Kawaihau Travel Guide
Kapaa
Visit Kawaihau
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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.
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.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Top hotels in Kawaihau
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
"The rooms were nice, standard size. The pullout couches weren’t very comfortable. It took awhile to have necessities delivered to the room, but we understood. Overall, a nice hotel and pool. I wish they had more food options."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
"Everything was good."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
"Such a cool property! Dining was fantastic. We enjoyed the pool and beach on property. Staff were super friendly. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
"The property looks nice and some of the staff seem friendly. We ordered the pancakes by the beach and it was just ok. I would rate the a 2 of 5. Things I thought were nice is the hotel seems to have limited parking and they do the valet for free because of that. We did tip the valet and he seemed ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
"The property is under some renovations, it’s still nice. Housekeeping was great, restaurant staff great, the front desk seemed a little understaffed at times."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
"The property is in a quiet area and the staff does a terrific job to keep everything clean and well maintained. Arriving late after a long flight, we were given excellent and helpful instructions on how to get into our room and were able to get a good night’s sleep! The air conditioning and ceiling ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Kawaihau
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
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 Homesteads
You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Opaekaa Falls or Wailua River State Park.
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapaa Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
