ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages - detailed hotel review and pictures (former Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages)    Table of Contents: 1. Location - Oceanfront near Waimea Canyon 2. Rooms - Which rooms have the best view? 3. Restaurants - See 1 review 4. Things to do - Read about beach, day spa and on-site facilities 5. Rates - How you can get a good deal 6. Have you stayed at ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages before? - Share your thoughts! 7. Not sure if this place is right for you? - Consider comparable condos
1. Location    ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages (former Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages) is the only place to stay on Kauai's West Side, known for its sunny weather. This property is located just 1/8 mile below Waimea Town, at the foot of the famous Waimea Canyon.    48 restored sugar-plantation cottages, dating from the 1880s to the 1930s sit among a coco palm grove. It is a wonderful private retreat with gorgeous grounds that look like a botanical garden - 27 acres of ironwood and banyan trees, fragrant plumeria, papaya, apple bananas, fig and tangerine trees (to name only a few), and big lawns filled with colorful flowers. Just imagine - you can step outside your cottage and pick a ripe mango, banana, avocado or coconut for a snack!    The overall experience is intoxicating, especially the full moon rising above the 100-year-old palms. The seclusion of this village make it a nice place for kids to wander and explore, away from traffic. Couples will love relaxing in the hammocks under the trees.    If you are looking for grocery store, shops and restaurants, you can always walk to Waimea town. That place is filled with historical places dating from before the Polynesian migration to the islands. You will find that West Kauai reflects its culture and heritage not only on special occasions, but in everyday life.    Another attraction nearby is Waimea Landing, otherwise referred to as Waimea Pier. It played a major historical role in West Kauai's success as a center of commerce in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it is a popular fishing and socializing spot for the locals.    You will be about 1 1/2 hrs away from the North Shore, 20 minutes from Poipu. Lihue Airport is 45 min drive away. 2. Rooms    Each cottage at ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages has been transformed into cozy, comfortable guest unit with period rattan, mahogany and wicker furniture and fabrics from the 1930s. Wooden floors, ceiling fans and claw-foot bathtubs are mixed with amenities such as modern kitchens and cable TVs. This is like staying over at an old friend's house. No two cottages are the same!    Imagine mango trees with fresh ripe mangoes and fragrant plumeria trees growing in front of your porch. If you get an oceanfront cottage, you can just sit on the porch and enjoy the ocean breeze, and at night fall asleep to the sound of the surf.    The only negative thing we can say about these cottages... you may hear some roosters every once in a while, but that's just part of island living. Each cottage features: No a/c, but the ocean breezes and ceiling fans are very adequate Private porch Modern fully equipped kitchen (oven, rice cooker, coffee maker) Color cable TV Telephone with voice mail Iron and board Maid service every 3rd day     3. Restaurants    1) Waimea Brewing Company    This onsite brewpub, serves lunch and dinner and features live music on weeekends. Entrees range from fresh catch of the day to burgers and steaks, and there are also appetizers and desserts.    Handcrafted beers are brewed right there in copper clad and stainless steel tanks that you can see behind the concrete bar tinted with West Kauai's famous red-colored dirt and authentic petroglyphs. 4. Things to do Beach activities    Black-sand beach in front of the ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages (also known as Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages) is lovely to walk around but not good for swimming (the water is often murky). The hotel warns against swimming due to "unfriendly sea creatures"! This area is also known for red dirt, so don't grink any fancy white clothes on this vacation.    The nearest swimming beach is about 7 1/2 miles away - Salt Pond Beach Park, which is very nice. Day Spa    Hart-felt Massage and Day Spa is one of Kauai's finest day spas. Get a hot-stone facial or a soothing massage in the massage suite, private lanai, garden, beach, or in your own cottage. Afterwards, relax in the private hydrotherapy tub which has 37 jets that will make you feel completely rejuvenated. Internet    Broadband Wireless Internet connections are available at no charge from the "hotspot" area on the Breezeway (recreation area) and the Grove Conference Center. Other facilities include: 3-ft-deep oceanfront pool, small but very clean Gift shop Recreation room with TV, lounge, vending machines, board games and ping pong table Activity desk Barbecue grills 2 beach volleyball courts Croquet lawn and horseshoes pit Art gallery showcasing local artists Laundromat Free parking	ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages (2 pictures): Hammock: Huge Banyan tree: Living room (2 pictures): Kitchen: Bedroom: Bathroom with antique bathtub: View from lanai: Waimea Brewing Company: Pool: Beach volleyball: Spa: Massage: Auntie Linda at the Activity Desk: Waimea Canyon: Waimea Landing: Store in Waimea Town: Building in Waimea Town: Foreign Church in Waimea Town:
5. Rates Save $28-$51 per night when you book our wholesale rate, plus get a 5th night free.      Our rates are lower than Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz.      Check rates and availability here! 6. Have you stayed at ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages before? Share your thoughts!    Email us your comments about ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages (former Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages) and we'll post them on this page!    Note: Your contact information will be kept strictly confidential.    We respect your privacy and we'll never sell or misuse your email address.    Your email:    Your name:    How did you like your stay at ResortQuest Waimea Plantation Cottages?            7. Not sure if this place is right for you? Consider comparable condos    Here are the links to similar condos: Marc Pali Ke Kua (3 stars) and Castle Kaha Lani (3 stars).    Want to check out other hotels on Kauai? See all 20 hotels and condos. home  |  plan your trip  |  specials  |  faqs  |  about us  |  contact us © 1999-2007 Hawaii Travel Bureau. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions.