Waipouli Travel Guide

Kapaa

A beach with a wooden pier extending into calm waters, surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
A waterfall cascading into a dark pool surrounded by lush greenery.
A sandy beach with a large driftwood structure and ocean waves.
A beach with a large tree and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Waipouli attractions

Waipouli Beach

9.4/10 (253 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
See properties

Things to do

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

฿1,169
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

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

฿567
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
helicopter flying over waterfall in Kauai

Kaua'i Adventure Helicopter Tour

฿14,991
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Kaua'i Adventure Helicopter Tour
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

฿1,168
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

฿4,841
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

฿3,811
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise
See all activities in Kapaa

Top hotels in Waipouli

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is ฿6,052 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿6,052
฿8,588 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,655 reviews)
"We have stayed here two times We like how close it is to food and shopping and activities. Nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Aston Islander on the Beach

Aston Islander on the Beach

3 out of 5
440 Aleka Place Kapaa HI
The price is ฿6,717 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿6,717
฿9,055 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The beachfront location was perfect, and we really enjoyed being on the east side of the island which allowed us to explore the other parts of the island pretty easily. The grounds are gorgeous and being situated very closely to a couple good restaurants and a small shopping center was very convenient. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Aston Islander on the Beach
Plantation Hale Suites

Plantation Hale Suites

3 out of 5
525 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is ฿6,335 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿6,335
฿8,721 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Plantation Hale Suites
Kauai Coast at the Beachboy

Kauai Coast at the Beachboy

3.5 out of 5
520 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
Stay at this hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Coconut Marketplace are located ...
Get rates
Kauai Coast at the Beachboy
THE ISO HOTEL, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

THE ISO HOTEL, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
4-796 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa HI
The price is ฿6,373 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿6,373
฿8,766 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Kapaa. Enjoy a garden, snorkelling on-site and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was overall wonderful, with one exception. Nothing that went wrong was the fault of the property or the staff. It was the recent hurricane. Two of the three closest restaurants were closed, as well as the Sheraton next door. The ocean rooms were outstanding, though it was rocky surf rather ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

THE ISO HOTEL, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is ฿11,431 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿11,431
฿15,371 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
See all 731 properties in Waipouli
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.

Where to stay in Waipouli

Find the best Waipouli areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a view of the ocean, green fields, and dense vegetation.

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A stone wall with a sign reading "Chief's Assembly House Hale Alii Akoa."

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Nounou Mountain or Kuilau Ridge Trail.

A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over rocky terrain with lush greenery at the base.
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Open Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Kawaihau

If you're spending some time in Kawaihau, Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapahi Park are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal island with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and lush green landscapes.

Kapahi

When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waipouli Travel Guide