Marjorie’s Kauai Inn

Marjorie’s Kauai Inn feels less like a hotel and more like a well-loved home that’s opened its doors to visitors. Tucked away in Lāwa’i – just minutes from Old Kōloa Town and a short drive from the celebrated shores of Po’ipū Beach, the property’s three rooms are spread across 1.2 acres of pristine tropical gardens, framed by birdsong and flowering native plants.

The setting’s defining feature is the view: each room’s private patio looks out across the sweeping Lāwa’i Valley (also known as the Valley of Compassion) bordering the Allerton and McBride National Botanical Gardens, where Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed. It’s a panorama of quiet, breathtaking beauty. The centrepiece of the grounds is a 50-foot saltwater pool, ideal for unhurried morning laps before a gourmet breakfast made fresh each day by attentive hosts who know the island inside out.

Rooms are simple yet inviting, designed to feel practical and calming rather than showy, with kitchenettes, air conditioning and private patios bringing the outside in. Cultural connection flows naturally with the hosts sharing personal recommendations on hidden beaches, farmers’ markets, and craft workshops – as well as kindly arranging things like snorkeling gear, beach essentials and surfboard rentals upon request.