Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection vs Sheraton Kauai Resort
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 80/100 on FamilyFactor to Sheraton Kauai Resort's 78/100 — a 2-point gap. Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores higher on kid amenities, room fit for families, and safety. Sheraton Kauai Resort scores higher on location. Both sit in the same $$$ price band.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection | Sheraton Kauai Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 82 | 68 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 92 | 75 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 74 | 90 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 68 | 65 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 88 | 80 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 78 | 78 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 80 | 78 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Koloa, HI · FamilyFactor 80/100 · $$$
An all-suite Marriott Autograph Collection property on Kauai's sunny south shore, built around full-kitchen suites rather than hotel rooms — the tradeoff is that it's set back from the ocean, roughly a 10–15 minute walk to Poipu Beach Park, not beachfront.
Pick Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection when
- Kid amenities matters most to you — Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 82 to Sheraton Kauai Resort's 68 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
- Room fit for families matters most to you — Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 92 to Sheraton Kauai Resort's 75 (suites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes).
- Safety matters most to you — Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 88 to Sheraton Kauai Resort's 80 (pool gates, balcony safety, gated property).
- You want multiple pools including a saltwater lagoon-style pool, full kitchens in every suite (studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom), and kids' program with supervised activities — listed for Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection, not for Sheraton Kauai Resort.
- You need a studio suite and one-bedroom suite — in Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection's room list, not Sheraton Kauai Resort's.
- You are travelling with toddlers — Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection is scored for that group, Sheraton Kauai Resort is not.
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Sheraton Kauai Resort
Koloa, HI · FamilyFactor 78/100 · $$$
394 oceanfront rooms directly on Poipu Beach, with a dual-level Ocean Pool a few steps from the sand and a Garden Pool tucked among koi ponds — a beach-first stay rather than a headline kids'-club resort. Note: this is the Sheraton Kauai Resort hotel, a separate property from the adjacent Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas timeshare.
Pick Sheraton Kauai Resort when
- Location matters most to you — Sheraton Kauai Resort scores 90 to Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection's 74 (proximity to family attractions and walkability).
- You want 394 rooms, all with private lanais and easy beach access, dual-level ocean pool and whirlpool steps from poipu beach, and garden pool set among lush landscaping and koi ponds — listed for Sheraton Kauai Resort, not for Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection.
- You need a ocean view room and ocean front room — in Sheraton Kauai Resort's room list, not Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection's.
- You are travelling with teens — Sheraton Kauai Resort is scored for that group, Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection is not.
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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection vs Sheraton Kauai Resort FAQ
Which is better for families, Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection or Sheraton Kauai Resort?
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 80/100 on FamilyFactor to Sheraton Kauai Resort's 78/100 — a 2-point gap. Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores higher on kid amenities, room fit for families, and safety. Sheraton Kauai Resort scores higher on location. Both sit in the same $$$ price band.
How do Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection and Sheraton Kauai Resort compare on price?
Both are in the $$$ price band for Koloa. On the FamilyFactor value dimension — which weighs what a family of four actually pays — Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 68 and Sheraton Kauai Resort scores 65. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection or Sheraton Kauai Resort?
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 82/100 on kid amenities and Sheraton Kauai Resort scores 68/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 92/100 and Sheraton Kauai Resort scores 75/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection lists studio suite, one-bedroom suite, two-bedroom suite, and three-bedroom suite. Sheraton Kauai Resort lists ocean view room, ocean front room, and two-room suite.
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection scores 78/100 and Sheraton Kauai Resort scores 78/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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