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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection is nestled in the heart of Poipu on the sunny South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii next door to some of the best shopping & dining on the island and a short stroll from world-famous Poipu Beach.
Situated on 25-acres of lush tropical foliage, our resort in Koloa boasts the some of the largest accommodations on the island - from deluxe studios, to 1, 2, 3, & even 4-bedroom luxurious villas ranging from 500 to 3,600 square feet - making them perfect for couples and families alike. Each studio is complete with a kitchenette and full size washer/dryer, while the villas feature full kitchens, expansive lanai, washer/dryer, and private bathrooms for every bedroom.
Named one of the top 5 pools in Hawaii, guests will enjoy our 350,000-gallon signature pool complete with swim and walk-through grotto, water slides, and poolside cabanas. Koloa also boasts two other pools -- a 6,100 sq ft family lagoon pool and 2,000 sq ft waterfall adult pool. We have collaborated with celebrity-chef and James Beard award winner Sam Choy on our poolside Holoholo Grill which features a combination of American and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Other amenities include a 4,000 sq ft day spa, 24-hour fitness center, gourmet marketplace, soccer field, volleyball court, and putting green.
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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and well-furnished rooms equipped with kitchens and laundry, according to guests' feedback. The staff's exceptional service garners commendations, as do the stunning pools and variety of amenities.
Guests enjoy the resort's prime location with easy access to local attractions. Despite the high praise for cleanliness and maintenance, some guests have noted inconsistencies and expressed concerns over the value, citing unexpected costs and the price of on-site services.
Location
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Lively
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Spacious
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Friendly
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Outstanding
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We love this resort! This was our second stay at Koloa Landing and we were even more impressed than before. It's large enough to offer lots of wonderful amenities, but not so big that you feel lost. It is not beachfront, but Poipu Beach is just an easy 5-10 minute walk away. I understand that the hotel has a complimentary shuttle service, but we didn't use it.
The landscaping is beautiful and the 3 pools are fabulous: a small adults only pool with a hot tub, a nice medium size pool with a hot tub and an absolutely awesome large family pool complete with slides, waterfalls and 2 hot tubs.
We stayed in a very nice large studio room equipped with everything you could want or need: a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, 2 burners and all the dinnerware and cooking supplies you need; and a washer and dryer, which we especially appreciated since we were in the middle of a long trip.
The customer service was exceptional: friendly, helpful and welcoming. In recognition of our Anniversary, we were given coupons for 2 additional complimentary drinks and upgraded to an Ocean View room, where we found a very nice fruit arrangement in the refrigerator. If you desire, the resort will stock your refrigerator with food and drinks, which will be charged to your room account.
One day, I dropped my room key while we were obtaining pool towels at the central kiosk. As my husband passed the towel kiosk en route to the front desk to get replacement keys, he was stopped by the towel attendant, Chanel, who recognized him and returned the lost key. This level of personal attention to detail is remarkable.
I monitored a number of websites over several months, but the lowest rate I found was on the hotel website, where I booked a special AAA rate that included a $30 per day food and beverage credit. We used the credit for breakfast, which was delicious. (I absolutely loved the banana macadamia nut pancakes!) Self-parking was free, which was a nice bonus.
I honestly can't think of anything negative to say about this hotel. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Request a room at the back of the resort closest to the ocean. We stayed in Building 11, which...
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Response from GM_Front_Desk, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Feb 26, 2020
Dear Rae, Happy anniversary! We love being placed in high regard for our well-equipped accommodations, excellent hospitality, and convenient location. Thank you for making Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection a major part of your celebration, and we look forward to creating more unforgettable memories with you and your husband in the future! Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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The good: This hotel is beautiful. The grounds are lush and tropical. Pool is gorgeous and huge. Entire property impeccably maintained.
Check in: a breeze. No lines. We were given lovely leis.
