Omao Travel Guide

Koloa

Popular places to visit

Poipu Beach featuring a sandy beach

Poipu Beach

Visit one of the world’s best beaches, with coves of white sand and clear water decorating the Sunny South Side.

Poipu Beach
Maha' elepu Heritage Trail, near Shipwreck Beach, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Shipwreck Beach

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

Shipwreck Beach
A small secluded beach amongst some lovely vacation homes

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
Beautiful rainbow at Baby beach.

Baby Beach

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

Baby Beach
Walking along the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail on Kauai, Hawaii. Park at Shipwrecks Beach and head east.

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Koloa at Poipu Bay Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Poipu Bay Golf Course
Amazing, bold October sunset on Poipu Beach near the Kiahuna Plantation ... a wonderful place to create fun family memories ... #LifeAtExpedia

Kiahuna Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kiahuna Beach during your trip to Koloa? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Kiahuna Beach

Things to do

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

฿1,088
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
Kauai Audio Driving Private Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Kauai

฿621
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Kauai
Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour

Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour

฿6,233
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

฿532
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

฿1,087
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

฿4,978
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
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Top hotels in Omao

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is ฿7,901 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿7,901
฿10,509 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
Clean, quiet, pool, hot tub, lava lava restaurant, grounds, valet

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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 ฿8,568 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿8,568
฿11,494 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,486 reviews)
Great staff and clean room.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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 ฿7,028 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿7,028
฿9,282 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,230 reviews)
The location was petfect for us. Great views from room of sunsets , ocean and park. Loved the small on sight fire show/ luau. Concierge was very friendly and knowledgeable of local events. sunsets and par

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
The price is ฿25,152 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
฿25,152
฿31,937 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
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 ฿11,899 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿11,899
฿15,809 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,091 reviews)
We love this hotel. Everything was just great!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
The price is ฿4,728 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿4,728
฿5,613 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (475 reviews)
Easy check in/out

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Omao

ATV Waterfall Tour - can swim here :)

Old Koloa Town

While there might not be top attractions in Old Koloa Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kiahuna Golf Course and Lawai Beach.

Old Koloa Town
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 Kiahuna Golf Course and Kiahuna Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
Wide panorama of the coastline around Lawa'i beach near Poipu on the south coast of Kauai

Bayview

Bayview might not have many top sights, but Poipu Bay Golf Course and Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bayview

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