Resort Details
- Red SaltAward-winning restaurant Red Salt features locally-sourced Hawaiian ingredients for dishes with a modern take that draw inspiration from the natural surroundings of island life all set in a scenic seaside atmosphere. With a diverse menu, Red Salt features artful cuisine crafted using fresh local produce and seafood. Enjoy modern cuisine with dishes like Vanilla Bean-Seared Mahi, Ahi Tartare, and the decadently layered Red Salt burger. During morning hours, Red Salt
offers tropical takes on traditional breakfast dishes, such as
lobster benedict and lemon-pineapple souffle pancakes, recently featured on the Food Network. At Red Salt guests will experience a casual yet sophisticated dining atmosphere with sweeping palm tree-lined ocean views.
- Concierge desk
- Dry cleaning†
- Exercise gym
- Golf,Offsite†
- Lounges/bars†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Spa†
- Sundry/Convenience store†
- Tennis court,Offsite†
- Concierge desk
- Dry cleaning†
- Exercise gym
- Golf, Offsite†
- Lounges/bars†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Spa†
- Sundry/Convenience store†
- Tennis court, Offsite†
- Valet parking
- Water sports†
- Whirlpool
† Fees may apply
- Pool
- Spa
- Golf †
- Tennis court †
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
3361 reviews
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Mar 31, 2026Great experience.
Great resort with super friendly staff. Loved the intimate feel of the place. Room was very nice with comfortable bed and wonderful shower.
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Mar 31, 2026Kickin' it at the Ko'a Kea
My wife and I have visited most of Hawaiian Islands except for Kauai. We did our research and spent four days in the Princeville area (north) and then four days at the Ko'a Kea in Poipu (south). We normally avoid large hotels with the accompanying sunburnt crowds, but heard good things about the Ko'a and booked our stay. Excellent location as one is able to walk directly onto the sand and into the water. Our room was clean and adequate with a partial ocean view that afforded views of the surf and passing Humpback whales. The grounds were expertly groomed and there was plenty of places to sit to enjoy the breeze and sunlight. The Red Salt Restaurant was excellent for all meals - great views and service. Although it is a moderate to large hotel (with another large hotel next to it), it never felt crowded or noisy. And I suspect it felt this way because of the excellent staff and service. The Ko'a staff simply gets it - service from the manager to the valet to the desk staff to the cleaning staff was some of the best that we have experienced in years. And that type of service separates the Ko'a from other hotels of similar size and location.
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Mar 30, 2026
Great Experience- no issues from start to finish at all!
Lovely weekend getaway. From the beginning service was lovely, valet to check in to the rooms - everything was great service! Hotel was conveniently located and all the workers were extremely welcoming!
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Mar 28, 2026
Quieter luxury resort in great location.
Weather was not ideal during our trip but the hotel was very accommodating and comfortable- excellent location- quieter and more peaceful than a big resort. Food was quite spendy both at hotel restaurant and poolside menu but gourmet.
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Mar 27, 2026
60th birthday celebration
We couldn’t have asked for a better stay on the island of Kauai! The Ko’a Kea resort was the perfect size with a lovely pool, relaxing, hot tub, and very nice room accommodations. The whole staff was very friendly and went above and beyond what we could have expected. This trip was celebrating my special 60th birthday, and we ended here after visiting Maui and Oahu.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy: Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy: Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy: This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information: Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
There is a daily resort fee that includes: valet parking, lei greeting upon arrival, one
in-room bottle of private label wine (must be 21 or older), high-speed
wireless internet access, wellness classes, hosted evening manager cocktail
reception on Wednesdays, keepsake Ko’a Kea flip flops, and access to over
3,000 same-day newspapers and magazines worldwide on your personal devices via PressReader. The fee is subject to change without prior notice.The above list may not be comprehensive. The hotel can provide current inclusions upon guest check-in.