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About the Hotel

2251 Poipu Road, Koloa, Hawaii, United States, 96756
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Close to Poipu Beach
Great
8.9
9.5
/10
4.0
4.6
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Rooms with private lanais

Koa Kea Resort On Poipu Beach has 121 rooms; each room has private lanais, Nespresso machines, mini fridges, marble bathroom features and Fresh toiletries. All rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Select rooms offer ocean views from a balcony or patio. The ocean view rooms allow a great view of the Pacific allowing for great sunset pictures. All rooms have balconies furnished with a small table and comfortable padded chairs to relax in while taking in the view. Several rooms are limited to one of the hotel's buildings. Building location. Deluxe Oceanfront Guest Rooms. Upgrade your oceanfront experience in these premium rooms. Enjoy more space and additional elevated features such as a soaking tub and beautiful wood-paneled ceiling with a palm leaf fan.

Dining at Koa Kea

The hotel's signature restaurant Red Salt features Hawaiian fare that celebrates the island's fresh seafood and produce. Sashimi, nigiri and sushi rolls, served at the bar alongside sake and tropical cocktails, draw local crowds each Tuesday to Saturday evenings. Lobby restaurant Red Salt's namesake salt crystals - mined from evaporated seawater vats carved into Kauai's iron-rich soil - are served with warm Italian bread before the main event. Seafood selections, such as Madagascan vanilla bean seared mahi-mahi, competes with an over-the-top Wagyu burger heaped with Kona lobster, foie gras and pineapple bacon relish. the luxury boutique property's palm-dotted enclave offers a place to unwind. Whether it's a breakfast on your lanai, laid-back poolside lunch or decadent chef's tasting dinner, Ko'a Kea guides you on a flavorful journey weaving together island tradition & culinary innovation.

Leisure and wellness

Guests stay for the comfort, convenience and rejuvenating experiences with a poolside Bar & Fire Pits, In-Spa and Cabana treatments, and onsite Beach Activities hut. It comes to its amenities, which include a full-service spa with beachfront massage cabana, pool bar, hot tub lined with lava rocks, 24-hour gym, beachside yoga and Pilates, weekly cocktail receptions, a check-out lounge with showers and access to Hoku Watersports - an on-property center renting ocean gear, and offering surf lessons and outrigger canoe rides. There's also a spa, which has five treatment rooms for specialty massages, facials, and wraps focused on products using indigenous ingredients such as coconut and kukui oils. The spa at Koa Kea incorporates natural local ingredients in their massage, facial and body treatments. Guests who want to enjoy the water can choose from the hotel's oceanfront outdoor pool. Ocean-related activities include walks along the shoreline, snorkeling right off the beach, body-board rentals, and surfboards that area available from a beach supply kiosk right by the pool. 24/7 access to fitness facilities center. Refrigerated towels, weights, five treadmills, two elliptical machines and two workout bikes -- each with its own TV monitor -- are there for guests to enjoy.

Location details

Koa Kea is located just off Poipu Road, the main strip flanked by resorts on one side and a shopping mall on the other. The hotel is hidden behind the Marriott Waiohai Beach Club in the sunny Poipu resort district. Ko' a Kea's dreamy south Kauai location is on the former grounds of Sixties-era Poipu Beach Hotel. Lihue is 30 km away. A seaside walking path connects the hotel's lava rock-lined oceanfront to the spacious, public and sandy Poipu Beach Park. Landmarks nearby: Moir Gardens - 1 km, Prince Kuhio Park - 2.5 km, St Raphael's Catholic Church - 2 km, Manokalanipo Park - 0.5 km, Halele'a Gallery - 1.5 km, Poipu Bay Golf Course - 2 km, Kaneiolouma Heiau - 0.5 km, Waiohai Beach - 0.5 km, Poipu Shopping Village - 1 km, Galerie 103 - 1.5 km.

Guest services

Facilities on offer to guests at this charming air-conditioned beach establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and lift access. Those who would like to explore the area on bicycle will find a cycle hire facility at the hotel. The Daily Resort Fee Includes: Lei greeting upon arrival, Welcome bottle of wine in your room (21+ only), Two bottles of water in your room upon arrival, Unlimited high-speed wireless internet, PressReader access with over 3,000 same-day newspapers and magazines on your personal devices, In-room Nespresso(R) coffee and tea, Access to fitness facilities center from 6:00am-8:00pm, Alo Moves on-demand fitness and wellness classes, Weekly cultural activities, including lei-making and hula demonstrations, Two pairs of take-home flip flops, Weekly live music on the oceanfront lawn, Access to tickets to island activities through our guest service agents, Access to hourly or weekly Tesla rentals, Access to water sports activities via Hoku Water Sports rentals, Access to resort-wide purified water stations. Parking is available at $40/night plus tax per vehicle for overnight guests. EV charging stations are available. On-Site Tesla Rental: Simply register, book your vehicle for hourly or daily rental, pick up at valet, and explore the island at your convenience.

