Title: Kawaihau Travel Guide: Best of Kawaihau, Kapaa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kawaihau](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaihau-Kapaa-Hotels.0-n553248635976478410-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kapaa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kapaa.d8213.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kawaihau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kawaihau.d553248635976478410.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kawaihau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaihau.d553248635976478410.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kawaihau Travel Guide ## Kapaa ![Kawaihau](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8213/39439314-272a-4eab-ac1f-f86ddb797aa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kawaihau Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kapaa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaa.dx8213) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Front row seat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976195790/2cf53a80-47f4-429c-abc5-3c06872ee493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waipouli Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipouli-Beach-Kapaa.d553248635976195790.Attraction) ![Wailua Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501363/074e7ac4-ba20-46cb-a8bb-07ecc87d3fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wailua Falls Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wailua-Falls-Kapaa.d501363.Attraction) ![Smith's Tropical Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293577/bb047e90-7d9c-461b-86b8-8b103cf096fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smiths-Tropical-Paradise-Kapaa.d6293577.Attraction) ![Kapa'a Beach Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8213/6b83ac6d-7457-40c6-b454-afeb9aae2a34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaa-Beach-Park-Kapaa.d553248635976197979.Attraction) ![Ho'opi'i Falls along the Kapa'a Stream near the Kapa'a town; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294717/91fcf70b-1ee5-4d4d-9da7-5a12d795c4e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kealia-Forest-Reserve-Kapaa.d6294717.Attraction) ![Opaekaa Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501361/f1659164-8dab-4eae-90da-d5ead60bfb93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Opaekaa Falls See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Opaekaa-Falls-Wailua-Homesteads.d501361.Attraction) ### Things to do ![river boat sailing on river in Kauai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/381190/ffc27407-7869-48a7-8e01-adc91accb775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fern Grotto Cruise £26 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fern-grotto-cruise.a381190.activity-details) ![Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46260578/46890791-6291-4e68-a451-63a29c19ba65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii £11 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-kauai-self-guided-driving-audio-tour-of-hawaii.a46260578.activity-details) ![Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216788/e06d45a7-edf8-4aae-b147-9583a41e8921.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours £26 per traveller **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kauai-adventure-bundle-4-epic-audio-driving-tours.a1216788.activity-details) ![VIP Triple Trail Expedition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2256728/a480d2a7-cf68-4206-a9cd-e765bcbaaa9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition £164 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waterfall-triple-trail-expedition.a2256728.activity-details) ![8-Line Zipline Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48492887/4086d947-b2a3-414a-b86a-b75eb3b585c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai £127 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/koloa-zipline-tour-8-line-zip-featuring-3-of-the-longest-lines-on-kauai.a48492887.activity-details) ![Kayakers in Kauai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/378916/63198e55-0ef1-4fc8-8159-20ce8436d39f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike £94 per traveller **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-hour-guided-secret-falls-kayak-hike.a378916.activity-details) [See all activities in Kapaa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kapaa.d8213.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kawaihau ![Kauai Shores Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9800/9733/7db2ff43_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kauai Shores Hotel 420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI £268 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,426 reviews) Great hotel, we enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Rooms were clean, 2 pools and hot tubs and loungers were nice. Parking could be a bit of a pain, and the attached restaurant/bar that was on the beach was too expensive, so we found other really great options in Kapaa. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=9733&PinnedHotelID=9733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478410) ![Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25800/25719/b3554ac1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI £209 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,308 reviews) The property is great in term of location, beautiful view and beach, very family friendly but the property itself is very old and showing signs of aging it could use a facelift; that said I’d recommend for family with small kids because of the shallow beach area for kids. Love Hilton resort 👍❤️ Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=25719&PinnedHotelID=25719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478410) ![The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8400/8373/8d034dd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue 3610 Rice Street Lihue HI £362 19 Apr - 20 Apr 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! (1,143 reviews) Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=8373&PinnedHotelID=8373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478410) ![OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/583100/583022/6729bd9d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa 4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI £223 24 Apr - 25 Apr 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,524 reviews) My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. The hotel is nicely located close to the airport yet by the beach in a secluded area. It has great amenities and services such as amazing pools. yoga, gym, happy hour, great food. The only downside is that it was going through some renovations by the lobby so the ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=583022&PinnedHotelID=583022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478410) ![Kaua'i Palms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111620000/111619600/111619519/ab2808c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaua'i Palms Hotel 2931 Kalena St Lihue HI £116 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (580 reviews) Older hotel but wonderful staff, clean Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=111619519&PinnedHotelID=111619519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478410) ![Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22200/22122/b06c7c5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa 1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI £763 28 Apr - 29 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Amazing Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F04%2F2026&endDate=29%2F04%2F2026&selected=22122&PinnedHotelID=22122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976478410) [See all 5,744 properties in Kawaihau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976478410) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaa-Kapahi.dx553248635976481716) ![Wailua Homesteads](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965378/aa38d600-1808-4034-bb2f-9fcca42c6486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Opaekaa Falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaa-Wailua-Homesteads.dx553248634979228605) ![Wailua House Lots](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975748146/aaee5be5-c39d-4c22-8f58-cf034412ec17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wailua House Lots If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Sleeping Giant Trailhead are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaa-Wailua-House-Lots.dx553248635975748146) ![Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944552960160034816/a7a2c1c4-a59b-4f09-b371-840827c7bfc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waipouli While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaa-Waipouli.dx944552960160034816) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kawaihau Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app