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Kiahuna Plantation

A low-rise garden resort where old trees and a wide lawn run down to a sandy beach built for boogie boarding, with the pool and gym across the road. It suits families and repeat visitors who want to walk to the beach, coffee and dinner; summer guests should pick a unit with AC.

What guests say

Guests love

  • Great lawn to the sand. Ground-floor units by the great lawn open onto grass where kids play catch and families lounge or watch sunsets, steps from the beach.
  • Old trees and garden paths. Guests praise the big monkeypod and mango trees, koi ponds and well-kept gardens, and many say the grounds feel calm and tucked away.
  • A beach for boogie boarding. Kiahuna Beach out front has waves for body surfing and surf lessons at the beach hut, which also swaps towels; Poipu Beach turtles are a short walk.
  • Athletic club privileges. Guests get use of the club across the street, with a pool and kid slide, open-air gym, tennis and pickleball courts and a poolside restaurant.

Worth knowing

  • The pool is off property. There is no pool on the grounds; it's a walk or short drive across Poipu Rd, and a few guests found the evening closing time early.
  • AC depends on the unit. Many units rely on louvered shutters and fans; summer guests say book one with AC, and some units only cool the living room or the bedroom.
  • Edge buildings hear more. Some guests near Poipu Rd or the public beach parking lot mention traffic, late music, roosters and 7 am leaf blowers; screened windows let sound in.
  • Back buildings mean a walk. Units at the back of the complex can be a 10-15 minute walk to the sand, and upper floors mean carrying bags up stairs with no elevator.
Choosing a unit: For lawn-and-beach access, guests favor ground-floor units in the buildings along the great lawn (such as 3, 7, 24 and 27), while the buildings by Poipu Rd (around 39-41) are a longer walk to the sand and pick up some road noise but sit closer to the athletic club. Buildings next to the public beach parking lot (such as 29 and 32) get occasional lot noise.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 600 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
1 to 3 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 7
Air conditioning
86 of the 117 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
16 of the 117 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Beach
A beachfront resort on Kiahuna Beach
Airport
About 25 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 35.0 acres, 333 units
Address
2253 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Rentals at Kiahuna Plantation

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 117 we list.

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
193$588$395 to $1,041
221$702$379 to $1,250
33$621$507 to $836

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Kiahuna 2nd Floor (Building 7)
★★★★★ August 2026

Absolutely fantastic location! Beautiful view and the air conditioning worked really well. The kitchen was well stocked (bring your own olive oil and ziplock bags if you are cooking) and beach chairs, umbrella and cooler were provided. The bed was very comfortable, as was all the living room furniture. I only hope I get to stay here again! Mahalo for all the thoughtful personal touches!

Bonnie Z.
Kiahuna Plantation #128 (building 19)
★★★★★ August 2026

Excellent place to stay! Good location, close walk to the beach and everything needed is included in the room. Deena is a great host and very responsive.

kelly b.
Kiahuna Plantation 64 (Building 12)
★★★★★ August 2026

Unit 64 was very clean and comfortable. However, the AC was not adequately cooling the upstairs living area. All the front desk told us was “it’s too hot outside”; not a very satisfying response. Ended up opening up all the windows upstairs to “air out” the very hot air and trying to cool the unit down that way.

John T.
Kiahuna Plantation Unit #24
★★★★★ August 2026

Had a significant issue with the washer/dryer with the washer leaking onto the floor. The maintenance crew could not resolve the issue during our stay; had to only complete very lightly loaded runs in the washer. Front desk said the renters before us had the same problem but didn’t make us aware until we reported the issue. They couldn’t schedule a plumber until after we departed. Pretty disappointed about that. Other than that, this unit is very clean and comfortable with a good location on the great lawn.

John T.
Kiahuna Plantation 168 (bldg. 26)
★★★★★ August 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at Kiahuna Plantation #168. Our host was very responsive, answering our questions and providing useful information about the area. The unit is in a superb location, very central yet private. The A/C and washer/drier made our stay even more comfortable and convienient. We are already planning our return.

Alan P.
Kiahuna Plantation #239 (building 36)
★★★★★ August 2026

Very good location. Walk to beach in 5 minutes and there is a cafe/bar on poipu beach if you need a cocktail. Condo was stocked well and bbqs are around the property. Kauai is my new favorite island

Colleen B.
Kiahuna Plantation #430 (building 41)
★★★★★ August 2026

If you need A/C to sleep and function, do not book this accommodation. The bedroom does not cool and is only cooled by a ceiling fan spinning hot air around. I was forced to sleep on the dilapidated pull out couch and not with my spouse, as the living room had the A/C unit in it. The management company sent a fan over, but it was in a box and needed to be built and we did not have time for that, and it would not have helped except to blow hot air around. We also did not have a functioning refrigerator during our stay. The fridge had issues already as they had old school ice cube trays and the automatic ice maker did not function. I did notify the management company that the fridge was failing and they asked for serial numbers to send to a repair company. We were out of the unit every day/all day and had expensive dive equipment out, so did not want anyone in the unit our full last day because of this. We came back to rotting and stinking food in the the fridge. I am very upset over this and no resolution has been accomplished at the time of this posting (I would like a 10% refund). Also, the sliding doors are broken in the bedroom, so forget about any privacy in the bedroom if you se traveling with children (and can withstand the heat).

Joy B.
Kiahuna Plantation 120 IN Building 18
★★★★★ August 2026

Loved staying here. Hist provided extras like boogie boards and cold bag. We used the included athletic club alot. Loved the near by coffeeshops. Starbucks and Little Fish.

Marica F.

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