“This beachfront property impressed me with its intimate scale and direct access to Poipu Beach, one of America's finest. I appreciate the emphasis on Hawaiian culture, paired with the modern luxury of private lanais and the acclaimed Red Salt restaurant; it's a place where relaxation feels both pampered and authentic. A stay here promises not just a vacation, but a genuinely curated island experience.”
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Ocean Front King Room
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Room Partial Ocean View
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
One-Bedroom Suite Disability Access Ocean View
2 persons
735 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
King Room Garden View
2 persons
370 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

At Koa Kea Resort On Poipu Beach, dining transforms into an inviting escape, where local flavors meet scenic views. Guests can indulge in thoughtfully crafted meals at Red Salt, a sleek restaurant and sushi bar that promises an immersive culinary experience infused with local ingredients and flavors.
Koa Kea Resort On Poipu Beach Koloa Restaurant photo

Red Salt

Local; Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ambiance
Sleek restaurant with a lounge and pool view, perfect for romantic meals
Key Offerings
Signature dishes crafted from local ingredients; a diverse breakfast menu and innovative sushi offerings
Reservation
Recommended
Breakfast and dinner; specific hours may vary

Location

2251 Poipu Road, Koloa, Hawaii, United States, 96756
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2251 Poipu Road, Koloa, Hawaii, United States, 96756
Nearby
Waiohai Beach
1900 ft
2532 Poipu Beach Rd
Beach Access Nr Sheraton
1900 ft
Restaurants
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
1700 ft
2294-2302 Poipu Rd
Cabana Bar and Grill
2300 ft
2290 Poipu Rd inside the Poipu Beach Athletic Club
Keoki's Paradise
2900 ft
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
Honu Beach Bar
2000 ft
2249 Poipu road Koloa Hawaii
Starbucks
3300 ft
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr Suites E-70 & E-80
Popiu
3300 ft
Honu Pool bar & Grill Marriott Waiohi Resort
Poipu Rock n' Roll Sushi
3400 ft
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive A10
Anuenue Cafe
3300 ft
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr Poipu Shopping Village
Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro and Sushi Bar
3000 ft
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive A10-40
Brennecke's Beach Broiler
3500 ft
2100 Hoone Road
Pietro's Pizza and Pasta
3000 ft
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr Poipu Shopping Village
Aulii Luau
1.2 mi
2440 Hoonani Rd
Lava's on Poipu Beach
1.2 mi
2440 Hoonani Rd
Explore Koloa
Local Experiences
Top Attractions
Activities
Dining
Entertainment
Poipu Beach
Poipu Beach
12 minutes' walk
Renowned for its golden sands and snorkeling spots, Poipu Beach is ideal for sunbathing and spotting sea turtles.
Moir Gardens
Moir Gardens
10 minutes' walk
Beautifully designed gardens featuring native and exotic plants, perfect for a peaceful stroll or family picnic.
Prince Kuhio Park
Prince Kuhio Park
6 minutes' drive
Historic site with ancient Hawaiian structures and ocean views, great for culture enthusiasts and history buffs.
Spouting Horn
Spouting Horn
12 minutes' drive
Natural blowhole creating impressive water spouts, offering scenic views and stunning photo opportunities.
Snorkeling at Poipu Beach
12 minutes' walk
Thrill-seekers can snorkel among vibrant coral reefs and unique marine life. Rentals available nearby.
Yoga at the Beach
12 minutes' walk
Relaxation activity at Poipu Beach with sessions for all levels, ideal for rejuvenation and mindfulness.
Waiohai Beach
10 minutes' walk
Ideal for swimming and sunbathing, this tranquil beach is perfect for families and leisure seekers.
Keoki's Paradise
Keoki's Paradise
11 minutes' walk
Lively atmosphere with tropical decor serving Hawaiian dishes. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Cabana Bar and Grill
Cabana Bar and Grill
9 minutes' walk
Casual dining with a menu of burgers and local seafood, known for its laid-back vibe and beach views.
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
7 minutes' walk
Charming café with artisanal coffees and breakfast options, perfect for a quick bite or leisurely brunch.
Honu Beach Bar
Honu Beach Bar
7 minutes' walk
Laid-back beach bar with live music, ideal for sunset cocktails and evening socializing.
Poipu Shopping Village
Poipu Shopping Village
11 minutes' walk
Open-air shopping center with shops and restaurants, often hosts live entertainment and art events.
Getting around
City Centre
Koloa5 min  ·  2.1 mi
Airports
Lihue Airport (LIH)39 min  ·  16.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at USD 41.88 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Japanese, Tagalog / Filipino
Year renovated:
2009
Number of rooms:
121
Former name
koa kea hotel & resort
Questions of the users
About Koa Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
Is there an option for room service during my stay?
10 December 2024
Yes, in-room dining service is available for guests.
What time of year is best for a family beach vacation at the resort?
22 July 2024
Summer months typically provide sunnier and drier weather, making them ideal for enjoying the beautiful beaches.
Are car rentals available directly at the resort?
5 August 2024
Yes, Tesla vehicles can be rented on-site for your convenience.
Do you cater to guests with vegan dietary preferences?
15 September 2024
Yes, a variety of vegan options are available across all meal services.
Is luggage delivery available for guests who need assistance?
18 November 2024
Yes, there are elevators and a luggage delivery service to assist guests with their belongings.
Is the swimming pool heated for guest comfort?
30 January 2025
The pool is not heated, but it is kept warm by the sunshine.
What should I expect in terms of room numbering at the resort?
14 March 2025
Room numbers begin with the floor level, ranging from 120 to 380.
Is this property considered an all-inclusive resort?
25 April 2025
No, the resort does not operate on an all-inclusive basis.
Is there a shuttle service to the airport available?
9 February 2025
Unfortunately, the resort does not offer airport shuttle services. Taxis are available, typically costing around $60 for a one-way trip.
Can guests easily access the beach from the property?
19 May 2025
Yes, there is direct access to the beach, but there are no beach clubs available on Kauai.
Is the resort pet-friendly, and what are the fees if I bring my dog?
8 January 2025
Pets weighing 25 pounds or less are welcome, with a $300 cleaning fee applicable.
What hours is breakfast served if chosen during the booking?
3 October 2024
Breakfast is available from 7:00 am to 11:00 am, featuring selected menu items and a hot entrée.

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