About
Located on Poipu Beach on Kauai’s south shore, this boutique Koloa resort offers an on-site restaurant and spa. Furnished balconies and free Wi-Fi are included in all luxurious guest rooms. A flat-screen TV and a coffee machine are available in each air-conditioned room at Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. Upscale furnishings, subtle colored linens, plush bathrobes and premium toiletries are also provided. Select rooms offer ocean views from a balcony or patio. Boasting ocean views, the Red Salt Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and serves American fare featuring fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce. A poolside bar serving lunch is also offered at the 100% nonsmoking Kauai Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. 24-hour room service is available. The spa at Koa Kea incorporates natural local ingredients in their massage, facial and body treatments. Oceanside and in-room massage services are also available. An outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation. Valet parking is provided. National Tropical Botanical Garden is 3 miles away. Waimea Canyon State Park is 1 hours’ drive away from Koloa.
Room Options
Ocean Front King
366 sqft • 1 King
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Ocean View One Bedroom Suite - Mobility
732 sqft • 1 Sofabed
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Double Room with Partial Ocean View
366 sqft • 2 Double
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One-Bedroom Suite - Disability Access with Ocean View
732 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Standard Single Room with Sea View
366 sqft • 1 Single
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Guest Rating
Very Good
Pros +
- Location on the beach and friendly staff.
- This is a lovely small hotel with all of the amenities of a large resort. Beautiful beach access. Lovely rooms. The staff greeted us at check in with gorgeous fresh flower leis. Their Red Salt Restaurant had fabulous breakfast and dinner. We loved it
- Service was amazing! Good food, quiet surroundings, beautiful spaces!
Cons -
- Food and drink prices seem high given the quality.
- Poolside drinks were a little pricey.
- Our room was supposed to have a partial ocean view, but the view was just of bushes.
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"A warm welcome."
"Delightful hidden gem."
"Modern decor, pleasant amenities."
Gregg
•Posted on: 2-27-2025
Location on the beach and friendly staff.
Food and drink prices seem high given the quality.
Heather
•Posted on: 11-28-2023
This is a lovely small hotel with all of the amenities of a large resort. Beautiful beach access. Lovely rooms. The staff greeted us at check in with gorgeous fresh flower leis. Their Red Salt Restaurant had fabulous breakfast and dinner. We loved it
Poolside drinks were a little pricey.
Leigh
•Posted on: 10-9-2018
Service was amazing! Good food, quiet surroundings, beautiful spaces!
Our room was supposed to have a partial ocean view, but the view was just of bushes.
Daniel
•Posted on: 4-20-2018
This is a fantastic small hotel. It is right next to two of the best beaches on Kauai (one literally on either side of the hotel), has a lovely pool and a great restaurant and is much, much smaller than the mega-resorts like the Hyatt and Marriott.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
If bringing a pet, please contact Koa Kea Hotel & Resort prior to stay to make arrangements. The resort fee includes: -Lei greeting in room -One in room bottle of private label wine (must be 21 or older) -Hi-speed wireless internet access -Daily fitness or yoga class -Access to over 3,000 newspapers or magazines worldwide.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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