Kawaihau
Kapaa
Visit Kawaihau
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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.
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.
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 Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour
Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai
Top hotels in Kawaihau
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
"The location of this resort, right on the beach, just can't be beat. The pool is especially lovely and the restaurants were top notch. The rooms feel a bit older (ours had sort of a light musty odor) but I think that's from all the humidity. Our group of seven had a great experience staying ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
"Everything was good."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
"Such a cool property! Dining was fantastic. We enjoyed the pool and beach on property. Staff were super friendly. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
"The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. It had all the amenities that we wanted. We ate meals at the hotel and the food was very nice with good menus, both for dinner and for breakfast. Our room had a garden view at the end of the unit block, overlooking the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
"To start off the property didn’t have the room we reserved available upon checking in, they put us on a smaller room with a king bed and pullout sofa, keep in mind we had reserved two queen bed room. Since we were traveling with our two kids. They made it seem like they did us a favor for a supposed ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
"The property is in a quiet area and the staff does a terrific job to keep everything clean and well maintained. Arriving late after a long flight, we were given excellent and helpful instructions on how to get into our room and were able to get a good night’s sleep! The air conditioning and ceiling ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Kawaihau
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
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 Homesteads
You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Opaekaa Falls or Wailua River State Park.
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapaa Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
