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

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 Beach and Poipu Shopping Village, 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 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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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
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 ฿10,662 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿10,662
฿14,298 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
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is ฿9,889 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿9,889
฿13,195 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (1,004 reviews)
"I booked this property at the very last minute as our previously booked hotel did not work out. We were so happy to see the property when we arrived. The reception lobby is beautiful, each clerk was kind and helpful, we love the valet staff, and the rooms are easily accessible. A favorite is the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
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 ฿5,482 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿5,482
฿7,422 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! (1,005 reviews)
"GOOD FOR FAMILY WE ENJOYED TOURS"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
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 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
Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
4180 Lei O Papa Road, Princeville, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
"The unit was very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. There aren't many places to eat and very expensive. Nice beach chairs, cooler and umbrella were provided no charge. Staff were excellent!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Makai Club Resort
Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

3 out of 5
2253B Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Loved having coffee every morning on the lanai."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
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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