Kawaihau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

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
Kealia Forest Reserve

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
Waipouli Beach

Waipouli Beach

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

Waipouli Beach
Kapa'a Beach Park

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
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

three Hula dancers at luau in Kauai

Smith Family Garden Luau

AU$218
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

AU$190
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
VIP Triple Trail Expedition

Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition

AU$299
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

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

AU$26
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise

AU$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

AU$54
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
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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$399 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$399
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews)
"Wonderful views and so clean and updated! Very nicely decorated and well kept! A wonderful staff!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$682 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$682
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Food was good just pricey but overall the"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is AU$629 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$629
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great resort!
"Loved the extra amenities"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
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$385 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$385
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Great hotel for families, very nice playground and Lydgate pool being so close by, the convenience was worth it!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI
The price is AU$1,309 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$1,309
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Room is spacious, bedding is not as soft such as sheets."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$529 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$529
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

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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.

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 Wailua River State Park.

Wailua Homesteads
Sleeping Giant Trailhead showing general coastal views

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 House Lots
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Waipouli

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

Waipouli

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