We are in building 8, #810 x 7 days....Beware of a few problems with these condos...Realizing that each condo is owned by someone, the decor can vary etc...Bottom line, it felt like we were in a high density California style apartment complex...aside from palm trees, not a resort, not by the beach, and very disappointing.

Here are the problems that seriously detracted from our stay::

1. NOISE- do not get a bottom floor condo (even though no elevators so you'll have to schlepp everything up stairs to 2nd floor)....every step is heard as a load thumping....we had a large family above us for a few nights and it was a horror, you cannot watch TV let alone sleep with the herds above. The second group moved furniture around to accomodate a large group...had to thump on the ceiling with a stick, after asking them to please be quieter didn't help (they were being quiet, it's the poor construction and lack of floor insulation).

2. Beautiful view of parking lot....great sized balcony staring directly into grills of cars.

3. Small pools tightly surrounded by condos, feeling like an apt complex in LA.

4. Beach?? It was a 6 minute drive to the beach, and if you tried to carry anything on the path to the beach, it was a 15 minute walk ---

5. Master bedroom...not a single photo or artwork on the stark white walls....

Summary, clean, not quiet, not pretty, not the same as a resort hotel on the beach by any stretch of the imagiination....it is a nice condo in terms of kitchen, but if you come for scenery, beachces and quiet, this NOT for you.
Larry

There were 8 of us traveling to Hawaii for my sons wedding. We booked a suite of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with a garden view hoping it was roomy enough. No worries. I got my first choice which was perfect. The house was clean and decorated beautifully and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. It was stocked with everything we could ever need and even had boogie boards, water shoes, beach chairs and beach towels for our use. There was even a bottle of wine in the fridge with a note if we would rather a non-alcoholic beverage we could exchange it. The location as promised was within walking distance of a pool and 2 beautiful beaches. I would recommend this resort for anyone but particularly for families who need more room. There were 2 lanais, plenty of sitting places, and it was well equipped for fun. Thank you suite paradise, these accomidations made it difficult to leave as we had begun to think of it as home.

In July eight family and friends had the pleasure of staying at Poipu Kai for nine days. Our home was spacious, exceedingly well equipped with a kitchen and all utensils and is located on a scenic property. Three beaches were within walking distance accomodating those who like high surf, ordinary swimmers or lagoon lovers. The staff was friendly and accomodating and the prices were significantly lower than the nearby resort hotels. We had a once in a lifetime experience and urge others to treat themselves to the Poipu Kai experience.

I just got back from a trip at Poipu Kai; I stayed in Sugar Mill Cottage #8 from Suite Paradise.
The start of my trip was inconvenient, because I got delayed and got in after they were closed. It was hard to see the sign for their office, but I found it. Luckily I had my paperwork with me, so I put the lock box code in. I got to my condo and had to go ask for help (because there is not even an emergency line) from the people at Resort Quest because I could not get in my front door. Turns out that I just couldn't see another lock because the light outside had gone out. Then I got settled, and my toilet wouldn't flush. I just went to bed.
I woke up the next morning determined to have a great day. I met with a friend on the east side of the island for breakfast then checked in. I let the girl know about the toilet and the light out, and she called in to have it fixed for me. No one ever came to fix it, but I caught the maintenance guy walking by a bit later in the day and he fixed it for me. I walked over to the Hyatt for a wedding rehearsal. This is why I stayed here. My friend was getting married at the Hyatt, and I wanted a place I could walk home from the reception after a few cocktails. I timed my walk and it was 12 minutes at a leisurely pace to shipwreck beach (when I walked with the other bridesmaids the next day we were in a rush and made it in about 5 minutes).
The room had a bed, a table, cable TV, a DVD player, some games, closet and private bathroom that has a hairdryer in it. The shower is a stand up shower, not a tub. I know they clean them, but you can tell they are aged. The kitchenette has a small stove, microwave, minifridge and sink. It had glasses, dishes and all the kitchen needs that may be essential.
I did not pay for the Ritz-Carlton and did not expect it. I was very happy with my accommodations considering I paid less than half what everyone else did, didn't have to pay for parking. Nothing is ever going to go perfect, but I also had a bigger room than my friends that were paying double :)