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Hanalei Colony Resort
Kauai
A low-key beachfront resort on the north shore, with no TVs or phones in the condos and the mountains behind.
Island · No. 14 in United States
Boutique hotels in Kauai
Kauai, Hawaii's Garden Isle, pairs emerald cliffs and empty beaches with small hotels on the sunny south shore and green north.
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Where to stay in Kauai
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Koa Kea Hotel & Resort
Kauai
A small, personal oceanfront hotel in Poipu with a lanai for every room and the restaurant Red Salt.
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Waimea Plantation Cottages
Kauai
Restored sugar plantation cottages in a coconut grove by the sea on the quiet west side.
Kauai is the oldest and greenest of Hawaii's main islands, and the least developed. The Na Pali Coast's fluted cliffs, Waimea Canyon and the taro fields of Hanalei Valley make it one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific, and no building on the island is taller than a palm tree.
Where to stay
Poipu on the south shore is the sunniest base, with calm beaches and good snorkeling. The north shore around Hanalei is wetter, wilder and more beautiful, while the west side around Waimea is quiet and close to the canyon.
Good to know
Kauai is lovely all year, but winter brings big surf and rain to the north shore. Entry to Ha'ena State Park and the Kalalau Trail requires advance reservations. A car is essential.
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Questions about Kauai
How many boutique hotels are there in Kauai?
We list 3 boutique hotels in Kauai, including Hanalei Colony Resort, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort and Waimea Plantation Cottages.
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