Property
This new beachfront resort in Kauai has one and two bedroom condos, a spa, and complimentary parking. You will have a hard time dragging your kids away from the two-acre fantasy pool, with waterslides, sand bottom toddler area, and a waterfall cave. So just pull up your lounge chair, and order some shaved ice to make the wait easier.

Location
Located on the eastern, Coconut coast of Kauai, in the town of Kapaa. It’s eight miles north of Lihue airport. Conveniently located near shopping centers, with a Safeway, Starbucks, and Snorkel Bob’s only a block away. The resort is on the beach, but it’s not safe for swimming.

Sleeps
Up to 6.

Highlights
My idea of luxury vacation has changed since I became a mom. This condo fit my definition nicely: fully equipped kitchen with a new sub-zero refrigerator, stacked dishwasher, marble counter tops, and a convection oven. While my frozen pizza cooked in the fancy oven, I danced over to the in-room washer and dryer with my pile of soggy swimsuits and beach towels. The restaurant was good for those nights that even the fancy kitchen couldn’t entice us to cook. Try the coconut shrimp to go with your Mai Tai.

Good to know
Most of the condos are privately owned, so you could also try renting directly through an owner; check vacation rental websites. This popular resort fills up quickly, so make reservations early to secure a condo and get the best rates. Booking through Outrigger will give you the advantage of a generous cancellation policy.

Contact
http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/kauai/outrigger-waipouli-beach-resort-&-spa

January 29th, 2010 | by Carolina