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Waimea Plantation Cottages (West Side)

Where to stay (hotels)KauaʻiChecked Oct. 29, 2026

Restored plantation-era cottages in a coconut grove on Kauaʻi's sunny West Side, ranked No. 3 Best Hotel in Hawaiʻi Magazine's 2026 readers' poll. Old-Hawaiʻi charm close to Waimea Canyon. It reopened in mid-October 2026 after Hurricane Lowell.

Area: Waimea town, West Kauaʻi; gateway to Waimea Canyon (only the lookout is open right now) and Polihale.
From the airport: about 45 minutes by car.
Price: mid-range to upscale; cottages have kitchens.
Ratings: No. 3 Best Hotel, Hawaiʻi Magazine Readers' Choice 2026.
Status: reopened in mid-October 2026 after a storm closure.
Note: the beach in front is not great for swimming; it's a place to unwind and watch sunsets.
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

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Sources: Hawaiʻi Magazine: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, all islands · Kauai.guide: hotel status after Hurricane Lowell (verified Oct. 22, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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