Kawaihau Travel Guide

Kapaa

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
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
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
Waipouli Beach

Waipouli Beach

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

Waipouli Beach
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

£92
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

£107
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

£108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

£26
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

£236
per traveller
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour
We always knew you were going to be a queen one day.

Become a princess for the day!

£222
per adult
Become a princess for the day!
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Top hotels in Kawaihau

Kauai Shores Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel
3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is £197 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£197
9 Jul - 10 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! (1,264 reviews)
"We’re happy how clean the room, and the resort. So convenient to beaches, markets and places to eat. Most of the staffs are really nice and very friendly, the room cleaners work really hard to make sure the rooms are clean and comfortable. The server in Lava restaurant are very friendly and accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
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 £178 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£178
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! (1,007 reviews)
"loved it"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
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 £608 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£608
2 Jul - 3 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! (1,001 reviews)
"I absolutely loved the Koloa landing. The pool was amazing. We loved the property. I had a great interaction with Megan she helped with our stay and went above and beyond accommodating us. I will definitely be back."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
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 £381 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£381
8 Jul - 9 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 28 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 £304 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£304
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,004 reviews)
"The beach is really nice, I liked the pool size and the dining options. Nice and clean facilities."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is £938 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£938
13 Jul - 14 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Best hotel I’ve ever been too"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
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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, Wailua Beach and Lae Nani 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

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