that we were the only ones complaining. The next evening I finally asked to be moved to a room with working WiFi. The pools were nice. When I asked about housekeeping I was told "they don't do that there". Just be aware that housekeeping is not limited as suggested in the property amenities, it is nonexistent.

Our trip to Kauai was amazing and beautiful. We have no complaints about Waimea Plantation Cottages, but will say a few things we wished we had noticed before we booked. We loved having our own little cottage with plenty of amenities, and we liked having no elevators, and a lot of open space in February. Even though we had a "garden view" cottage, we could see the ocean from our bedroom window and our front porch. We loved walking just a few hundred feet each morning and evening to sit in some of the nice chairs and watch the sea, it is also a great beach for long walks.Staying in Waimea was nice because it is a cute, small town and not as crowded with tourists as other areas are. Here is what we wished we knew before we came. (We should have paid more attention!) The one bedroom garden view cottages are cute, but they do not look like the amazing, well-spaced cottages that appear in most photos of WPC. They are quite close to each other, and the overall feeling is more "Campground," than "Resort." There is no hot tub! We just assumed from the photos that there was a hot tub, but it's a cold wading pool! I personally did not like people hanging their laundry on the front porch (there are back porches that can be used, and free laundry facilities.), it just made it look a lot less classy overall. Wherever you choose to stay, Kauai is a beautiful place, and a visit will do wonders for your soul.

Our stay was perfect. The staff at HCR made us feel very welcome and at home. The after hours check in was super easy too! The room (D1) we had overlooked the entire courtyard to the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, dishes and pots and pans. I would say if you are considering preparing a lot of your own food, bring a sharp knife. We also would suggest replacing the dustpan in D1. The room was clean, well maintained and very comfortable. The coffee shop was also a real treat. Wonderful people making wonderful coffee and lots of beautiful artwork to peruse as well. We sampled the pool, hot tub, the coffee house, the secret restaurant that we will never forget. It was truly an unforgettable experience. The staff on the resort were all kind, welcoming and gracious with their time. The beach….. it was beautiful the entire time. Whether it was raining and windy or warm and sunny, everyday the beach delivered. We cannot wait to go back!! Thank you HCR!!