Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path
You can take time to visit Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path during your travels to Kapaa. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Kauai Shores Hotel
Great central location. Room was nice and clean. We had a garden view room that walked right out to the center courtyard. The only ding on the room was sometimes the water took a while to get warmed up. Lava Lava restaurant is always a good choice for dinner.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Great location.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Nice place
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
For the price, value wasn't there. Building is run down in multiple places, walls, elevator, windows. Confusing billing and billed for breakfast that was covered in package. Great service and wheel-chair help with my sister. Appreciated. Valets are too aggressive to move me out of way, needed to ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Just about everything. The pool, the breakfasts, the staff.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Ho'opi'i Falls and Kealia Forest Reserve, 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 Kamokila Hawaiian Village.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Wailua Beach and Lae Nani Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
