Kauai Beach Resort

I liked the free shuttle to and from the airport. There's also a free shuttle from the resort to a shopping center in Lihue. It was helpful to go to the grocery store there and get snacks instead of solely relying on Resort food, which was good but it gets pricey. The property was big and not overly crowded. It was my first time on the Island (February 2016) so I don't know if crowds change during the rest of the year. The staff was friendly and helpful anytime I had requests/questions. You absolutely need a car unless you plan to spend the entire time lounging at the resort. I did manage to walk along the beach heading North to Lydgate Park. From there I was able to hike even further North to Kapaa and the Kauai Eastern trail. I absolutely did not mind the walk but it is a looong walk (more than 10 miles). Also, there were a lot of hotel taxes. Not sure how their prices compare to other areas of the island, but I'd look elsewhere when I visit Kauai again. I didn't have a car but there where even more taxes for every night of having a car.

The pool area and hotel set-up is very nice. The pool area is big enough to accommodate the hotel occupants so the area never seemed crowded. There were always enough pool chairs for anyone who wanted them. Our room had 2 pills and a bottle cap on the floor from previous occupants. The carpet edges next to the walls in our room were dirty also.

Room decor - mediocre. View and grounds lovely. Location good. Would stay again if WiFi worked! Don't plan on conducting any business using the internet. Connection is sketchy, slow, pathetic.

It was a great value. Well worth the money. The "no outside food" rule, although not strictly enforced, is ridiculous and laughable. Especially considering the prices of the food from the resort.

The location and the room were nice They didn't have the reservation I booked through kayak and basically set me up to pay for a room i already paid for. The front desk inability to find my reservation ruined my day and they were no help in resolving the error. But to tell me you cannot leave without paying and we will resolve the is sue tomorrow and contact you then .