The Lodge at Kukui'Ula

The whole property was absolutely beautiful! We went to a family reunion there. We were able to stay in villas right next to each other and another couple stayed in the cottages which were also absolutely gorgeous. My family of eight stayed in a three bedroom villa # 11. The villa was just perfect! With breathtaking views, beautiful pool and bonfire pit on patio! This was an ideal place and set up for a family! The whole resort was clean, beautiful and the staff was superb! On top of that, it was a quiet and peaceful resort which was ideal. We went to two other places for dinner and although the hotels were beautiful, there were too many people - very crowded and loud. It's different because it is not a hotel but rather a neighborhood of cottages and villas. Huge difference! The grounds are breathtaking! I loved this place and will be back!! Highly recommend

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.

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!

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.

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.