My husband and I stayed at Ko'a Kea on our first stop on our Hawaii. I wish we wouldn't have left! It was amazing. The staff is wonderful and friendly. The accommodations are perfect. The beds are so comfortable and the bathrooms are large. The hotel has a great location. I can't say enough good things about it. We would go back in a heartbeat. We will recommend it to everyone. It was simply awesome!

Stayed for three days in early October and wished it was longer. Really nice hotel, new furnishings, beautiful pool and garden area right on the water. Staff were really pleasant and gave us a late checkout at 4pm, poolside servce was excellent. Restaurant was good too. We had stayed in Waikiki at the Halukilani and Outrigger Reef before coming to Kauai and this place was easily the best (unless you want to go shopping or nightlife, I'd even suggest skipping Oahu - just too busy and crowded). Also, Koa Kea seems much nicer and more personal in comparision to the Marriott and Sheraton next door.

From start to finish, from the smallest detail to the general amenties, this resort has got it DOWN. From the moment my boyfriend and I were greeted by the valet (Dean) after calling the front desk (Eileen) for directions, we felt welcomed and pampered. The Koa Kea is 6 months old and absolutely perfectly designed - the lounge is the perfect balance of comfort and modern elegance, the restaurant (Red Salt) is spectacular (both the design and the food, which is to die for), and the rooms are lavish with great decks and amazing showers (with the top and side nozzle). After being at the Koa Kea for 3 days I knew a handful of people there and everyone was so friendly and helpful. The pool bartender Jamie was a doll, Dan at the restaurant bar was spectacular (his drinks and his knowledge of local hot spots), the General Manager Chris Steuri was even walking around the grounds interacting with guests and socializing, and John at the front desk is the reason we ended up at the resort in the first place. His patience with my million questions and his willingness to go over all aspects of the Koa Kea are what enticed us to book at the resort and I am so thankful that we did. I hope to return to Kauai in the future and will most definitely be staying at the Koa Kea (and eating at the Red Salt). Thank you Koa Kea staff!!!!

We stayed three days at this very private luxury hotel with amazing service and style. The rooms are visually stunning and have every creature comfort you could ask for, including an espresso machine. Our first floor room included a private patio with a small lawn area bordered by Ti plants. The beds and linens are luxurious. Each employee we encountered was not only professional but gracious. You will find no snobby attitudes here. The Red Salt restaurant had excellent food and knowlegeable waiters. Cocktail service at the bar and pool was outstanding. We have been traveling twice a year to Kauai since 1985 and have never had a better experience!