Kawaihau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii

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Waipouli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?

Waipouli Beach
Wailua Falls which includes a cascade and forests

Wailua Falls

Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Wailua Falls
Smith Family Garden Luau featuring a fountain

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.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
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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.

Kapa'a Beach Park
Ho'opi'i Falls along the Kapa'a Stream near the Kapa'a town; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

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.

Kealia Forest Reserve
Opaekaa Falls featuring a cascade and mountains

Opaekaa Falls

See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.

Opaekaa Falls

Activities

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

AU$50
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

AU$24
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

AU$50
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

AU$177
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
8-Line Zipline Adventure

Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai

AU$240
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai
VIP Triple Trail Expedition

Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition

AU$309
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
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Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is AU$455 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$455
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,422 reviews)
Hotel staff was great

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
The price is AU$406 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$406
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,305 reviews)
Very accomdating. We had fresh towel, plates and silverware for our cottage. Literally any request asked and it was fulfilled within 15 minutes. Fun activities onsite. Great for any type of experience...family, honeymoon or a girls trip. Luau was fantastic and the food was plentyful and delicious. ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
The price is AU$683 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$683
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,141 reviews)
Food selection was minimal, felt nickle and dimed for everything, the walls are very thin, do not pay for an upgraded room it was not worth it. Hotel added nearly $1000 in fees or charges above what I paid through expedia for my trip. It was good they had a pool as the beach is not swimmer friendly. ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is AU$484 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$484
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,524 reviews)
Room had a roof leak which soaked our room floor we didn’t notice at first and laid our bags down as we walked in and completely soaked our stuff. The pool was nice great location, parking is terrible. The front entrance of the resort was under construction and everything was just very outdated for ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
The price is AU$1,543 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$1,543
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Clean resort. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great pools and full spa. Will definitely visit again.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
The price is AU$223 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$223
22 Apr - 23 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
The internet speed is OK. The kitchen is good.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

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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.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village featuring signage and a park

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 Kuilau Ridge Trail.

Wailua Homesteads
Yum Ice Cream & Espresso

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.

Wailua House Lots
Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii

Waipouli

While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.

Waipouli

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