Kawaihau Travel Guide

Kapaa

For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii
For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii

Popular places to visit

This is a pretty chill beach but has rocks close to shore. Not great to skim on if fall. Not much surf and is affected by the trade winds but great to relax at.

Waipouli Beach

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

Waipouli Beach
Wailua Falls featuring forests and a cascade

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
This trail doesn't look difficult from this spot but don't let that fool you #adventure #hiking

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
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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
Kamokila Hawaiian Village showing a garden and indigenous culture

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kamokila Hawaiian Village during your trip to Kapaa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

Things to do

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Top hotels in Kawaihau

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 Rp3.307.554 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
Rp3.307.554
Rp4.424.167 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,189 reviews)
Good location.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is Rp4.466.575 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp4.466.575
Rp6.002.684 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,467 reviews)
Clean room and staff was very friendly. NO laundry on site as advertised. On site restaurant was ok, just make reservations! They were completely EMPTY on several days and would tell you they had no room due to reservations, and not a single seat was occupied. Made no sense and they lost customers ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is Rp4.947.661 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
Rp4.947.661
Rp6.775.036 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Location is very convenient, rooms are clean and the stuff is friendly

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is Rp3.578.991 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
Rp3.578.991
Rp4.849.015 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,404 reviews)
We (family of four) had the best stay at Kauai Shores over the week of Christmas! It is accurately represented by the pictures and details given. The grounds were impeccably kept, our room (with a kitchenette) was clean and suited our needs, but the best part was the hard-working staff. They were ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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 Rp6.678.229 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
Rp6.678.229
Rp8.823.633 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
Beautiful setting with wonderful pool and also right on the beach. Food and drink as good or better at hotel than outside restaurants. Kid friendly. Overall outstanding.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
The price is Rp4.234.482 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
Rp4.234.482
Rp5.228.084 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews)
Traditional inn with great breakfast items and a nice variety of local activities on site on different evenings.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Kauai Inn
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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 showing a park and signage

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 Homesteads
Yum Ice Cream & Espresso

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
Serenity

Waipouli

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

Waipouli

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