Formerly known as the Kauai Coconut Beach, this lovely ocean front property has undergone extensive renovations since it was taken over by the Marriott hotel chain. And typical of all Marriott properties, it has been transformed into a beautiful hotel. Reminiscent of Hawaii's plantation era, the hotel is set on the secluded sands of Waipouli Beach, amidst a 10-acre coconut grove.

The rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, featuring down/feather pillows and luxurious linens and furnishings. The bathrooms are large and beautifully designed and feature spray jets in the bathtub. There is cable/satellite TV with complimentary cable channels CNN, ESPN and HBO. A large lanai offers the perfect spot to watch the sunset or just to ponder on the beauty of Kauai.

The Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa has several dining spots, including Cook's Landing for lunch; Market, which is a kiosk featuring fast food items; the fabulous Tihati's Hiva Pasefica, traditional Hawaiian cuisine with one of the very best Polynesian shows in the state; and, Voyager Grille, a terrific classic steakhouse. There is an oceanfront swimming pool and whirlpool, tennis, jogging paths, on-site massage services that also include body scrubs and wraps as well as facial treatments. There are golf courses, hiking trails and horseback riding nearby as well as kayaking and a mountain bike trail.

The Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa is a fantastic hotel to stay in. Centrally located so you can take advantage of all the many wonderful things to see on Kauai, from the beaches to the mountains to the only navigable river in Hawaii, the hotel is the ideal place to come home to. The impeccable service, casual, but elegant surroundings and the ambiance will have you dreaming of your next trip back to the Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa.

At Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa guests will enjoy spacious, newly redecorated guest rooms and suites, most with dramatic ocean views from private lanais.

Accommodations also include air conditioning, cable television, radios, telephones (with messages system), refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes. The resort also has laundry facilities and daily maid service. In the Spirit of Aloha, this resort accentuates the relaxed atmosphere of royal coconut plantations of past with affordable prices.