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Koloa Landing Resort
Koloa, Hawaii, United States · Autograph Collection · High Luxury
Koloa Landing Resort sits on the site of Hawaii's first successful large-scale sugar plantation, established here by Ladd and Company in 1835 and operated in various forms until 1996, when the last mill on the Waihohonu stream finally closed. The 298 studio-to-four-bedroom villas, built across 25 acres of former cane fields, draw deliberate design references to that plantation heritage a short walk from Poipu Beach.
- 298 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Poipu
About Koloa Landing Resort
- The remnants of the old Koloa sugar mill on the Waihohonu stream are a National Park Service-recognized historic site near the grounds.
- Three outdoor pools include a saltwater lagoon and an adults-only infinity pool with a waterfall.
- AAA has held Four Diamond status, including 2025; Holoholo Grill is the dining anchor.
History
The south shore of Kauai near Koloa and Poipu carries some of the deepest historical roots in the Hawaiian Islands. It was in the Koloa district, in 1835, that Ladd and Company established the first successful large-scale sugar manufacturing enterprise in Hawaii, planting the crop that would reshape the archipelago's economy, demographics, and landscape for the next century and a half. The Koloa Plantation, under various ownerships, continued operating until 1996, and the remnants of the old sugar mill on the Waihohonu stream are now a National Park Service-recognized historic site. Sugar built Koloa, and the cane fields that once stretched across the Poipu plain left behind the flat, sun-rich agricultural land that now supports the resort landscape of the south shore.
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection, opened in 2008 on 25 acres of this former plantation land, positioning itself as a villa-style resort that draws deliberate connections to the district's sugarcane heritage. The property's design and guest experience incorporate references to the plantation era and to Koloa's broader history as the commercial and civic heart of the south shore, while the resort facilities — three outdoor pools including a saltwater lagoon and an adults-only infinity pool with waterfall — address the aspirations of the twenty-first-century luxury resort guest.
The 298 accommodations range from studio suites to four-bedroom villas with full kitchens and outdoor barbecue facilities, a scale of space that makes Koloa Landing function as much as a long-stay residential experience as a traditional hotel. Holoholo Grill serves as the dining anchor, offering a menu shaped by Kauai's agricultural and fishing resources. The property sits a short walk from Poipu Beach, one of the most reliably sunny stretches of coastline on an island famous for its variable weather, and 16 miles from Lihue Airport — close enough to be convenient, far enough to feel like a genuine departure.
Restaurants and bars
- Holoholo Grill — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Yoga
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Minnesota's Leading Boutique Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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