Wailua Homesteads Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone wall with a sign reading "Chief's Assembly House Hale Alii Akoa."
A thatched structure in a lush garden with a man reading a book nearby.
A lush tropical landscape with palm trees, a bamboo structure, and a grassy field.
Two people paddling in a yellow canoe on a calm river surrounded by dense green foliage.
A lush green landscape with a river, palm trees, and a hill with dense vegetation.

Stay near popular Wailua Homesteads attractions

Opaekaa Falls

9.0/10 (100 reviews)
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
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Activities

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

AU$49
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
helicopter flying over waterfall in Kauai

Kaua'i Adventure Helicopter Tour

AU$626
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Kaua'i Adventure Helicopter Tour
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

AU$222
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

AU$188
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
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
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

AU$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
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Our pick of the best Wailua Homesteads Hotel Deals

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$619 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$619
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,329 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is AU$389 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$389
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,634 reviews)
"Nice beach front hotel. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is AU$390 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$390
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
The price is AU$186 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$186
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Nawiliwili Harbor are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (899 reviews)
"The is an old hotel cottage to say the least. I felt like like a shack. 3.9 rating is generous. More like a 2.0"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is AU$549 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$549
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The location is great. Right by the beach, centrally located to all the attractions. Pool and pool area are great too. The rest in my opinion falls short of the 4 star, $500+ per night (with all the taxes and fees) hotel. I would give it 3.75 stars but there is no such option. Some areas are dated. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
The price is AU$376 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$376
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,435 reviews)
"Rooms are back to the 80s in need of major upgrades. Pictures are nothing of what you really stay in. Rooms are dim and dingy, 80s carpet. Beds massive divets. Bathroom old, shower very old, bathroom mirror you can barely see yourself cause its super old and damaged. Room lighting is horrible. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Kauai Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Wailua Homesteads

Find the best Wailua Homesteads areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into calm waters, surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky.

Waipouli

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

A coastal town with houses, a river, and a view of the ocean.

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over rocky terrain with lush greenery at the base.
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Open Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Kawaihau

If you're spending some time in Kawaihau, Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapahi Park are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal island with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and lush green landscapes.

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 Travel Guide

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