KAUAI, Hawaii – (March 12, 2025) – Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kauai’s historic oceanfront resort, welcomes families of all sizes for a relaxing vacation blended with rich history, delicious local cuisine, and unforgettable family adventures. Here, families can play games, share laughter, swap stories, and create lifelong memories with the ones they love most.
With cottages accommodating two to 10 guests, families can stay together in one spacious home or reserve multiple cottages, all just a short walk from one another. Ideal for children, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, the property offers the perfect setting to gather around the table, relax together on a private lanai, and reconnect in a serene island setting.
With roots dating back to 1884, Waimea Plantation Cottages offers 43 acres of lush tropical gardens along a breathtaking black-sand walking beach. The resort features one- to five-bedroom restored plantation homes, each equipped with a full kitchen and private lanai, offering the comforts of home in an authentic Hawaiian atmosphere.
“At Waimea Plantation Cottages, guests are welcomed like ‘ohana (family)’ in a serene oceanfront setting. Through shared experiences and activities, family members create memories that last a lifetime,” said Gregg Enright, General Manager of Waimea Plantation Cottages. “We encourage guests to explore the wonders of West Kauai while enjoying the warm hospitality of a truly authentic Hawaii experience.
Nearby activities that the whole family will enjoy together include:
- Drive to Waimea Canyon to view the scenery from the lookouts
- Boat tours of the Napali Coast
- History museum at Koke’e State Park
- Helicopter tours to see the island’s interior
- Hanapepe Friday art nights – experience the works of the community’s artisans, discover the savory flavors from the food trucks, or restock the pantry with local produce
- Farmers’ Markets – held on various days throughout the week all over Kauai
- Kauai Humane Society – welcomes guests to take a dog out of the kennels for a day
- Take the plantation railway tour set on narrow gauge tracks at Kilohana Plantation for a narrated history lesson about the plantations in Hawaii
- Swim at Salt Pond Beach (lifeguards, picnic tables) or nearby Kekaha Beach
In 2026, families can enjoy an exclusive offer that allows them to save up to 26% off Best Available Rates with the “Hawaii Nei Special Offer,” available with a three-night minimum stay for travel through December 17, 2026. Guests who book this unique offer will also receive a $26 Mahalo Gift Certificate to use at The Cottage Store—perfect for purchasing gifts and keepsakes to remember their island getaway.
For more information or to book reservations, please visit www.waimeaplantationcottages.com or call 800-716-6199.
