Kawaihau Travel Guide
Kapaa
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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.
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.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Things to do
Kalamaku Luau with Buffet Dinner, Open Bar and Show
Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour
Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Top hotels in Kawaihau
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Gorgeous property, close to other amenities. The Royal Lanai is an awesome sushi restaurant and bar. Pool is gorgeous with great service.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
This place is paradise!!! Clean, beautiful, wonderful pool set up, amazing food, and just perfect
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was great if you got the light option
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Clean rooms, friendly staff, good price and close to the airport.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
When we first pulled up to the property, I was a little apprehensive. The driveway is basically the back, so it didn't look like the pictures. But once we checked in and entered the property, holy moly! The grounds were absolutely immaculate, the pool was so clean and the seating and umbrellas, etc., ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Beautiful
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau
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
You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Opaekaa Falls or Kamokila Hawaiian Village.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
