Fern Grotto Inn

Fern Grotto Inn is the perfect lodging on Kaua’i. Easy access to all parts of the island, wonderful amenities and a fantastic owner. Easy check-in/out, spotless housekeeping and a welcome binder full of useful information and recommendations. Kick your shoes off, put on your slippahs and enjoy your stay!

Our friend recommended Fern Grotto Inn. We were thrilled with the location in so many ways - access to West and North side of island [roads do not connect], great restaurants and activities nearby. The apartment is very thoughtfully set up for our trip [shampooh, conditioner, olive oil, salt&pepper, guidebooks, flowers, greetings]. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking. The apartment was immaculately clean. We LOVED our kayak trip to the Secret Falls using Fern Grotto Inn provided - kayak, lifejackets and paddles. We are very grateful for our stay. Highly recommended.

Charming vintage house. Close walk to beach and river. Clean and especially well stocked kitchen. A large table for lifelong friends to gather evenings to share stories and play games. Newer friends were made with the green gecko who lives on the back porch, and the garden roosters and chickens on the property. Ample parking . We felt very safe.

We had an amazing 4-night stay at the Fern Grotto Inn. Location was perfect and central. The cottage we were in was comfortable, spacious, and had tons of amenities. We were able to kayak to Secret Falls early in the morning before anyone else was there because of the complimentary kayaks available. I'd highly recommend Fern Grotto Inn and wish we could've stayed there longer!

If you are looking for a relaxing oasis within steps of adventure, look no further than the Fern Grotto Inn. We spent 1 week in the River Cottage for our honeymoon and had the most amazing trip! We kayaked to secret falls using the complimentary kayaks. We paddle boarded the Wailua River. We grilled and ate fresh mangos straight from the tree. And, all of these activities happened within or launched directly from the Fern Grotto Inn. When we wanted to venture outside of the complex, we could easily walk to the Coconut Marketplace and beyond for drinks and meals (highly, highly recommend the tasting menu at Hukilau Lanai). Additionally, the location is close to the airport and central to both the south and north side of the island for day trips. The property manager and his team has thought of everything you could need and maintain a meticulously clean complex. We highly recommend the Fern Grotto Inn and would love to stay there again on a future trip to Kauai!

The Fern Grotto Inn was a lovely place to stay for our vacation! Resorts are great but they tend to be crowded and hectic. For this vacation we wanted a laid-back, relaxed vibe so we booked the Ohana House with another couple. Everything was very clean upon arrival and there were four beers and chocolates waiting for us in the fridge. The large kitchen and dining area was the perfect place to hang out, make breakfasts and dinners and plan our excursions for the day. There are kayaks and paddle boards available to use and launch right onto the Wailua river. We also used the snorkeling gear to swim with turtles up at Anini Beach and used one of the available coolers to pack lunches. The Ohana House has a full-sized refrigerator so we went shopping at Costco and Safeway, which set us up for some affordable meals. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, baggies, foil, dishes, flatware and just about everything else you need for your stay. The front porch was the perfect spot for happy hour and the back lawn area has a table and chairs near the BBQ for dining al fresco. They provide you with earplugs to block out those pesky rooster calls that seem to occur at 3:00 am. The Coconut Marketplace is very close by with an ABC store, various clothing stores, restaurants, and souvenir shops. It is within easy walking distance to Passion Bakery Café for breakfast. Get yourself up early for the short walk to the beach to watch the sunrise! The Fern Grotto Inn is a great location because they are at a half way point to just about everywhere in Kauai. If we go back to Kauai, we would stay here again.