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3.0 of 5
2253 Poipu Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
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Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
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Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
Ranked #7 of 8 hotels in Poipu
4.0 of 5 stars 377 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Ocean views(32)
  • Very nice(14)
  • Great Place(13)
  • Parking lot(12)
  • Grounds were beautiful(11)
  • Air conditioning(10)
  • Short walk(10)
  • Full kitchen(9)
  • Partial ocean view(9)
  • Swimming pool(8)
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Nice place, good location, roll dice on unit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
6
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We read the reviews before booking without all being great, but thought to give it a try.

Property is beautiful and very well maintained. The grounds crew clearly take pride in how the property looks. They also have a huge amount of beach in relation to the number of people who are on the property. You will walk just a few steps to for example to the Marriott Resort which felt very crowded when we walked through and it has a very small, rocky beach in comparison.

I still haven't looked it up but will after the review because I would guess it was built in the late 70's early 80's and our unit had only new counters and maybe paint in 30 years. The carpets were very dirty and needed to be replaced which took away from the unit as overall it was a great location, beautiful views, and rough but not horrible, but the carpets made it look terrible.

There is no air conditioning which is fine as the rooms are ocean breeze cooled, but at night you are subject to the moaning of the islands stray cats and we had a baby near us that screamed at the top of its lungs at midnight and 6 am and the parents didn't seem to care as it went on for 60 to 90 minutes until we finally complained. The staff did take care of it as the nights after that were quiet.

I think it is a great value but I would grill the people I am booking with on location and when the unit was updated last as you pay for location, and but you don't pay more for a nicer interior, so let someone else get the outdated units.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMofOutriggerKiahuna, General Manager at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, responded to this review
23 February 2012
Dear MinnesotaWT,
Thanks for your review. Please contact me directly to let me know what unit you stayed in. We encourage our owners to renovate their units. I am sure your comment regarding the carpet may prompt them to take action. Our staff is available 24/7 if you ever have any issues while on property. We hope you will stay with us again.
Mahalo,
Chris A. Gampon
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Low bang for the buck”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
2
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Be highly skeptical of the "view" designations of the property. Our "Ocean View" condo technically did have an ocean view, but it was 400 yards away and obscured by several palm trees and buildings. Keep in mind there are "partial" ocean view rooms, which we did NOT book.I wish these properties would just be HONEST. We're willing to pay more for a nicer room. I'd rather know before I book.

Also: no A/C, which isn't a big deal in a true ocean view property, but when you're 400 yards away upstairs in a 6plex, it doesn't cool off fast at all.

The beach is small and packed. Lots of families. Decent snorkeling, among the best on Kauai, which isn't all that great honestly. Definitely recommend taking a snorkel/whale watching cruise on the Southern Star.

For the price we can do much better. We won't be back. Do yourself a favor and stay on the north shore and go to beaches like Anini and Hanalei.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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GMofOutriggerKiahuna, General Manager at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, responded to this review
23 February 2012
Dear rkrentler,
I am sorry to her that you disappointed with our property. We hope you will consider returning. Please feel free to contact me so I can assure your reservation is taken care of. Although the north shore is beautiful, Poipu is always sunny!
Malama Pono,
Chris A. Gampon
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Agoura, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent Facility in an Outstanding Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
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This was our 5th stay at the Kiahuna Plantation over the past 20 years or so -- it never disappoints! Every unit that we have stayed in (both 1 and 2-bedroom) has been well-appointed and well-maintained. The grounds are as beautiful as any resort we have seen around the world, and the Kiahuna Plantation's beach and beach access is outstanding. Just about everything that anyone could need is within easy walking distance, including many restaurants and other resorts' dining facilities. Actually, though, the best food we had on this week-long visit to Kauai was the dinner on the veranda of the Plantation Gardens Restaurant of of the Kiahuna Plantation!
Our only suggested improvement of the facility would be installation of facility-wide wifi and/or somewhat faster internet access speeds. Other than that, the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation represents for us one of THE BEST vacation spots we've ever experienced.

Room Tip: Quietest rooms would be away from the street, but our room on this trip, which was on the "main...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMofOutriggerKiahuna, General Manager at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, responded to this review
1 February 2012
Aloha JandJ91301,
Mahalo for your great review! We’re so happy to read that you are a frequent guest here at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation. We value your business and even more so, your choice to return.

The grounds are fantastic and the beach invites everyone to soak and enjoy the sun. Top that off with a good meal in your unit or at the Plantation Gardens Restaurant and you’ve achieved tropical vacation paradise.

Thank you for choosing Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

E Malama pono,

Chris A. Gampon, General Manager
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fabulous location comfortable and well appointed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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We had a great room 137 with an ocean view across the lawn. Close to great restaurants and beaches. Viewed whales from our deck walked to snorkeling. Great ocean walk to Gillian's beach 6 hour round trip

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMofOutriggerKiahuna, General Manager at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, responded to this review
30 January 2012
Aloha Svwalker,

Mahalo for your great review. It sounds like you had fun and got some exercise when you were with us. The walk out do Gillian’s is totally worth the effort. I was down at the beach yesterday and there were a couple of whales breaching just outside our bay. This is a good time to come and get a view of these wonderful mammals.

Thank you for choosing to stay at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation.

Malama pono,

Chris. A. Gampon, General Manager
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A wonderfull time!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The best beach in the area, except for Poipu Beach Park, which is a short walk. We had an ocean view 1 bedroom and it was perfect. The staff were great and the grounds were very well maintained. I thought it was unusual to have daily maid service in a condo but it was very welcome. The beach hut staff were the best!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMofOutriggerKiahuna, General Manager at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, responded to this review
30 January 2012
Dear SandraE27526,
Thank you for the compliments regarding our staff. Everyone deserves daily maid service while on vacation. We hope you come back to enjoy the beach and the grounds.
Aloha,
Chris A. Gampon, General Manager
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Address: 2253 Poipu Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
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