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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Bicycling

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
$331
$279 nightly
$331 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

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420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated) | Beach/ocean view

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kapaa

With a stay at Kauai Shores Hotel in Kapaa (Waipouli), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lae Nani Beach and 7 minutes from Lydgate Beach. .This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Kauai Museum and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Kalapaki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lae Nani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wailua Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waipouli Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kenji Burger - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel offers 200 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 200 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Enjoy local cuisine at Lava Lava Beach Club, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lava Lava Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lava Lava Beach Club

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.62 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - TA-187-270-1440-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Hotel Kauai Sands
Kauai Sands
Kauai Sands Hotel
Kauai Sands Hotel Kapaa
Kauai Sands Kapaa
Sands Hotel Kauai
Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa
Kauai Shores Kapaa
Kauai Shores Hotel Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa
Kauai Shores Hotel Hotel Kapaa

Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1063 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1422 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siek Mee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all amazing. Allowed early check in and an upgraded room was a pleasant surprise. Only issue was parking needs to be expanded a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Vibe of hotel food along with lava lava restaurant .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, St. George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! It was right on the beach & close to shopping & dining. I am ready to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very helpful staff and lots of options for things to do within walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time, close to the beach. Parking was hard but the valet helped remedy that. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was genuine and friendly. Beautiful property and restaurant food was delicious. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob August

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kauai Shores Hotel was Awesome.. From Front desk housekeeping..to Restaurant servers and Bartenders… They all made our stay wonderful and enjoyable …I would recommend Kauai shores to everyone I know looking for a Hawaiian vacation.. special Kudos to our favorite bartender James… Thank you all for making our first trip to Hawaii..the Best!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was perfect, hotel store was cheap, amazing views and right next to the beach. Bar was close and drinks were good. Coconut market is right next door for snacks and alcohol. Honus shaved ice is a must visit. Plenty of amazing food trucks within a couple miles. 2 pools and a hot tub. Amazing hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
The renovations were phenomenal. Great service and facilities. The restaurant was wonderful. We strongly recommend Kauai Shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room renovations, comfy bed, great options for walking to shop for necessities very close by…used the bikes so often, and the beach access was terrific. I would totally stay here again. Loved that daily maid service swapped towels and new coffee/made bed, etc…hotel has a retro vibe which was cool.
Green space and nicely landscaped!
Fun games and very clean. Place was quiet despite many guests.
Bar and restaurant on the beach which is very rare here it seems.
Watch the sunrise with coffee everyday!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

deborah, Nanaimo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except my daughter left her hoodie there and they say they don’t have it. We know they do. We are questioning if a staff member took it home. Not happy. It was an expensive purchase my daughter made herself.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joohea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed newly renovated room by the pool. Very clean and sheets were very nice, comfortable. Perfect location with lot of restaurants and food trucks nearby. It was beyond my expectations. We had drinks and meals at the Lava lava restaurant on the sand. Would highly recommend this place and we would come back to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay. Communications with the front desk were excellent. They accommodated our early check-in request. We enjoyed our meals and the views at the Lava Lava beach club.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime BreAnn, Yuba City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. It was an adorable hotel, fantastic location, and right on the beach. The room was very clean. They didn’t have any more double beds when we got there, so they upgraded us to a room with a kitchen to make sure we got what we requested. Great customer service. We loved it there
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family and I had an amazing stay at Kauai Shores Hotel. Rooms are clean and has a lot of storage space. I loved the Lava Lava Beach Club restaurant, they served delicious drinks and foods. Hotel is close to everything we wanted to go to. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, helpful and friendly. The room was cute and clean and the grounds were beautiful! The location is perfect! Only a 30-40 min drive to north shore and south shore and it’s right on the beach! I will definitely stay here again next time I visit Kauai!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuomo, San JoSe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless updated room, location on the beach, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025