Title: Kapaia Travel Guide: Best of Kapaia, Lihue Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kapaia](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaia-Hotels.d11847.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lihue](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lihue.d2074.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kapaia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kapaia.d11847.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kapaia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaia.d11847.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kapaia Travel Guide ## Lihue ![kapaia reservoir. aerial view in Kauai, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11847/edd88944-93d6-4d89-9f86-0f431b834c29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kapaia Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lihue travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lihue.dx2074) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kauai Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501357/47bbbf3d-9c44-4764-bfd5-caa259c5b6d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kauai Museum 2/5(1 review) Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kauai-Museum-Lihue.d501357.Attraction) ![Kalapaki Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220244/71c37052-9362-45d4-aed1-6480e8084f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kalapaki Beach 4.5/5(4 reviews) Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kalapaki-Beach-Lihue.d6220244.Attraction) ![Signboard on the beach, Nawiliwili Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii Islands, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024020/8a42d8d2-eb1e-40af-a7d3-0a58be12ade5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nawiliwili Bay 4/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nawiliwili-Bay-Lihue.d6024020.Attraction) ![Driftwood on The Sandy Shores of Lydgate Beach on Lydgate Beach at Lydgate Beach Park, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065011/993ac44f-516b-4e17-ba80-c10df7d1da97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lydgate Beach 5/5(1 review) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lydgate-Beach-Lihue.d6065011.Attraction) ![Kilohana Plantation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220240/9298cb2b-56de-4130-80da-729f8a9b6562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilohana Plantation Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilohana-Plantation-Lihue.d6220240.Attraction) ![Menehune Fishpond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965373/a8473c5d-111f-4aa8-a140-d58dc9057479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Menehune Fishpond Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Menehune-Fishpond-Nawiliwili.d553248621526965373.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) ![three Hula dancers at luau in Kauai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/381200/3ebfdd51-6851-4b8d-a2a1-9b7649bba9b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smith Family Garden Luau £111 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/smith-family-garden-luau.a381200.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) ![Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49275212/b4b11acd-ec2e-4071-a319-02e4ed12a570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour £109 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kauai-chocolate-farm-tasting-tour.a49275212.activity-details) ![Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/456880/5bba600d-ee04-44ea-a81f-05cd7f1336b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour £150 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lucky-lady-deluxe-na-pali-morning-snorkel-or-sunset-snorkel-dinner-tour.a456880.activity-details) [See all activities in Lihue](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lihue.d2074.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kapaia ![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 £276 29 Apr - 30 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! (1,444 reviews) The property is beautiful and well-kept outside. Rooms are updated, however, the walls are pretty thin and housekeeping could have been better. We were awakened numerous times throughout the night and early morning with flushing toilets, people in the halls, and pressure washers on the patio. The ... Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=9733&PinnedHotelID=9733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11847) ![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 £245 23 Apr - 24 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! (1,310 reviews) Perfect hotel , kid friendly with a playground and beach within walking distance Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=25719&PinnedHotelID=25719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11847) ![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 £416 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! (1,154 reviews) Amazing hotel/resort. Awesome location. Rooms were nice sized. Only thing to complain about is why don’t places have fans in their bathrooms anymore. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=8373&PinnedHotelID=8373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11847) ![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 £255 20 Apr - 21 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! (1,527 reviews) Fantastic property to stay at. Staff were amazing from greeting us to us leaving. Truly the only thing I could be somewhat negative about is the pools were very cold. Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=583022&PinnedHotelID=583022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11847) ![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 £121 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! (589 reviews) Staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel is unique in style being a blast from the past! Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=111619519&PinnedHotelID=111619519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11847) ![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 £617 1 May - 2 May 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) Top notch place Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F05%2F2026&endDate=02%2F05%2F2026&selected=22122&PinnedHotelID=22122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11847) [See all 5,420 properties in Kapaia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026®ionId=11847) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Kapaia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11847&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[3 Apr - 4 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11847&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11847&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05)[4 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11847&startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11847&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11847&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Kapaia ![Hanamaulu Bay Aerial, Kauai, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8269/e17b32d1-36d7-4bbb-ade3-9f8e9810c1f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hanamaulu You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lihue-Hanamaulu.dx8269) ![Panorama of Wailua Falls in Kauai, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11846/b2a4ca6c-cda0-4cbf-84af-2444d7fcc4b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Puhi Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Kukui Grove Shopping Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lihue-Puhi.dx11846) ![Cruise ship arrives at Nawiliwili port on Kauai, Hawaii. Kauai is known as the "Garden Island."](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479752/a311e4e8-d545-4901-bcd3-2b9a15495879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nawiliwili 4/5(5 area reviews) While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Menehune Fishpond. 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