Room: oh so dark and drab. Size was acceptable, but certainly smaller than we expected, and definitely would be too small for more than 2 people. Furniture was ugly and basic. Barely any color in the room. Even a fake plant (like bathroom) would have brought some much needed ambiance. Our first floor room looked right onto the parking lot and we had to keep our shades drawn as any passerby could look directly into our room. We booked through Priceline, and even though we paid almost $500 per night, we appeared to be punished for it. Even though bathroom was tiny, washer/dryer in there was much appreciated.
Food: we ate breakfast at Holoholo every morning and it was pretty good. My daughter loved Taro french toast. I thought their bacon was delicious. Some days they seemed understaffed and one morning we waited about 30 minutes after ordering. Our food was brought completely cold as it clearly had been sitting there for 20 minutes. Not good when we paid $50 for some pancakes and eggs.
As mentioned, property is beautiful. Box of chocolates in room was a nice treat. If you can afford it, do not get a studio. Go for the larger room, and try NOT to get a ground floor room.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Andy E, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Feb 26, 2020
It's delightful to know that our beautiful property impressed you! However, we were sorry to hear that your were disappointed in your Studio room. Our Studios are similar to a typical hotel room of about 475 square feet. They feature a kitchenette and washer dryer and come stocked with all the dishware and appliances you would need. Our 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Villas are much larger and it sounds like that is what you were looking to experience. Our team works hard to ensure all our studios and villas are immaculate and well-equipped, so your situation is not typical nor reflective of what we are known to provide. We will consider your comments carefully as we seek to improve our services for the benefit of future guests. We know we can provide you with a comfortable, relaxing experience, and we are eager to earn a second chance from you to do so. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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KL is nice but does not feel like a luxury resort. Pools/grounds are nice and well-maintained. There are drinks and food at the pool but service was super spotty (I think because they had ONE bartender for way too many people). We were in a 1 bed villa and it had a washer/dryer and kitchen which was handy and they put a crib and high chair in our room as requested. The hotel is walkable to The Shops at Kukui‘ula, which has plenty to eat and buy. All in all a fine experience, but it felt like a condo complex and not a resort, though I will say that all of the people that worked there were very pleasant. The main reason I came away disappointed is that, while I knew this hotel wasn't "beachfront", I understood from reading reviews that they had ocean view rooms. I even emailed the hotel and asked for a good view after paying extra to book a "Coastline View" room. While they gave themselves an out in their response, "not guaranteed, etc." they did promise to get us the best possible view. Well, the view was a sliver of the ocean and the room was really dark inside even midday. It really took away from my experience, especially after spending $600/night. They DO have rooms that face the ocean but I have no idea how you get those because the Coastline option is the only one available at booking. All that to say, do NOT expect a good view here. I paid a premium for zero benefit, which was disappointing but I should have expected (hence not docking them for it).
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from GM_Front_Desk, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Feb 22, 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you during your trip to Koloa. We are thrilled to know of the positive impact our carefully appointed villa, refreshing pool, and hospitable staff had on your pleasant experience. Rest assured, we will discuss your comments about the bar with our team for the benefit of future guests. While we do our best to accommodate all requests, it is not always possible and is subject to room availability. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Overall, we are delighted that your stay was pleasant. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for choosing Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. We're looking forward to your next visit so we can impress you further. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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Conveniently located to Poipu beach/ shopping area. Location: All the hotels is basically on one street. Easy 10mins to the Grand Hyatt if you have a conference or dinner reservation at Tidepools. I won't advise walking, no clear pedestrian area. Staff: Friendly and courteous. House keeping did an amazing job, if you don't want to be disturb for that 8am clean just put a sign on the door. Ppl are on vacation 8 am is simply too early. Room: set up is similar to condo in which you have all your necessities such as a kitchen area with a mini cook top, refrigerator, microwave, laundry which includes washer/ dryer. Comfy bed, patio area, elevator building and a great AC unit. Family oriented premises: yes, nice pool for kids and a few hot tubs for adults to relax. With the above mention, we went to the local supermarket and bought beers, water, and snacks and stored it in our room. This definitely saves money, esp if you travel with a family. Restaurant: Food at the hotel was a lil pricey. I would say to venture out and eat at the shopping center filled with lots of great restaurants up the street. Uber is available, but it's not like the big city where you can get a ride in 5mins, wait for me was no more than 10mins. The hotel can also provide you with local taxi service numbers. I would definitely return to this hotel. Mahalo!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from GM_Front_Desk, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Jan 21, 2020
