| dining options consist of a casual restaurant overlooking the beach, as well as a relaxed cafe. there are outdoor pools (some for kids) and hot tubs. island-chic rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. additional amenities include a game room, a spa and a fitness center. set next to poipu beach along the pacific ocean, this upscale, tropical resort is 3 miles from allerton garden. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the polished 2-bedroom villas add full kitchens, and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas; some have Lihue Airport 30 min
Kalapaki Beach (25 min) Picturesque crescent of sand with a protected cove for swimming, backed by an upscale resort. Kukuiula (7 min) Gillins Beach (17 min) Quiet sandy beach backed by greenery & dunes, with a single 1920s plantation-style house. Kiahuna Golf Club (18 min) Ocean-view 18-hole & par 70 golf course with a Mexican terrace restaurant, practice area & shop. Poipu Beach Park (11 min) Park, beach, turtles, snorkeling, and sea turtles Spouting Horn (8 min) Blowhole frequently spouting seawater up to 50 feet in the air, accompanied by a hissing noise. McBryde Garden (9 min) Makauwahi Cave Reserve (9 min) Massive cave with fossils & archeological ruins in a wilderness setting with native flora & fauna. Wailua Falls (33 min) Dramatic double waterfall known for rainbows & its place in the Fantasy Island opening credits. Poipu Beach (11 min) Popular beach with a shallow, protected swimming area, snorkel & surfboard rentals & a playground. Shipwreck Beach (5 min) A hiking trail abuts this modest beach with a rocky shore, known for surfing & sunset viewing. Allerton Garden (9 min) Opulent & artful gardens with many varieties of flowers & plants, plus scenic guided tours. Koloa Zipline (7 min) Lakeside center with multiple zipline courses, including acrobatic options & night-time rides. Brennecke's Beach (14 min) This sandy strip fringed with volcanic rocks is popular for bodyboarding thanks to its strong surf. Old Koloa Town (6 min) Quaint plantation-era village housing shops, restaurants & exhibits about Koloa's sugar history. |