...distance away is Shipwreck Beach, ideal for surfing, strolling or just sunning. The resort offers its own sandy beach at the lagoon pool and the adults-only hot tub is surrounded by a relaxing sundeck. A fitness center offers water aerobics, volleyball, and lei-making and hula classes. Casual, outdoor dining is available at the Poolside Grill, an open-air restaurant that adjoins the lagoon pool and serves breakfasts including omelets and waffles and lunch and dinner of burgers, salads, sandwiches and pizza. Complimentary mai tais are served five evenings a week.

Guest suites offer large balconies overlooking the garden or the ocean, separate sitting areas and fully equipped kitchens. The spacious master bath features twin sinks, separate shower and deep soaking tub. Entertainment centers and washers and dryers round out the amenities list. Internet access is available in rooms for a fee. The Point at Poipu offers oceanfront elegance on Kauai in sunny Poipu.

Room Types:

1-Bedroom 2 Bath GardenView:   One king two-poster bed or one queen two-poster bed in bedroom with desk, TV, bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower, and furnished balcony with garden view. Island-style decor and furnishings. Living area with sofa. Dining area with table and four chairs. Kitchen with four-burner stove and oven, refrigerator, sink, cupboards, and counter space. Cable TV with pay movies, VCR, and video-game console. CD player. Two phones. Washer/dryer. Air conditioning. Ceiling fans.

2-Bedroom 2 Bath GardenView:   One king two-poster bed in main bedroom with desk, TV, bathroom with deep soaking tub and separate shower, and furnished balcony with garden view. Two twin beds in second bedroom. Second balcony with garden view. Island-style decor and furnishings. Living area with sofa. Dining area with table and four chairs. Kitchen with four-burner stove and oven, refrigerator, sink, cupboards, and counter space. Cable TV with pay movies, VCR, and video-game console. CD player. Two phones. Washer/dryer. Second bathroom. Air conditioning. Ceiling fans.

Driving Directions: Lihue Airport (LIH): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

From Lihue Airport (LIH): On Ahukini Rd., turn left onto Kuhio Hwy. 56. Go through Lihue Town, turn to the right and merge into Kaumaulii Hwy. 50. Stay on Kaumaulii Hwy., following signs to Koloa. Turn left on Maluhi Tunnel of Trees Hwy. 520. At the end of Maluhia Rd., turn left onto Koloa Rd. Turn right on Weliweli Rd., which will be the first street. Stay on this road to Koloa-Poipu Bypass Rd. Stay on this bypass to the Poipu Rd. intersection. Drive straight across the intersection onto Pe'e Rd. The resort is on the left.

Room Amenities:

• Internet access - dial-up • Pay movies • Non-smoking rooms • Cable/satellite TV • Cribs (infant beds) available • Video-game console 

Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course - 5 minutes| Poipu Shopping Village (shopping, dining) - 6 minutes| Kiahuna Golf Course - 7 minutes| Spouting Horn (water spout) - 10 minutes | National Tropical Botanical Gardens - 10 minutes| Koloa Town - 12 minutes| Lihue - 25 minutes| Kilauea Lighthouse (wildlife refuge) - 1 hour| Waimea Canyon State Park - 1.5 hours| Ke'e Beach (wet and dry caves) - 1.5 hours| Polihale State Park (Hawaii's longest beach) - 1.5 hours<P>