The Lodge at Kukuiʻula

The facilities are all there but getting very dated. Great restaurants near by which is good because the food at The Lodge is mediocre. Be prepared if you rent a Cottage for a lot of deferred maintenance, fans in our unit don’t work, the electric is a mystery. We have five remotes to operate the living room A/V. The hot water takes so long to come on not sure the dishwasher or laundry really worked. $350 for a round of golf, we played behind some member guests who may never have played golf before. Check out the unit before you commit $20,000 for a week you should get the optimal experience.

The Lodge is impeccable... gorgeous grounds, lovely view of Poipu and Spouting Horn, and 5-star ammenities and cottages/homes. I had a fantastic massage at the spa. This is the perfect spot for a family vacation, especially if you want a kitchen and gathering spaces.

Such a lovely place that we look forward to returning to year after year. The service is top-notch. This is true luxury with privacy, and unpretentious and unobtrusive in every way. Our one complaint, which seems like a 'small thing' but is an every day, must-hour disturbance, is the landscaping and golf course maintenance. While the grounds are beautiful, they require an ARMY of landscapers, starting at 6am EVERY day of the week (and weekend) with gas-powered equipment of every imaginable kind. This goes on most of the morning and into the afternoon, every day, including Sunday. Switching to electric machines would not only be much better for the environment but make a huge difference for the overall guest and member experience.

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!!!

I agree with the person who stated this is a country club experience not a resort, although the staff was friendly they were not helpful, the first night there arriving in the dark I asked for directions back to my bungalow, they had no concrete answer and gave me the security phone number if I got list! The breakfast was a joke, the pool amenities were no existent, I do have to say our bungalow was very clean and well appointed, the spa, although pricey was impressive. If you are looking for a beach, be prepared to drive to a rocky somewhat clean beach. I would have to say for the money if you want to be pampered and experience Hawaiian luxury your money would be better spent elsewhere.

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.

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.

We had an amazing experience with our young kids and their grandparents. It'll be a memory we'll cherish for a long time. Luckily our cottage was without major issues, and the fact that there were geckos and some wildlife in and around the cottage at times didn't bother us. This is in fact a tropical island and Kauai, after all. Still tremendously well kept properties. The set up is ideal for families and/or folks interested in golf trips. The property is sprawling, picturesque, and tremendously available. You can walk or golf cart wherever you'd like. We found it without major crowds even during peak child/summer break visiting times. This is likely due to the high number of owners who don't rent and the higher price cost. It was very peaceful but just enough other families around. There's a few adult only areas (pool, etc) for those honeymooning or getting away from their kids. The pool area next to the lodge/club and the spa are the two shinning stars. The pool is actually multiple pools, none too deep, and two different hot tubs of differing temps. The small tube slide is a hit for kids and adults. There's no lifeguard so beware but the average 3' depth makes it easier for parents to relax more (but still monitor!). The spa experience was amazing. It was one of the best massages I've ever had -- probably number two! -- and amazing spa benefits and layout, too. Believe it or not the $75 per day cost just to use the facilities is worth it between the steam room, sauna, hot and cold pools, and awesome treats. Highly recommending going through the self-guided multiple step traditional treatment. Don't worry the gym is free! Btw, they have a full selection of their own Peloton shoes. You don't need to bring your own. Tons of classes and personal trainers if you'd like. The daily activities are fun for kids. Make sure to sign up in advance. The club restaurant is fairly good as is the pool restraunt and bar but it's worth adventuring and cooking in -- the farm/farm stand has lots of free bounty each day. Go visit it! The staff were all super welcoming, friendly, and helpful. It's a laid back place but attentive (e.g., every 3rd day house-keeping). You'd do best to seek them out if you need it, and know it's not going to be immediate texts back to concierge. It's island-life style but still luxury stay vibes. Cottage is great set-up for in-laws/grandparents with separate Ohana king beds. Second bedroom in cottage itself can be made into twin beds. Very nice kitchen and living areas. Showers awesome and fun outdoor showers if geckos don't weird you out. Only wishes are for longer hours on the gym (closes at 6pm or 7pm some days, one day early at 5pm), and some easier EV hook-ups. This was a great use of our Hyatt points. We stayed her previously in a Villa for non-points, and it was wonderful for our family there, too. We'll be back!

Although beautiful, VERY dirty. We are in Villa 1. $7K a night. Cockroaches, King Spiders, Beetles. Non stop. The GM, Andy, of Destination Hyatt, is of no help. They said they sprayed for pests and cleaned but we came home to more bugs. Including one in my bed. I find them crawling on my clothes that are hanging. It is incredibly sad and frustrating. This villa is not well kept. Our amazing vacation is ruined. I've stayed in Hawaii many times and never encountered this. Do not stay here! I asked him to move us to another villa or to the Hyatt down the street. He emphatically said no. Poor management. I am so so upset.

Lovely property with well equipped villas, Cottages and bungalows. Clubhouse has beautiful views of the coastline. The pool seemed to be geared for children with very few quiet spots for adults. Even the adult pool had children and no pool attendants to help move chairs or umbrellas. Service is extremely slow and although friendly, very unorganized. If you're looking for great service skip this inviting property. Also, lots of construction and noise during the day.

This is literally the most perfect resort we have ever had the pleasure of staying at. It is truly paradise. It is that elusive blend of privacy, effortlessly thoughtful service, and low-key luxury. The food, the lodgings, the outdoor showers, the spa... are all lovely in every way. We have been celebrating our anniversary here for several years and it continues to be our favorite week of the year. We cannot wait to return.