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The Queen of Condos
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One of the easiest ways to find lodging in the Poipu Beach area is to
contact Grantham Resorts, 3176 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ( & 800/
325-5701 or 808/742-2000; www.grantham-resorts.com), which handles
more than 100 rental units for 12 different condo developments, plus
dozens of vacation homes. Owner Nancy Grantham has high standards
for her rental units and offers extremely fair prices. In the past, Nancy
has dropped several units and entire condominium projects because
they simply did not meet her standards. The condos start at $89 for a
basic one-bedroom unit in low season, and vacation homes start at
$185 for two bedrooms and go up to $400 for five bedrooms. There's a
5-night minimum for condos and a 7-night minimum for homes.
If you're staying on Kauai for 7 days, ask Grantham about the From-
mer's “Casual Rates”: large one- and two-bedroom condos, well fur-
nished and equipped (full kitchen, washer/dryer, wet bar, TV, phone),
starting as low as $89 a night for one-bedrooms and $119 for two-bed-
rooms. (See Nihi Kai Villas and Waikomo Stream Villas, below.) There's
not a better deal on Kauai. Kudos to Nancy for these fabulous vacation
bargains.
equipment rental; children's program; activities desk; shopping arcade nearby; coin-op laundry. In room:
TV/VCR, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
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Poipu Kapili Resort This quiet, upscale, oceanfront cluster of condos is
outstanding in every area. We like the home-away-from-home comforts and spe-
cial touches: a video and book library, a spacious pool, several barbecues, tennis
courts lit for night play, and an herb garden. (You're welcome to take samples if
you're cooking.) A golf course is also nearby. The apartments are large (one-bed-
room/two-bathroom units are 1,150 sq. ft.; two-bedroom/three-bathroom units
are 1,820 sq. ft.) and have fully equipped kitchens, tropical furnishings, ceiling
fans, and private lanais. The oceanfront two-story town houses are our favorites
because they catch the trade winds. The two-bedroom units also have washer/
dryers. (Common laundry facilities are available on the property as well.) Upon
check-in, kids ages 5 to 12 get an “Island Explorer Kit,” with backpack, color-
ing book, sunglasses, and binoculars. Although the Pacific is right outside your
window, the nearest sandy beach is a block away (which can be a blessing
because it means more privacy), but there is a swimming pool (with children's
area and slide) on the property.
2221 Kapili Rd., Koloa, HI 96756. & 800/443-7714 or 808/742-6449. Fax 808/742-9162. www.poipukapili.
com. 62 units. $210-$275 1-bedroom apt (sleeps up to 4); $280-$550 2-bedroom apt (up to 6). Discounts for
longer stays; 7th night free May 1-Dec 20. Rates include Fri continental breakfast by the pool. Children 17 and
under stay free in parent's room. Cribs $5 per day or $25 per week, rollway beds $15 per day. Packages avail-
able. MC, V. Amenities: Oceanside pool; championship tennis courts lighted for night use; activities desk; coin-
op laundry. In room:TV/VCR, dataport, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer upon request, iron.
INEXPENSIVE
Kalaheo Inn What a deal! Located in the town of Kalaheo, a 12-
minute drive from world-famous Poipu Beach, a 5-minute drive from the
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