Nawiliwili Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lihue which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes

Popular places to visit

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Menehune Fishpond

Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Menehune Fishpond
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Nawiliwili Bay

4/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Nawiliwili Bay
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Kalapaki Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.

Kalapaki Beach
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Lydgate Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Lydgate Beach
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Kauai Museum

5/5(1 review)

Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.

Kauai Museum
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Kilohana Plantation

Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.

Kilohana Plantation

Activities

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Sensational Sea Scooter Rentals

AU$165
Per adult
Sensational Sea Scooter Rentals
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Ultimate Kauai Adventure Helicopter Tour

AU$444
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Kauai Adventure Helicopter Tour
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Kauai's #1 Sport Fishing Adventure Company

AU$2,871
Per adult
Kauai's #1 Sport Fishing Adventure Company
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Kauai Snorkeling Adventure

AU$186
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kauai Snorkeling Adventure
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Kauai's Premier Fishing Charters

AU$1,546
Per adult
Kauai's Premier Fishing Charters
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Kauai Tour - Waimea Canyon and Southside Excursion

AU$287
Per adult
Kauai Tour - Waimea Canyon and Southside Excursion
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Our pick of the best Nawiliwili Hotel Deals

Kauai Inn
Kauai Inn
3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$355 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
AU$355
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and super helpful! The accommodations are a little dated but clean. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Kauai Inn
Banyan Harbor Resort
Banyan Harbor Resort
3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$464 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
AU$464
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"it was good, took a 3 day vaca left hilo for a minute to relax on kauai. loved it"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Banyan Harbor Resort
Nice 2BR@Beach Sleeps 5-$289 a night-Hear Waves! Value, Comfort-Best Location!
Nice 2BR@Beach Sleeps 5-$289 a night-Hear Waves! Value, Comfort-Best Location!
Lihue, Kauai
Stay at this condo in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Harbor are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
Wonderful!
"We had a great stay for 7 days. We loved being able to sit on the lanai and watch the ships and harbor activity. The condo had everything we could possibility need including quite a few pantry staples and condiments. Very traditional Hawaiian style home, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

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Nice 2BR@Beach Sleeps 5-$289 a night-Hear Waves! Value, Comfort-Best Location!
Kauai Shores Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel
3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$527 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$527
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Kauai Shores Hotel located on the beach near Kapa'a with modern renovated rooms, inviting pool and jacuzzi, and feet-in-the-sand highly-rated ocean-view Lava Lava Beach Club restaurant on the property for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is conveniently located next to the Coconut ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Kauai Shores Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$539 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
AU$539
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The property was well maintained"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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 AU$686 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$686
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful property! Great pool for kids. Beach was also wonderful for boogie boarding. Rooms were spacious and had queen size beds, perfect for our family of 4."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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Other neighbourhoods around Nawiliwili

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Puhi

Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Puakea Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Puhi
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Kapaia

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Kapaia. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kauai Museum and The Ocean Course at Hokuala are a few top sights nearby.

Kapaia
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Hanamaulu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Hanamaulu is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Hanamaulu Beach Park and Nukolii Beach Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Lihue.

Hanamaulu

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