Kauai Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Nawiliwili Harbor

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Room (Large Queen, No Resort Fee, Breakfast) | Outdoor pool | Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast) | Mountain view
Kauai Inn offers a peaceful retreat with lush gardens near Nawiliwili Harbor. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, relax by the pool or on the sunny terrace. Helpful staff assist with on-site laundry and car rentals for island exploration.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Lanai (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Mountain View (No Resort Fee, Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Lanai
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Soaking Tub, No Resort Fee, Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located by the ocean, Kauai Inn is in Nawiliwili, a neighbourhood in Lihue with great airport proximity. Kauai Museum and Kamokila Hawaiian Village are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kukui Grove Shopping Center and Coconut Marketplace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vidinha Stadium or Poipu Kai Tennis Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like whale watching.
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2430 Hulemalu Road, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Kalapaki Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kauai Museum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Kauai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Musubi Truck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hualani's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kauai Inn

Hotel near Nawiliwili Harbor
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Kauai Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and car hire on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Kauai Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
Tax ID - W40366720-01
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Kauai Inn
Kauai Inn Lihue
Kauai Hotel Lihue
The Kauai Hotel Lihue
The Kauai Inn HI
Kauai Inn Hotel
Kauai Inn Lihue
Kauai Inn Hotel Lihue

Frequently asked questions

Does Kauai Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kauai Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kauai Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kauai Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kauai Inn?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Kauai Inn located?

Located in Nawiliwili, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Niumalu Beach Park and Nawiliwili Harbor. Nawiliwili Bay and Menehune Fishpond are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Kauai Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pushkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and good breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live music m/w/f. Relaxing, friendly, and breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property ! Will definitely consider staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, attentive, and welcoming staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing, I saw the side of the mountain every morning. Free parking and nice area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,clean rooms. Good coffee
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was absolutely beautiful! Everything was perfect, and we would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a great experience.”
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, breakfest included
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really friendly and great. Location and quietness are unbeatable. I hope the bridge on that road is fixed soon, it would make the location more accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. A little off the beaten path but still close to the main things!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! The breakfast was great. Loved all of the cats, peacocks, and chickens that roam the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem. Large air-conditioned room, fantastic location, great breakfast, friendly people. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms could use updating, but very friendly and helpful staff. We liked the continental breakfast and 24/7 coffee and tea. It’s nice and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay on Kauai. Not as fancy as some other hotels on the island, but very comfortable and nice, with a great staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lizet

Liked: Amenities
Great location and very nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Old world charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Mountain View
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location Friendly and accommodating staff Local wildlife abundant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet setting. You could actually hear yourself think for once. Staff was more than just friendly. They were attentive to our needs and genuinely cared.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean. It had a beautiful pool area and a nice breakfast. The rooms are rather dated and I would feel safer with an electronic key. Staff was very nice. Appreciate no resort or parking fees.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Loved the cats and the staff and the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025