Best places to stay in Kauai
Kauai is the tropical centrepiece of Hawaii, full of outdoor activities, attractions, and culture. Explore the 1000-year old native fish ponds, charming small towns and visit the Waimea Canyon, described as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific’.
Poipu
Poipu, on Kauai’s South Shore, is home to one of the world’s best beaches. Enjoy the sand-bottomed lagoon pool and spectacular ocean views at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa. Consider the Sheraton Kauai Resort with an onsite golf course or Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach, with a wellness centre and private beach.
Princeville
Princeville and the North Shore is the gateway to Kauai’s majestic Na Pali Coastline. Indulge in a luxurious stay at The St. Regis Princeville Hotel and enjoy stunning ocean views. Check out the Hanalei Bay Resort, with water sports, a spa and tennis courts. The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas rest on a cliff, just a short stroll from the beach. The hotel offers villas featuring full kitchens, with a gym, golf course, pool and wellness centre onsite.
Coconut Coast
The Coconut Coast on the East Shore of Kauai features the towns of Kapaa, Lihue and Wailua. Here, you’ll spend time on golden beaches lined with coconut trees, visiting waterfalls and discovering historic sites. The Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa Kauai by Outrigger boasts a 2-acre beachside pool with slides and cascading waterfalls. Or, consider the Kauai Marriott Resort, right next door to Kalapaki Bay, with five restaurants and a full service bar.
Cheap hotels in Kauai
Consider the warm and friendly Kauai Beach House Hostel, try the yurt-stay experience at Kumu Camp or enjoy Hotel Coral Reef with its oceanfront lagoon swimming pool. The Kauai Shores Hotel offers great value for money, right on the beach at Kapaa. You could also consider The Kauai Inn, a plantation-style property next door to Niumalu Beach Park.