Travel Reference
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Marjorie's Kauaʻi Inn
INN $$$
(
332-8838, 800-717-8838;
www.marjorieskauaiinn.com
; Hailima St, Lawaʻi; r incl breakfast
$140-195;
) There are magnificent vistas from this classy inn perched 400ft above
the Lawaʻi Valley, along with three rooms that show off stylish furnishings and include a
large private lanai, along with a kitchenette. You're nowhere near the beach, but the ele-
gant 50ft lap pool and poolside BBQ grill compensate nicely, as do breakfasts of waffles
and quiche.
Cozy Kauai Cottage
VACATION RENTAL $$$
(
742-1778, 877-742-1778;
www.kauaivacationproperties.com/cottage.html
; 3794-A Omao Rd; s/d
$90/115, cleaning fee $40;
) A pastoral retreat with modern amenities, this simple, com-
pact cottage (best for a single or couple) is efficiently arranged to include a full kitchen,
separate bedroom and comfy living area. The hardwood floor, granite counters and dim-
mer lights add style, while lots of windows let in cool breezes. It's set well off the road,
among the avocado trees.
Eating & Drinking
Koloa Fish Market
SEAFOOD $
(
742-6199; 5482 Koloa Rd; lunch $4-8 ; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5pm Sat)
Line up with loc-
als at this hole-in-the-wall serving outstanding
poke
(the Korean iteration has the most
spice), Japanese-style bento
,
sushi rolls and Hawaiian plate lunches. Don't miss the
thick-sliced, perfectly seared ahi and rich slabs of homemade
haupia
(coconut pudding).
Cash only.
Koloa Deli
DELI $
(
742-9998;
www.facebook.com/koloa.deli
; 5470 Koloa Road; sandwiches $6-10;
7:30am-4pm Mon-Sat;
) A new storefront deli across from the post office trafficking
mostly in Boar's Head cold cuts and imported cheeses. They do a Godfather sub with
salami, capocollo, mortadella and prosciutto, and a tangy spicy veggie sub too. Good for
lunch on the run.
Koloa Mill Ice Cream & Coffee
ICE CREAM $
(
742-6544;
www.koloamill.com
;
6544 Koloa Rd; single-scoop ice cream $3.55; 7am-9pm)
Homemade cotton candy, Kauaʻi coffee and nothing but the best Maui-born Roselani Ice
Cream are always served with a smile. For the indecisive, start with the Pauwela Sunrise
and go from there.
