Koloa Travel Guide

  The original St. Raphael’s Church.
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  • The original St. Raphael’s Church.
      The original St. Raphael’s Church.
    by Etoile2B
  • The cemetery at St. Raphael’s.
      The cemetery at St. Raphael’s.
    by Etoile2B
  • Koloa Sugar Plantation
      Koloa Sugar Plantation
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  • Koloa Sugar Plantation
      Koloa Sugar Plantation
    by Etoile2B
  • Koloa Sugar Plantation
      Koloa Sugar Plantation
    by Etoile2B
 

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Hotels  

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa

 2 Reviews and 1501 Opinions  I generally don't like staying in large hotels, preferring more atmospheric hotels. That being said,... 

Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

 1 Review and 315 Opinions  Just down the beach from Poipu is the Marriott Vacation Club, otherwise known as Marriott’s Waiohai... 

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Hotels  

Vacation Rentals: Saving a Dime in Paradise

Vacation Rentals: Saving a Dime in Paradise, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  Many people choose to stay at a large resort when visiting the islands but there are ways to stay on the islands even if you’re on a budget. If you can’t afford the hefty price tag attached to the hotels here, consider a vacation rental. You’ll also be saving money by having... 

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Restaurants  

Pizzetta: Pizza and Beer

Pizzetta: Pizza and Beer, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  Pizzetta is your run-of-the-mill pizza joint in Old Koloa Town. They serve a variety of pizzas and pastas and do a good job of it. It’s a family restaurant and they cater to people with children but there is also a full bar for the adults. The service is friendly and the... 

Koloa Fish Market: A Definite Don't Miss!

Koloa Fish Market: A Definite Don't Miss!, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  The Koloa Fish Market is a great place to go to grab some fresh fish. If you’re staying in a vacation rental or something with kitchen facilities and you want to cook up a meal of fresh island fish go here to grab your supplies. They also serve fantastic hot lunch plates and... 

Tomkats Grille: Better a Bar than a Grille

Tomkats Grille: Better a Bar than a Grille, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  Tomkats Grill is an affordable dining option in Koloa. It’s located in the heart of Koloa town and the small open-air dining room looks out onto a garden. It’s definitely a casual, rustic restaurant. The food isn’t the best but it’s cheap. Tomkats is owned and operated by a... 

Roy's Poip'u Beach Bar & Grill: Gourmet Hawaiian Fusion

Roy's Poip'u Beach Bar & Grill: Gourmet Hawaiian Fusion, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  Roy’s is a Hawaiian institution, and if you’re going to eat at a Roy’s there’s no better place than in Hawaii. Known for gourmet fish and great tropical drinks, you can find celeb chef Roy Yamaguchi’s signature restaurants all over the United States and in Japan and Guam but... 

Poipu Beach Broiler: A fine "Aloha" experience.

Poipu Beach Broiler: A fine "Aloha" experience., Koloa

 AubreyJohnston Says:  THE POIPU BEACH BROILER is a dining highlight on the GARDEN ISLAND of Kaua'i. Go to oldKoloa Town and then to the Sunny South Shore at Poipu. There you'll find ampel parking at the P.B. Broiler...big shade trees, Handicapped Access. My daughter and I went there for dinner... 

PO'IPU BEACH BROILER: STEAK - SEAFOOD - BAR

PO'IPU BEACH BROILER: STEAK - SEAFOOD - BAR, Koloa

 April1985 Says:  This was one of our stops on our bus tour of the island. Lunch wasnt included, and ironically, the bus driving chose where we were to eat. Well, this place was pretty good. I played it safe and had a cheese burger. It didnt come with fries, but it was tasty. I had a burger... 

Shopping  

Big Save: Grocery Shopping and Great Poke!

Big Save: Grocery Shopping and Great Poke!, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  If you need groceries while you’re in Koloa or Poipu you have a couple options. Big Save is the largest grocery store in town. They have a wide selection and here you’ll find most anything you’d need n the mainland. They have a full liquor department as well as prepared... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Koloa Sugar Plantation

Koloa Sugar Plantation, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  I just loved this old sugar plantation on the road out to Poip’u. I thought it had some great character. But then again, I tend to find a certain beauty in old buildings and run-down barns. They’ve always intrigued me so why should this old sugar plantation be any different.... 

St. Raphael’s

St. Raphael’s, Koloa

 Etoile2B Says:  Built in 1841, St. Raphael’s is the oldest Catholic Church on the island of Kauai. Some of the original structure remains on the property as well as the old cemetery. A new church has been constructed on the site and is in use for religious services. But even if you’re not... 

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 This was one of our stops on our bus tour of the island. Lunch wasnt included, and ironically, the bus driving chose where we were to eat. Well, this place was... 

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Sunny & Dry Side of the Island

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 When it comes to Kauai, there seems to be two camps of people: south-siders and north-siders. The north-siders want to stay in the lushness of Princeville and Hanalei Bay and are happy to put up with... 

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Old Koloa Town

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 Old Koloa town is a wonderful hamlet just outside of Poipu. Charming shopping, in a history steeped village. 

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