The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.
Travelers rave about Kiahuna Plantation’s setting: a classic, low‑rise condo resort with sweeping lawns, mature tropical gardens, and direct access or a short stroll to a sandy, swimmable beach. Guests love the easy walk to Poipu’s shops, restaurants, coffee spots, and the Sheraton, plus sunsets, gentle surf for boogie boarding and beginner surf lessons, and frequent turtle/monk seal sightings. Many highlight it as an ideal, relaxing home base for families and for exploring the South Shore, Waimea Canyon, and beyond.
Units are individually owned, so decor and upgrades vary, but recent guests frequently mention clean, well‑equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and lanais with garden or partial ocean views. A growing number of condos have air‑conditioning (a big plus on warmer days), while others rely on breezes and fans; many provide beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers). Resort perks stand out: lounge chairs on the great lawn above the beach, BBQs, towel exchange at the beach hut, and guest access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club across the road (pool with slide and toddler area, hot tub, gym, tennis/pickleball, and a casual restaurant). Hosts and on‑site staff are often praised for friendly, responsive communication.
Common considerations reflect the property’s condo style and size. Quality can vary by unit (some are newly remodeled while a few feel dated), so check photos, recent reviews, and whether A/C is included if that’s important to you. The pool is off‑property across the street and closes relatively early; some back buildings are farther from the beach and closer to road noise; upper floors require stairs; and basic pantry items (oil, salt, spices) are typically not supplied. Light noise from upstairs neighbors, roosters, or sprinklers can occur, and parking can be tight at peak times. Overall sentiment is strongly positive—many repeat guests call Kiahuna a favorite for its unbeatable location, laid‑back vibe, and family‑friendly beach.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
The place was so spacious and clean, the environment was quiet and within walking distance to shops and food. It was a beautiful place to stay
Leslie B.
September 2025
Ocean view and direct beach access is amazing. Grounds have expansive lawns and lush tropical vegetation. The unit has updated kitchen and bathroom and tasteful and comfortable furnishings. The owner and manager were the most responsive of any VRBO I’ve stayed I I’d give it a higher rating is possible.
Kay S.
September 2025
Very clean and had everything we needed! About 10 min walk to the beach.
Meghan L.
September 2025
Beautiful beachfront property, with plenty of walkable amenities nearby. The condo was comfortable, well equipped and the ocean view from the lanai was perfect. Property staff was friendly and helpful and the garden surroundings felt like the old Hawaiian style that I was looking for.
Mike A.
September 2025
As advertised, great unit. We’ve been coming here for close to 30 years and it just seems to get better each time.
Bob S.
September 2025
Dianne is a fabulous host! The unit was immaculately clean, AC worked perfectly, the complex is lovely with beautiful landscaping and views everywhere, and the beach is less than a 2 minute walk away. Host communication was 10/10. Can't recommend enough!
Alayna K.
September 2025
Beautiful view. Lots of room and wonderful balcony up stairs
steve p.
September 2025
Wonderful property and very responsive and helpful owner. Would definitely return!
Alisa M.
September 2025
A lovely condo that is beautifully maintained. When we weren’t at the beach or touring around, we were enjoying our wine on the patio. The sounds of the birds were music to our ears.
Allen H.
September 2025
Loved our stay here! The condo had an old Hawaiian vibe but well upkept and clean. Even though we were in the building closest to the road (building 39), we were pleasantly surprised how easy and quick it was to get to the beach. Beautiful grounds for walking. Great communication with the property management team. Friendly neighbors. So glad we stayed at KP323!
Maile F.
September 2025
Brendan was very helpful from the time of booking and throughout our stay. The condo was just as described and was the perfect place for our time in Kauai. It is very close to many restaurants in Poipu. We also really enjoyed the athletic club’s pool and facilities. Would stay again!
Tricia D.
September 2025
Wonderful unit. Great location. Well appointed and thoughtful layout.Wish we could have stayed longer.Mike &Catherine
Catherine H.
September 2025
Beautiful condo and wonderful location we had an amazing visit.
Denise B.
September 2025
It was exactly as described. We had a fantastic trip and absolutely loved the location and grounds of the property. Breakfasts on the lanai were a highlight! Definitely made use of the amenities in the closet and fold out chair bed. The fold out chair bed is not the most comfortable for sleeping and is a bit more narrow, but it did the job for a young child. Loved swimming at the pool in the evenings and grabbing dinner there. Will definitely be coming back!
Bethany P.
September 2025
Great condo, location, communication with host.Really beautiful property...
Marc G.
