"Kiahuna" means "special place" in Hawaiian, an apt description of this complex of 300-condominiums in plantation-style buildings and their nearby 10-court tennis complex. Head pro Ernie Blachowiak has a loyal following, thanks to 23 years of living on the island, and that helps to make this terraced club the most active on Kauai, with daily clinics, weekly round robins, and the best game-matching around. It doesn't hurt to have a small, friendly cafe that serves breakfast and lunch at tables overlooking the courts.
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Rates.
The lodging options are one- or two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Rates vary according to size, view, and proximity to the ocean, and check the web site (see "Make a Reservation" below) for Internet specials. All of the rooms are in two- or three-story buildings (none with elevators). They have ceiling fans and Jalousie windows but no air-conditioning. Rates include free use of the tennis courts.
Jan. 2, 2002-Jan. 3, 2003
1-bedroom, $215-$460, 2-bedroom $380-$700
Reservations:
Castle Kiahuna Plantation
2253B Poipu Rd. Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756
808-742-2200
Toll-free: 800-367-5004 Fax: 800-477-2329 Web Link: Castle Kiahuna Plantation
General Tourist Information. Visit the Kauai Visitors Bureau web site
or contact them at 3016 Umi St., Suite 2097, Lihue, HI 96766. Phone: 808-245-3971 or Fax: 808-246-9235. For information about Hawaii as a whole, visit the Hawaii Visitors Bureau web site
or contact them at 2270 Kalakaua Ave. #801, Honolulu, HI 96815. Phone: 808-923-1811 or Fax: 808-924-0290.