If a slow, old-Hawaii kind of trip is on your wishlist, a new booking offer makes 2027 the year to lock it in. Waimea Plantation Cottages on Kauai's sunny west side has launched its Makana Special — "makana" is the Hawaiian word for gift — and it's exactly what the name suggests: a present to your future self.
Book through the offer and you'll get 20% off any 2027 stay at the property, plus a $20 gift certificate for the Cottage Shop in the hotel lobby. There's no complicated fine print to untangle in the announcement: the deal is a straight discount for travellers willing to plan a year ahead, which is a decent trade for anyone who likes their accommodation sorted well before boarding the flight.
What makes this more interesting than a generic percentage-off promo is the property itself. Waimea Plantation Cottages is a collection of restored historic plantation homes set among coconut palms near the old sugar town of Waimea — the gateway to Waimea Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Instead of a high-rise resort corridor, you get porch-sitting, garden-path mornings and a beachside setting that feels closer to mid-century Kauai than to modern Hawaii tourism. For families or groups, the cottage format (full homes rather than hotel rooms) adds practical appeal that a resort room can't match.
Booking so far ahead suits certain travellers especially well: anyone targeting peak Hawaii periods in 2027 — summer holidays, Christmas and New Year — when Kauai's limited room inventory gets tight and prices climb. A 20% saving on a multi-bedroom cottage for a family week can add up to real money, and the gift certificate is a small bonus for souvenirs on arrival.
A few things to keep in mind. The offer covers 2027 stays, so check the booking terms for blackout dates, deposit rules and cancellation windows before committing — advance-purchase deals usually come with conditions. And once you're on Kauai's west side, you're well placed for the island's quieter end: Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park lookouts are a short drive uphill, Polihale State Park's wild beach sits further north, and the Na Pali Coast boat tours typically depart from nearby Port Allen. It's roughly an hour's drive from Lihue airport, so rent a car and treat the west side as your base rather than a day trip.
If you've been circling Hawaii for a future trip and prefer character over mega-resorts, this is a low-risk way to commit early and save doing it. Details and booking are via the property's Makana Special offer page.
Story first reported by Global Traveler.
