Kauai Beach Resort

It's pretty good

Pros: 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.

Cons: 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.

Pros: 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.

Cons: 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.

Misses the Hawaiian feel

Pros: Food and drinks were good. The room itself was comfortable and the staff were very friendly. It was convenient to the airport if you have an early flight.

Cons: The beach was not very nice; no room to lay out or go in the ocean. There wasn't even enough beach to walk on. The pool towels were too small. The wifi did not work well at all. Overall it did not have the Hawaiian vibe we found on the rest of the island.

Pros: We loved being able to watch the whales from the beach in front of the resort.