September 2025
I don't want to leave a positive review because I want this place all to myself......Roz, the Property Manager/Owner, was very easy to work and communicate with. Responded right away when I had a question. Check in process was easy and the room was actually available a little early which is nice when traveling for the day. Unit was very clean. The cleaning staff stopped by as soon as we arrived and made sure we had extra towels and if we had any questions about the resort. The view from the unit is beautiful. Sunsets awesome. Watching and listening to the ocean/waves from the back deck - can't get more relaxed than this place. Been at Kiahuna 5 times - best unit at the resort!!!
Dan F.
September 2025
Loved this unit including the location, view, updated stylish decor and finishes and the AC worked amazingly! Will keep coming back as long as its available!
Angela
September 2025
Great location and nice view!
Brian R.
September 2025
I am so sad to leave paradise and this lovely location on Kaua’i. This has been a wonderful trip and the accommodations were perfect. No stress, easy, clean. The unit and the grounds were equally beautiful. We will be back.
Heidi L.
September 2025
Clean and comfortable. Condo equipped with everything you need for trip to beach, chairs, umbrella and cooler.Unit has air conditioner, which is a plus.
carol b.
September 2025
Beautiful and comfortable space with amazing views. We were so relieved to have the AC in the afternoons. Will definitely be back!
Julie A.
September 2025
We loved this unit! My boyfriend and I stayed here at the end of August for 6 nights and had a great time. The unit was spacious, clean, and comfortable. We loved being on the 2nd level. It was private. The bed and couch were comfy. Loved having AC in the place! Loved having the outdoor grills right outside our unit which we used everyday. Bonus, the grills were cleaned EVERY MORNING by the groundskeepers, so awesome. The unit is next to the road and we didn’t hear any traffic noise at all. It was very peaceful. The unit is quite a walk away from the though, however we didn’t mind, we loved having our morning walks. We enjoyed using the athletic grounds for the pool/jacuzzi and pickleball too! Only downside is that the pool closed at 7, but not the unit’s fault. We would definitely stay here again the next time we are back in Poipu :)
Dayna L.
September 2025
Highlights of the property: great location, walkable to several local beaches, the bed was very comfortable and AC worked well, the beach amenities were nice to have, felt safe, great balcony viewsWe did find a cockroach in the bathroom, but they were spraying for pest prevention during our stay. One of the beach chairs and snorkel sets were broken. The host is very responsive and very friendly!
Lauren H.
September 2025
Awesome vacation
Bradford D.
September 2025
We very much enjoyed our stay! The location is great overlooking the lagoon with a view of the ocean.
Melissa C.
September 2025
Beautiful, comfortable and clean condo with a great view! Booked it because of the great reviews and now adding our own:) We hope to be back soon!
katie g.
September 2025
Great place for the price. Featured picture is misleading as when I booked I thought that was the view from the condo. It isn’t, you don’t have a view of the beach at all.
Kathryn C.
September 2025
We really enjoyed our stay at Kasey & Mike’s home! The house had everything we could have needed—beach gear for our days by the water, a fully stocked kitchen for when we wanted to cook, and the A/C was a lifesaver in the warmer weather. The home was clean, comfortable, and felt very welcoming. The location was perfect—beautifully maintained grounds and just a short walk to a swimmable beach, which we loved. It was also super convenient being close to the guest laundry area.Kasey was such a wonderful host—communication was so easy, and she was very responsive to every question or request we had, which really made our stay stress-free. We felt taken care of the whole time. Overall, this was such a great spot, and we’d definitely love to come back!
Karla G.
September 2025
Great stay! Roosters are a little loud though
Ryan B.
September 2025
Steps to beach - a lovely unit.
Lisa D.
September 2025
We had an amazing stay at this property. Perfect size and location for our family of 6 adults. Very close walk to beach and near many good restaurants and attractions. Kirk was great to work with as well. We will definitely be back!
Brilyn G.
September 2025
Great condo! Comfortable and great location.
Alan S.
September 2025
Great stay - location was amazing. Host was very responsive. Overall recommend to everyone.
September 2025
I’ve been coming to the Kiahuna Plantation for over 30 years and have stayed at many units and this was hands down my favorite. The location on the grounds was perfect; set back from the beach a bit but still just a three minute walk across the great lawn. A BBQ was nearby and there was a direct ocean view from both lanais (both had plenty of patio furniture). Beds were incredibly comfortable, A/C was a bonus, ceiling fans, and a well stocked kitchen (although every spice was available except salt & pepper :). The unit had multiple boogie boards and snorkeling gear when we were there, but as the owner mentioned, these can come and go. I loved the island decor (especially the beautiful quilts) and appreciated the updated kitchen and bathrooms. I would definitely choose this unit for my family of 4 again in the future. Owner was quick to reply and management team at Outrigger is always wonderful. Another amazing vacation in gorgeous Kauai. Mahalo!
