Nightly rental ideas in Poipu Kauai

[Chrispee]

We are staying at WPORV in May, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to get a deal in Poipu for a couple of nights afterwards. Usually I just priceline the Sheraton or the Hyatt, but I'm wondering if there's a way to get into the Marriott Waiohai without paying retail? Any ideas or alternatives from the Kauai experts on the forum?

 

[vbk]

An alterntive idea: We weren't able to trade into Poipu last summer after a week in Princeville, so we ended up renting a few nights at the Nihi Kai Villas. Rates were good, location & amenities amazing and we easily found a direct rental through VRBO.com.
Best of luck!

 

[DeniseM]

Not in Poipu, but there is a very nice (former Hilton) between Kapa'a and Lihue, on the same property as the Kauai Beach Villas. It is the Kauai Beach Resort Hotel - now managed by Aqua. It's a beautiful place, great pools, and rates are very reasonable. All units are studio suites.

http://www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com/

 

[artringwald]

Not in Poipu, but there is a very nice (former Hilton) between Kapa'a and Lihue, on the same property as the Kauai Beach Villas. It is the Kauai Beach Resort Hotel - now managed by Aqua. It's a beautiful place, great pools, and rates are very reasonable. All units are studio suites.

http://www.kauaibeachresorthawaii.com/

And if you're there on a Wednesday, you can enjoy a fine dinner theater performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific:

http://www.southpacifickauai.com/home.html

Several years ago we stayed at the hotel when it was an Outrigger. It's a nice hotel, but like many beaches on the east shore, it's not so good for swimming. Here's a review of the hotel:

http://www.hawaiirevealed.com/free-travel-info/kauai/kauai-resorts/lihue-area/kauai-beach-resort

 

[DeniseM]

True about the swimming, but it has some of the nicest pools on Kauai, including a zero entry sand pool.

 

[Chrispee]

I saw the Kauai Beach Resort on Hotwire for $125 per night and was tempted by it, but we really want to be in Poipu for a couple of days.

I ruled VRBO as an option since it doesn't make sense to eat a cleaning fee for just two nights, but maybe I'll have another look.

I put a trade request in for Waiohai using my platinum Willow Ridge studio, but I'm guessing I'd just have to wait until flex. Seems like a waste of a trade, but we need two rooms and even getting the Sheraton or Hyatt on Priceline would probably cost at least as much...

 

[MuranoJo]

And if you're there on a Wednesday, you can enjoy a fine dinner theater performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific:

http://www.southpacifickauai.com/home.html

We saw this show when staying on the resort side a couple of years ago. Not what I would call a high-cost production, but very well done and there was a lot of talent in the show. We felt it was worth the cost.

 

[artringwald]

We saw this show when staying on the resort side a couple of years ago. Not what I would call a high-cost production, but very well done and there was a lot of talent in the show. We felt it was worth the cost.

When we saw it the cast was great, but the set, not so much. During one of the acts, a wall fell over. The cast kept going like nothing had happened.

 

[MuranoJo]

When we saw it the cast was great, but the set, not so much. During one of the acts, a wall fell over. The cast kept going like nothing had happened.

Oh, too funny! Anyway, we're glad we went. We were also able to sit right up front so had nice seats.

 

[RSchwartz]

Hyatt Possibility?

I have obtained a Hyatt Visa credit card and have earned two free nights at their elite Poipu location ($400+/night). Now you do need to pay an annual $85 membership fee and use the card to make a specified purchase, but you get the two free nights right on Shipwreck Beach. My wife and I are staying two nights at the Hyatt before heading up to our Cliffs timeshare in Princeville. Time may be running out for you with your May travel plans but it may be worth checking out.

You can always cancel the card after one year and still come out way ahead.

 

[rifleman69]

We saw this show when staying on the resort side a couple of years ago. Not what I would call a high-cost production, but very well done and there was a lot of talent in the show. We felt it was worth the cost.

It entertained my wife and I on our first trip to Kauai together, but skip the food and eat beforehand. Trust me, it wasn't that good.

 

[Chrispee]

It entertained my wife and I on our first trip to Kauai together, but skip the food and eat beforehand. Trust me, it wasn't that good.

We usually only do one more expensive excursion per trip, would this show be better than a luau or high-end dinner out in your opinions?

 

[artringwald]

We usually only do one more expensive excursion per trip, would this show be better than a luau or high-end dinner out in your opinions?

Definitely go for the high end dinner at a restaurant with a good ocean view. Need suggestions? The Beach House in Poipu comes to mind.

We liked the show, but it wasn't the best thing we ever did in Kauai. The helicopter ride without doors beats everything else.

 

[rifleman69]

We usually only do one more expensive excursion per trip, would this show be better than a luau or high-end dinner out in your opinions?

Go for the high-end dinner. It's a good show but don't expect anything more than luau food indoors sitting under some heat lamps. It's not good.

I think you can do better than the Beach House too, but I'd go back there over the luau/show.

 

[Chrispee]

I have obtained a Hyatt Visa credit card and have earned two free nights at their elite Poipu location ($400+/night). Now you do need to pay an annual $85 membership fee and use the card to make a specified purchase, but you get the two free nights right on Shipwreck Beach. My wife and I are staying two nights at the Hyatt before heading up to our Cliffs timeshare in Princeville. Time may be running out for you with your May travel plans but it may be worth checking out.

You can always cancel the card after one year and still come out way ahead.

This sounds good, unfortunately I am ineligible as a Canadian.

 

[Tiger]

Lawai Beach Resort will rent out any spare units by the night.