Garden Island Inn

This bargain-hunter's delight is located 2 miles from the airport, 1 mile from Lihue, and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and a beach just across the street. The spacious rooms are decorated with island-style furniture, bright prints, original artwork on the walls, and fresh tropical flowers (grown right on the grounds). Each unit has a hand-painted entry door of an island plant (palm trees, orchids, and so on) and contains a fridge, microwave, wet bar, TV, coffeemaker, and ocean view; some have private lanais, and the suites have sitting areas. The grounds are filled with flowers and banana and papaya trees (and you're welcome to help yourself to the fruit at the front desk). This is the kind of place where old-fashioned aloha is still practiced. The staff offers friendly service, lots of advice on activities (and even uses their connections to get you discounts), and even complimentary use of beach gear, golf clubs (a course is nearby, as are tennis courts), barbecue grills, and coolers. Guests are encouraged to stop by the office for cookies and coffee and to "talk story." If they are booked, ask about their two-bedroom condo nearby for $180 to $220 per night. The only caveat is that it is located on a fairly busy road, which can be canceled out with the use of earplugs at night.

Facilities:
Complimentary watersports equipment

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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