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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
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Lobby
Outdoor spa tub
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

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

View all photos for Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated) | Beach/ocean view

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

View all photos for Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated) | Private kitchenette

Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

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

View all photos for Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wailua Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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. 1069 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1419 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome. Everything was great. Family setting, great staff. 100 recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles Donald

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, staff was great, atmosphere was great, john oboi was great, beach amenities were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bosten

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick and easy .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omg this place is amazing! Clean, beautiful, and modern decor. Staff is super friendly and helpful. They even have a number that texts you to welcome you and is available for any question, anytime. Free parking is a huge plus. Lava Lava beach club on site which is convienent but also located RIGHT beside a small, quiet shopping plaza with 3/4 restaurants to choose from. I also really enjoyed the complimentary bike rentals each day. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in! There are so many amenities and you have beach access where you can hang out or do morning yoga. Staff were friendly and helpful. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, friendly staff, close to shopping and the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Kauai Shores Hotel! It was clean, easy to check-in and check-out, free parking, great restaurant on site with good live music each night. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and Courteous staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and place was great. Ambience was awesome. Everything was good except for 2 straight nights were the smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night or very early morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great central location. Room was nice and clean. We had a garden view room that walked right out to the center courtyard. The only ding on the room was sometimes the water took a while to get warmed up. Lava Lava restaurant is always a good choice for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel- super family friendly, close to everything, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still here! Appreciated early check-in and location of room. Very clean room and appreciate all the special, unique touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean room. Comfortable bed. Easy access to swimming pool. Easy access to hot tub. Beautiful sunset beautiful sunrise. Yoga offered on site included m restaurant is also good highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025