Getting a chance to plan a vacation is always tons of fun.
Well, it's actually not always fun, depending on who you ask and what the
occasion is. For many people, the planning process is stressful and
complicated. Therefore, this guide will help to alleviate some of that stress
by showing you how to narrow down your options and pick the perfect hotel for
your own preferences and price range.
How many Poipu Hotels
Are There?
First, it's important to clarify the question we just asked.
Are you specifically searching for Poipu hotels, or any type of property to
stay at? That's because Kauai offers a great deal of rental properties, villas,
inns, bed and breakfasts, and other types of accommodations, beyond the strict
classification of a hotel.
That's why Tripadvisor.com ranks 36 Kauai hotels, but then
lists another nearly 1,500 vacation rentals. That's quite a big gap!
Separately, on a service such as Travelocity.com, you might
find about 75 total properties on Kauai Island, but that's divided between
condos, hotel resorts, condo resorts, bed and breakfasts, private rentals, inns
and beyond.
Consider your Locale
Kauai has several clusters of hotels at different beaches
around the island. One of the most popular places is Poipu Beach, located on
the island's southern shore. The south shore offers something for nearly all
types of vacationers, and there's a full range of properties to choose between,
and a lot to do around the immediate vicinity.
Another cluster and popular area is the island's east shore,
including Wailua, Hanamaulu and Lihu'e. Finally, and last but not least, you
have the Hanalei Beach area which is the north part of the island.
All of these areas offer a different type of experience. For
example, in the north, you're a bit more secluded, but that also means you're
closer to much of the beautiful lush greenery of the island, its jungles and
mountains.
Who Are you Going
With, and What do You Like?
- Are you planning a romantic getaway or honeymoon? Prioritize one of the beautiful Poipu hotels and resorts with world-class spas, more private swaths of beaches, high-end dining and luxury accommodations.
- Planning a trip with young kids, or with a group of family or friends? Consider renting a villa or a house, with multiple bedrooms and huge spaces to keep everyone together, and visiting a resort with diversions for the kids.
- Never want to leave the hotel? Many Poipu resort properties make it easy for you to simply never leave the property, if you don't want to. All the restaurants, activities and amenities you need are right there.
- All about exploring? Look for properties with helpful concierges who can plan out recommended excursions and vendors to work with. Different spots around the island are preferable for surfers, deep sea fishers, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, general water sports fans, scuba divers, hikers, and more.
Finding the best Poipu hotel is really a process of finding
the very best one for you. What's best for you on your honeymoon isn't best for
your friend when he's going with his two kids and his in-laws. So start
narrowing down by what you're specifically looking for, and the process will be
as quick and hassle-free as possible.
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