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
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
Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Kauai Shores Hotel
The AC smelled like mold.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
They didn’t have a breakfast buffet. Their breakfast menu was too expensive. The only thing they had was coffee and a nice waitress that’s it.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Welcoming and kind staff, the pool is outstanding, the in room breakfast was delicious, and the location is stunning. I look forward to coming back!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The property was still under construction, and there were no activities available over the weekend, so there wasn’t much to do at the facility. We also had to evacuate the building around 11:30 p.m. because the alarm system went off. That said, the facility itself was beautiful, and the staff was ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Amazing
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
It was a good place for a one night stay before heading to the airport the next day. It's an older property that shows it's age, but they've made the most of it. We stayed in one of the cottages which had small bathrooms, especially the one en suite bathroom, which had it's sink out in the hallway. ...
Reviewed on 28 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 Sleeping Giant Trailhead are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.