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KAUAI HOTELS
Kauai offers visitors a wide choice of hotels and resorts for all budgets in the Northeast, South, and West. Where to stay all depends on your preferences: If you prefer a hidden getaway, a large resort with plenty of amenities, a rental apartment or a lovely small B&B.
The benchmark for a 3-star hotel is $100-250 per night. 4-star hotels are around $200 – 400 per night. A 3-star condo/apartment is available from $100 per night and from $150 with 4-star amenities.
The benchmark for a 3-star hotel is $100-250 per night. 4-star hotels are around $200 – 400 per night. A 3-star condo/apartment is available from $100 per night and from $150 with 4-star amenities.
Kauai Hotels - Northeast
Hanalei
Hanalei is a small quaint town in the North with a magnificient bay, small shops and eateries. From here you can explore the lush and steep NaPali Coast over Kalalau Trail, snorkel, surf and swim in Hanalei Bay, Ke’e or Tunnels Beach. The accommodations are dominated by small B&Bs and luxurious vacation rentals. Moreover the area is popular with celebrities who hide from paparazzi and recover from Hollywood’s hustle and bustle. Coming here you will stay at the rainy side of Kauai and have to face several showers and some storms over the day. In return you get an almost tourism free, off-the-beaten-path experience within an emerald setting.
Princeville
Princeville is a typical Hawaiian resort town with a shopping center and numerous restaurants.
However, it is not as monstrous as the resorts in Kaanapali/Maui, Wailea/Maui or Waikiki/Oahu.
Hanalei is a small quaint town in the North with a magnificient bay, small shops and eateries. From here you can explore the lush and steep NaPali Coast over Kalalau Trail, snorkel, surf and swim in Hanalei Bay, Ke’e or Tunnels Beach. The accommodations are dominated by small B&Bs and luxurious vacation rentals. Moreover the area is popular with celebrities who hide from paparazzi and recover from Hollywood’s hustle and bustle. Coming here you will stay at the rainy side of Kauai and have to face several showers and some storms over the day. In return you get an almost tourism free, off-the-beaten-path experience within an emerald setting.
Princeville
Princeville is a typical Hawaiian resort town with a shopping center and numerous restaurants.
However, it is not as monstrous as the resorts in Kaanapali/Maui, Wailea/Maui or Waikiki/Oahu.
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Hanalei Bluff, 5211 Hanalei Plantation Road, Princeville
http://hanaleibluff.com/ $77-82 per night/room, min. stay 3 nights. This little vacation rental sits atop a high ridge overlooking Hanalei Bay and the emerald mountains of Na Pali Coast. The room comes with a large window front and you can marvel at the panoramic view from your bed. The rate doesn’t include breakfast but you have an own kitchen. Free of charge are snorkel gear, beach chairs, mats, and bikes. |
Pali Ke Kua Rentals, 5300 Ka Haku Rd # C, Princeville
From $100 per night/condo. Luxurious apartment community on a cliff above Kenomene Bay with 1–2 bedroom condos. All units are fully furnished and come with a patio and kitchen. The interior depends on the renter. The best rates are available over vrbo.com, homeaway.com etc. |
Jean and Abbott Vacation Rentals, Hanalei
http://www.jeanandabbott.com/ Luxury home rentals from $1200 per week. This rental company offers 180 outstanding homes in Haena, Hanalei, along Anini Beach, and in Princeville. The homes or cottages are either located at the beach, on cliffs with ocean views or within a tropical rainforest. With the rental comes a personal concierge service that helps to arrange activities, inhouse dinners, massages, shuttles, etc. |
Oahu Hotels - Kapaa/Wailua/Lihue
The East Shore is known for midrange hotels and resorts and offers a lot of shopping. Besides art galleries and restaurants visitors will find the most entertainment on the island in Kapaa. Chains like Outrigger, Courtyard Marriott, Aston, and Aqua Resorts are lining the shore. Personally, I wouldn’t stay here if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience since the area is very touristy.
