Waipouli Travel Guide

Kapaa

Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii
Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii
Serenity
Very nice beach, very nice hotel
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.

Popular places to visit

Front row seat

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

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
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
Ho'opi'i Falls along the Kapa'a Stream near the Kapa'a town; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

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

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

£26
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
three Hula dancers at luau in Kauai

Smith Family Garden Luau

£111
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

£26
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

£118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

£13
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

£93
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
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Top hotels in Waipouli

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is £243 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£243
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,404 reviews)
Clean, quiet, pool, hot tub, lava lava restaurant, grounds, valet

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is £317 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£317
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
View from the balcony was spectacular.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa Kauai by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
4-820 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa HI
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice amenities. Really nice pool.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Aston Islander on the Beach

Aston Islander on the Beach

3 out of 5
440 Aleka Place Kapaa HI
The price is £247 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£247
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Overall clean and generous with amenities A place that is that size should have two hot tubs though.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Aston Islander on the Beach
The ISO by Castle

The ISO by Castle

3.5 out of 5
4-796 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa HI
The price is £226 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£226
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Kapaa. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and snorkelling on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great ocean view, healthy breakfast, friendly stuff, clean rooms, convenient location

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The ISO by Castle
Plantation Hale Suites

Plantation Hale Suites

3 out of 5
525 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is £214 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
£214
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kapaa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,680 reviews)
Loud AC in one of the rooms

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Plantation Hale Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Waipouli

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
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

Kawaihau

If you're spending some time in Kawaihau, Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapahi Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kawaihau
USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Kauai Multiuse Path, Kealia Beach, Aerial view

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 Opaekaa Falls.

Wailua Homesteads

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