Courtyard Kaua‘i at Coconut Beach

Region: Kapa‘a

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Nice centrally located resort with a good attitude. The rooms feel a bit dark in color scheme, but are clean and pleasant, and plans for upgrades were in . . .

Fern Grotto Inn

Region: Kapa‘a

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Most locals don’t know this small inn exists—you can blink and drive right by the simple mailbox entrance—but we hope you won’t do that . . .

Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i

Region: Kapa‘a

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Located adjacent to Lydgate Park (the safest place to swim on the island—it also has a playground), this resort is great for families with small children. In . . .

Honu‘ea International Hostel Kaua‘i

Region: Kapa‘a

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This hostel can accommodate 38 people in their dorms or rooms (just a full- or queen-size bed) with shared baths, kitchen (very clean). No laundry on site . . .

Hotel Coral Reef Resort on the Beach

Region: Kapa‘a

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The rooms at this small hotel have a fresh, tropical feel. The oceanfront unit’s bathrooms have deep Jacuzzi tubs. Good oceanfront location, and the grounds were looking . . .

Islander on the Beach

Region: Kapa‘a

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Wonderful open, plantation-style resort adjacent to Wailua Beach with very relaxing grounds. The Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau buildings are fairly close to the ocean, allowing you . . .

Kaha Lani

Region: Kapa‘a

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These condo grounds are well-tended, and the area is less built up than some places on the east shore. The buildings themselves feel cheaply built (and sound . . .

Kapa‘a Sands Resort

Region: Kapa‘a

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This is a good bargain. They have oceanfront studios (some have a pull down Murphy bed—these are recommended for more living space). Small, but they make good . . .

Kaua‘i Kailani

Region: Kapa‘a

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These two three-story buildings were gutted and converted to condos in 2015. The front building (A) consists of units surrounding a small pool and overlooking the ocean . . .

Kaua‘i Shores

Region: Kapa‘a

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Thanks to a new owner, the Kaua‘i Shores has finally emerged as a trendy boutique hotel after years of neglect. A nice oceanfront location next to the . . .

Lae Nani

Region: Kapa‘a

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Though this gated resort is still a gem, it’s a bit overpriced (from main agent listed), so we’re hoping that you’re getting a discount off . . .

Lanikai

Region: Kapa‘a

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Small but lush, manicured grounds, high-quality rooms and lots of living space at this condo property. The oceanfront units are most desirable, and we prefer the units . . .

Plantation Hale Suites

Region: Kapa‘a

No sounds of the ocean here, but you may hear traffic from the highway in some rooms. The furnishings have been updated and they are pleasant, but the rooms still . . .

The ISO

Region: Kapa‘a

This property used to be called the Mokihana, and it was fairly run down, but in 2018, after $5 million worth of renovations to rooms, lobby and pool, it was . . .

Wailua Bayview

Region: Kapa‘a

Very clean inside and out, adequately furnished for the money, with an excellent, elevated oceanfront location. It’s great to hear the roar of the ocean (and be so close . . .

Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa

Region: Kapa‘a

Finished in 2006, this resort has the most upscale condos on the east shore. The area is very congested, and traffic into and out of the property may be an . . .