Kawaihau
Kapaa
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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.
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.
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.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Things to do
Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Kawaihau
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The hotel location was great and the beach was beautiful. It's an old hotel that has been remodel a bit but it shows. There are two swimming pools but they resemble more motel swimming pools than Hilton swimming pools. There is a breakfast restaurant open from 6:00 to 10:00 am with a very limited ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Beautiful property!! Huge pool. Beach area is also convenient. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Cold air conditioning. Good shower. Outlets/usb on both sides of the bed. We would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Beautiful property. The landscaping and pool areas are beautiful. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcomed!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Parking was decent thought it did get full once and we had to park elsewhere. The cat mango is very sweet.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
Clean rooms, location very convenient. Beach front.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Lots of poolside chairs but we were there in low season. Paid for upgraded room and deeply regret. Even requested a quiet room and was blown away by music in their luau pavilion. Hotel makes money hosting concerts but doesn’t consider noise pollution and lack of parking for their paying hotel ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Pohaku-ho'ohanau and Pohaku Piko.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
