Nightly rates from $239
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 23, 2012 Check-out: Feb 26, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
346 reviews
Great

Great view, clean room, friendly staff, and very comfortable bed. See full review

  • electriclowrider
  • Feb 1, 2012
Almost Heaven

We were here from Jan 17-27. Overall the location won out over any complaints, but the construction... See full review

  • Relaxed and Rejuvinated
  • Jan 28, 2012
Low-rise resort for beach lovers on Kauai's sunny south coast
It is all about location -- along a pearly crescent of sand that has been named best beach in America by Dr. Beach. In addition to its south coast location on sunny Poipu Beach, low-rise Sheraton Kauai Resort reflects Kauai's inviting lushness with acres of flowering gardens and tranquil ponds. Oceanfront dining, stylish rooms, on-site water sports, and a year-round program for children make this hotel a haven for ocean-loving sports enthusiasts and parents eager to balance family and adult time amid tropical splendor.
Highlights
  • Poipu Beach location, with gorgeous sunsets
  • Twice-weekly oceanfront luau
  • Broad choice of activities included in daily resort fee
  • Year-round children's activity program and children's pools
  • Fitness center open 24 hours
Location
The sunny south shore has what may be Kauai's most perfect vacation weather, plus shopping and an array of dining options. It also has one of the famous Kauai landmarks, Spouting Horn, Kauai's answer to Old Faithful. Families can walk to Poipu Beach Park where a protected ocean lagoon is safe enough for young children.
Rooms
Rooms at the Sheraton Kauai Resort look out on the Pacific or gardens and koi ponds. Decor is perfectly suited to Kauai -- sunny palettes and rich woods with fabrics and accents that reflect the changing hues of sky and ocean. Airy and uncluttered, the 394 rooms are housed in four-story buildings grouped in three locations around the 20-acre property.
Features
The Hawaiian Cultural Center at the Sheraton Kauai Resort is part gallery displaying the work of local artists, part classroom where guests learn Hawaiian arts and crafts (artist demonstrations, lei-making and hula classes included in daily resort fee). A twice-weekly luau is set at the edge of the ocean (fees apply) and the resort supports local entertainers with its Flavors of Island Music initiative. Guests can sync with Kauai's natural side and rhythms in yoga classes on the beach several mornings each week (included in daily resort fee) and spa treatments utilizing Hawaiian techniques (fees apply). The on-site Lava's on Poipu Beach serves a selection of cocktails, local and imported wines and appetizers. NOTE: The opening of Rumfire Restaurant is scheduled on December 2011.
Transportation
  • Lihue Airport (16 mi/25.7 km)
  • Taxis and limousines at airport
Attractions
  • Koloa Heritage Trail (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • Poipu Bay Golf Course (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • National Tropical Botanical Garden Visitor Center (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
  • Spouting Horn (2.5 mi/4 km)
Business
  • Sheraton Kauai Resort offers 9,900 square feet of flexible function space
  • Four thousand square feet of outdoor function space
  • Wi-Fi throughout resort (included in daily resort fee)
Policies and fees

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Sheraton Kauai Resort Rooms

Partial Ocean View
Located in the Garden Wing, our renovated partial ocean view rooms (410 square feet) are furnished with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Bedding choices are either one King or two double (based on availability). Room amenities include air-condition, cable channels, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator, television, telephone with voicemail and international direct dialing, lanai (balcony), in-room safe, wake-up service, maid service, room service, in-room movies, and video games. Some of these amenities may be subject to additional charges. Handicap accessible room requests may be made prior to check-in.
Deluxe Garden View
Our spacious 510-square feet deluxe garden view rooms overlook lushly landscaped tropical gardens. Newly renovated in 2006, all rooms are furnished with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Bedding choices are either one King or two double (based on availability). Room amenities include air-condition, cable channels, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator, television, telephone with voicemail and international direct dialing, lanai (balcony), in-room safe, wake-up service, maid service, room service, in-room movies, and video games. Some of these amenities may be subject to additional charges. Handicap accessible room requests may be made prior to check-in.
Garden View
The 410-square-feet garden rooms offer views of lushly landscaped tropical gardens. Newly renovated in 2006, all rooms are furnished with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Bedding choices are either one King or two double (based on availability). Room amenities include air-condition, cable channels, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator, television, telephone with voicemail and international direct dialing, lanai (balcony), in-room safe, wake-up service, maid service, room service, in-room movies, and video games. Some of these amenities may be subject to additional charges. Handicap accessible room requests may be made prior to check-in.
Deluxe Ocean Front
Our spacious 510-square feet oceanfront rooms offer magnificent views of the ocean. Newly renovated in 2006, all rooms are furnished with the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Bedding choices are either one King or two double (based on availability). Room amenities include air-condition, cable channels, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator, television, telephone with voicemail and international direct dialing, lanai (balcony), in-room safe, wake-up service, maid service, room service, in-room movies, and video games. Some of these amenities may be subject to additional charges. Handicap accessible room requests may be made prior to check-in.

