Kawaihau Travel Guide

Kapaa

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Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls featuring forests and a cascade

Wailua Falls

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Wailua Falls
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
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
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
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

Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

Rp2.033.125
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Rp2.358.425
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Rp2.372.413
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

Rp2.277.100
per adult
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Rp571.282
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour

FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour

Rp5.224.640
per traveller
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.052.957 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp3.052.957
Rp4.084.877 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"A 5 min walk from room to beach was great,good breakfasts ,clean,quiet rooms"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Kauai Shores Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel
3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is Rp3.263.003 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp3.263.003
Rp4.429.393 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,241 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Very clean rooms and facilities. The views are beautiful and close to shops and eateries. The grounds are beautiful and lush. Our family had a fantastic time here."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
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 Rp11.969.810 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp11.969.810
Rp14.775.708 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning property. New favorite place in Kauai"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is Rp17.205.372 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp17.205.372
Rp21.437.032 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Amazing. Beautiful place with some of the best snorkeling on site"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
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 Rp6.542.403 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp6.542.403
Rp8.587.902 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"A perfect setting to enjoy the ocean/beach/huge swimming pool."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 Rp4.840.394 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
Rp4.840.394
Rp6.483.434 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Check in was smooth."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
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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 Kadavul Hindu Temple.

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

Kawaihau Travel Guide