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Kauai Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue
http://www.aquaresorts.com/kauai/kauai-hotelskauai-beach-resort/ From $100 – 175 per night/room. Beautiful oceanfront resort along a 3-mile long beach with a large pool area, several restaurants, fitness center, and spa. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated and affordable compared to other resorts around. Each room has a private balcony/lanai and fridge. The only downside is that the adjacent beach is not recommended for swimming. |
Dilly Dally House, 6395 Waipouli Road, Kapaa
http://www.lolohale.com/ $115-185 per night/room. Hidden B&B with 5 guestrooms on the Kapaa countryside, 4 miles inland from the coast. From the property you have beautiful views over the mountain ranges and the tropical vegetation around. The rate comes with breakfast, welcome basket with Hawaiian treats, WiFi, BBQ, and free beach gear rental. |
Oahu Hotels - Poipu
Poipu features many high-end resorts that are lined along the beautiful shore adjacent to a famous 18-hole championship golf course. Besides the mega resorts you find some lovely small B&Bs upcountry and some decent apartment communities next to the resorts that are still affordable.
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Hale O Nanakai, 3726 Nanakai Place, Kalaheo
http://www.nanakai.com/ From $50-190 per night/room. Hale O Nanakai is a great escape from the mega resorts in Poipu. It overlooks the South Shore from the hills in Kahaleo. Sheila is a warm and welcoming host and loves to give recommendations for your stay. I highly recommend enjoying the sunset from the upper deck one evening. |
Poipu Plantation Resort, 1792 Pe'e Road, Poipu
http://www.poipubeach.com/ From $130-210 per night/room or suite. The charming Poipu Plantation Resort is located within walking distance to Brenneke’s and Poipu Beach. It offers the choice of 1-2 bedroom rental cottages on the property and suites within the main house. The cottages come with kitchens; the B&B rate with a daily breakfast and housekeeping. |
Hideaway Cove Poipu Beach, 2307 Nalo Road, Poipu
http://www.hideawaycove.com From $175-635 per night/studio, 1-2 bedrooms, single home. This property features 7 units with different sizes and amenities. The smallest units are studios, followed by 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and a 5 bedroom home. All units come with kitchenettes or kitchens, luxurious bathrooms, lanais, and own gas grills. |
Oahu Hotels - Waimea/Kekaha
Waimea is a pitoresque little town on the West Shore with small B&Bs and resorts that are backed by the georgeous Waimea Canyon. The town is a main harbor to leave for a cruise along NaPali Coast. The beach itself is not very nice but further North is Polihale Beach with over 17 miles of fine white sand. Adjacent to Waimea is the village of Kekaha with some nice B&Bs and vacation rentals that open views over the ocean.
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Hale Puka Ana, 8240 Elepaio Road, Kekaha
http://www.kekahakauaisunset.com/ $169-229 per night/room. 3 night minimum. One of the best B&Bs I ever stayed at. Jules and Patrick are doing a great job and their two boxer dogs love being pampered by their guests. From the deck in the 2nd floor you have a breathtaking view over the ocean and towards Ni’hau. Every morning you can expect a delicious breakfast that is served indoors and on the beautiful deck. Each room has an own lanai and guests are welcome to use the BBQ/Tiki Bar area. Their latest addition: a baby. |
Waimea Plantation Cottages, 9400 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea
http://www.astonhotels.com/resort/overview/aston-waimea-plantation-cottages/?propertyGroupId=45454&cmpid=100919-TripAdWPC From $200-350 per night/cottage. All the restored sugar plantation cottages were built between 1890 and 1940. They feature a lanai, kitchen, free newspapers, and free WiFi. Guests can choose between 1-5 bedroom cottages. On the property they have a pool and access to a black sand beach. At the entrance are a coffee shop and the Waimea Brewing Co. with a wide deck overlooking the property and the quaint town. |