It was a pleasure to welcome you during your recent stay. We're thrilled that, although here for a conference, you felt like you were on vacation! It's also great to know that you appreciated our comfortable and fully-equipped accommodations, as well as received friendly and attentive service from our team. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable comments, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back the next time you're in the area. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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This resort has a lovely, large pool area with water slides, children’s water areas and ample pool chairs and umbrellas. The rooms are modern and very nice and the cleaning staff keep them spotless. The only downside was the lack of privacy/sound proofing from room to room. We stayed in a deluxe studio room with a coastline view and it had a small kitchenette with a bar fridge. We were welcomed with leis and our room had a nice welcome package with a carry bag, chocolates, frisbee, water and a freshly made fruit loaf. The coastline is a 3 minute walk or you can take a shuttle to a shopping area or beach which is 5-10 minutes away. The shuttle is covered through the $35 daily resort fee and is available on a first come first served basis. We tried to call the shuttle several times from a local restaurant and were not successful so arranged for other transport. There are various activities offered throughout the week such as yoga, s’mores, lei making etc. The staff were all very friendly and the lobby had coffee available in the morning and flavoured water or ice tea throughout the day. The small shop offers essentials and food and the restaurant has a very good breakfast as well as a variety of options for casual lunch and dinner. As a Titanium Elite member, there was a choice of bonus points or a $30 credit/day which covers 1/2 to 2/3 of a breakfast for two. Aside from that, other benefits for loyalty associated with Titanium elite status were not an option (example: room upgrade, late checkout). All in all, a very nice resort that we would definitely return to.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from GM_Front_Desk, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Feb 7, 2020
Here at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection, we hope always to deliver a pleasant stay! It is rewarding to hear that we've done a great job of making your stay enjoyable with our modern rooms, excellent housekeeping, and fantastic amenities. However, we are sorry to know that we fell short in providing a quiet atmosphere. We would love nothing more than to see you again the next time you're in the area. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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This is a beautiful property in an excellent location. We reserved a 1BR unit and used suite night awards to upgrade to a 2BR coastal view. The unit is very comfortable and equipped with everything we need. I wasn’t sure the coastal view would be worth paying more for but I am enjoying it.
We went to Poipu beach the last 2 mornings and saw giant turtles and monk seals on the beach both days. Nice facilities there as well.
As Titanium rewards members we were given $30 F&B credit per day. Staff here is friendly and helpful. Housekeeping is excellent. I would absolutely stay here again but I will close with a few suggestions.
Heat the pools a few degrees warmer. Even the kids stick to the hot tubs so you know the pools are not warm enough.
Add directional signage throughout the property (tranquility pool, towel hut, front desk, spa, etc).
Make towels more accessible to the tranquility pool.
Otherwise, keep doing what you are doing.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from GM_Front_Desk, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Mar 10, 2020
We love hearing from our valued guests and truly appreciate your thoughtful review. It pleases us to see that you enjoyed our beautiful property, comfortable accommodations, and excellent location. We're grateful for your helpful suggestions and will be passing your comments along to our team. Thank you for paying us a visit and please allow us to serve you again soon at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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We stayed at this property during the week after Christmas with our family group of 18. We rented 5 one-bedroom villas for our group and found the the villas to be perfect for our family reunion. The location is very convenient although no direct beach access. Poipu and other beaches along with shopping and restaurants are very close. Our younger grandchildren loved the pools. We had one ADA room which was very convenient for a person in a wheelchair. Having the washer/dryer in each unit was also a great feature. The front desk staff and others were very accommodating and helpful. Our package included a food and beverage credit and there was some confusion on our part about how it worked. The front desk staff resolved the problem to our satisfaction. Overall, it was a delightful visit and we would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from GM_Front_Desk, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Jan 15, 2020
Dear Steve, It was our pleasure to welcome you to Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. We're thrilled your family enjoyed our beautiful property, fantastic location, and exceptional staff. Our team hopes you had a memorable trip, and it would be a privilege to host you again. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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We booked hotel on my Marriott points. We booked oceanfront which has now been changed to be called ocean view. Probably a better description. Our room had a nice view, however there are many utility wires that interrupt the beautiful view.
