Kawaihau, HI

Kapaa

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls which includes a cascade and forest scenes

Wailua Falls

4.5/5(862 reviews)

Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Wailua Falls
Smith Family Garden Luau featuring a fountain

Smith's Tropical Paradise

Embark on a journey down the river to this traditional family luau with feasts, music and shows in a tropical environment.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
This trail doesn't look difficult from this spot but don't let that fool you #adventure #hiking

Kealia Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kealia Forest Reserve
This is a pretty chill beach but has rocks close to shore. Not great to skim on if fall. Not much surf and is affected by the trade winds but great to relax at.

Waipouli Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?

Waipouli Beach
#EndlessSummer

Kapa'a Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kapa'a Beach Park during your trip to Kapaa? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kapa'a Beach Park
Opaekaa Falls which includes a cascade and mountains

Opaekaa Falls

4.5/5(28 reviews)

See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.

Opaekaa Falls

Kawaihau Hotel Deals

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 NT$10,550 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
NT$10,550
NT$14,069 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is obviously older but the rooms have been updated and are very nice. We had a 2 queen, pool view, but you could see the bay just fine too. The water isn’t nearly as nice as most of the resorts because it’s in a harbor. The beach is nice, there are plenty of chairs and seating everywhere. ..."

Reviewed on 2025/10/5

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 NT$5,396 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
NT$5,396
NT$7,261 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"It wasn’t bad compared to all the bad reviews! I was expecting worse but it is an older hotel but I would stay there again. The only thing is there would be little spiders on the ceiling but they had pest control coming the day we were leaving. Staff are nice, the pools are small but barely anyone ..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/29

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 NT$8,594 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
NT$8,594
NT$11,571 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We had an absolutely lovely stay at the Sheraton thanks in large part to their incredible staff. I would give it a 4.5/5 overall. There were only a few things I would change. For the last few days there was only one working elevator which was remarkably slow to begin with so only having one was a ..."

Reviewed on 2025/10/3

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is NT$4,869 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
NT$4,869
NT$6,826 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,369 reviews)
"Nice beach get away. But the parking sucks"

Reviewed on 2025/10/1

Kauai Shores Hotel
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is NT$29,006 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
NT$29,006
NT$36,345 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews)
"Gorgeous place is one of a kind"

Reviewed on 2025/9/29

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is NT$7,128 per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
NT$7,128
NT$9,672 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,406 reviews)
"Disappointed no beach .disappointed only one restaurant and same limeted menus each day."

Reviewed on 2025/9/22

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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Other neighborhoods around Kawaihau

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Kapahi

While there might not be top attractions in Kapahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village showing a park and signage

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Wailua River State Park.

Wailua Homesteads
Sleeping Giant Trailhead which includes general coastal views

Wailua House Lots

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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

Wailua House Lots
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Waipouli

If you're spending some time in Waipouli, Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Waipouli

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