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Kauai Beach Resort

4 stars
4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI 96766
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
245 reviews
Landlocked Cruise Vacation

If you can never considered going on a cruise, just book a room here and all the amenities of a... See full review

  • Yknot
  • Mar 26, 2013
30th anniversary

Great relaxing stay. Located in the middle of action so you can either drive south for a day or... See full review

  • 30th anniv lovebirds
  • Feb 28, 2013
Plantation-style goes upscale on Kauai's Royal Coconut Coast
Set on 25 acres along a three-mile beach -- Kauai's longest -- this resort evokes the graciousness of the plantation era but with a host of contemporary amenities. The beach, which is perfect for sauntering or sunning, is not for swimming. No problem. Kauai Beach Resort has four pools, a beachfront sand-bottomed pool and a fantasy pool with a 75-foot lava-tube water slide among them. Two restaurants, a lounge, a fitness center and a spa round out the facilities. And when guests want to explore further afield, Kauai's east coast is an ideal spot from which to do it.
Highlights
  • Fantasy pool with 75-foot lava-tube water slide
  • Series of concerts and programs promoting Hawaiian arts and artists
  • Hawaiian Rainforest Spa
  • Complimentary bocce
  • Complimentary airport shuttle
Location
Kauai's Royal Coconut Coast is rife with sacred sites and groves of slender coconut palms, with its character shaped in part by long, curving Wailua River, the only navigable river in all of Hawaii. A stay here should include visits to a trio of sites, Fern Grotto, Secret Falls, and 80-foot Wailua Falls, made famous in the opening scene of TV classic "Fantasy Island."
Rooms
Accents such as louvered doors and wood floors recall plantation style, but the old plantation homes didn't have what these rooms at Kauai Beach Resort have: travertine marble in the bathrooms and iPod docks in the living rooms.
Features

There's a distinctly Hawaiian feel to Kauai Beach Resort with its island architecture, but also a culture of sharing and promoting authentic Hawaiiana that sets it apart. The resort hosts events all year, including local musicians who share their art and stories, benefit concerts supporting the perpetuation of Hawaiian language and music, and a festival featuring the state's top slack-key artists. Check the annual calendar and plan your trip accordingly.

 

Although the beach out front isn't safe for swimming, Lydgate Beach Park, a couple of miles away, offers excellent swimming and snorkeling.
Transportation
  • Lihue Airport (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • Complimentary airport shuttle
Attractions
  • Wailua Golf Course (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • Lydgate Beach Park (2.5 mi/4 km)
  • Fern Grotto (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
  • Wailua River (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
Business
  • Four rooms, 13,000-plus square feet of flexible indoor space
  • Find 15,000 square feet of event-ready courtyards, lawns and poolside venues
  • A small business center
  • High-speed Internet (fee applies)

Kauai Beach Resort Rooms

Lagoon View
Room offers; One King or Two Double Beds. Standard guestrooms include in-room safe, refrigerator, premium television channels including pay-per-view movies, private lanais and daily maid service. Rate is for 1 - 2 people. (320 sq ft)
Pool View
Room offers; One King or Two Double Beds. Standard guestrooms include in-room safe, refrigerator, premium television channels including pay-per-view movies, private lanais and daily maid service. Rate is for 1 - 2 people. (320sq ft)
Ocean View
Room offers; One King or Two Double Beds. Standard guestrooms include in-room safe, refrigerator, premium television channels including pay-per-view movies, private lanais and daily maid service. Rate is for 1 - 2 people. (320 sq ft)
Mountain Garden View
Room offers; One King or Two Double Beds. Standard guestrooms include in-room safe, refrigerator, premium television channels including pay-per-view movies, private lanais and daily maid service. Rate is for 1 - 2 people. (320 sq ft)

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Health club
Spa services
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
High-speed internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

22.01 -159.3378
Area served
Lihue and Kapaa Island of Kauai Hawaii
Nearby airports
LIH - Lihue International Airport
Area description
The Kauai Beach Resort is located on the eastern side of the island of Kauai on 25 lushly landscaped oceanfront acres adjacent to Kuhio Highway 56, five minutes north of the Lihue airport and 10 minutes north of the town of Lihue. The Hilton Kauai Beach Resort is located on the eastern side of the island of Kauai on 25 lushly landscaped oceanfront acres adjacent to Kuhio Highway 56, five minutes north of the Lihue airport and 10 minutes north of the town of Lihue.

Dining

Naupaka Terrace Restaurant
Open daily from 6:00am to 11:00am Greet the morning with "grab and go" options! Healthy breakfast items include assorted yogurts, fruit & yogurt parfaits, a delicious assortment of Muffins and Bagels, Breakfast Burrito, and other specialty items! Savor a steaming hot cup of Hawaiian Coffee, Latte, Espresso and more! Open for breakfast daily from 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Start your day your way! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat hearty buffet or an la carte menu of breakfast favorites, house specialties, omelets, and more! Open for dinner nightly from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Our menu features culinary creations from the land and sea that include steak and seafood entres, island-inspired cuisine, and our bountiful garden salad bar featuring a "soup and salad du jour"! On Saturday nightswe've got a fabulous Seafood Buffet!
Shutters Lounge
Open Sun - Thur 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Fri & Sat 5:00 pm to midnight. Happy Hour daily from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Specialty drinks, draft beers, wines, and a light dinner menu featuring a variety of salads, pizza, burgers, and tasty appetizers! 4 flat screen TVs and live island music every evening! Nightly entertainment 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
Driftwood Bar & Grille
Lunch served daily 11:30am to 6:00pm. Happy Hour daily - 3 pm to 5 pm. Join us poolside for light fare, tropical drinks, and happy hour specials! Catch sports events on flat screen TVs and live music every Saturday during happy hour.
Room Service
Available daily 6:30 am to 10:00pm

