Nawiliwili Travel Guide

Lihue

Lihue featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
Alekoko Fishpond showing a pond and wetlands
Alekoko Fishpond featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
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Photo by M
Photo by Charlotte Dingley
Photo by Charlotte Dingley

Popular places to visit

Lihue featuring mountains, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes

Menehune Fishpond

Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Menehune Fishpond
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

Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.

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

Kauai Museum

Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.

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

Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.

Kilohana Plantation

Things to do

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

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

฿541
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Pizza Dinner and Italian Opera Arias Concert in Florence

Pizza Dinner and Italian Opera Arias Concert in Florence

฿2,583
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Pizza Dinner and Italian Opera Arias Concert in Florence
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

฿1,115
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app

Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app

฿733
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app
Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

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

฿5,066
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Kauai: McBryde Garden Self Guided Visit

Kauai: McBryde Garden Self Guided Visit

฿1,013
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai: McBryde Garden Self Guided Visit
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Top hotels in Nawiliwili

Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
The price is ฿7,000 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,000
฿9,447 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,091 reviews)
"Friendly staff! Condos were perfect"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Banyan Harbor Resort
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road, Lihue, HI
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,133 reviews)
"Cute little hotel on a quiet street. Staff were very friendly and hotel grounds were beautifully maintained. Nice touches like pool towels and beach items to borrow and an outdoor movie night on saturdays."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Kauai Inn
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 ฿11,222 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿11,222
฿14,964 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,014 reviews)
"A lovely property with wonderful welcoming staff…each and every staff member was warm and genuinely caring. They upgraded our room which was a wonderful surprise My stay was cut short due to an accident on a hike. The staff were very accommodating. I will be returning one day!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 ฿5,575 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿5,575
฿7,535 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! (1,025 reviews)
"Had a cottage with a short walk to the ocean. Very comfortable room with a separate bedroom. Staff was exceptionally helpful with checking after a flight delay."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 ฿9,203 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿9,203
฿12,391 total
24 Oct - 25 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice view, rooms serviced every day, food good but short on wait staff, everyone friendly and helpful, great luau, good activity coordinator"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 ฿5,587 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿5,587
฿7,749 total
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,352 reviews)
"Rreal hot tub, pool, and ocean all within 100 yards + free bikes right on the trail + cool vibe throughout property!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Nawiliwili

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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
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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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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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