Has anyone ever stayed at the Sheraton Kauai Coco beach resort in Kapaa? How was it? Was it nice, clean, etc… Also, was it close to fun activities on the island (I’m okay with a 30-45 min drive to the North and South shores)? Is there anything local to do/shop/walk around and see in the town that it’s in?
Planning on eloping in Hawaii and bringing immediate family. My fiancé’s family has been to the Big Island (Kona) and loved it. I have never been to Hawaii at all and some of my family has not either. I feel like Kauai has the prettiest spots for elopements and prettier views/lush greenery, but that Kona has a lot more to do for families. I don’t want my family to go to Big Island (specifically Kona) as their first island and be underwhelmed. Need help.
Edit: Both families want to do whatever we want to do and are supportive of any island. I just want to pick the island they would enjoy the most too since they are paying for it!
So my fiance and I plan on doing a big family vacay with both of our immediate families and getting married/eloping on Tunnels beach the last day (then fam will go home and we will stay for honeymoon). For some people going, it will be their first time in Hawaii (including me) and I want everyone to get a good full Hawaii experience, without spending half the time driving.
Is it better to stay towards the North shore, South shore, or East side near the airport??
Some of the people that are going are elderly (my grandparents) so I would prefer to stay on a side that has shops and stuff that they could do during the vacation (because it’s not like they’re gonna go hiking or cliff jumping)
Edit: Many have said to rethink tunnels beach. I would like to add we haven’t scheduled anything or even bought flights yet. We also have the option of other beaches on the island that we can consider if the elopement company agreed we should. Thank you all