Kawaihau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kawaihau
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
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
"Our second time here and overall, we loved it. Two issues I think to consider are the spa and the room service. We got massages but there was no additional access to a spa after or before our massage. Odd considering they bill it as a “spa”. They don’t have anything else except a hair salon. Secondly, ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
"Muy buen hotel y la estancia genial."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
"Such a cool property! Dining was fantastic. We enjoyed the pool and beach on property. Staff were super friendly. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
"The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. It had all the amenities that we wanted. We ate meals at the hotel and the food was very nice with good menus, both for dinner and for breakfast. Our room had a garden view at the end of the unit block, overlooking the ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
"I loved the pool especically during the night, room was great and the veiw was great i will definitely be coming back to this resort."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
"Cozy cottage with AC and good location."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Kawaihau
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
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 Homesteads
You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Opaekaa Falls or Wailua River State Park.
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapaa Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
