Where to stay in Kauai?

Places to stay at every stop and at every budget, chosen for where they are. Sleeping in the right place each night means not spending the trip in transport. Change the budget or the trip length and the hotels follow.

6 nights · accommodation about €1,980

Kauai

Days 1-7 · 6 nights
Mid-rangeSheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
🌊By the sea🏊Pool

On the seafront in Kapaʻa, on the Kuhio Highway, in the middle of the east coast. A resort halfway between Hanalei Bay and Poʻipū, handy for visiting the whole island.

€330 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeHilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

In Wailua, at the mouth of the river, on the Kuhio Highway. The Wailua River starts almost at the door: a practical address for those who want to paddle up it by kayak.

€300 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteOutrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
🌊By the sea

On the seafront north of Līhuʻe, as close as it gets to the centre of the island. You head out to Hanalei as easily as to Poʻipū, with never a long drive back in the evening.

€280 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHotel Coral Reef
🌊By the sea

On the seafront in Kapaʻa, on the east coast, along the Kuhio Highway. A simple address for those looking for a central base between Hanalei Bay to the north and Poʻipū to the south.

€200 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetKauai Shores Hotel
🌊By the sea

On the seafront in Wailua, on the east coast, a few minutes from the Wailua River. For a tight budget that still wants the ocean in front and a central location.

€220 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetAston Islander on the Beach
🏖️Beaches nearby

On Wailua beach, on the east coast, not far from the Wailua River. A central base for alternating between the north and south of the island without ever changing hotels.

€240 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryWaipouli Beach Resort & Spa Kauai by Outrigger
🌊By the sea🏊Pool

On the seafront in Kapaʻa, on the east coast, between Wailua and the north of the island. A resort for a long stay, well placed for heading off to Hanalei and Kīlauea Point.

€500 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxurySheraton Kauai Resort
🌊By the sea🏖️Beaches nearby🌿Quiet

On the Poʻipū seafront, on the south coast, a few minutes from Allerton Garden. For those who prefer the south of the island and its beaches to the more distant Hanalei Bay.

€480 a nightSee on Booking →
More hotels in Kauai on Booking

Indicative prices for two people, checked when written: the price on the day depends on the season and your dates, so check it on the booking link. A deliberately short selection: a few checked places per budget and per stop, not a directory. The "more hotels" link opens the full Booking search for the same town, on the same dates. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

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