HURRICANE LOWELL UPDATE — NOVEMBER 2026

Kiahuna Plantation and the Poipu area continue to recover from Hurricane Lowell. Unit 44 came through the storm in excellent condition, and cleanup and restoration work continues throughout the property. Some areas remain fenced off while recovery efforts are underway.

Due to storm-related erosion, direct beach access from Kiahuna's Great Lawn remains closed. However, Kiahuna Beach is still accessible via nearby alternative access points, including one approximately a three-minute walk from Unit 44.

The Beach Hut remains temporarily closed, but surf lessons continue from an alternative location on the property. Beach towels are available through the Outrigger front desk.

On-site guest laundry facilities are temporarily unavailable, with reopening currently anticipated in mid-December. Community BBQ grills remain available throughout the property, with the exception of those on the Great Lawn, which are temporarily closed.

We'll continue to keep upcoming guests informed of any significant changes that may affect their stay.

THE CONDO

Unit 44 at Kiahuna Plantation is a fully remodeled and newly updated ground-floor end unit with split A/C in both the living room and bedroom — just a 2-minute walk to Kiahuna Beach and the Great Lawn.

Combining Kiahuna's relaxed island atmosphere with a completely updated interior, Unit 44 features a remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathroom with spacious walk-in tiled shower, and ceramic wood-look tile flooring throughout. We recently completed an additional top-to-bottom update with fresh paint throughout, refinished woodwork, new split A/C, and new furnishings, decor, lighting and California king mattress.

The result is a fresh, comfortable island retreat designed for an easy, relaxing stay in Poipu.

Located in Building 9, Unit 44 is a private ground-floor end unit with extra windows, natural light and easy indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy Kauai's tradewinds when you want them, or close everything up and enjoy individually controlled split A/C in both the bedroom and living room.

Inside you'll find:

– Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and everything you need for cooking and dining
– California king bed with new mattress
– Split A/C in both the bedroom and living room
– Remodeled bathroom with spacious walk-in tiled shower, showerhead and convenient handheld sprayer — especially nice for families with young children
– Ceramic wood-look tile flooring throughout
– Comfortable living area with queen sleeper sofa
– Fast WiFi and Smart TVs
– Convenient charging stations for your devices
– The ground-floor lanai opens directly onto the lawn and is surrounded by Kiahuna's beautiful tropical landscaping, creating a private, tucked-away setting for morning coffee, reading in the afternoon or relaxing at the end of the day.

BEACH DAYS MADE EASY

One of the best things about Unit 44 is how easy it is to head to the beach.

A dedicated beach-gear closet just outside our front door keeps your beach gear close at hand. We provide beach chairs, an umbrella, cooler, a boogie board, snorkel gear, floating lounge chairs, a large beach tote and dry-storage bag.

Kiahuna Beach is normally only about a two-minute walk across the lawn from Unit 44. During the current Hurricane Lowell recovery, direct beach access from Kiahuna's Great Lawn is temporarily closed due to storm-related erosion. The beach remains accessible from other nearby public access points.

Another nice convenience is easy access to two nearby foot-wash stations — one just off our lanai and another along the walkway near our front door — handy after a day at the beach.

KIAHUNA PLANTATION & POIPU

Kiahuna Plantation is one of Poipu's most loved beachfront properties, known for its expansive lawns, mature tropical landscaping and relaxed, low-rise island atmosphere. Rather than a high-rise resort, Kiahuna is spread across acres of beautiful open space leading down to the beach.

From Unit 44, you're also close to the walking paths connecting Kiahuna with Poipu Beach and the South Shore coastline.

Restaurants, coffee, shopping and several of Poipu's beaches are all within walking distance, making it easy to enjoy much of Poipu without getting in the car.

For guests traveling with an electric vehicle, an EV charging station is conveniently located just outside Building 9.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY

Your stay includes complimentary access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club, located just across the street from Kiahuna Plantation, featuring:

– Resort-style pool with waterslide and hot tub
– Tennis and pickleball courts
– Basketball and shuffleboard
– Fitness center and workout classes

Kiahuna Plantation also offers shared BBQ areas and free nearby parking.

On-site laundry facilities are temporarily unavailable while new washers and dryers are being installed.

NO SURPRISE CLEANING FEES

All required housekeeping services and the mandatory checkout cleaning are included in our rates.

There is no separate mandatory cleaning fee added to your reservation — an important difference when comparing the total cost of your stay.

A PLACE WE LOVE

Kiahuna has been special to us for years, and we've put tremendous thought and care into making Unit 44 a vacation retreat that feels fresh, comfortable and easy from the moment you arrive.

We hope you'll enjoy the relaxed rhythm of Kiahuna as much as we do — morning coffee on the lanai, days spent exploring the island, and a cool, comfortable retreat to return to at the end of the day.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip against unexpected circumstances, including severe weather, illness, flight disruptions, or other unforeseen events.


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