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

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
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

AU$189
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
VIP Triple Trail Expedition

Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition

AU$297
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

AU$53
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

AU$191
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket
Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour

Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour

AU$30
per traveller
Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
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Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals

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$695 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$695
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel is outdated, food options were just ok. It’s part of a vacation club - not that that was a problem, just an FYI. The beach was interesting it’s a little bay next to a shipping area and where the cruise ship comes in. Check in staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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$361 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$361
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,025 reviews)
"Had a cottage with a short walk to the ocean. Very comfortable room with a separate bedroom. Staff was exceptionally helpful with checking after a flight delay."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is AU$576 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$576
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice view, rooms serviced every day, food good but short on wait staff, everyone friendly and helpful, great luau, good activity coordinator"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is AU$426 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$426
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (1,349 reviews)
"Great oceanfront restaurant!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is AU$1,763 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$1,763
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
"Best hotel on the island"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$478 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$478
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,395 reviews)
"We had a beautiful time at this resort! The pools are absolutely amazing. We loved the easy access to the beach. The view from our room was breathtaking and peaceful. I really appreciated how the staff would come in every day and give us new towels and clean up the sand in the bathroom and on the ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 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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