Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kaua'i by OUTRIGGER
Partially open Poipu · Mid-range · from about $350/night · Last verified: October 22, 2026
Beachfront plantation-style condos set in 35 acres of lawns and gardens on Kiahuna Beach.
Status note: Reopened October 1 except 17 storm-damaged units, including oceanfront units. Source.
Parts of this property are closed after Hurricane Lowell; confirm what is open for your dates before booking.
At a glance
| Region | Poipu |
|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range |
| Typical nightly rate | from about $350 (estimate, varies by season) |
| Status | Partially open (last verified October 22, 2026) |
The area
Poipu anchors Kauai's sunny south shore, the driest corner of the island and the most reliable choice for swimmable beach weather year-round. You are 30 to 40 minutes from Lihue Airport, close to Spouting Horn, Koloa town, and the Shops at Kukuiula, and the closest base to the West Side (Waimea Canyon and Kokee state parks are closed after Hurricane Lowell as of October 2026).
Booking notes
Expect comfortable rooms and a pool rather than a full resort program; the payoff is location for the price. Shoulder-season deals here are among the best values on the island. Kauai-wide, the cheapest windows are late April to early June and September to mid-December; whale season (December to April) and summer carry premiums. A rental car is near-essential from any base on the island; see our car rental guide and the trip cost calculator to budget the whole stay.
Beaches nearby
- Poipu Beach (Families & swimming): A double-crescent beach with a protected keiki pool and resident monk seals.
- Shipwreck Beach (Bodyboarding): A wide south-shore beach beneath Makawehi bluff, popular with bodyboarders and hikers.
- Baby Beach (Poipu) (Toddlers & families): A shallow, reef-sheltered strip in Poipu with the calmest water on the island for little ones.
Where to eat nearby
- The Beach House Restaurant (Pacific fine dining, $$$): Kauai's most famous sunset table, right on the water in Poipu with island-sourced seafood.
- Tidepools at Grand Hyatt (Hawaiian fine dining, $$$$): Thatched dining bungalows over koi-filled lagoons at the Grand Hyatt, pure romance.
- Merriman's Fish House (Hawaii Regional, $$$): Peter Merriman's farm-to-table temple in the Shops at Kukuiula, a Poipu institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Poipu on Kauai. Poipu anchors Kauai's sunny south shore, the driest corner of the island and the most reliable choice for swimmable beach weather year-round.
Rates are estimates in USD. Always confirm details with the resort before booking. See all properties on the resort status tracker or compare in the Kauai resorts guide.
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