Kauai Fun Vacations
kauai hotel for family?
I am thinking of taking my family (4 kids) to Kauai April 2008. Where is a good and reasonable place to stay for a week? I don't have thousands to spend on a room, would rather spend on things to do (ideas wanted here too!) A pool is a must, and close to beach but does not have to be on a beach. Also, do I need to rent a car the entire time?
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- The Hilton Kauai Beach Resort has a special kids discovery deal going on, which actually looks like a pretty good deal. I'll link an article about it below. They have a free shuttle to and from the airport, so you actually wouldn't need to get a rental car for the whole time. But I would definitely consider getting a rental car for at least a day or two to drive from the end of the road on the north side all the way around to the Wiamea Canyon (grand canyon of the Pacific) on the south side...and stopping along the way to see the sites, waterfalls, beaches, etc. Alternatively, you might want to consider a condo. Many condo communities have great pools. I'll link another article below about the pluses of renting a condo. The best guide book that is well worth the money is: http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/kauai.html As for activities.... ziplining tubing hiking (free!) snuba fern grotto Enjoy your family vacation to Kauai
- My husband and i just came back from a relaxing vacation in Kauai :) We stayed at the ResortQuest Islander on the Beach. While staying there, I noticed that next door they have a Best Western & yes it is indeed right on the beach! was right next door to us, I was surprised. I think they charge $189 per night & that's probably one of the cheapest on the island for beach front & great for your kids. I would recommend the hotel we stayed at, but it's not kid friendly & you got 4 kids, plus the Customer Service of the staff wasn't that great. Your better off checking out Best Western, it's in a GREAT LOCATION in Ka'paa, right behind Coconut Marketplace. Take your kids to breakfast at The Eggberts at Coconut Marketplace. They have large portions & the most delicious fluffiest banana pancakes on the island. I love Kauai! so beautiful, much more of an island vibe, great choice if you like quiet, not too crowded of people vacations :) Here's the link: http://www.bestwesternhawaii.com/ And, about renting a car the entire time, it would be a good idea b/c you want to drive your family around the island (which is indeed beautiful), you will be able to go site seeing, snorkel up at North Shore, stop by different places to eat, etc. I would recommend you put together a package & get it from PRICELINE.COM, it's cheaper & a better deal. Get the book called "KAUAI REVEALED", it will give you all kinds of good tips. GOOD LUCK! and have a fantastic time! Aloha!
- The east side of the island is probably the least expensive part of the island to stay on. There are the Kauai Beach Hilton, the Waipouli Resort, the Marriott at Kalapaki Beach, and the Aloha Beach Resort as well as a bunch of condos. With kids, I think a condo is your best bet. I rode my bike past the Coral Reef Resort today and it looks pretty nice! Recently remodeled, nice little pool with a cool rock waterfall, and right next to a beach! Of course, there are lots of other condos and places to stay as well. Check out Kauai Backcountry Adventures for activities. The zipline tour and the innertube ride down an old sugar cane irrigation ditch are super fun! (I think people have to be 15 to do the zipline.) You can boogie board at Poipu Beach and there is a nice playground there for younger children. There is also a pond for little kids where Hawaiian Monk Seals sometimes take a break! Pretty cool.