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (245)

Ratings and reviews for Kauai Beach Resort

Overall score

4.2 / 5
245 out of 245
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.2

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Mom plus Daughter
Campbell, California
Apr 24, 2013

Awesome vacation getaway

This hotel was more than a place to sleep at night. The staff was so friendly and every time we had a meal in the restaurant they made us feel at home. I loved the location because of the central place it was on the island. Easy to get to, but felt like it was still a hide away! The surf on the beach there was a bit rough for swimming, maybe it was the time of year, still their winter! Although we still had fun wading through the water and collecting treasures! Overall, I would definitely stay their again. We had a blast!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

I would definitely recommend taking the raft tour with Captain Andy tours along the Nepali Coast. It was beautiful and at the same time a fun ride. They go fast, so you need to hang on! We had a blast!

Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
Phijo
Fort Worth, TX
Apr 14, 2013

Great honeymoon

Overall I was very satisfied with our stay at Kauai Beach Resort. While the beach behid the hotel is not for swimming, the hotel's location on the island puts you only 20 minutes away from great beaches on both the north and south side of the island. The staff was nothing but friendly and were very helpful. You can also book island activities at the hotel, which is nice because it consolidates a lot of information into one location. Geat time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

If you're looking for a grocery store head to Foodland. They have a Walmart on the island, but the food selection is minamal, and the prices are high. If you get the "loyalty card" at Foodland (it's free and you just give them your phone number) the prices are pretty close to what you would pay on the mainland.

Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
Saurus
Vancouver
Apr 14, 2013

Decent hotel, dirty beach

This hotel has clean updated rooms and 3 small swimming pools and one of the only hotels on Kauai with direct beach access. Staff were helpful and fast. Complimentary shuttle to airport was nice. Nothing is nearby so you need a car or tour bus if you plan on leaving the resort (which you should). The issues I had with it were: 1. Beach is dirty with plastic, wood and other garbage that washes up from the nearby river, this was a main factor in my score. 2. Waterfront room not any larger or nicer than other rooms and not worth the extra $ imo 3. TV system was weak (minor) and needs a modern update.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Merrimans in poipu. excellent food for the price

Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
KGBPOST
Denver, Colorado
Apr 7, 2013

Nice Resort

We were very pleased. Although not on a swimming beach it was a very enjoyable hour or so easy stroll along the beach to Lydgate Park which the kids loved. Pool area was excellent, dining was above average and the staff was friendly. Overall a very good value. Would recommend to friends and family.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
Fan of Kauai
Concord, CA
Apr 7, 2013

Not worthy of a 4 star hotel

I found it annoying that there wasn't free WiFi in the room, a feature that is offered by most cheap motels. Otherwise, it was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
SD visitor from
san diego
Apr 5, 2013

good but not great

good. need complementary break fast and complementary Wi-Fi in the room;

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

4
rayboy212
Garrett, Indiana
Mar 31, 2013

Very Nice Hotel

We were here for a week and we loved it. The staff was super friendly, the room was nice, nothing super fancy but we weren't looking for that. The location was perfect for us as we could go north or south with out a problem. It was close to the airport but you could not hear a plane from the resort. Parking guys were also first class and very helpful, we'll stay here again if we ever go back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Close to everything, it's not like you have to travel far to get places, use your time wisely and you can see a lot everyday!

Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

5
Yknot
New Mexico
Mar 26, 2013

Landlocked Cruise Vacation

If you can never considered going on a cruise, just book a room here and all the amenities of a cruise are yours for the asking. Entertainment nightly, numerous restaurants, choice of pools, beautiful surroundings, great weather and lots of people watching. The one thing the ship will never have is beach access; and here the beach goes on forever. Thoughtful and accommodating staff with many services available both free and fee. Large rooms with large bathrooms. Patios and balconies with every room; many come with roaming ducks, roosters and birds of every color and description.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

3
MariToby
No. ILL
Mar 12, 2013

Nice ....

The ENTIRE staff at this resort is what makes this a 4. hotel rating. The front desk gals are quick & VERY sharp, willing to assist, always. Especially noted, & who works well with all age clients, etc, is Ms. Ku'ulei Kaho. Give her a 5++ gold star for efficiency, personality, and caring for the guests. The rooms are carefully & well maintained, because the property is older & a tad outdated. Because of this, I would give the resort an overall 3.5

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Kauai Beach Resort

Reviewer score

5
30th anniv lovebirds
MN
Feb 28, 2013

30th anniversary

Great relaxing stay. Located in the middle of action so you can either drive south for a day or north for the day. Buffet breakfast included in price was great. Car is a necessity for getting full thrill of island. Conceige was excellent in hotel. Highly recommend driving to Waimia Canyon...drive to all lookouts because they are all different, see Napali coast by catamaran on HoloHolo Charters, snorkeled Po'ipu beach and watched many whales breach from shore, Smith Luau was great with food and entertainment. There was even a monk seal on the hotel's shoreline. Can't swim in the wintertime in front of the hotel but there is alot of beach to walk with sand. The only thing I would have done differently was to take the Blue Hawaiian Helicopter ride at the end of the trip rather than the beginning because then I could have revisited everywhere I went with audio. You can buy the DVD at the end of the ride with all your questions and narration of each place. So ask alot of questions because it will be taped. I would suggest to the hotel to have a few chairs on the beach. It would have been nice to have a cup of coffee and watch the sun rise. We did many other things but these were our highlights of our weeks' stay. We also were lucky to see wild pigs and snorkeled with sea turtles.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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