by Scott Laird
Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Mon November 14, 2016
The hotel does charge a $30 per night resort fee, which includes two bottles of water, daily self-parking, free valet parking for the first night ($10 per vehicle for each additional night, which is not particularly high), internet access, local calls, fitness center access, and daily cultural activities, which include hula lessons, lei making, and lawn games, although these vary on a daily schedule, so guests partaking in shorter stays may not be able to take advantage of their chosen activity if it occurs on a day during they week they're not in residence.
Although the hotel is not itself a timeshare, it's owned by Starwood's recently spun-off timeshare unit, Vistana, which operates the fractional ownership Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas on the north shore. It's helpful to know that the company does solicit for timeshare presentations to guests at the Sheraton, so some booked activities may come with strings attached. That said, it's notable that timeshare presentations throughout the state are typically transparent and low-pressure.
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The hotel is also well-located in the center of Po'ipu Beach, close to beaches, shopping, Old Koloa Town, and both the east and west sides of the island. It's a harder resort to leave, but it's easy to take comfort in knowing that the resort was one of the first to open in the area and has grown up with the island's tourism industry. It can be expected that it will remain to sparkle in the south shore's spectacular light for return visits for years to come.
The Takeaway: Comfortable and welcoming, with dependable services and an unbeatable view - this is one of the south side's best.
Rates From: I've seen shoulder season rates as low as $170 for garden view and $250 for oceanfront accommodations, before taxes and the resort fee.
Instagrammable Moment: Oceanfront rooms are great for those; as are sunrises and sunsets on the ocean lawn.
Don't Miss: A dinner at RumFire - it's worth it. And there are lighter options for slimmer appetites and budgets.
Good to Know: The hotel is not a timeshare property, but sales presentations occur on site.
Dinner at RumFire was furnished by the Sheraton Kaua'i Resort in preparation for this story.
Note: Some Hawaiian Language diacritical marks, such as the kahako (macron) have been omitted from this text for web browser compatibility.
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