Castle Kiahuna Plantation
Hotel Information: Imbued with history from both ancient Hawaii and the 19th century, Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows preserves an aura of gracious living amid the Garden Island's natural lushness. Space exists for families and couples to vacation in restful silence and as much live-at-home solitude as desired.
Amenity highlights: Castle's extraordinary grounds reveal their wonders during strolls. Regarded as one of the world's best for cactus and other succulents, the Moir Gardens include fantastically shaped cacti, 70-year-old orchids, ancient Hawaiian lava-rock walls, ponds, and such artifacts as a grinding stone from Hawaii's first sugar mill and a whaler's melting pot converted into a water-lily planter. Other delights abound, such as monkey pod trees shading circles more than 100 feet in diameter and a grove of exotic lauhala trees.
Insider tip: Along with its bargain-priced mai tais for happy hour, the bar at the Plantation Gardens Restaurant serves complimentary pupus of exceptional quality and generous size. The atmosphere invites convivial conversation among contented guests and friendly staff.
Occupying 35 lush acres, this Hawaiian condominium resort offers 332 units in 42 plantation-style white wood buildings. Large furnished lanais with white wood railings provide ocean or garden views. Decorated island-style, units include full kitchens and separate living/dining areas. Instead of air conditioning, units are cooled by ceiling fans and cross-ventilated through louvered shutters. High-speed Internet access is complimentary.
All rooms are nonsmoking.
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