Lihue Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lihue showing a coastal town and a sandy beach
Lihue showing interior views
Lihue featuring a sandy beach
Kilohana Plantation which includes interior views
Lihue

Where to stay in Lihue

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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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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Kapaia

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Kapaia. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kauai Museum and The Ocean Course at Hokuala are a few top sights nearby.

Kapaia
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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
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 8.671.782 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
8.671.782 ₫
11.628.489 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed here for 6 days, it was a breathtaking vacation. The resort has everything you need, we had planed to rent a car and explore the island yet we were so comfortable here we did not leave! Beach is beautiful, pool is spectacular, and food options are plentiful. Will be back"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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 4.458.456 ₫ per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
4.458.456 ₫
6.036.580 ₫ total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Kelsey at the hotel restaurant bar was amazing!! Give that woman a raise, above and beyond service. Hotel should repair lost tiles on pool and spa needs additional cleaning to prevent white foam from oils"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 7.881.042 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
7.881.042 ₫
10.384.956 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,387 reviews)
"Everything closes at 10pm. Live music was only 6-8pm."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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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! (1,072 reviews)
"Lots of room and close by to food and shopping"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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! (776 reviews)
Perfect location and perfect condo
"We arrived after check in time and communication with very good security wss there was there with all the instructions and we went to our units and checked in the next morning. Our condo was well stocked with linens, towels for the beach and bath, and the best stocked kitchen i've ever had in a rental. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Castle Kaha Lani Resort
Kauai Beach Villas

Kauai Beach Villas

4 out of 5
4330 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (478 reviews)
"The best parts: the friendly and helpful staff, access to the Outrigger swimming pools and beach, and the nice size, layout, and balcony in our unit. The not-so-good: the unit really needs remodeled--everything functioned and was clean but was old and worn. For the price, though, we were very ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Kauai Beach Villas
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Popular places to visit

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

Nawiliwili Bay

4/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

2/5(1 review)

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

5/5(1 review)

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 seaside 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 seaside or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

Grove Farm Homestead

Cities near Lihue

Koloa showing general coastal views and a beach

Koloa

Kapaa which includes a gorge or canyon and general coastal views

Kapaa

Kalaheo which includes a park and a river or creek

Kalaheo