Kawaihau

Kapaa

For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii

Popular places to visit

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Waipouli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?

Waipouli Beach
Wailua Falls which includes forest scenes and a waterfall

Wailua Falls

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Wailua Falls
Smith Family Garden Luau showing a fountain

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.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
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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.

Kapa'a Beach Park
Ho'opi'i Falls along the Kapa'a Stream near the Kapa'a town; Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

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.

Kealia Forest Reserve
Kamokila Hawaiian Village featuring indigenous culture and a park

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kamokila Hawaiian Village during your trip to Kapaa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

Things to do

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

HK$274
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

HK$274
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

HK$133
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

HK$986
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket
Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

HK$1,244
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
helicopter flying over waterfall in Kauai

Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

HK$3,198
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour
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Top hotels in Kawaihau

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is HK$1,871 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$1,871
HK$2,499 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,434 reviews)
Great staff.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
The price is HK$2,782 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
HK$2,782
HK$3,721 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,126 reviews)
Beautiful property , great pool area.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
The price is HK$1,758 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$1,758
HK$2,318 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,289 reviews)
This property indoors is extremely humid and damp, the carpet floors are sticky and wet, it is candidly very unpleasant. The room itself had a light puke smell, and was very dank. Feels like walking into a moldy room. I should’ve realized Hilton was low quality.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is HK$2,219 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$2,219
HK$2,959 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,519 reviews)
Very disappointed to arrive and the entire lobby closed off and fairly extensive renovations underway. We literally had to climb some bare wood stairs to get our wing of the building! I can’t believe this wasn’t made clear to me - especially paying standard going rental rates! Super frustrating.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
The price is HK$6,770 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
HK$6,770
HK$8,548 total
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
The price is HK$1,085 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$1,085
HK$1,289 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (556 reviews)
We stayed at Kauai Palms on our last night on Kauai. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was small, but clean and the a/c unit did a good job of keeping our room comfortable. The shower was hot and water pressure was great. The room came with a coffee maker and basic cooking supplies like ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

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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.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village which includes signage and a garden

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Kamokila Hawaiian Village.

Wailua Homesteads
Yum Ice Cream & Espresso

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Wailua House Lots
Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii

Waipouli

While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.

Waipouli

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