Kawaihau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
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.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Activities
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Kauai Shores Hotel
The rooms and overall property was very well kept and clean! The AC worked so well also so made it nice to sleep at night. The location is amazing and ease to the beach was also great. We loved our time here!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
I was traveling for business and the hotel supported that just fine. My room was very nice, clean and comfortable. Bed was great. Hotel staff was superb. I had a car and it was easy to park each day. Cost for that is $25/day, which for Hawaii is typical. I did not get breakfast at the hotel due to ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Amazing hotel/resort. Awesome location. Rooms were nice sized. Only thing to complain about is why don’t places have fans in their bathrooms anymore.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Room was always taken care of and front desk staff was very friendly. The atmosphere outdoors was very pleasant and not over crowded. Our room could have used some tender love and care but know they are in the progress of renovating rooms currently.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
We had everything we needed
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Top notch place
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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 Opaekaa Falls.
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.
