Fern Grotto Inn -Trip Advisor & Lonely Planet Recommends our Old Style Cottages! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Fern Grotto Inn -Trip Advisor & Lonely Planet Recommends our Old Style Cottages! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Fern Grotto Inn -Trip Advisor & Lonely Planet Recommends our Old Style Cottages!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Fern Grotto Inn -Trip Advisor & Lonely Planet Recommends our Old Style Cottages! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Holoholoku Heiau and Wailua Beach. Lae Nani Beach and Smith's Tropical Paradise are also within 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

12 Mar 2025

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Beautiful!

We loved this spot as a launchpad for our hike- and adventure-based honeymoon. Kayaking from the property to the Secret Falls was a highlight, as well as biking to Lydgate Park!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

26 Dec 2022

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Great place right on the river

Super clean place with easy access to river for kayaking and paddle boarding. Picked fresh star fruit every morning from tree on the property.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenda D.

17 Sept 2025

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We had a great stay at Fern Grotto. This cottage is a great central place to stay. Easy getting to the south or north shore areas. We took advantage of the kayaks, beach chairs and cooler provided. The cottage had a lot of amenities provided. Bed was very comfortable and easy check in/ out process. There are two communal washer/dryers and that worked fine for us. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

6 Nov 2025

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The cottage was spotlessly clean upon arrival, nicely decorated, nice amenities. Plenty of towels of all kinds; nice big beach towels, bath towels and kitchen towels. Kitchen was well set up with a coffee maker, coffee, sugar and dishes. Outdoor amenities were also well appointed, bikes, kayaks and snorkeling gear. The grounds were very pretty, flowering plants all throughout.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

13 Aug 2022

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Perfect Cottage for Wedding Anniversary Trip

For our 6 day stay on the island, we wanted to avoid the crowded resort lodging. The owners were extremely responsive, and we had everything we needed. We took advantage of the complementary kayaks to paddle to Secret Falls on our first day. The central location made the drives to all activities less than an hour anywhere on the island. For sunrise, it was a 5 minute walk to Wailua Beach....such a peaceful way to start the day.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

14 Feb 2022

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Wonderful getaway

The cabin was everything we hoped it would be. Very clean and lots of flowers and extra touches. Beautiful views of the canal and palm trees. All the windows kept the place cool without having to use the air conditioning. The bed was fabulous. We will be staying here again when we come back to Kauai!! Thanks Paul!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

9 Jan 2022

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Gorgeous New Year stay in Canal A

Mahalo Paul and Sam for a wonderful stay. We had a wonderful stay in Canal A. It felt very private and romantic but at the same time, all the amenities were there. A very special experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET H., BELLINGHAM

9 Dec 2019

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Your Home in Wailua, Kauai

Fern Grotto Inn is well managed and in a perfect location. You can see the owner's attention to detail in making your stay pleasant and convenient everywhere you look. We highly recommend this as a pleasant alternative to impersonal chain hotels on Kauai.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

21 Mar 2019

Perfect little find!

We loved this place and would highly recommend! The location is perfect for visiting all sides of the island and the nearby river is beautiful (not to mention the free kayaks made it a breeze to explore). The community of units was relatively hidden from traffic and was very peaceful. We stayed in Canal A and though the unit is one of the smaller ones, we didn't feel cramped.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Calgary

21 Feb 2019

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We loved our stay! Each unit has an external water hose, which was really convenient for washing off clothing, gear and/or feet when returning from a day at the beach or muddy hiking trails. There's lots of sports equipment (kayaks, SUPs, lifejackets, snorkelling masks, beach mats, beach towels, beach chairs, ice coolers, bicycles) that can be borrowed, so there's no need to bring your own stuff if you don't need/want. The location was super convenient and easy to find; 10 minutes north of Lihue airport; Easy to make day trips to everywhere on the island. Communication was great from the host.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khyati D., Washington, DC

9 Jul 2018

Lovely, Quaint, Well Equipped Home off the Wailua River

My husband, toddler, and I stayed here recently on our trip to Kauai. What a find! It's one of several homes in a little village like setting. The homes are on a lagoon off the Wailua River, which is very popular for kayaking, SUPing, etc. Paul was easy to communicate with and the place was clean and tidy with many welcoming touches like personalized notes, chocolate, leis, and some adult beverages. They also provided access to so much equipment from kayaks, and paddleboards, to kids beach toys, yoga mats, coolers, etc. What a relief that we didn't need to lug all of that across the country or buy it. And having a kitchen in our home was so great when we needed to feed the baby or were tired of eating out. It gets loud in the morning with the roosters and birds and can get hot at night with mosquitoes but it was part of the experience. Fern Grotto was our home in Kauai and made for a relaxing time. Hopefully, next time we can meet Paul!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

8 Apr 2018

A unique and wonderful place to stay.

This was the first place my girlfriend and I stayed in Kauai and we absolutely loved it. Hands down, the bed was the most comfortable bed I have slept on in any hotel, airbnb, or vrbo. Every place we stayed after, I kept wishing I was sleeping in that bed. We stayed in Canal A and it was the perfect size for the two of us. We loved the bathroom which featured many little luxuries. There was a towel warmer, a bidet toilet, nice quality shampoo, and a really nice shower head. The kitchen has everything you need and was very well equipped. The grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed strolling through them every morning and evening. Fruit trees, wildlife, and all the flora and fauna were truly enjoyable. We definitely appreciated all of the equipment that we were able to use (scuba equipment, water shoes, coolers, beach chairs, and kayak equipment with super easy access to the river right outside our door!) We were also very glad to have a laundry room on the grounds. This place is tucked away nicely and feels very private and safe. We barely saw any of the other people that were staying in the other houses/cottages. We would stay here again 100%! Thank you and mahalo!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018