Condos in Waipouli Beach Resort

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from the Waipouli Beach Resort condos when I first pulled up – honestly, the whole condo-hotel thing can be hit or miss. But after spending time here, I get why people keep coming back to this stretch of Kauai’s east shore. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place on the island, and that’s actually part of its charm.

The resort sits right on Waipouli Beach, which locals just call “Baby Beach” because of how protected and calm the water is – perfect if you’re traveling with kids or you’re not exactly a strong swimmer. I mean, you can literally walk from your condo to the sand in flip-flops without any of that dramatic cliff-climbing you get at some other Kauai spots. The condos themselves are pretty spacious (way more room than a hotel room), and since they’re individually owned, each one has its own personality. Some are clearly updated with granite counters and new appliances, others feel more… well, lived-in. It’s sort of a gamble, but that’s vacation rentals for you. The pool area is actually really nice – there’s this lazy river thing that kids go crazy for, and the hot tub faces the ocean, which is clutch for sunset viewing with a drink.

What I really love about staying here is how it puts you right in the middle of the Coconut Coast without the tourist circus of Poipu. You’re walking distance to the Coconut Marketplace (yeah, it’s a bit dated, but the fish tacos at the food court are legit), and you can easily drive to Kapaa town for dinner or those famous sunrise shots at the Sleeping Giant trail. The beach here isn’t the most Instagram-worthy – it’s more about function than beauty – but man, is it peaceful. You’ll hear the waves at night, and there’s something really soothing about falling asleep to that sound. Plus, parking is free and plentiful, which honestly matters more than you’d think on Kauai. Check-in can be a little slow during peak times, and some of the units could use WiFi upgrades, but for a 3-star place with a 7.7 rating, it delivers on what matters most: location, space, and that laid-back island vibe that makes you forget about checking your phone every five minutes.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Chastin from United States (7/10)

  Great sunrise. The boys had fun in the pool. The best thing was that the view from our condo on the east side was a great water front picture view.

• Craig from United States (9/10)

  Lovation was great. We never had sny breakfast at the resort

• Anonymous from United States (7/10)

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