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
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Kauai Shores Hotel
Clean room that’s been well kept, great location (walkable to Coconut marketplace and a quick drive to many local eats), friendly/helpful staff, good A/C & fan in room
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The lobby is beautiful. The room shower was not. It was clean. Had a musky smell. And popcorn ceiling. The stuff was friendly but slow. I would not choose to stay there again.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Nice place
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The room was beautiful. The bed was comfortable. The view from my room was of the little pond. My kid slept it. The kids left the pool and the waterslide and it’s nice to be able to just walk right out onto the beach. I would definitely choose to go here again. The breakfast was also delicious.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Yes to both
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Room was fantastic, pool area was great, staff was the best part
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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.
