Lihue

Everything I could think to ask for in affordable accommodation in paradise. Beautifully maintained grounds and pool at an amazing beach abutting other resorts and beaches. Room was comfortable and well-ceaned daily. The small kitchenette (microwave, no stovetop) was ample to allow us to enjoy many breakfasts, lunches and snacks on our balcony overlooking the beautiful grounds and beach. Small shopping mall just behind resort. We could have happily spent our entire time here, but it was useful to rent a car for day trips and variety in eating-out options and grocery runs. I was surprised that swimming is not recommended at this or most beaches in Kauai, so it was also nice having a car to get to the few life-guarded beaches. A walkway along the beach (about 6 miles and growing) connects this resort to many others and is good for walking, bicycling, running and sight-seeing. Good for "morning" people - the wild jungle fowl WILL wake you - all over Kauai! We had many hours between check-out and flying home and the resort continued to provide a good venue for enjoying our last day - lobby area lovely, open air.

The hotel,is in need of a facelift. That apparently is going to start happening in June. The location is fantastic. Close to a very safe beach. Central to everything you need to do on the Island. We were able to do the south shore and the Canyon one day and the east and North side of the Island the next. The staff at the hotel is very friendly. Value for money was good. We went there knowing that the property was not the best and were not dissiponted.

Well maintained property, showing some age in some units, in a great location. Great restaurants nearby with lots of choice, all shops are nearby and the local beach is superb. Make sure you call ahead for after hours check ins.

A few weeks ago, a friend and I spent 3 nights at this hotel. On our last day, we decided to forego the extended check out ($85 until 6pm), checking our luggage with the front desk before heading out to enjoy the island. Just before noon, I fell on a nearby trail, breaking my dorsal radius bone. We drove an hour to the hospital, where they kept me for a few more hours under conscious sedation in order to reset the bone. When we got out of the hospital, we had only a few hours before needing to be at the airport for our 15-hour journey home. Back at the hotel, we asked if we could use a room to wash up (I was covered in mud from the accident, still on a host of painkillers, and crying my eyes out from the traumatic experience). Not only did the hotel say that it would cost me $300 to use the room for an hour or two, but refused to honor the $85 until 6pm offer (from earlier that day). They admitted that they were only at 80% capacity, and that plenty of rooms were available, but refused to let me use a room for even an hour because "they are a business". The lack of compassion was not the most troubling part of this experience, but ever moreso how rude and demeaning supervisor Noli was. It's a shame, as the island itself is heavenly, but seems that this hotel staffs the inhumane. I am dismayed, disheartened, and will certainly share with anyone going to Kauai where NOT to stay. Other guests who overheard our interaction with Noli shared with me their disgust with the way Kauai Beach Resort mishandled this unfortunate scenario.