Waimea Plantation Cottages

Kauai, Hawaii

Cottage bedroom
Cottage bedroom
Cottage bedroom
Cottage bedroom

The hotel

Embrace the tranquility of this historic resort which embraces its 27-acre oceanfront setting, with lush tropical gardens and black-sand beach. Each of the unique Waimea Plantation Cottages features traditional furniture, a fully-equipped kitchen and private lanai to laze away the afternoons — or you may prefer to head to the oceanfront pool or find yourself a hammock and hangout amongst the fruit trees. Chicken in a Barrell BBQ & Bar has a great patio for al fresco drinks and food, or take a trip to the idyllic town of Waimea and browse the local stores, farmers markets and restaurants.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On the Western shores of Kauai, nestled in the idyllic town of Waimea and close to the entrance to Waimea Canyon.

Hotel information

61 individual cottages. All with private lanai, flatscreen TV, DVD player, telephone, WiFi, fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave, rice cooker, coffee-maker, blender and toaster, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and safe. Barbecues available on request. 1 Bed Garden View Cottages, surrounded by lush gardens and fruit trees, offer privacy and tranquillity and have a separate living room and one queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2 Bed Garden View Cottages have one king-size bed and one queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

1 Bed Ocean View Cottages are just steps from the beach and have one queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2 Bed Ocean View Cottages have one king-size bed and one queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanfront pool. Parking at your cottage. Chicken in a Barrell BBQ & Bar (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Barbecue stations. Sand volleyball. Shuffle board court and Bocce Ball. Gift store. Activity desk. Business station. A two-mile long stretch of walking beach. Laundry facilities*. WiFi*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $25 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Juice, ice water and morning coffee in the lobby - WiFi in cottages and lobby - Barbecue charcoal grills (upon request) - Pool cabanas and lounge chairs - In-room coffee and tea - DVD rentals - laundry - self-parking at your cottage. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gorgeous!

Jul 20, 2020 beeakamai

Such a special place. I love how they have renovated the old plantation cottages while maintaining the integrity of the buildings and the feeling of old Hawaii. We visited with another family and stayed in two cottages right across from each other. Beautiful lawn, pool, bbq's hammocks, great amenities. Beautiful beach front location, close to… Read more
Such a special place. I love how they have renovated the old plantation cottages while maintaining the integrity of the buildings and the feeling of old Hawaii. We visited with another family and stayed in two cottages right across from each other. Beautiful lawn, pool, bbq's hammocks, great amenities. Beautiful beach front location, close to Waimea Canyon. Highly recommended! Read less
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Jul 1, 2020 y0ungfamily2020

Beautiful property with views of ocean and Ni'ihau, surrounded by quiet Waimea charm. An ideal property to relax with pupus and drinks on the lanai. Location super close for easy exploration of world class Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Parks.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Adorable, quaint, perfect for exploring sunny side of Kauai

Jun 16, 2020 KCroissant Seattle, WA

I ended up really liking this place! It is quaint. It is laid back and relaxing. It is a perfect place to enjoy the sunniest side of the island and take excursions out to the Napali coast. The cottages are old fashioned but they are cute. We were in a two bedroom cottage. Cute kitchen with a back porch and front porch to sit and enjoy the… Read more
I ended up really liking this place! It is quaint. It is laid back and relaxing. It is a perfect place to enjoy the sunniest side of the island and take excursions out to the Napali coast. The cottages are old fashioned but they are cute. We were in a two bedroom cottage. Cute kitchen with a back porch and front porch to sit and enjoy the evening. The property is really pretty and the smell in the air at night from the flowers was absolutely heavenly. This isn't a fancy pants place so if you want turned down linens and chocolates on your pillow this isn't the place for you but if you want to see an old historical Hawaiian plantation, be in a good position to explore the low key sunny side, enjoy art walks and good restaurants in the town of Hanapepe like Japanese Grandma's Cafe and Porky's Kauai or The Fresh Shave in Waimea and visit the absolutely amazing beach at Polihale State Park this place is good. The grounds are well kept and beautiful, there are BBQ's, a pool to take an end of day dip in. A wedding took place one night and I couldn't help but think what a magical place it would be for that. I recommend spending time here and time in another location like Koloa Landing or Hanalei. You'll be glad you came here to the sunnier side for some of your stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fortieth Anniversary trip

Apr 13, 2020 Cape124sue Provincetown, Massachusetts

For almost 40 years I have been singing “ I want to go back to my little grass shack...” to my children and grandkids at bedtime. Without a doubt the Cottages At Waimea Plantation are about the closest you can come to that wonderful quiet and peaceful experience in Hawaii today. I know there are many people who prefer a swanky posh upscale resort… Read more
For almost 40 years I have been singing “ I want to go back to my little grass shack...” to my children and grandkids at bedtime. Without a doubt the Cottages At Waimea Plantation are about the closest you can come to that wonderful quiet and peaceful experience in Hawaii today. I know there are many people who prefer a swanky posh upscale resort with all the bells and whistles who may disagree with me but the quaint well appointed 1920s cottage with amazing wide open windows was exactly what we were looking for. We fell asleep and woke up to the sound of waves lapping at the shore. We walked through gardens, across lawns and beach combed the black sand beaches each day and finished the day watching the most glorious sunsets over Niihau. Our cottage contained period pieces that took our breath away. The hand carving on several pieces was exquisite. We loved puttering in our fully stocked kitchen fixing breakfasts and even a dinner. It would be difficult to find a more picturesque breakfast or Happy Hour view than the view from our Lanai. We enjoyed the birds and lizards who joined us, even the chickens. Something fun about hearing the roosters crowing. Thank you to all the staff who made us feel at home. You were the end of our amazing anniversary vacation but we know that we will have to return again. There is too much wonderful that we still need to enjoy. Mahalo nui loa! Read less
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Mar 14, 2020 PatMedart East Troy, Wisconsin

This turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We had a beach view cottage and it did not disappoint. We awoke every morning to a view of the serene beach and slept with our screen doors open to the sound of the waves. This is not for those looking for white sand beaches but the beach is great for long walks and… Read more
This turned out to be the perfect place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We had a beach view cottage and it did not disappoint. We awoke every morning to a view of the serene beach and slept with our screen doors open to the sound of the waves. This is not for those looking for white sand beaches but the beach is great for long walks and no crowds. We had great weather as this is the drier side of the island. Although I wouldn't rave about the restaurant, it was nice to have for at least one meal where we didn't get in the car. The town is rustic and has a funky vibe but not a lot of food choice. There was a wedding while we were there and it looked like a wonderful event beneath the banyan trees. Read less