Waimea Plantation Cottages Wins “Best of Hawaii” Awards!

We’re honored to share that Waimea Plantation Cottages was recently named Kauai’s Best Boutique Hotel in Hawaii Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Best of Hawaii Awards! Our property also earned 1st Place for Wedding Venue (not a beach/resort)—a big mahalo to our community and guests. Built between the 1880s and 1930s, our historic cottages have been lovingly refreshed while preserving their rustic charm. With breathtaking sunsets and starry nights, they offer the perfect escape for couples and families alike. We especially love welcoming local families—explore kamaʻaina discounts today!

Celebrating Earth Day

Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. as we partner with the Surfrider Foundation for a special Earth Day event. We'll kick off the morning with a relaxing yoga session at Waimea Plantation Cottages, followed by a beach cleanup to help keep our coast beautiful. Everyone is welcome—come move, connect, and make a difference! Register here to be part of the fun.

Kikiaola Land Company Launches New Website

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed website! With a fresh look, improved navigation, and exciting new features, we’ve made it easier than ever for you to connect with us. We invite you to take a look around and let us know what you think! Visit us at www.kikiaola.com to learn more about our history, our team, current projects, and our commitment to the Kauai’s West Side community.

Faye Family Feature - Jim Ballentine

Jim Ballantine, a Kauai Westside native and great-grandson of Hans Peter Faye, has an impressive 25-year career in the animation industry. Jim worked on films such as “The Little Mermaid” and cult classic “The Ren & Stimpy Show,” for which he received an Emmy-nomination. Upon returning to Kauai, he founded Hale Puna, the nonprofit restoring Kauai’s oldest building, the Gulick-Rowell missionary house in Waimea and is the operator of Kokee Lodge. Today, you’ll find Jim in rehearsals directing “Cabaret” for Kauai Community Players, opening May 17th.

Enhanced Parking at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor

Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in Kekaha has a new and enhanced parking lot. The lot is scheduled to open in May and will be operated by ProPark. Parking is free for local residents with a Hawaii driver’s license, while tour boat customers will use a paid automated system.