Best Hotels in Kauai

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Aston Islander on The Beach
8.3 (109 reviews)

Aston Islander on The Beach ★★★

📍 440 Aleka Pl, Kapaʻa, Kauai

"Good for friends and couples, try not to bring kids because of the hot tub not allowing them. Poolside bar as well open until 9"

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
9.2 (105 reviews)

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas ★★★★

📍 2440 Hoonani Road, Hawaii Tax ID # GE, 138 328-5360-01, Poipu

"This was the best hotel we stayed at during our trip, and also the most expensive at over $4000 a night! The environment, service, and facilities were all top-notch. Free parking and an unbeatable view were major pluses. The room came with a washing machine, dryer, electric stove, microwave, and a complete set of kitchenware and dishes. This was a wonderful surprise for us, as there really aren't many good food options on Kauai. We bought some groceries at the supermarket and cooked several meals ourselves, which was great. It saved us a lot of money and even cured our 'Chinese stomach'! If the price were closer to $1000 a night, I'd happily stay here for a whole month."

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
9.4 (105 reviews)

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection ★★★★

📍 2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, Poipu

"Best spot on the island. Beautiful, clean room and customer oriented, friendly staff. Loved our stay!"

Kauai Shores Hotel
9.1 (124 reviews)

Kauai Shores Hotel ★★★

📍 420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaʻa, Kauai

"Quite satisfactory"

The Kauai Inn
9.0 (110 reviews)

The Kauai Inn ★★★

📍 2430 Hulemalu Rd, Lihue, Kauai

"This inn completely surpassed our expectations! From start to finish, it was a wonderful stay. A few highlights from our visit: Impeccable Room: The space was incredibly clean and offered plenty of room to stretch out and relax comfortably. Warm Welcome: The check-in process was smooth, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Serene Atmosphere: It was quiet and peaceful throughout our entire stay, making it the perfect place to unwind. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

Hotel Coral Reef
8.4 (116 reviews)

Hotel Coral Reef ★★

📍 4-1516 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, Kauai

"Pleasant stay. All rooms have a balcony with ocean views. Free on-site parking. Towels were provided by Mara."

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
9.0 (115 reviews)

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa ★★★★★

📍 1571 Poipu Rd, Poipu

"A decent resort hotel with top-notch facilities, but the service wasn't particularly impressive since you're mostly responsible for your own needs. There are many swimming pools and a beach pool, but the waves are too big to swim in. The rooms are spacious, and the laundry facilities are fully equipped. Overall, a good experience. However, I wouldn't recommend coming in February, as the weather is often bad – windy and rainy."

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
7.9 (117 reviews)

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay ★★★

📍 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, Kauai

"Next to the beach, there is a breakwater for playing in the sea. The location is very convenient. There is a hot spring pool in the swimming pool, which can be used as a hot spring by the elderly. There is also a free laundry room. However, the hotel facilities are a bit old, the windows cannot be opened, and the fresh air blower and air conditioner are very loud. They must be turned off at night, otherwise it feels like sleeping on an airplane."

Kauai Palms Hotel
8.0 (107 reviews)

Kauai Palms Hotel ★★

📍 2931 Kalena St, Lihue

"Overall it was an okay experience if not for the small cockroach on the bed."

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Plantation Hale Suites Hotels in Kauai

Plantation Hale Suites

"A nice hotel close to the beach and a local market with bars, restaurants and supermarket. The location is pretty good. The room was clean and spacious. There were also some pools and hot tub, and also a place for a barbecue."

The Cliffs at Princeville Hotels in Kauai

The Cliffs at Princeville

"Very good suite, facing the sea, with spring flowers blooming. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils. You can drive 10 minutes to Foodland to buy it and cook it yourself, just like at home."

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort Hotels in Kauai

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

"This is the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, costing over 1000 RMB per night, anywhere in the world. 2000 RMB a night isn't cheap, so the service being this bad is unbelievable. The front desk staff were rude; they said the double room I booked was unavailable and gave me a twin room instead, but then put me in a damp corner room on the second floor with mosquitoes. They then hinted at a better sea-view room and asked for a tip, but sorry, the more they did that, the less likely they were to give a tip. The next day, when they came to clean, they only made one bed; the other was left untouched. The Wi-Fi was so slow it was almost unusable. The attitude of the hotel staff, from the front desk to all the other staff, was extremely unfriendly... This is truly the worst star-rated hotel I've ever stayed in."

Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club Hotels in Kauai

Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

"It's rather old. The main issue is that the photos make it seem like there's a sofa and a bed, but the bed is actually a pull-down wardrobe bed with the sofa cushions removed. The air conditioner is very loud, and the sea view is obstructed."

The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue Hotels in Kauai

The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue

"The location is superb. It's very convenient to the airport, major attractions, shopping, and dining. Public facilities (pool, beach, garden) are shared with the adjacent Marriott. The environment is beautiful. There are golf courses and running tracks nearby, and the beach is right outside the door, perfect for swimming. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with new amenities, and the balcony faces the pool and offers beach views. The stay experience far exceeded expectations."

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Hotels in Kauai

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

"Hotel was very clean and nice but a bit overpriced All employees were fabulous Food was too expensive and we mostly ate elsewhere."

Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences Hotels in Kauai

Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences

"Previous review from 2 years ago was 5 star+. This time not so much. AC issues on both floors. Twice on. the second floor. BOTH for known issues they hadn’t repaired. Restaurant tried to bill us twice on the gratuity on a split bill for 8. Said that had never happened and didn’t know how to fix it. Took much conversation and the restaurant manager to finally get it resolved. Unable to get change for a large bill (for tips) because only the manager could do that and she wouldn’t be in until 11:30. Still wasn’t available at 1:30 (?). But, it is a beautiful location (trust me, the proximity of the airport is a non-issue). The food at the restaurant is great. The golf course is fantastic. It’s just not the same since staff turnover. And overall service not quite the same. Sorry."

Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u Hotels in Kauai

Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u

"Wow! The best service and wonderful villas. View is out of this world, and everything works like it should. Very clean facilities."

Hilton Vacation Club the Point at Poipu Kauai Hotels in Kauai

Hilton Vacation Club the Point at Poipu Kauai

"Very family friendly"

Sheraton Kauai Resort Hotels in Kauai

Sheraton Kauai Resort

"I had a really strange experience at this hotel. It's a Sheraton resort, beachfront, with a gorgeous beach. However, it's all self-service. I had to park my own car and carry my own luggage. There simply weren't enough sun loungers for all the guests; you had to reserve them early in the morning, just like at cheap hotels in Turkey. And the loungers themselves didn't even have umbrellas! Unbelievable! Room service brought food with, you won't believe it, the cheapest plastic forks and knives. Even on airplanes, you get better cutlery. Beach towels had to be signed out. If you wanted an umbrella, a sun lounger with an umbrella was $100 USD, and a cabana was $250 USD per day. As for the food in the restaurant, like most places in the US, it's very much for meat lovers with a caramel sauce, reminiscent of cheap motel diners. Plus, on top of all this, you'll pay an additional $59 USD per night for Hawaii state taxes! Seriously, don't be fooled by the Sheraton brand and its 5-star rating. At best, it's a 3-star equivalent, but it costs an arm and a leg."

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas Hotels in Kauai

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

"This hotel is fantastic! It's a villa-style hotel with everything you could need in the room: a washer and dryer, laundry detergent and dryer sheets, a kitchen, and a dishwasher—very convenient. The environment is also great, the pool and hot spring are nice, and the restaurant service is excellent. The food selection is average, but that's typical for white people, I guess. Overall, it exceeded my expectations, and I really enjoyed the hotel."

Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club Hotels in Kauai

Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

"DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU ARE PAYING!!! Please make sure you understand this is a timeshare of Marriott, and not a normal Marriott hotel. I had a terrible experience, I purchased a room via the Bonvoy app with Titanium status, and was put in the “hotel section” which is fine for me, I understand it’s a “owners” resort. But the hotel portion is extremely run down, old, smells like mildew. The owners side is nice! If you are staying as a Bonvoy or paid guest, DO NOT STAY HERE."

Guest Reviews on Kauai Hotels

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Family
Aston Islander on The Beach ★★★
"It's not what it seems. It is a hotel that has very good things and others not so much. When we arrived we were given a room with a double bed and a sofa bed. We had booked a twin room and were told this was Trip's problem. That they only guarantee the views. All the furniture is wooden and very old. The old sofa, with a thin mattress and perforated sheets... Finally the next day we were changed to a room with two beds (and sea view) which was much better. However, the furniture was also old. It is advertised here that the cleaning of the room is daily but it is not true. They clean only one day for stays of at least 5 nights. If you are staying less than a few days and you want the room to be made for you, 50 USD. If you want clean towels, 10USD. The hotel does not have elevators, so you have to carry your bags up the stairs to the room (on the floor you are on). Just arriving they charge you 147.45USD in taxes (amenity fee, ta tax, ge tax, county ta tax...). Good: Prime location, in front of (private) beach, with restaurants, supermarkets and shops next door. The main road is right there. Swimming pool with hammocks and a bar (opens at 3pm). There is a refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave in the room."
★★★★★
2023-08-26
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Nyan Zhe Chen

Couple
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas ★★★★
"Great experience with sissy."
★★★★★
2025-09-27
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Guest User

Couple
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection ★★★★
"The room was very big. The front desk upgraded the room for my honeymoon with my husband. There was a microwave, induction cooker and washing machine and dryer in the room, so I could wash my clothes immediately after snorkeling every day. It was very convenient. In addition, I signed up for a speedboat tour in the morning. I didn't have time to eat breakfast in the hotel, so I quickly made a meal in the room. Behind the hotel is the famous sunset wall where you can watch the sunset. The only regret is that I saw a dead big cockroach in the room on the last day of my stay..."
★★★★★
2024-10-11
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Guest User

Couple
Kauai Shores Hotel ★★★
"The hotel is a beach hotel, but not the best for swimming - waves, wind, rocks. But if you have a car, it is convenient to get from the hotel to both the north and south of the island. There is a large selection of food/restaurants near the hotel."
★★★★★
2025-05-20
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Guest User

Solo traveler
The Kauai Inn ★★★
"The hotel is a bit old, but the service is quite good and the cleanliness is acceptable."
★★★★★
2026-07-02
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Hotel Coral Reef ★★
"The room was nice."
★★★★★
2024-05-10
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Xiangquhaibianchuichuifeng

Family
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa ★★★★★
"The hotel golf course is great"
★★★★★
2025-03-22
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Guest User

Couple
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay ★★★
"It was raining when we got there so needless to say, we were ankle deep in water trying to get to our cottage.  The tub drained very slowly so again ankle deep in bath water taking a shower.  The swimming pool is small and it looked either dirty or moldy, I don’t know hard to tell, but I didn’t see anyone use it while I was there.  The staff were super nice, though so that was good!"
★★★★★
2025-09-03
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Angel Maria Lequerica Zorrozua

Traveling with friends
Kauai Palms Hotel ★★
"Nice, friendly service, well located and close to the airport, 24-hour laundry and shopping malls nearby"
★★★★★
2025-03-30

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120V/Type A/B

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Exchange Rate

1 CAD ≈ 0.73 USD

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Number of reviews

9,971

Total properties

388

Weekday Avg. Price

CAD 911

Weekend Avg. Price

CAD 1,034

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The Kauai Inn

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