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Our top choices for Kauai 3-star hotels

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel
3.5 star property
Waipouli
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1380)
"Great location and atmosphere. Nice rooms and staff. Just a nice place to vacation "
United States
Ananthan
The price is ฿6,590
฿8,928 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
3.5 star property
Lihue
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1160)
"Great staff, family friendly, great hotel"
United States
HELDERY MARQUES
The price is ฿5,319
฿7,229 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Balcony
Aston Islander on the Beach

Aston Islander on the Beach

Aston Islander on the Beach
3.0 star property
Waipouli
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Amenities and the location was awesome Totally recommend "
Canada
Ana Deysi
The price is ฿6,501
฿8,706 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Aston Islander on the Beach
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn
3.0 star property
Nawiliwili
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1196)
"The ro was very clean and the staff was veey attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this place."
United States
JAMES
The price is ฿6,581
฿8,124 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Kauai Inn
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort
3.0 star property
Nawiliwili
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1122)
"Perfect for our needs and even our wants! Loved the balcony’s and very clean and spacious especially if you have little ones. "
United States
Dillon
The price is ฿7,963
฿10,588 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Banyan Harbor Resort
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort
3.5 star property
Waimea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (994)
"Staff was courteous. Cottage was clean, neat and with the usual amenities. "
United States
Susan
Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort
Outdoor pool
The ISO by Castle

The ISO by Castle

The ISO by Castle
3.5 star property
Waipouli
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Everything went very smoothly at check-in and checkout. The grounds are beautiful with an amazing ocean view. The location is ideal with a lot of great places to visit nearby."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ฿8,038
฿10,640 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
The ISO by Castle
Exterior
Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai

Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai

Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai
3.5 star property
Poipu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (945)
"The resort is very nicely situated… the pool and facilities are very nice."
United States
Araceli
The price is ฿14,263
฿18,397 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai
2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Cliffs at Princeville

The Cliffs at Princeville

The Cliffs at Princeville
3.5 star property
Princeville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246)
"The rooms are beautiful, clean and inviting. The staff was attentive to needs and friendly"
United States
Kathleen
The Cliffs at Princeville
Outdoor pool
Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
3.0 star property
Poipu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1044)
"Clean, close to Poipu beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Harpreet
Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Unit 217 ,1Bath) | Beach/ocean view
Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER
4.0 star property
Poipu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (983)
"Great place to stay we go there everybyear"
United States
mark
Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER
Exterior
Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort
3.0 star property
Princeville
7.8 out of 10, Good, (475)
"Beautiful grounds, breath taking view Resort was clean and nice and actually quiet and relaxing. Wonderful pool and spa. Loved it "
United States
Neeley
Hanalei Bay Resort
Aerial view
Plantation Hale Suites

Plantation Hale Suites

Plantation Hale Suites
3.0 star property
Waipouli
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1670)
"Room was clean and had all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay!"
United States
David
The price is ฿7,509
฿10,013 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Plantation Hale Suites
Outdoor pool
Castle Kaha Lani Resort

Castle Kaha Lani Resort

Castle Kaha Lani Resort
3.0 star property
Lihue
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (810)
"We didnt have breakfast there cause we cook our own but love this resport so much bevause of its quietness on the beach. Not over crowded at all. Will love to come back again."
Canada
Narinderjeet
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
2 outdoor pools
Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas

Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas

Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
3.0 star property
Princeville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (864)
"A great place to stay"
United States
Chaodong
Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
Exterior
Kauai Coast at the Beachboy

Kauai Coast at the Beachboy

Kauai Coast at the Beachboy
3.5 star property
Waipouli
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (912)
"Very spacious and had everything we needed! "
United States
Jan
Kauai Coast at the Beachboy
Premium Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Premium Oceanfront) | Beach/ocean view
Hanalei Colony Resort

Hanalei Colony Resort

Hanalei Colony Resort
3.5 star property
Hanalei
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (625)
"Lovely room right on oceanfront best getaway "
United States
Penelope
Hanalei Colony Resort
Fireplace
Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort
3.5 star property
Princeville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (385)
"Fully equipped kitchen, afternoon resort activities, friendly and helpful staff, strong spa jets, lovely grounds, rags to clean the soil off your shoes after hiking!"
Canada
Linda
Makai Club Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Marriott's Kauai Lagoons

Marriott's Kauai Lagoons

Marriott's Kauai Lagoons
3.5 star property
Lihue
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (149)
"Gorgeous grounds, clean and well equipped suites and extremely friendly staff. "
United States
charlie
The price is ฿21,818
฿25,900 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Marriott's Kauai Lagoons
Studio | View from room
Fern Grotto Inn

Fern Grotto Inn

Fern Grotto Inn
4.0 star property
Kapaa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (62)
"I loved this property so much. Rustic, great location and kayaks & bicycles for use. Lydgate Beach is an easy walk and gorgeous, very close to airport and Poipu. I loved hearing Hawaiian music playing as I entered my gorgeous, clean,quiet, spacious room. "
United States
Sheryl
Fern Grotto Inn
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
The price is ฿19,242 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
฿19,242
฿24,868 total
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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