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.

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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 Kadavul Hindu Temple.

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
Kauai Shores Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel
3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is 4.943.673 ₫ per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
4.943.673 ₫
6.757.352 ₫ total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,247 reviews)
"Views is perfect from My front room"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
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 4.896.400 ₫ per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
4.896.400 ₫
6.547.025 ₫ total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"loved it"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI
The price is 19.088.770 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
19.088.770 ₫
23.563.456 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning property. New favorite place in Kauai"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
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Plantation Hale Suites
Plantation Hale Suites
3 out of 5
525 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kapaa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,625 reviews)
"Close to ocean, but beach not good for swimming. Close to Coconut Marketplace."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Plantation Hale Suites
Banyan Harbor Resort
Banyan Harbor Resort
3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,038 reviews)
Well positioned, but a bit outdated
"Good experience overall. Apartment have been remodeled a little while ago but some features are a bit old, like A/C and window frames. Property overall is packed. You find everything you need in the apartment."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Banyan Harbor Resort
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
3 out of 5
4460 Nehe Rd, Lihue, HI
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (758 reviews)
"Very comfortable. I understand the chicken/rooster issue - great alarm clock!!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Castle Kaha Lani Resort
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Popular places to visit

Hanalei Bay

Hanalei Bay

Explore the great outdoors at Hanalei Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hanalei. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Hanalei Bay
Poipu Beach featuring a sandy beach

Poipu Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Poipu Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Koloa. Wander through the seaside and picturesque gardens in this romantic area.

Poipu Beach
Kalapaki Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Nawiliwili Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Nawiliwili Bay
Anini Beach featuring a beach

Anini Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Anini Beach during your travels in Kilauea? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Anini Beach
Lawai Beach

Lawai Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lawai Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Koloa. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

Lawai Beach
Waimea Canyon featuring a gorge or canyon

Waimea Canyon

Explore the great outdoors at Waimea Canyon, a lovely green space in Waimea. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Waimea Canyon

Cities near Kauai

Princeville showing general coastal views

Princeville

Hanalei which includes a gorge or canyon and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Hanalei

Kekaha

Kekaha

Koloa showing general coastal views and a beach

Koloa