Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Kapaa

With a stay at Kauai Shores Hotel in Kapaa (Waipouli), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lae Nani Beach and 7 minutes from Lydgate Beach. .This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kauai Museum and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Kalapaki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wailua Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kenji Burger - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel offers 200 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 200 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Enjoy local cuisine at Lava Lava Beach Club, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lava Lava Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lava Lava Beach Club

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.62 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - TA-187-270-1440-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Hotel Kauai Sands
Kauai Sands
Kauai Sands Hotel
Kauai Sands Hotel Kapaa
Kauai Sands Kapaa
Sands Hotel Kauai
Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa
Kauai Shores Kapaa
Kauai Shores Hotel Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa
Kauai Shores Hotel Hotel Kapaa

Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1108 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1473 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Iryna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is hard to enjoy the "aloha spirit" when you’re checking the sheets with a flashlight every night. I really wanted to love this resort, but unfortunately, our stay was overshadowed by a series of safety and hygiene concerns. The most upsetting part of our trip was finding a cockroach on my daughter’s pillow while she was still in bed. She was absolutely terrified and refused to go to sleep for the rest of the trip.The rest of the family felt incredibly uncomfortable every night, constantly expecting to find more pests crawling in our sheets. Room & Property Condition The hotel is only partially renovated, and the age shows in ways that affect comfort. Noise: The walls offer very little soundproofing, and the patio doors were extremely squeaky. Amenities:We loved the fire pits and gas lights initially,but they were turned off halfway through our stay.Seeing the neighboring hotel’s lights still on made it feel like this property simply ran out of propane or gave up on the ambiance. Safety:the top of the beach swing actually broke and fell, nearly hitting my child. The Food:The restaurant location is unbeatable and the live music was a wonderful touch.Pricy. Perks: The hot/cold water dispensers were very convenient, and we appreciated the yoga classes and free valet parking. Summary: While the staff was great,I cannot recommend a hotel where pests are found in the bedding and equipment is falling apart.For the price,we expected higher standard of maintenance & hygiene.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

TREVOR

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Central location - nice if planning both north and south island adventures. Well-kept grounds. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant pricing high but reasonable for location - hit the food carts in Kapa'a for tasty bites on a budget. Rooms clean and serviced nightly. Back lot fills early - tip the valet for hassle-free parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Valet parking was awesome! My room was 103. It's was a great place beach is right there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and clean. I loved having access to bikes to ride on the paved trail that goes along the coast. The only drawback is that parking is limited. When we returned late, we had to use the valet parking, which is complementary but we needed to leave a tip. The location is good being next to a shopping area and an incredible coffee shop. The workers were very friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall a clean room and convenient location. Grounds were pretty and nice beach in front of hotel. I'm not sure what resort fees were for....there was yoga on the lawn in the mornings but signs at location said would cost $20/day. The one day (of our 3 day stay) I tried to get beach towels, the front desk told me they were out and tried to give me more bath towels. Parking was a nightmare after about 6pm. They said to use valet service if couldn't find a spot but we found that inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Always helpful and gave delightful suggestions for enjoying Kauai. Room was good, location central and having a pool/hot tub alongside a wonderful ocean view with beach made it a special vacation time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice outdoor hang spot On a beach. Super great sleep! Only things we didn’t like were the surprise 30$ a day resort fee :( hard hit, parking was hard though the do have valet we didn’t want to use without being able to tip, and people slammed doors a bit. Ohhh and fridge but no microwave- that would have been nice. Overall a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The parking is very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Katharine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good so was dinner room was ok. Had to switch rooms due to bugs… they moved our rooms but that was pretty concerning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Truly authentic Hawaii. If you’re looking for a resort with a waterfall fountain, this is not your place. It is a place the locals go to sip cocktails and have a meal at the oceanfront Lava Lava Beach Club. Kauai Shotes is clean and the service is wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emily Lynn

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the friendly and family oriented layout of this property. Grounds are beautiful and well-kept. The extra large hot tub is a perfect temperature and a great spot to relax or meet other travelers. The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. The onsite Lava Lava Beach Club restaurant is very tasty and convenient for having food anytime of the day. The hotel rooms are updated and fresh. Great large screen Samsung smart televisions are a plus to stream your own apps and content when relaxing in the room. Each room has its own private balcony with 2 chairs and a side table. Bathrooms are roomy with walk-in shower and nicely decorated. Each room has its own safe and refrigerator. Downside is that there are no microwave ovens in the room. Only one microwave at the front desk store for guests to use. Overall, we loved our visit and will reccomend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced hotel that is beachfront and has many amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura Leiko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful. Property was so nice. All the small details made it so amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
For our first time Kauai we booked our hotel a bit too late. I would give it 3 stars but location in Kapaa bumped it up to 4. The rooms were just okay and overall just an okay resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Flower Mound

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We (family of four) had the best stay at Kauai Shores over the week of Christmas! It is accurately represented by the pictures and details given. The grounds were impeccably kept, our room (with a kitchenette) was clean and suited our needs, but the best part was the hard-working staff. They were always friendly and approachable, and they went above and beyond to ensure guests had a pleasant stay. The location is excellent because you can walk to restaurants and bakeries, and there is a good-sized ABC grocery store too. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was great, I Loved my experience ! Location is great, beautiful sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026