Hotel Map

2440 Hoonani Road, Koloa, HI 96756

Area served
Kauai, Poipu Beach, Lihue
Nearby airports
LIH-Lihue Airport, Kauai
Area description
Sightseeing on Kauai is a must, not only to experience the spectacular scenic beauty, but also for the adventure and fun in traveling to each wonder - on horseback, by catamaran or raft, by kayak or helicopter, bicycle or on foot to name just a few. Poipu Shopping Village - 1.0 mi/1.6 km Kiahuna Golf Course - 1.0 mi/1.6 km Spouting Horn - 2.0 mi/3.2 km Historic Old Koloa Town - 2.0 mi/3.2 km Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course - 3.0 Waimea Canyon-25.0 mi/40.2 km

Amenities

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Lava's
(Opening August 2011) Boasting magnificent oceanfront views, of Poipu Beach and the famous First Break Surf Spot. A perfect setting to relax, unwind, and enjoy grilled selections and refreshing specialty drinks. Catch stunning sunsets and tropical breezes as you celebrate a relaxing afternoon or early evening with refreshing cocktails and delectable cuisine.
Rumfire
(Opening March 2012) Rumfire at Poipu Beach will take you on a Hawaiian rooted journey with global influences. Our chef's prepare distinctive cuisine with local island flair. With its sensible menu selections, Rumfire's cuisine resonates with the eclectic yet contemporary food lovers. This intimate dining experience offers the freshest catches and prime beef paired with impressive wine selections and memorable cocktails. Whether your palate desires seafood, flatbreads, or beef or you are looking for a celebratory destination, Rumfire will certainly satisfy with worldly flavor coupled with a Hawaiian twist.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Indoor facilities include the 5,900-square feet Poipu Ballroom, the adjacent open-air foyer, and the newly opened 2,200-square feet Koloa Junior Ballroom and adjoining terrace. Both ballrooms are divisible into three separate rooms. Additionally, we offer the Lawai Room, which opened in 2000, and the Executive Board Room, both of which are divisible into two separate rooms. A total of 15,000 square feet of outdoor function space, ranging from a Luau Lawn to two beachfront lawns and popular wedding sites, are also available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (346)

Ratings and reviews for Sheraton Kauai Resort

Overall score

3.9 / 5
346 out of 346
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.8

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
MichaeltheGreat
Ventura, CA, USA
Feb 2, 2012

Excellent Hotel

Very nice hotel, and ideal location. The pool and hot tub were both nice. And It was nice to walk out onto the beach in the morning. The resort fee sounded high at first, but considering that covers parking, wifi, free valet the first night, and activities, it wasn't so bad. Even with the fee, the rate was very reasonable, and felt we got a great deal for a prime location. Some tips: If you aren't much into views, opt for the garden view. It's not a bad view, you're closer to the parking lot, and still about the same walk to the ocean and pool.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Use caution when driving, especially at night. Most roads are very tiny and windy and it's very easy to miss a turn. Furthermore, some private or closed roads appear on online mapping tools, so when in doubt, stick to the major highways and you'll be fine.

Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

4
electriclowrider
Wi
Feb 1, 2012

Great

Great view, clean room, friendly staff, and very comfortable bed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

4
prpete
south jersey
Jan 28, 2012

a starwood property as always

only complaint, construction going on till March 2012

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

within 1 mile a small shopping plaza with 3 places to eat

Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

4
Relaxed and Rejuvinated
Rescue, CA
Jan 28, 2012

Almost Heaven

We were here from Jan 17-27. Overall the location won out over any complaints, but the construction was a major issue...noisy, smelly and intrusive. Also, paying extra for a "partial ocean view" was a complete waste of money. The beach, garden and pool areas are beautiful. During construction there is only one restaurant on site and no hotel shop in which to pick up needed items...it's a long long walk to the nearest store. Weather was great; snorkeling was moderate; hotel activities staff booked us on a wonderful 5-hr whale watching boat trip...saw lots of whales, dolphins and turtles. Mahalo

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

We booked the shuttle bus from the airport to hotel and back. Rented a car in the hotel after our arrival. It was much less hassle than dealing with luggage and returns at the airport and we had door to door service.

Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

5
lugchi
San Jose, CA
Jan 27, 2012

My "GO TO' place to escape

I've stayed in this hotel twice now. And both times I absolutely LOVED my experience. The difference is - staff. True aloha spirit. I was welcomed and cared for. Location is fantastic. This review is long long past due. I'm planning to go back in April. And I'm looking forward to seeing the wonderful staff at the Sheraton and enjoying the Poipu Beach. From the bottom of my heart MAHALO for wonderful memories and true OHANA care :-D

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

3
BarryToothdoc
Lafayette, CA, USA
Jan 26, 2012

Construction

We have stayed here before, but there is quite a bit of construction going on now. The ocean view dining room is not complete. The staff seemed "Tired". But considering the cost of the room it was a good value. The location is excellent and they have redone the pool area very nicely. Drinks are very expensive and not that great, food OK. I would wait until the construction is done before I could recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

1
Place
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Jan 26, 2012

Do not book garden view room

We stayed for a week in the garden view room. We Might as well have stayed at a different hotel. The rooms were TINY, in desperate need of a remodel, and across the road from the rest of the hotel, and dirty. The staff was unhelpful in local areas, they were more intersted in nickle and diming you on everything. There are rental fees for everyhing to do with the hotel, even though you are paying a 25 dollar resort fee. Oh and the remodeling in the garden view area is constant. The location of the hotel is nice as it is right on the beach, but the beach is so crowded we ended up going to Other beaches anyway. Restaurants around the hotel were very expensive too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

2
Mainland2Island
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Jan 23, 2012

Definitely NOT a 4-star hotel, yet.

Re-think their rating on this particular Sheraton property. While every other Sheraton hotel tends to be in the high-star realm, This Sheraton is not quite there. The renovations continue at all hours. One day they were applying some adhesives that made the entire resort smell like an oil refinery. In fact, one evening we arrived back to the room to find a memo under our door stating the water would be off from the hours of 12am - 6am. Sure, not the worst situation, but the hotel didn't even offer anything more than "we're sorry." That's generic-hotel quality, not Sheraton. Sheraton can do a much better job of warning guests that the construction is a big noise issue. The resort fee of $26 is rediculous for the services. Do yourself a favor and spend an extra $100 bucks at a different hotel. Again, this is generic quality hotel masquerading as a Sheraton. On a side note, the maid service was SUPER prompt and all the maid staff were very pleasant and happy all the time. Also, if you don't rent a car, use Speedie Shuttle service vs. the one the hotel recos.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Skip Sheraton's Lava restaurant. It is more expensive than even the finer restaurants nearby. Also, do yourself a favor and purchase your own Mai Tai drink fixings at the Whalers Cove (similar to ABC Stores). Sheraton charged $10.50 for each watered-down drink they serve. Shameful, really.

Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

4
JKWS
North Carolina
Jan 16, 2012

Fantastic oceanviews, watch the whales from your deck!

The location of this hotel and the service can not be beat. Also there are alot of restaurants and shops close by. The room are a nice size and with large decks overlooking the ocean on the oceanfront rooms. The hotel is remodeling some areas and at this time it was a bit of a nuisance because it is close to the ocean front pool. Also the restaurant that overlooks the ocean is getting completely remodeled and we really missed having breakfast there in the mornings and watching the whales as we have done in the past. All in all this hotel is a great value for Kauai!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pleasant Garden restaurant is just a block down from the hotel and is in a gorgeous setting overlooking orchid gardens. There is a covered porch to eat out on overlooking the gardens. The food is good and the service excellent.

Review of Sheraton Kauai Resort

Reviewer score

4
RayPRQ
St Louis, MO, USA
Jan 11, 2012

Perfect stay on the Garden Isle

A fantastic "winter" location on the south side of Kauai made for gorgeous sunsets and view of migrating humpback whales. Pool areas seemed small but the beach was nice, and there is a whole new bar/restaurant under construction but it was not too intrusive. The dining at "Lava's" was limited - more like a bar with only bar food, and not many options for vegetarian diets. Lots of other places to explore around the small towns nearby.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Go see the staff at the Activities Desk right away to plan your itinerary while on Kauai - Isaac was very helpful and loaded my vacation with everything I wanted to do to make it a perfect getaway. A rental car is necessary to visit all the sights and local towns on the island, but some places like Old Koloa Town make for a decent walk.

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