Where do I find affordable beach resorts?

Are there any small resorts in Kauai?

• I'm trying to find a small scale resort in Kauai on the beach, with good snorkeling at the resort. I don't want to fight over hammocks and beach chairs. Just something small where I can lay on a hammock, read, and get some much needed R&R. Are there any small resorts (Not neck in neck resorts like Oahu) that are secluded and quiet where I can get away from it all? Maybe even a private lanai? I love the looks of Kona Villiage on the big island and would love to find something like that on Kauai. Any suggestions?

• Answer:

  Aloha! We are putting our trust in the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. Grab it at the bookstore -- it's pretty damn frank. Now go to their website, where they have ratings on the various resorts. Here ya go: http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/kauaerials.html I cannot vouch for any property on Kauai other than the Outrigger Kiahuna Planation, but the Hanalei Inn on the north side of the island sounds like what you're looking for (small and hammocky). We're going to stay on the south part of the island, but I can vouch that we will probably be scuffling with other pasty white tourists to get towels and beach chairs. Good luck!!!