Nawiliwili
Lihue
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Popular places to visit
Menehune Fishpond
Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Kalapaki Beach
Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.
Nawiliwili Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
Kauai Museum
Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.
Lydgate Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
Kilohana Plantation
Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.
Things to do
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app
Top hotels in Nawiliwili
Kauai Inn
Great room, great location, fantastic hosts.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Banyan Harbor Resort
Staff was great. Room was a little dated and we found 2 live roaches.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
Great location, friendly staff. The room was very clean. Beautiful beach they have amazing bike path. Everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Painting on hall wall banged all night in wind every night. Stoppedd cleaning room after day3 on our 7 night stay. Had to beg for toilet paper on day 4. Furniture was cheap and old thermastat did not work properly. More like a cheap motel than a Hilton property.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Major renovation going on there unfortunately. Those renovations caused a lot of foot detours that were super inconvenient. Customer service was great, food was amazing, and beautiful.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
An early check was requested at the front desk around 10:45 AM. Instead of trying to accommodate an early check in the front desk lady tried to upsale a presidential suite for an extra +$1,100 a night. We checked again with the front desk 5 hours later and they mentioned house keeping was aware of ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nawiliwili
Puhi
Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Kukui Grove Shopping Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Kapaia
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Kapaia. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kauai Museum and Kukui Grove Shopping Center are a few top sights nearby.
Hanamaulu
You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.
