Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages

The cottages and grounds were wonderful, and the staff was warm and conscientious. The place has a very authentic, relaxed Hawaiian feeling. But the roosters start crowing at 4 am and don't let up until well past 8. It was so noisy that we had to shut all the windows and wear ear plugs in order to get any sleep. Kauai is gorgeous, and this location would have been great value for the money, but unless you are prepared for the noise, you'll be disappointed. Also be aware that the beach at the property is too dangerous for swimming, so you'll have to drive in order to get in the ocean.

A quiet, clean and relaxing place to come back to after a day around the island. Be warned: there are chickens and roosters everywhere on the island. Roosters crow. A lot.

It's like staying at a friend's old beach house in paradise. Little private cottages right on the ocean, gorgeous sunsets, relaxed atmosphere, nice staff. Sure, the paint is peeling, the ceiling fan squeaks, and a rooster wakes you up before dawn. But who cares?! Start the day early and get out to the canyon or whatever you're doing that day. The restaurant is great, with a lovely verandah, excellent food and local musicians. It's the place to be in Waimea.

This quiet resort on the west side of the island is the ideal spot to enjoy how Kauai used to be. The cottages are nice, simple and nostalgic. The grounds are well maintained. The beach is interesting but not for swimming and walking is an adventure due to all the driftwood. People made bonfires at night by the beach and you can grill out next to your cottage. The food at The Grove was just OK, but the location can't be beat. You will drive a bit to get there, but this place is worth the effort.

of all the places on the island we could not have asked for anything better! the only thing that really could have made our stay the best would have been to have a hot tub. that was only thing missing. great experience. loved it! even the roosters were fun to watch!!!

The cottage was quaint and very Hawaii. You feel as though you've gone back in time and our on the farm...in a good way. Footed bathtub made for a nice soak after a long day of hiking. Full kitchen was the best part as we cooked all our meals. Stopped at Costco from the airport and stocked up for our week stay. The beach is not ideal to swim in as it's murky and the westside is very far away from anything else. Not much to do. The location being the biggest downfall.

Loved the cottages. We could seek out adventure then return to our "home away from home" and kick back. It was wonderful having a kitchen and the privacy of a detached building. The cottage was well stocked and the grounds were great. It was quiet and very relaxing.

There was an issue with our first cottage after 2 nights and the G.M. upgraded our room and threw in some nice ammenities for our inconvenience. We would definately stay again. Thank you W.P.C. For a wonderful stay. David Kailua Kona, Hawaii

With a package we assumed we would get a "basic cottage" but this one was disappointing. It is one of the old cottages, very musty smelling and seemed only minimally updated. This old cottage had small, dark rooms. we closed off two bedrooms so the old rattling and loud air unit would cool off just the main room. Alot of the cool air escaped through all the open slats in the floors and walls. It looked and smelled like "Goodwill" -- funky at best. A open shed in the back had a dripping sink and sharp wood and nails sticking out - dangerous for kids. The plastic chairs on the lawn were covered in dirt. Most other cottages looked very clean and updated with nice outdoor areas. Also, what is this extra amenity fee? It seems "over the top" and an extra fee for what should be included in the overall cost. On the plus side the staff was courteous and the grounds were lovely and quiet. The town of Waimea is a walk around the bend.

Wonderfully restored cottages on beautiful grounds. A little off of the beaten track (about 20 miles from Lihue), but quiet, and refreshing.