Kekaha is a small town on the west side of Kauai in Hawaii. Visitors can enjoy the coastline of Kekaha Beach Park, which offers clear views of the island of Niihau, also known as Hawaii's Forbidden Island. Guest hotels are available just a few miles from the sandy beaches of Kekaha in nearby Waimea and Kalaheo.
Inn Waimea
Inn Waimea, located three miles east of Kekaha in Waimea, is a selection of vacation suites and cottages available for rent by day or week. Guests at the Inn Waimea not only have access to the local oceanfront beaches, but are just steps away from Waimea Canyon, which features various hiking trails.
Visitors to the area can enjoy Parker Ranch, Faye Family Museum or Limahuli Garden, boasting an array of endangered plants. Nearby dining includes Shrimp Station and Waimea Brewpub, which offers micro-brewed beers and an outdoor lanai.
West Inn
The West Inn is also located in Waimea and offers both hotel rooms and guest suites. Suites feature a full-size kitchen and a separate living space. The hotel is within walking distance of numerous activities, including a movie theater and specialty shops.
Travelers to the hotel can enjoy nearby attractions including the Waimea Sugar Mill Camp Museum or snorkeling with the Na Pali Kauai Snorkel Expedition. Koke's State Park is nearby, featuring widespread views of the local surroundings. Vegetarians will find an accommodating meal at Pualani's Farmer's Market, while regional cuisine can be enjoyed at Merriman's on Opelo Road.
Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages
The Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages are located on Kaumuail Highway adjacent to the Waimea Brewing Company, where guests can enjoy specialty beers and light meals.
All individual cottages feature full kitchens and a view of the surroundings. Guests can enjoy a massage at the hotel's spa location or spend the day trekking along the Na Pali Coast or surfing the ocean. Nearby dining options include Wrangler's Steakhouse on Kaumuail Highway and the casual Aioli's on Route 19.
Kalaheo Inn
The Kalaheo Inn offers 15 private suites located a bit further than Waimea in the town of Kalaheo. The Inn is 12 miles east of Kekaha, near Kalaheo Steak and Ribs. Guests can enjoy 18 holes of golf at the nearby Robert Trent Jones Jr. course or take a short drive to Poipu, home to numerous sand-filled beaches.
Kalaheo is home to the National Tropical Botanical Gardens and Kokee Natural History Museum. Twenty minutes from the Inn, visitors can fly in and out of Lihue Airport. The inn is within walking distance of many restaurants, including Pomodoro's Italian Restaurant and Brick Oven Pizza.
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