Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort

The manager/owner was kind, thoughtful, and much easier to communicate with, but our interactions with the front desk staff were consistently rude, snappy, and unhelpful. We were staying there right before Hurricane Lowell, and when we tried to ask questions and get information about the situation, we were made to feel like our questions were a bother. We were not given clear updates or guidance about important things such as the restaurant closing, how we should prepare, or whether there were any evacuation procedures or safety information we needed to know. We also had a misunderstanding regarding a deposit amount. Instead of trying to help resolve the issue, the front desk staff was extremely rude and dismissive, to the point that we had to ask to speak with a manager. Thankfully, the manager was much more understanding and willing to work with us to find a solution. However, even while we were on the phone with the manager, the front desk employee continued making faces and displaying an attitude toward us, which made the entire situation even more uncomfortable. Ultimately, we decided to leave early because we no longer felt comfortable staying there, especially with a hurricane approaching and our concerns about whether we could rely on the staff for proper communication and safety information.

I didn't ask but would've liked to know if guests are allowed and where they'd park.

We loved it here!!! We would live here if we could. It’s an amazing and special place. We loved the vibe so much. It is a very peaceful and beautiful place. The cottages are so charming, being from the original plantation, with hardwood floors and metals roofs. The main building, where registration and the restaurant was, is also an old building and very charming. The modern kitchen in the cottage was great. It had everything we needed. We cooked meals twice a day. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was huge with a shower and a separate tub. There was air conditioning. The landscaping was so beautiful, with the old trees, the flowers and the grass. The pool was lovely. We were in it almost everyday. The black sand beach, even though not swimable, was wonderful to walk every evening, especially at sunset. We would also sit at the beach edge, in lounge chairs, and watch the sunset. Each cottage has their own lanai with table and chairs. We would sit on our lanai every day, listening to the birds and the waves. There are no chickens here so no roosters crowing 24/7 which was lovely. Each cottage has its own parking spots. All the staff very friendly. They responded very quickly with a maintenance question. If you want to get away from the huge crowds of the bigger resorts and enjoy the peace and quiet of an old plantation, this is it. There is no other place on Kauai like this place. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

Great alternative to resort

Our cottage was well maintained and very clean. The AC worked beautifully—it stayed nice and crisp inside, and the air smelled fresh, with none of the musty or moldy smell you sometimes encounter in humid climates. We also enjoyed having a full kitchen, which was easy and convenient to cook in. The only minor suggestions would be to add a wire-mesh strainer to the kitchen sink to keep food debris out of the drain and possibly replace or repair the microwave, since it didn’t heat very well. These were small inconveniences and didn’t take away from our overall experience. We had a great time and would happily stay here again. The cottages are charming and comfortable, but the wonderful hospitality is what really made our visit special.

If you want an Aloha experience come to this resort. I really could relax in this vintage cottage. The location is off the usual tourist route yet near amenities like restaurants, and shops. Waimea Canyon is a 40 minute drive to hiking and amazing views. This would be an ideal setting for a wedding celebration many unique cabins for guests to stay at with grassy beach area. Loved the vibes.

First time on Kauai and so happy we selected this place. Beautiful, friendly and hard to leave to go back to reality. Loved every bit of our 5 day stay! Will be back soon!!

We had flight and traffic delays. Staff emailed to inform us what we needed to do if we arrive after 8 pm. It was very hot and humid when we were there. It was nice that the A/C was running before we got there. It was very refreshing and comforting.

Waimea Plantation Cottages is an oasis. It's like stepping back in time with the individual cottages and how they are built and furnished. When you add in the beautiful grounds, I can't believe there is a more relaxing resort in all of Kauai. If you want a resort to just kick back and enjoy the beauty, you can't go wrong with Waimea Plantation Cottages.

This is a special place! The cottages are older but clean and the AC is great. It is so peaceful and beautiful and old-fashioned in the best possible way. Great access to Waimea Canyon and KoKee State Park.

We really loved the cottages. It felt so authentic Kauai. The grounds and view were beautiful. We will definitely return!

We loved staying in our beautiful cabin and hearing the ocean waves as we fell asleep every night! It was the perfect size for a couple and had everything we needed to cook breakfast and relax after a day at the beach or hiking the Waimea Canyon. The location was ideal too and we felt very safe.

Property is beautiful and lush. The pictures do it no justice. Staff was very nice. We ate at the restaurant there 4 times, the good was great! Especially the pizzas and BBQ.

I couldn't have imagined staying in a more perfect place that these amazing cottages!

Our family of five had a wonderful stay at the cottages! The three bedrooms, two bathrooms, well-stocked kitchen, and outdoor dining area made our stay incredibly comfortable and convenient. The atmosphere was peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing. We especially loved enjoying our morning coffee on the porch and having such a welcoming place to return to after a busy day. One of the highlights of our stay was the beautifully maintained seaside gardens!! We highly recommend the cottages to anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable getaway!

Good thing there is a kitchen because the on-site restaurant is terribly expensive ($21 for very average cheeseburger) and you don’t really have wait staff, have go to counter to order. We ended up going to a nearby grocery store & getting breakfast & lunch items so kitchen is decently equipped.

Absolutely stunning property for rest and relaxation overlooking the well maintained garden.

It was nice, lovely views! Friendly staff, Trivial on Fridays at the food joint.

Totally enjoyed this property; quiet and simply beautiful.

Once we learned where electric box was we could flip ourselves. Check out at 11, I asked about late checkout (12pm- late flight) at first I was told no. I asked could we at least hang out at pool- told no we had to leave property!!!! Once I complained about all the issues or inconveniences- I was told we could stay the 1 hour. I understand they needed to clean- I was willing to wait at pool. Just disappointed in customer service after we were more than fair with roaches and no AC