PORTFOLIO OF KIAHUNA PLANTATION
& POIPU BEACH ON THE ISLAND OF KAUAI, HAWAII

Kiahuna Plantation is Kauai’s largest condominium resort and Poipu’s only beachfront property. While Kiahuna is recognized for its white sand beachfront location, it is even better known for its lush landscaping and gardens. Throughout the 333 unit project are a mix of one and two bedroom accommodations in garden view to beachfront locations. Kiahuna Plantation rests on 35 acres of the most verdant and beautiful grounds on the Garden Isle.

Located in the heart of Poipu Beach, Kiahuna Plantation provides easy access to ocean sports, golf at the Kiahuna Golf Club, tennis at Kiahuna Tennis Club, shopping and dining on or off site.

Escape into the peacefulness of island life on Kaua'i at Kiahuna Plantation

Welcome to Kiahuna Plantation

Bird of Paradise in the gardens at Kiahuna Plantation

View Southeast from above Kiahuna Plantation

Place Name History Of Kiahuna Plantation Resort

To the east of Hale-o-i'a Beach fronting the Kiahuna Plantation Resort is a point where there once stood a heiau, or ancient Hawaiian Temple. The name of it was Kihahouna which was dedicated to Hulukoki (the super-natural bird god), Kuhaimoana and Kamohoali'i (the ancestral shark gods who were also brothers to the Fire Goddess, Pele), and last but not least, Kane, one of the four major gods whose primordial role in the creation mythology was of utmost importance to the Hawaiian people.

Kihahouna Heiau was a walled temple 130 feet by 90 feet with a seawall. It was terraced toward the south and toward the west. The name "Kihahouna" represents the gathering of the four major gods and of the life that they breathe into this very special place. History also indicates that it was Kiha-ke-oho-lupalupa (Kiha with the luxuriant hair), the second chief of Koloa, who had this temple built.

Kiahuna is a name of recent origin that is derived from the name Kihahouna, one of the many heiau that presided in the ahupua'a and moku of Koloa. We can literally translate the name "Kiahuna" to mean, "the key to a hidden place or secret".

Aerial View of Kiahuna Plantation from South

Plantation Gardens Restaurant at Kiahuna Plantation

Plantation Gardens Restaurant and Lily Ponds at Kiahuna Plantation

Plantation Gardens Restaurant entrance at the original Knudsen Family Residence

Orchid Garden at the original Knudsen Family Residence
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Heliconia flowers in the cactus at Moir Gardens

Plantation Gardens Restaurant lanai overlooks the Moir Cactus Gardens
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Plantation Gardens Restaurant Torch in the Evening

Koi in the Lily Ponds at Kiahuna Plantation

Flowering Lily in the Ponds at Kiahuna Plantation

Another Flowering Lily in the Ponds at Kiahuna Plantation

Kai Kohola Lagoon at Kiahuna Plantation

Another view of Kai Kohola Lagoon

Heron having lunch at the Kai Kohola Lagoon

Plumerias abound on the grounds at Kiahuna Plantation

Banana flowers at Kiahuna Plantation

Canna on the grounds at Kiahuna Plantation

View East at the Twin Bridges at Kiahuna Plantation

View West toward the Twin Bridges at Kiahuna Plantation

View East toward the Twin Bridges at Kiahuna Plantation

Looking South while crossing the Twin Bridges on the walk to the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

A view of the Twin Bridges on the way to the beach

Another view of the Twin Bridges on the way to the beach

And one more view of the Twin Bridges on the way to the beach

Approaching the beach on the expansive lawn at Kiahuna Plantation

Afternoon sunshine on the lawn at Kiahuna Plantation

BBQ picnic on the great lawn at Kiahuna Plantation

Torch Ginger on the grounds at Kiahuna Plantation

Looking West along the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

Another westward view of Kiahuna Beachfront
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 A windy day at the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

Looking East along the beach toward Kiahuna Plantation
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Surfing on the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

Turtle surfing near the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

Activities Hut at the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

View of the east end of Kiahuna Beach and Nukumoi Point at Poipu
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View of Poipu Beach just east of Kiahuna Beach and
Nukumoi Point, a favorite Poipu Beach surfing location

Another view of the east end of Kiahuna Beach and Nukumoi Point at Poipu

Sunset over the Sheraton on Kiahuna Beach at Poipu
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Hawaiian Monk Seal sleeping it off on a hot afternoon on the beach at Kiahuna Plantation

The perfect ending to a perfect vacation

Whether your idea of a great vacation is diving the gentle waters of the blue Pacific, or relaxing and doing nothing at all, paradise is to be found just outside your door. You can dine at one of the fine restaurants on the property, or grill some steaks or fresh mahi mahi at one of the outdoor barbecue areas. In addition, the Poipu Beach resort area has dozens of opportunities for great dining, nightlife and shopping within walking distance.

The Beach Activities Center offers equipment for a wide variety of water sports from boogie boarding and snorkeling to relaxing in a beach chair. You can also plan a round of golf at the nearby Kiahuna and Poipu Bay championship golf courses, or play a few sets of tennis at one of the courts available at Kiahuna Tennis Club. At Kiahuna Plantation and throughout the Island of Kaua'i, the possibilities are endless and your adventures need only be limited by your imagination.