Popular places to visit
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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.
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.
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
Kamokila Hawaiian Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kamokila Hawaiian Village during your trip to Kapaa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Activities
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Guest Service representatives, housekeeping, even Bellman were pleasant, nice courteous people. Room was nice, clean however to carpet smells of moisture and humidity almost mildew.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Staff is very nice and friendly and the hotel is clean. The only thing they can improve on is the wait times at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
This was our first time staying on the east shore and it was a great experience overall. Service was good but the building and amenities could use some updating. We stayed for a week over the thanksgiving holiday in a king suite with ocean views and the location was a great bouncing off point for ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Kauai Shores Hotel
Great location and atmosphere. Nice rooms and staff. Just a nice place to vacation
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The room was very nice and clean. Loved the huge full sized closet and robes. We had an amazing view in Ocean preferred. The pool was never full and one could easily get a pool side lounge chair. The food was good. The grounds were lovely and there's a nice walk to the light house. The beach was ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Kauai Inn
Our stay here has been beyond expectation. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Waking up in the morning and having breakfast in the yard with such a stunning view truly refreshed us and made the whole experience delightful.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Kamokila Hawaiian Village.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
