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  • Red Salt
    Award-winning restaurant Red Salt features locally-sourced Hawaiian ingredients for dishes with a modern take that draw inspiration from the natural surroundings of island life all set in a scenic seaside atmosphere. With a diverse menu, Red Salt features artful cuisine crafted using fresh local produce and seafood. Enjoy modern cuisine with dishes like Vanilla Bean-Seared Mahi, Ahi Tartare, and the decadently layered Red Salt burger. During morning hours, Red Salt
    offers tropical takes on traditional breakfast dishes, such as
    lobster benedict and lemon-pineapple souffle pancakes, recently featured on the Food Network. At Red Salt guests will experience a casual yet sophisticated dining atmosphere with sweeping palm tree-lined ocean views.

Guest Reviews

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 3287 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    OUTSTANDING

    My signifiant other and I enjoyed 8 glorious days at Ko'a Kea Resort! The room was excellent, as was the bed, service, and overall hotel. It is located on the beach, with a wonderful pool, and cabana, with multiple services for drinks and food. We HIGHLY recommend the Ko'a Kea Reort as well as the many activities and restaurants on Kauai! FABULOUS TRIP and VACATION!!

    Apr 22, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Not a "Boutique" hotel

    We were pretty underwhelmed with our stay at Ko'a Kea. It bills itself as a “luxury boutique hotel,” but in reality, it felt more like a dressed-up, older motel. The rooms and overall property just didn’t live up to the price point or the way it’s marketed. Service and food were both fine—nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. There also weren’t nearly enough beach chairs, which meant competing for space every morning. For a place that emphasizes its beachfront experience, that felt like a miss. We spent the other part of our trip at the 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay, which was a completely different experience—yes, it’s more expensive, but the quality, service, and atmosphere were on a whole different level. If you have the option, I’d recommend staying there the entire time. All in all, Ko'a Kea wasn’t terrible, but we definitely felt oversold on the “boutique” experience and left feeling like it just didn’t deliver.

    Apr 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Not luxury resort, but nice.

    Valet parking is time consuming and unnecessary. The valet guys were the friendliest employees of all. Granted checking in time is 4 pm but people are checking in from everywhere. We were not allowed to check in until almost 4 pm. The lobby was full of people waiting. I have never been made to wait until exact check in time at any hotel/ resort I ever stayed at. I would not rate resort 5 stars. Never received welcome bottle of wine or water promised. Lanai is not private and no lounge chairs on lanai. No weekly live music. Resort is looking a bit rundown. Balcony banisters need refinishing, floor in bathroom is stained, Restaurant food is mediocre, lounge chairs are most uncomfortable I have ever encountered and air conditioning did not work properly. No useable beach as there are signs not to use the tiny sandy part in front. Pluses are Walk to public beach is short, resort is small and Resort is at a good location. View from resort is nice.

    Apr 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Almost perfection!

    The best hotel on Kauai for adults! Small boutique feel - everything was wonderful! Full service, staff is very attentive. The only complaint we had is very late maid service - we had a deluxe ocean front room but maid service was usually between 3-4 pm and we wanted to shower, rest, etc then. Otherwise couldn’t ask for more - the only place I’d stay on Kauai!

    Apr 11, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing experience, amazing customer service

    Kiamana and all the valet were so so kind and generous with their warm energy, customer service and great recommendations! They greeted us each time with an aloha and a smile, and they made Ko’a kea feel like home. We loved our whole experience!

    Apr 10, 2025

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