Sheraton Kauai Resort

For the money, this modern Sheraton (since 1997) has the feeling of Old Hawaii with a dynamite location on one of Kauai's best beaches. It features buildings on both the ocean side and the mountain side of the road. You have a choice of three buildings: one nestled in tropical gardens with koi-filled ponds; one facing the palm-fringed, white-sand beach (my favorite); and one looking across green grass to the ocean, with great sunset views. The rooms overlook either the tropical gardens or the rolling surf. The rooms and public area were all recently updated (to the tune of $14 million): 32" Flatscreen TVs have been added, new tropical furniture and drapes now adorn the rooms. The resort offers such programs asoceanfront luau twice a week, educational lectures on the Hawaii monk seal (a frequent visitor to the white-sand beach in front of the property), and every Wednesday night, Sheraton guests can enjoy a "Movie Under the Stars" -- relax on the grassy lawn and watch a recent box office hit on a 30-foot screen.

The bar is fabulous. Even if you don't stay here, come by to order a cocktail and an appetizer, and take in the view and the Hawaiian music. A golf course is nearby. Families, take note: Kids eat free with a paying adult at the Shell Restaurant, at both breakfast and dinner.

Facilities: 3 restaurants, extraordinary bar; babysitting; children's program; concierge; fitness room facing the ocean (one of the most scenic places to work out on Kauai); 2 outdoor pools (1 w/water playground, 1 for children) and hot tub; small massage-and-skin-care center; room service; 3 tennis courts (2 night-lit); and watersport equipment rental

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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