Kawaihau Travel Guide

Kapaa

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls featuring forests and a cascade

Wailua Falls

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Wailua Falls, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Wailua Falls
Smith Family Garden Luau featuring a fountain

Smith's Tropical Paradise

Explore the great outdoors at Smith's Tropical Paradise, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
Kealia Forest Reserve

Kealia Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kealia Forest Reserve
Waipouli Beach

Waipouli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?

Waipouli Beach
Kapa'a Beach Park

Kapa'a Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kapa'a Beach Park during your trip to Kapaa? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kapa'a Beach Park
Opaekaa Falls showing a cascade and mountains

Opaekaa Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Opaekaa Falls, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Opaekaa Falls

Top hotels in Kawaihau

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
The price is 8.729.491 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
8.729.491 ₫
11.698.848 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,052 reviews)
"The property is stunning and staff was nice. The parking requires a bit of walking though, but it is super close to the airport which we loved."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.938.571 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
4.938.571 ₫
6.604.202 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,039 reviews)
Great for couples or families
"Centrally located with a nice beach to snorkel or relax at the end of the day."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is 8.056.265 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
8.056.265 ₫
10.748.930 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"quiet. clean."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.690.138 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
4.690.138 ₫
6.472.984 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,363 reviews)
"Great hotel, right by the beach."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is 7.104.509 ₫ per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
7.104.509 ₫
9.470.719 ₫ total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,403 reviews)
"Disappointed no beach .disappointed only one restaurant and same limeted menus each day."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is 26.353.478 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
26.353.478 ₫
32.924.598 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
"Fabulous experience. All the small details are very well thought."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

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Kapahi

When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Ho'opi'i Falls and Kealia Forest Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kapahi
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 Wailua River State Park.

Wailua Homesteads
Sleeping Giant Trailhead showing general coastal views

Wailua House Lots

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

Wailua House Lots
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Waipouli

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

Waipouli

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