I love the idea of each room having a little kitchen area and it’s own washer and dryer. That makes it very unique.
The pool is great and laid out nicely and there are several larger hot tubs surrounding the pool.
The pool chairs are not comfortable and there needs to be more service help at the pool. Very difficult to order food or drinks without a long wait.
There is only one restaurant on site. We did eat at the restaurant but it is a limited menu. I have several food allergies and the menu does not lend itself to folks with food allergies. Room service seems to be discouraged, or at least that is how we felt. They add a 24% service charge and again don’t really offer much of a menu.
The rooms were clean and kept well. Perhaps once the hotel is broken in a bit, the restaurant menu and service will improve. We did enjoy our stay.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Andy E, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Feb 12, 2020
Thank you for choosing Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection, during your getaway! We are pleased you enjoyed your accommodations overall and that you got a chance to check out our amazing pools. Your constructive comments will be used for our improvement moving forward. We are eager to earn your perfect rating, so we hope to see you again! Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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We stayed 5 nights on Marriott points. We booked an island view room (only option available), but were upgraded to ocean view on the 4th floor. The rooms are spotless, modern and have all the conveniences including a washer/dryer. We went to the main pool - it is noisy with all the fountains, but still pleasant. It was tough to find a spot with an umbrella. Go early if this is your preference. Breakfast one day at the restaurant included banana macadamia pancakes and eggs were cooked to perfection. The yoga class was excellent as the instructor catered to all levels. The concierge was helpful, but we waited at least 35 minutes to speak with her as she was consumed with one guest. Better time management from the concierge would be helpful.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Ask for 4th floor room.
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Response from Andy E, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Feb 17, 2020
Dear Helenee, It delights us to hear you appreciated our cozy accommodations, superb amenities, and helpful service. We will also work with our concierge to ensure we address the time management. Thank you for making us your home during your recent travels, and we can't wait to host you again at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection! Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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We had a very enjoyable stay at the Koloa Landing Resort. We especially liked how it doesn’t feel crowded even at full capacity. We never had trouble getting chairs by the pool, and didn’t have to wait long for anything we needed.
We were not able to reserve a villa for our family of 5, so we ended up with two studios and these worked just fine. The studios have a small but well stocked kitchenette and we were surprised to find a washer/dryer as well.
The resort seems to be only mildly affected by the labor shortages that are the reality on Kauai right now, and even short staffed, the employees really work hard to keep things running smoothly.
We had several very good meals at the Holoholo grill. My only suggestion would be to open the restaurant for breakfast an hour or even two earlier. As it is now with the 8am opening time, there’s a big rush right when it opens. That was our only quibble, beyond that everything was outstanding.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:The concierge was very helpful in finding and reserving activities.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Responded Aug 6, 2021
Aloha Andy, It was such a pleasure to welcome you to Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. We're delighted that you appreciated the amenities in your studio, as well as our tasty food. Thank you for your suggestion regarding breakfast hours, as well. Our team trusts you had a memorable trip, and it would be a privilege to serve you again. Mahalo, Andy Evers General Manager
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You can absolutely pre-book a certain room. You should call the front desk and request the map of the property-they can email or send you a link so you can select your villa. We had a garden view, loved the peacefulness and proximity to the rest of the resort.
There are more places to choose from in the Poipu area.
PRICE RANGE
$528 - $753 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
koloa landing at poipu beach hotel poipu
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Koloa Landing Resort
LOCATION
United StatesHawaiiKauaiKoloaPoipuKoloa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
306
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