Our cottage overlooked the beautiful ocean. We so enjoyed sitting on the beach in provided chairs watching the sunsets. It was like being in a beautiful dream for it was very quiet and serene. The cottage was spacious and comfortable.

What could have been better is that we provided some of our own meals. There were plenty of utensils to work with but there was not any basic cooking needs such as: salt and pepper, olive oil, spices, etc. We also had some problems with the operation of the air conditioners. This is such a beautiful place which warrants a better eatery!!!

The grounds of the cottage are beautifully maintained, lots of different trees, palms and bushes. Close to the beach, and the old plantation cottages give you a real feel for Old Hawaii. It's also away from the tourist areas, so it's quiet and very little light pollution for stargazing.

In the living room, a huge tv was put right in front of a beautiful traditional Hawaiian flower watercolor, covering up 2/3s of the painting (see picture with this review). It was absurd. How many supervisors have gone through and ok'd this? Either take the water color out, or put it on another wall where it can be admired. I would have given the cottages a higher score but for this. It's the little details that make a big difference.

Beautiful, serene country beach resort. It was welcoming, private yet friendly. Very peaceful. It was perfect for travelling with our toddler/1.5 year old. She loved the beach, trees, pool, beautiful flowers around the grounds. The cottage had all the amenities to stay comfortably and not want to leave!

The property is in a small cute town but quite far from Lihue. This was fine for us. It would’ve made more sense to buy food in Lihue and cook more in the cottage. We didn’t understand the remoteness of the area until arrived.

The cottages have their own charm and give off a bit of a glamping feel. You’re really buying into history here, and the setting is perfect for a picturesque wedding. That said, don’t expect any sort of luxury—it’s a very simple, pragmatic little cabin on the old plantations. A nice touch, but best suited for romantic travelers. Definitely has those authentic Kauai vibes.

The facilities are a bit dated, and the kitchen was sparsely equipped—no salt or pepper provided. Think of it as a BYOS (bring your own salt) situation.

Gorgeous grounds and an old-style Hawaiian ambiance, Waimea Plantation Cottages stole our hearts. Yes, things are a bit old and worn, but that’s easy to overlook when you have the Pacific in your view, and you’re surrounded by plumeria trees, monkey pods, and banyans, birdsong in your ear. The bed was comfortable and the cottage cool. A pool near the ocean is a nice feature, too. As my husband said, “This is unpretentious luxury.”

The couch in our unit was uncomfortable.

Elegant vibe combined with authentic plantation buildings. Quiet. Nicely located at base of Waimea Canyon, where we hiked for several days. Clean. Complementary laundry facilities.

Facilities a bit rough: refrigerator had condensation ice on back wall and froze our vegetables. We missed the niceties found at other lodgings: coffee, basic seasonings, olive oil, welcome basket. Screen door swung open unless locked. No beach towels, chairs, or other beach stuff, despite beachfront property.

Loved this place. Would definitely stay again. View from the room, comfort, gorgeous porch, air conditioning, everything was great. The restaurant- chicken bbq, and pizza, and the great beer selection made it worth coming home for dinner at night. The wonderful staff even provided us with beach chairs and an umbrella and cooler to take to the beach with us.

Nothing, everything met or exceeded expectations

The cottage was fully equipped with all we needed. We especially liked the beautiful grounds and the trees surrounding the cottages. Keeping the main building & reception is a plus

Cottages and the quiet is a plus for us before we headed to Hanelei. The only negative is the lack of restaurants in the area which I understand as people passing through from the canyon.

The cottages are original and are full of charm, wood floors, wooden doors, original door handles, and lots of nook and cranny’s. If you are looking for a crowded touristy resort this is not it. I so enjoyed the peace and quiet. The lanai was large and spacious and the space in between cottages is good. Restaurant on site was very good.

My only complaint is one of us had to sleep on the rattan couch and it was very uncomfortable, even to sit in was not the best.

We had a really nice stay at Waimea Plantation Cottages. We had a one bedroom, ocean front cottage that was great. It was the perfect size for a couple, and we really enjoyed having a small kitchen to prepare some of our own meals and having the covered patio where we had coffee each morning. It was also nice having our own lawn chairs where we could sit in the sun. The property was beautiful and it was nice to be able to walk right to the beach (good beach for walking, maybe not swimming). It's a perfect location if you want to spend a couple days exploring Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park. It was also 5 minutes from the Kikialo small boat harbor where we launched from for a Na Pali Coast boat tour which was nice. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and they had a lot of amenities available to guests for free. I would definitely stay here again.