Kauai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kauai Island featuring island views, general coastal views and mountains
Kilauea which includes general coastal views
Princeville featuring a sunset
NaPali Coast State Park which includes a gorge or canyon
Kauai Island featuring a gorge or canyon, island views and general coastal views

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Where to stay in Kauai

Poipu featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Poipu

4/5(1 area review)

Poipu is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Poipu Shopping Village and Kiahuna Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
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Waipouli

While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.

Waipouli
Lihue featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes

Nawiliwili

4/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.

Nawiliwili
Kamokila Hawaiian Village showing a park and signage

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Kamokila Hawaiian Village.

Wailua Homesteads
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Hanamaulu

You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.

Hanamaulu
Sleeping Giant Trailhead showing general coastal views

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Wailua Beach and Lae Nani Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Wailua House Lots
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
The price is 4.816.286 ₫ per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
4.816.286 ₫
6.457.181 ₫ total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,134 reviews)
Very chill place. Easy to navigate. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is 8.592.129 ₫ per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
8.592.129 ₫
11.228.617 ₫ total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,443 reviews)
Only stayed 1 night so having the 20% off spa wasn’t useful. Free breakfast or discount at Starbucks would have been more appealing.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is 7.712.160 ₫ per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
7.712.160 ₫
10.560.579 ₫ total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Wonderful place to stay with family, friends or couples. Variety of restaurants with great food and friendly staff. Beautiful resort with picture perfect views of the ocean & pool.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,118 reviews)
Room was great for 2 couples ... staff was very accommodating. We had a kitchen, living room, air conditioning and fans as well as washer and dryer. Lots of parking, we used the pickleball equipment and court lots as well as the pool. We also saw ships coming into port across the street. Building ...

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Banyan Harbor Resort
Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

3 out of 5
2253 Poipu Rd Koloa HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Poipu Beach and Poipu Shopping Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (978 reviews)
Fabulous

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER
Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort

3 out of 5
5380 Honoiki Road Princeville HI
Stay at this condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (472 reviews)
When we were upgraded to a nicer room due to the poor conditions of the room, we were given our stay was much more enjoyable.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Hanalei Bay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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