Accommodations
The Koa Kea Hotel & Resort has 121 guestrooms and suites, all designed for the ultimate luxury experience. This beachfront hotel is in the original footprint of the former Poipu Beach Hotel, offering guests unmatched proximity to the ocean.
Each of these Poipu accommodations feature fresh, crisp colors inspired by the sea and sleek, subtle furniture. Everything in the room is designed to highlight remarkable exterior views. Windows are draped in sheer fabric, allowing the sun and sea breeze to become a part of the in-room experience. Ideal for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.
The hotel features Garden View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, Ocean Front, and Deluxe Ocean Front accommodations. Guestroom and suite features include private lanai, flat-screen television with video on demand, iPod® docking stations, high-speed Internet access, Nespresso® Espresso Machine, robes and slippers, on-demand movies, ceiling fans, individually controlled air-conditioning, L'Occitane bath amenities, in-room safe, shower with dual shower heads, and desk area.
Dining
Red Salt at the Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort combines the ideal elements for Poipu dining in Hawaii. The beautiful oceanfront setting is enhanced by a contemporary open design, and the large picture windows showcase the ocean and pool views. The diverse menu celebrates the fresh seafood and produce available in Hawaii, while the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere ensures that dining at Red Salt will be a memorable experience.
Red Salt offers an ideal setting regardless of time of day. A daily breakfast buffet combines traditional American fare with fresh tropical fruit, breakfast bakery selections, assorted juices, and an omelet station. The dinner menu offers contemporary upscale cuisine. Lunch is served poolside and 24-hour in-room dining is also available.
Hours:
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dinner: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lounge: 5 p.m. to 12 midnight
Pool Bar: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Facilities & Services
The hotel offers guests unmatched proximity to the ocean while providing all the comfort, amenities, activities, and breathtaking views expected from a luxury hotel on Poipu Beach. Services and amenities include:
- Valet parking
- Concierge services
- Twice-daily housekeeping service, including turndown
- Departure lounge
- Business services and email access
- WiFi throughout hotel
- Kauai Spa
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- Whirlpool
- Dry cleaning service
- Restaurant and lounge
- Pool bar
- Sundries and gift shop
- Non-smoking hotel
Kauai's diverse landscape offers a plethora of excursions flexible to the adventurous or relaxed traveler staying in Kauai. Near the resort, guests can choose from a multitude of soft adventure activities by engaging in lessons or renting equipment. Hiking, horseback riding, and golfing are easily accessible and are spectacular ways for guests of Kauai to discover the island.
Guest Comments
The service at the Ko'a Kea was exceptional. Based on the experience, I will always consider I prefer member locations when planning a vacation.
Jonathan P., Silver Spring, MD
Our stay here was exceptional in every way. The facility, staff, and membership perks far exceeded our expectations. If this was representative of a typical I Prefer enhanced stay, it will become a requisite part of all of our future travel plans.
Danielle H., Tyler, TX
History
The upscale 121 room Ko`a Kea Hotel & Resort completed a multi-million dollar reconstruction on April 14, 2009, to all guestrooms and public spaces including a lounge; a new restaurant, Red Salt; and an intimate spa facility, The Spa at Ko`a Kea. The hotel is the last remaining resort to be re-opened in Poipu after Hurricane Iniki in 1992, utilizing the original footprint of the former Poipu Beach Hotel and offering guests unmatched proximity to the ocean.
Location
Situated on Poipu Beach, along the south coast of Kauai, this beachfront property provides guests with immediate access to one of Hawaii's most exclusive beaches.
Lihue Int'l Airport: 17 mi/27 km, 30 minutes
Overview
Beautiful Beaches Surround this Poipu Luxury Resort
Discover an elegantly stylish oceanfront Poipu luxury resort conveniently located on Kauai's glorious south shore. The restful, residential mood of the Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort design accentuates the essence of Hawaiian hospitality and lush landscape. Relax amidst the tropical splendor that surrounds this polished Poipu luxury hotel, offering a vast array of recreational options from snorkeling to healing spa therapies.
Vast Recreational Options of this Beachfront Poipu Luxury Hotel
Enter a calming Poipu luxury retreat providing a serene sanctuary that echoes Kauai’s exquisite natural beauty – Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort at Poipu Beach. Reserve your stay online for preferred rates.
Spa
The Spa at the Koa Kea Hotel and Resort features five treatment rooms, including a romantic couples suite. This luxurious Poipu spa provides guests with the perfect rejuvenating complement to the island's abundance of outdoor activities.
With a focus on natural and indigenous ingredients, such as seaweed, pineapple, Awapuhi root, Red Kauai clay, maile, pikake, guava, and coconut, the Koa Kea Spa offers a variety of treatments specifically dedicated to easing the body after a day of vigorous activity on the island.
The design of the Spa is in keeping with the rest of the hotel, drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of Hawaii to create a peaceful and calming sanctuary. Neutral colors are used throughout, with an emphasis on tone and texture to create a sense of light and movement that is reminiscent of the ocean.
The Spa offers a variety of relaxing massages, wraps, and facials. Services are available inside the spa or can be delivered at the oceanside or as in-suite massages. In addition, a number of in-suite baths can be arranged, given the important role of water therapies in Hawaiian healing practices. Guests can enjoy a pampering bathing experience that includes natural ingredients such as cleansing Awapuhi Root and moisturizing Kukui and coconut oils.