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?
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.
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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
Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
"I liked the vinyl flooring in the room and the mini fridge. I didn’t like the lack of parking, the daily parking fee, the area and around the resort and no late checkout or hospitality suite."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
"This place is paradise!!! Clean, beautiful, wonderful pool set up, amazing food, and just perfect"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
"Very nice staff and check in was easy. Room was adequate, comfortable beds and pillows. My only complaint was I bought a 6 oz cup of milk from the dining room and it was $6.00!!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
"Everything was excellent but the bathroom is a bit crammed."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
"Location was perfect for travel to North and South shores. Lava Lava beach club was a great option for meals. Loved the free bike rental with many miles of walking paths to access."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
"Very weird rules, Service was disappointing Restaurants disappointing Transportation options and helpfulness from hotel very disappointing"
Reviewed on 20 May 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 Opaekaa Falls 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.
