Kawaihau

Kapaa

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls featuring a cascade and forest scenes

Wailua Falls

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 showing 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
Kealia Forest Reserve

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
Waipouli Beach

Waipouli Beach

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

Waipouli Beach
Kapa'a Beach Park

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 showing mountains and a cascade

Opaekaa Falls

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

Opaekaa Falls

Things to do

three Hula dancers at luau in Kauai

Smith Family Garden Luau

S$193
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

S$161
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

S$187
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

S$206
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

S$45
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour

FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour

S$411
per traveller
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour
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Top hotels in Kawaihau

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 S$567 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
S$567
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful resort. All the staff was so nice, friendly professional and answered any questions we had. I will definitely be going back."

Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is S$522 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$522
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great food and drinks. Convenient to everything."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
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 S$295 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
S$295
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel is beautiful and checkes all the boxes we needed. Its so convenient to the water and i love that it had its own little cove to swim in, the water is so calm. I really loved that this hotel had a courtesy room to use to change and take a shower before our flight since a lot of flights are ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI
The price is S$1,110 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$1,110
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Best hotel I have probably stayed at especially in Hawaii, arguably more beautiful grounds and pools than the Grand Hyatt in Kauai. On site restaurant was delicious as well as the marketplace on site which also had lots of essentials available for purchase. Multiple pools, one of which is adults ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug, 2025

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is S$293 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
S$293
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,326 reviews)
Great location
"Location is wonderful, central to the island and the Coconut Marketplace within walking distance to get food and small souvenirs."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St, Lihue, HI
The price is S$201 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
S$201
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (237 reviews)
"Easy to get to from the airport, quiet and pleasant."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

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Kapahi

When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Ho'opi'i Falls and Kealia Forest Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village featuring a garden 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

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

While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.

Waipouli

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