Rebecca P.
September 2025
Spectacular location. Close to many activities and locations in the south and western portions of the island. Enjoyed our stay greatly.
Jay A.
September 2025
We have stayed at Kiahuna Plantation on 7 occasions, and this unit clearly outshines them all! The recent renovation has been done impeccably, and the decor is calming and lovely. The unit has everything we needed for our stay including things for the beach, which is a short walk away. The owners were responsive and helpful. I highly recommend staying here!
Melissa C.
September 2025
Overall, we were very happy with our stay here! The unit is spacious, clean, and well-stocked. It's not oceanfront, but you can see and hear the beach in the distance from both the upper and lower balconies. We loved being able to walk to the beach as well as some shopping and restaurants. We were even able to walk to a beachfront luau at a neighboring resort. The only surprise to us was that the pool is located across the street from the resort and closes at 6:00 PM, so no night swimming or sending kids to swim on their own during the day.
Robert C.
September 2025
We loved this condo! We’ve stayed in many at Kiahuna. Clean, comfortable and well equipped for our stay. We’ll be back! Just fix the screen!
Eric V.
August 2025
Great place for a couple. Very cozy. Fresh towels were great during our stay. It was a long walk to the pool across the street so we didn’t visit too much. Some spices would have been nice for cooking or bbqing. We bought some of the Salty Wahine spices and took them home.
Maureen T.
August 2025
The property was fantastic! The location is incredible with only a 3 minute walk to the beach. The unit had everything we could have possibly needed including an umbrella and chairs for the beach. Susan was also wonderful and so easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back!
Mari F.
August 2025
Very nice unit, well situated on the property .Tower fan in bedroom wasn’t working well, but was replaced after a few days.
Lori V.
August 2025
My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary and Karin sent us a beautiful island bouquet of flowers and a really nice note. It was a very thoughtful touch. The location of this unit is great. It’s approximately 200 yards from the beach and the patio is very private which we enjoyed our morning coffee daily and cocktails in the evening. If you’re looking for a condo that’s well maintained, with a great location we highly recommend this unit. The only recommendation I would make is since the AC unit is located in the living room area of the condo, I would purchase a box fan for the condo so the cool air can be pulled into the bedroom. The fans that are in condo don’t pull the cool air from the living room to the bedroom. The bedroom is a little warm for sleeping.All in all we had a wonderful time!
Tiffany M.
August 2025
Great property in the heart of Poipu!
Patrick O.
August 2025
Hawaii is awesome had a great stay
John M.
August 2025
Can’t beat staying at Kiahuna Plantation resort in Po’ipu! This unit was perfect for the four of us and we really appreciated having the AC and the washer/dryer. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Kimi R.
August 2025
We always love our stay at Kiahuna and this time was no different. Diane was an amazing host and the condo was perfect. Great location, nice and clean, and was stocked with all the beach supplies and toys for us to use each day. We can’t wait to come back!
Elyse C.
August 2025
Beautiful condo with a lovely view of the ocean. Great area outdoors for children to play on the grass. The ocean was a bit rough for the 5 and under crowd. They loved the pool with the slide! We went to the Poipu beach park for ocean time. Gentle waves. Truly appreciated the AC both in the living area and bedrooms!! I know when we first started coming to Kiahuna, AC was not allowed. Thankfully the rules changed. Truly enhanced our stay. All appliances worked. We appreciated the kitchen supplies, dishes, utensils, glasses, etc. The complimentary pack n’ play, baby gate and high chair were a bonus. We had a fabulous stay! Mahalo!
Mary R.
August 2025
We've stayed at the Kiahuna many, many times and never had any issues at all. This experience was different. Unit is in a beautiful location with a beautiful view. Unfortunately, the unit was not in great working condition when we arrived, which was disappointing given the price and the amount of time we needed to invest to get it functional (carpet cleaning took an entire day, wifi took quite a bit of back and forth, etc). Now it should be in good shape for the next guest but I probably wouldn't risk the hassle next time and would choose a different unit.
Sara C.
August 2025
Great condo, nicely furnished. Had everything we needed including a surf board. Excellent location. Access to the club with yoga tennis and workout facilities. Excellent hosts, always responded promptly.
Dmitry Z.
August 2025
Very clean organized and beautiful view host was available anytime room was a little warm but AC works excellent in living room
Sandra B.
August 2025