Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort - Waimea (Kauai)

This lovely little gem is like entering the communities of the plantation days on Kauai. You could almost imagine the families who met on the green, shared their dinner and sat around to listen to the ukulele's melodies wafting on the tropical breeze. A stroll through the grounds uncovered little gems of fruit trees, an old wringer washing machine and an old cemetery. You can loose yourself in the folds of one of the huge banyan trees or just sit on the black sand beach and gaze out at the blue Pacific. A quick stroll along the beach deposits you in the heart of town where you can pick up some lilikoi syrup for the pancakes you'll make in the charming kitchen. My grandchildren summed it up, "NaNa can we come back next week end?"

We we there for a wedding on the actual plantation, so most of the party stayed in cottages there. There was a nice charm to the style. The lanai had a perfect view of the grassy fields and ocean. My wife and I enjoyed lounging on the hammocks by the beach. The only real complaints were that the cottage got really hot, and the fans didn't do much. Luckily, my wife and I had the master bedroom with A/C, but our friends in the other rooms did not. Their rooms were literally like dry saunas or steam rooms, hot and humid in the daytime and then hot and dry at night. They were better off sleeping outside on the hammocks. Another thing that almost everyone mentioned were that the bath towels left lint on everyone! That's what happens with brand new, cheap towels. Other than that, it's a cool place to stay if you happen to be on that side of the island or if you want to feel a little of the Hawaiian nostaligia.

We stayed here for 4 nights and we did not want to leave! So much history here and such a perfect location! Very quiet and peaceful and the beach was about 50 feet away from our cottage door. The staff is so very friendly and welcoming. Rooms were spacious and very clean. We will be back!

My wife and I stayed from Thursday thru Monday morning and enjoyed it thoroughly. This is a perfect place if you want to relax and go sightseeing at your own pace. We came in from Kona and rented a car, and we went up to Waimea Canyon and Koke'e and on the next day drove up around the island to Hanalei. If you want a "full service" resort with shops, restaurants, etc, this is not the place. If, however, you want a quiet, peaceful place to relax, get away from it all, and do things at your own pace and on your own unhurried schedule, this place is great. The cottages have everything necessary, including a full kitchen. We would love to come back.

My first time there despite having family on the island. I will be back. Had a great and very pleasant time.Peaceful is a good word to describe the Cottages. I think that there should be some sort of restroom around the pool area, and more rubbish and recycling canisters.