Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort OLD*
Getting to Hawaii is easy! Flights are available on select days from most major Australian cities with Jetstar, Hawaiian Airlines and Air New Zealand, with an approximate flight time of 9.5 hours. Kauai is only a 40-minute flight from Honolulu, flights depart regularly with up to 20 flights a day.
The resort is approximately 30-minutes’ drive from Lihue airport.
**Direct Flights **(departing Australia only): Booking your flight with us is a quick, easy process. First, confirm your travel dates with the hotel, then head to our new online booking page to book your flights here.
**Multi-Stop Trips: **If you require a stopover en route or are travelling to multiple destinations, simply call 1300 88 99 00.
Experience Hawaii as it should be, a beachfront paradise away from the hussle and bustle of Waikiki. Kauai boasts famous** year-round sunshine, some of Hawaii’s best beaches and is only a short 40-minute flight from Honolulu Airport. Here you can embrace the relaxed and quieter pace of island life, surrounded by stunning natural scenery, colourful local cultural and fascinating history. Kauai is a true adventurer’s playground with access to swimmable beaches, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to snorkelling, kayaking, surfing and other exciting watersports. Embrace Hawaii’s natural beauty with clifftop hikes, visit the spectacular Spouting Horn, explore charming Old Koloa Town or tee off at Hawaii’s best golf course.**
What You’ll Love
The Hotel – #1 Resort in Hawaii
Offering boutique intimacy that simply can’t be found at the larger resorts, the oceanfront Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort is the closest hotel to the soothing blue Hawaiian waters. Named the number one resort in Hawaii Travel + Leisure 2017 World’s Best Awards and** Conde Nast Traveller 2017**, this relaxing property promises guests an unforgettable beachside escape.
Lounge about in the outdoor saltwater pool, be pampered at the** full-service day spa** with beachfront massage cabana, relax with a cocktail at the pool bar or indulge at the** award-winning restaurants**. There’s even a **post-checkout lounge **with showers for guests with late departures.
The Room – Private island hideaway
Located on the** ground floor,** you’ll have serene views of the resort’s tropical gardens with an outdoor setting for you to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine. Inside your Garden View Room you’ll find a plush king-size bed, **marble bathroom **with signature amenities, minibar, ceiling fan and Nespresso machine.
Your package is inclusive of the resort fee, which entitles you to valet parking, a lei greeting on arrival, one bottle of in-room private label wine (must be 21 years or older), high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary wellness classes (excluding Saturdays), hosted evening manager cocktail reception on Wednesdays, **keepsake Ko’a Kea flip flops **and **access to over 3,000 same-day newspapers and magazines **worldwide on your personal devices via PressReader.
VIP Upgrade: Enjoy partial views of the beautiful Poipu Beach from the comfort your room when you upgrade to a Partial Ocean View Room.
Ocean View Upgrade: Make the most of your oceanfront getaway when you upgrade to an Ocean View Room where you can fall asleep listening to the gentle sound of the waves and wake up to glistening ocean views.
The Food & Drink – Daily buffet breakfast and beverage credit
There’s no need to venture far for good food with an award-winning restaurant located onsite. Loved by locals and tourists alike, the delicious Red Salt Restaurant has been named Best Overall Restaurant at the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards and Best Kauai Restaurant by Honolulu Magazine. You can’t visit without trying their decadent Red Salt burger (winner of LuxeEpicure’s Most Over-the-Top Burgers of the World) which features wagyu sirloin, seared foie gras, butter-poached Kona lobster and more, served alongside truffle French fries.
On select nights Red Salt transforms into a sushi bar, showcasing the day’s freshest catches through innovative sashimi, nigiri and house sushi rolls.
Your package includes daily buffet breakfasts at Red Salt including your choice of one hot entree such as **Kona lobster benedict, lemon pineapple souffle pancakes, Belgian waffles, Ahi poke and quail eggs, blueberry French toast **and much more.
You’ll also receive a US$30 beverage credit per day so you can unwind with tropical Hawaiian mango smoothie, a cup of Hawaii’s famous Kona coffee (straight from the farm to your cup) or specialty cocktails including an** Island Mule** (Ketel One vodka, guava puree, lime and ginger beer), Poipu on the Rocks (Belvedere peach nectar, passion fruit puree topped with Chandon sweet star), a** frozen Coconut Mojito, Mango Margarita** and more.
See & Do – Something for everyone
We’re not kidding when we say there’s something for everyone. Animal lovers can swim beside sea turtles and monk seals at Poipu – one of Kauai’s best snorkelling beaches. Outdoor lovers can experience one of the most beautiful trails in the world, the Kalalau Trail located on the northern side of the island. Surfers can ride amazing** surf breaks **right out the front of the hotel, while golfers can tee off at some of Hawaii’s best golf courses, such as Kiahuna Golf Club and Poipu Bay Golf Course - conveniently located nearby.
Thanks to your complimentary valet parking, you’ll have the entire island at your disposal. Rent a car and explore the surrounds at your own pace. It only takes an hour and a half to drive from across the island!
Perfect for couples
Experience the** ultimate couples holiday at Hawaii’s best hotel with breathtaking ocean views, direct beach access** an**d award-winning restaurants **right at your fingertips.
• 24-hour front desk
• Concierge service
• Beach
• Water sports facilities (additional charge)
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Wi-Fi
• Day spa
• Fitness centre
• Pool
• Pool bar
• Hot tub/jacuzzi