Kapaia Travel Guide

Lihue

Popular places to visit

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
Kalapaki Beach

Kalapaki Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kalapaki Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Kalapaki Beach
Kauai Museum showing interior views and art as well as an individual male

Kauai Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kauai Museum during your trip to Lihue. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kauai Museum
Lydgate Beach

Lydgate Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Lydgate Beach
Kilohana Plantation which includes interior views

Kilohana Plantation

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kilohana Plantation in Lihue. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

Kilohana Plantation
Grove Farm Homestead featuring interior views and flowers

Grove Farm Homestead

You can find out about the history of Lihue with a trip to Grove Farm Homestead. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

Grove Farm Homestead

Top hotels in Kapaia

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 8.730.152 ₫ per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
8.730.152 ₫
11.699.732 ₫ total
10 Oct - 11 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
The price is 4.914.918 ₫ per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
4.914.918 ₫
6.576.359 ₫ total
28 Oct - 29 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 8.056.875 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
8.056.875 ₫
10.749.745 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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
The price is 4.690.493 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
4.690.493 ₫
6.473.475 ₫ 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
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is 26.373.957 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
26.373.957 ₫
32.948.897 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 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
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is 7.247.623 ₫ per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
7.247.623 ₫
9.639.620 ₫ total
23 Oct - 24 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Kapaia

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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
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Puhi

Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Puakea Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Puhi
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

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