The Lodge at Kukui'Ula

Top notch destination. Lodging, service, staff, golf is all 5+ stars. Grounds are impeccable. Have been visiting the Lodge at Kukuiula over the holidays for seven years in a row. My favorite place to vacation by far. Kukuiula definitely leaves no crumbs!

Just returned from a week at Kukui'ula and I have no idea what the negative reviews are all about here. We rented a 4 bedroom casita and it was spectacular. Well appointed and maintained. Very clean. Yes it is low season so we had to walk 5 steps to order a drink at the pool because there was no one waiting on the area. Oh my!! What a tragedy ;-) Are people really that lazy?? The staff at the lodge was very helpful and courteous and happy to assist with any questions or needs. We will be returning in the near future!!!

We stayed in Villa 4 for 7 nights in early November 2024. We had 8 adults and 2 children under 3.5. From the Lodge to the Villa to the pools, the experience was 5-star in every possible way. The Grounds: The grounds are so well manicured and curated - absolutely stunning. They were incomparable to anything I've experienced on any of the islands. Vast spaces make the property feel private and exclusive. Getting around was easy, and we always wanted to take our time. The facilities are all well cared for and of the highest quality. My 3.5 year old and I had a blast swimming in the big pool and sliding down the slide (100 times). The way it was designed to be beach-like is awesome. The Villa: Comfortable beds throughout. Incredible views. Luxury living at its finest. Everything about the Villa was stunning. These were clearly NOT cheap builds. The internet worked well for the 4 days my partners and I met. The Service: We loved our dinner at the main restaurant the first night. Service there, and across the entire property, was welcoming and helpful. Both text and call lines were quick to be answered and help was received in a timely fashion if needed. Alohas abound! Why to stay here: If you want privacy, views, gorgeous grounds, a very accommodating staff, and that 5-star Aloha life. This is the place. Why not to stay here: You're looking for a party. You want to mingle, socialize, and otherwise have access to a lot stores and restaurants within walking distance (everything in Poipu is literally a 5-min drive away) It is not cheap to stay here, but after experiencing it, I really can't see staying anywhere else on Kauai.

This is our fourth summer spending at least one week at the Lodge. Had stumbled across it via Hyatt so them ending that partnership is a serious let down for our family. The individual cottages and bungalows are all individually owned. Ours this trip was missing a television, the other televisions barely worked for streaming anything and had a broken fire pit. In general though, the cottages and bungalows that we have stayed in we have genuinely enjoyed the privacy as a family with our small kids. The property grounds are in pristine condition, very beautiful all around. The pool is amazing for kids, very unique and we truly enjoy the simplicity of open loungers are always readily available. The only issue with the pool is they shut down the pool bar at 4pm, even if there are plenty of patrons at the pool. Further, they shut down the water slide at 5pm sharp, even while kids are still riding it. Would be nice if the pool area was more accommodating through sunset. The staff, all around, and nothing short of excellent. Extremely friendly to us and very welcoming. We have really enjoyed getting to know everyone working throughout the property. We have really enjoyed our previous trips to the property along with the most recent but the loss of Hyatt partnership and the small frustrations with the timing of the pool closing are likely going to have us look into other accommodations in Kauai going forward.

As I sit on my patio in my very spacious and well appointed bungalow, it is easy to understand why The Lodge at Kukui'ula is the #1 resort on Kauai, The rental bungalows are inside a private property which has incredibly beautiful grounds, even for the Garden Island, with lush open areas, ocean views, an outstanding golf course, very cool pools, a dynamite spa and a superb restaurant! No gratuities allowed and any charges go to your bungalow account automatically. A very upscale experience in a development of multi-million dollar homes but in a quaint and very private atmosphere. The staff is absolutely amazing! The lodge also has a garden for touring with garden products made available daily for free in a kiosk in front of the clubhouse. We also attended the Garden Dinner which is on site at the Garden and happens once every month or so. Open bar, fabulous foods and entertainment with a chance to mingle with property owners who were very friendly, gracious and accommodating. It has everything you would want or need. Almost no need to leave the property but, of course, you will because, after all, this is Kauai! We have traveled to all of the islands in Hawaii and have stayed in incredible resorts all over the world but we always look forward to returning to The Lodge at Kukui'ula.

I had the most wonderful stay at The Lodge. The bungalow was amazing, the staff and the amenities were over the top. I highly recommend the pool and spa as both incredible places to enjoy! You could see the Spouted Horn from the lawn and fire pit- so incredible!