Highlights
- Overall ambiance of idyllic restfulness
- Authentic sense of Kauai history
- Spa with indoor and outdoor treatment areas
- A 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Managers House
Location
- Kauai's west coast, which serves as a gateway to Waimea Canyon, Koke'e State Park, and raft and kayak tours along the iconic Na Pali Coast
Rooms
Restored one- to five-bedroom vintage homes from Kauai's plantation era are clustered about the 30-acre Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages property. Period furnishings and architectural details evoke a bygone era and exude romance. For larger families or groups, top choice is the Managers House, a 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom oceanfront home with AC in the master bedroom. The five-bedroom Kruse House, built circa 1920, was moved to this property in 2002. It is fully air-conditioned and each bedroom has a private bath. Features
Those looking for a place to relax and recharge in utterly peaceful surroundings will see this historic property as paradise. Plantation-era cottages set the tone, aided by inviting hammocks beneath the trees. Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages isn't the place for exuberant nightlife, though the on-site pub sometimes brings in local talent to complement its handcrafted brews. The antithesis of activity and action, there's a slow-down-and-breathe ethic here -- in the quiet, at the pool, at the full-service spa. While the black-sand beach is not for swimming, Kekaha Beach, five minutes away, has white sand and a lifeguard. Transportation
- Lihue Airport (25 mi/40.2 km)
- Taxis and limousines available
Attractions
- Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
- Waimea Canyon State Park (7 mi/11.2 km)
- Captain Andy's Raft Expeditions (7.5 mi/12 km)
- Outfitters Kauai Na Pali Coast Kayak Tours (17.7 mi/28.5 km)
- Koke'e State Park (18 mi/29 km)
Business
- Grove Conference Center and several other venues accommodate up to 400 people
- Complimentary Internet is available in the "Breezeway," the Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages lobby area
Policies and fees
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.