Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

Hi All,

We are planning a trip to Kauai this December(2008) and I have been researching accomodations and within our budget this seems to be a nice fit. We wanted a place where it is close to a swimmable beach. One thing I then noticed is this place doesn%26#39;t have an A/C, the only reason I am asking for advice on this is we will be travelling with our 20 month old daughter, if it were just the two of us I wouldn%26#39;t have had any second thoughts. Please advice with your experiences.

Thank you.

regards,

Sreedhart

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

We have stayed twice at Kiahuna - April and December - and loved it! Coming back in November, in fact. The lack of air conditioning was never a problem, either time. You will get more knowlegeable replies here, I am sure, but we certainly found the breezes and overhead fans more than sufficient. We had our teenagers with us and they can be downright picky sometimes, especially about their ';creature comforts';. They loved Kiahuna as much as we do - and I%26#39;m sure you will, too. You little one should be just fine. There seemed to be lots of young families at Kiahuna.

Kiahuna is wonderful - look forward to your time there! As well as lovely and well-equipped condos, the grounds are gorgeous and the staff is terrific. Like I said, we love Kiahuna. I think you will, too.

Aloha

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

Thank you for the quick reply and do appreciate your input on the resort. As of now we are almost decided on Kiahuna plantation, I wanted to check with fellow travellers before we pulled the trigger :)

Thank you.

regards,

Sreedhart

Aloha!

If the lack of A/C is a concern, check out the Outrigger Waipouli on the east side...great pool, A/C in the condos, full kitchen and a washer/dryer in the unit. The Outrigger Waipouli is not too far from the Safeway market as well.

Bryan Brown

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The beach adjacent to Outrigger Waipouli from what I have read is not swimmable....any thoughts????

Thank you.

regards,

Sreedhart

Correct. I would not consider the beach at Waipouli swimmable. It does have the AC but you are losing that fantastic beach in front of Kiahuna Plantation.

I%26#39;ve stayed at Kiahuna twice and it would be my choice. You don%26#39;t need AC in December. Kiahuna is also built with lots of cross-ventilation. Hotel rooms and some condos NEED air conditioning because of their architecture ( no cross ventilation). Kiahuna is built plantation style to take advantage of the trade winds. At least that has been my personal experience there.

You should love Kiahuna. It%26#39;s in a class by itself on Kauai. Only condo resort on the south shore that sits right on the beach. The furthest buildings back are still only a short 5-10 minute walk to the sand. Lovely gardens and grounds to walk through.

Napaguy...Thank you for the input

The more we read about Kiahuna plantation the more we are leaning towards it...

We will be there for 7 days in Dec.... looking forward and can%26#39;t wait to get there...

Did anyone suggestion the new Marriott Wai%26#39;ohai at poipu beach. It has air conditioning and is on one of the top 10 beaches in the world!

A/C is hard to find in Kauai as a rule unless you are staying in hotels. There are a few owners who have put them in for themselves and their guests. Electric rates are outrageously expensive in Hawaii and this seems to drive the decision.

Kiahuna is on a lovely beach, fabulous gardens, well maintained, however be prepared for smallish accomodations.

We stayed at Kiahuna Plantation in January several years ago. We thought it was fantastic. The beach was good, many restaurants in the area, a good golf course nearby, and the accommodations fine. We enjoyed the maid service each day, although it felt like a condo. The cross ventilation kept us cool all evening. We would go back in a minute.

I truly think you will not need a/c in December. I was there last December and I actually needed a sweater many days and nights. The condos at Kiahuna Plantation vary in decor, so if that is an issue with you (you want one updated for instance) please sure to do your research. These units are individually owned. If you are just planning now for Christmas, some of the better condos are booked I am sure.

Good luck.

We are planning to be there the second week of Dec, so it will not be during christmas.... also planning to book through Outrigger....

So far this has been the choice that fits our budget... the research still continues....

I would like to thank all of you for taking time to post your suggestions and if anyone can share their experiences with booking thru Outrigger and the units they manage that will be greatly helpful...

Thanks again....

regards,

Sreedhar