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Aston
Islander On
The Beach
(or book on
left) |
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PHOTOS |
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OVERVIEW |
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Aston's 3.5-star Islander on the Beach is a
charming plantation-style hotel and one of
Kauai's best oceanfront values. They
recently finished a $10 million renovation
with wonderful results. The lobby was redone
and is now open-air with ceiling fans and a
veranda that looks out to the wide green
lawn and pool complex. With their great
location on the island's east coast, their
six acres of prime oceanfront land, lush
gardens throughout the property and now,
beautifully renovated rooms, the Islander
has become a very special getaway on a very
special island.
At check-in, each family member ages 12
years and younger, receives an Aston Kids
Stay, Play & Eat Free ID card, lanyard and
flyer detailing participating establishments
and their offers for each island. Guests
will also receive a Two for One free Luau
certificate with the purchase of one adult
ticket and an Aloha Book with hundreds of
dollars of savings on dining, shopping,
entertainment and golf, one coupon booklet
per room.
You can relax on a lounge chair on the lawn,
or spend your time by the pool, sun deck or
in the large hot tub where they keep the
greenery low enough so you can enjoy the
views of the ocean. The beach is beautiful,
wide and white, but swimming is not
recommended due to strong currents. But if
you love to swim in the ocean, just a few
minutes away are beaches with calmer waters
and some great snorkeling areas. The
Islander on the Beach also has a picnic area
with barbeque grills for the use of guests
and The Sand Bar, next to the pool serving
tropical drinks and light meals.
Across the street is the Coconut
Marketplace, an open air shopping center
with stores and restaurants. The Wailua
River is just five minutes away and is the
longest navigable river in all the islands.
One of the most popular things to do is rent
a kayak and paddle up the river where you
then stop and hike to a waterfall - it's
quite an unforgettable experience.
A short distance away is the 19th century
plantation town of Kapa'a, well worth a
stroll through. It's a charming, funky town
with lots of small boutique-type shops,
unusual items to purchase, including some
unique items made in Hawaii and a varied
choice of restaurants. Drive to the South
and visit Kokee State Park and Waimea
Canyon, called the Grand Canyon of the
Pacific. There are great hiking trails in
the Park and Canyon area. Go in the opposite
direction and be in the land of Princeville
where pristine golf courses and luxurious
resorts are the norm.
Some recommended restaurants include
Eggberts, great for breakfast, located right
next door in the Coconut Marketplace. The
charming Café Coco, just off the main road
of a canefield in Wailua serves excellent
gourmet fare cooked to order at cafe prices.
Then there is Café Portofino serving
excellent Italian dishes at reasonable
prices located in the Kauai Marriott and The
Lighthouse Bistro Kilauea in the Kong Lung
Center on the way to Princeville, serving
great food with an eclectic selection.
And although Kauai is not known for their
night life, you can always check out
Whaler's Brewpub, located at the end of the
road in Ninini Point, Lihue. Perched over
the harbor, they specialize in seafood, but
are also known for their selection of great
appetizers and their burgers. There is live
entertainment on Tues. and Fri. to Sun., the
place is extremely popular, the food is good
and the company interesting. And, if you're
there during the winter months, you might
just see a Humpback Whale or two swimming
past on their way to Maui. |
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PROPERTY
AMENITIES |
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ROOM AMENITIES
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