Marriotts Waiohai Beach Club, Koloa

great place, but you buy and you can't get in. They tell me 12 months worth of people are all trying to get into 3 summer months. You pay twice as much an then can't get in. Owning is a rip off

Our upgraded Ocean View room ended up being a view of a very dirty, noisy public parking lot which should cost less than an Island View in my opinion. Resort management unable to rectify the situation and no response from Marriott corporate after filling out their post-trip survey so I can only assume they intend not to address this situation. Photos posted on Trip Advisor in my review there.

We bought 2 "oceanfront" weeks in 2003 which forces us to take a vacation every year. We love it here! Everytime we arrive, we're treated in the true spirit of Aloha! We're like family! They have excellently maintained the property and upgraded the units quite nicely as necessary. The addition of the beach grill was a great surprise when we were here for a couple of weeks last April! This resort's location is ideal because you don't have to go far for anything. You don't even have to get in your car to go shopping or out to eat if you don't feel like cooking, you can just walk across the street! The Marketplace is a bit expensive, but they do have quite an assortment of staples for your refrigerator, just until you can make it to the local grocery store in Koloa Town. Waiohai is a totally relaxing place, just like being at home, with the ocean as an added plus! You can do whatever you want, or do nothing at all!

Beautiful, COMFORTABLE, jUST AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The location is the greatest part. The Beautiful beach is right outside!!! I hope I can go again!!! It is amazing!!!

While I rated our overall experience as good, not excellent, our stay at the Waiohai was great. Upon check-in we were assigned one of the many two bedroom condos. The place was beautifully appointed (identical to other Marriott timeshare properties) and very clean. Our category was listed as oceanview and it was anything but. We were ground floor in Hale 7, with an extensive view of the public beach access parking lot next door to the property. The ocean could be seen only with a keen eye, over rooftops and at a great distance. There are only two views available: ocean and island. The best views are saved for "owners". Ask for upper floors, if possible. I will say that our room was most quiet, as the ones that opened up to the center were quite noisy and busy. The good news is that after we were told we could not be moved, we became settled in our temporary home...and grew to enjoy the space very much. The property itself is very nice. The beach bar serves great food and drinks, the staff is very friendly and efficient, security is visible and your belongings are safe unattended (while you're in the water), the grounds are attractive, activities are abundant, location is excellent (lotsa sun), good snorkeling in the immediate area, overall feeling is very comfortable. We enjoyed coffee from Starbucks located in the Marketplace on property. The Beach Hut however was pricy for chair/board/snorkel gear rentals. Towels are provided. Walk the length of the beach(es), and then order the Pina Coloda from Nate at the Beach Bar. He makes the best! After a week in the two bedroom unit, we moved to a hotel room. These are apparently a little known secret, according to our timeshare salesman. There are only seven hotel rooms, five are available for booking. The rooms are large and the rate is usually $250.00 p/nt. They overlook the abandoned Poipu Beach Hotel next door- another interesting view. I believe you have to book these directly with Marriott and ask for one. (Not sure, that's what we were told.) We would definitely return to the Waiohai. Just keep in mind that the summer is when school is out. While the island itself was not too crowded, the Marriott was home to many families with small children. A bit noisy and difficult to find a lounge or space on the beach. Overall an enjoyable time lovin' the aloha experience.

it was so close to the beach. the island is small anyway so nothing is too far away. resturants, golf clubs, shopping malls, and sites to see. loved every minute of it. will go back in 2006.

The first impression of this hotel is that it does not blend in with the natural beauty of Kauai. While the neighboring properties are of the historic plantation style architecture, this Spanish style exterior looks like it belongs in Palms Springs or Arizona. The rooms are comfortable though and the snorkeling right off the beach is some of the best you'll find in Hawaii. The main caution if you are considering this hotel is that you will not find any level of guest service here. Staff is virtually invisible and with even a simple request, they seem at a loss to help out. Dining options at the hotel are scarce, and there is no pool service for food or beverages. There is no daily housekeeping or laundry service and you must wash your own towels. Limited beach/pool towels are provided at check-in, and you must cart them to and from your room each time you visit the pool or beach and launder them yourself. If doing the wash is not your idea of a vacation, do not visit the Marriott Waiohai. Stay nearby in the Poipu area, but be sure to enjoy the public access beach in front of the hotel.

This is the first beach-front construction on Kauai in 10 years. It's right on Poipu beach, which the Travel Channel has voted in recent years both the World's Best Beach and Best Beach in the USA. On Kauai's sunny south side, the beach is very versatile, with sections suited to surfing, swimming, snorkeling and kids. The Waiohai itself is quite luxurious, with well-appointed two-bedroom, two-bath villas, each of which has a full kitchen-dining-living room between the sleeping areas. We can't wait to go back.

Just Got off the plane. Wow what a great place clean, 2 bedrooms, Master across from the kids (Privacy) great bathtub. Super landscaping. Marriott, when out on the rooms and landscape. Bar-B-Q all over the place so you can do it your self. GREAT bed to sleep in. We had a great time. Can not wait until next year. To go back. 5 STARS

Excellent location right on end of Poipu Beach - beautiful useable beach, monk seal sightings, snorkeling, swimming, bogie boarding....there's even a very protected baby beach (no waves - very shallow) just a short stroll from the complex at Poipu park. The 2BR villas are quiet, spacious and comfortable. All items were in excellent condition when we visited (Oct'04) - an added plus: washer/dryer in every villa. The staff at the Waiohai are warm, friendly and efficient. the Kiawe Grill: food was good and you didn't have to drive to Kapaa or Lihue for a meal. The MarketPlace had sandwiches, salads, pizza, etc (and Starbucks!) - great if you want a quick meal to take back up to the room - eat poolside or if you didn't want to cook or drive out anywhere. The beachside/poolside bar was an added plus...fruity tropical drinks and the sunset....what more can you wish for? WARNING - DON'T come here if you're expecting a full service resort or a place without kids... It's a family friendly - low key atmosphere- If you're expecting to be waited upon hand and foot - maybe you should try somewhere else. They don't have cabana boys or cocktail waitresses - they don't have people walking around to spritz your face with lemon scented water or had you cool towels... It's just a home away from home - with a few added amenities...