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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
$343
$289 nightly
$343 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3

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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
(53 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

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

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

Deluxe Garden View Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Garden View Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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

Ocean View Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Pool View Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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
(38 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

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
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. 1049 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1402 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thailee

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy and Fez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has a chill vibe. We liked the smaller size, decor, free bikes and location. The ocean was to rough to swim in in front of the hotel, but that wasn't a big deal as we were out most days doing other things. The staff was great. We also liked the singers that played every night.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Kauai Shores! They have complimentary valet parking (they grab your car within seconds), free daily yoga, and free bikes available to use. The beds were extremely comfortable and rooms were perfect. The hotel is steps away from the beach. Lava lava beach club is a plus they had great food and drinks. The staff was very friendly too! Highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in this area in Kauai.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rea

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! We were impressed with every aspect of this property. We will definitely book at this property again! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful amenities, rooms clean but could be cleaner! Parking can be tricky but they have complementary valet parking! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Updated rooms, friendly staff. Quick response to any room related requests. Nice location close to the water and easy access to Poipu and the north shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time there. We really like the small hotel atmosphere. Clean, location, and staff. Just what we needed. We will come back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tristan Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was beautiful and clean, loved our stay! Parking was rough at times but we didnt use the valet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in convenient location, free valet/self-park is nice, rooms were spacious
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Kauai Shores was wonderful! The location was absolutely beautiful! We really enjoyed the fact that we could walk outside and sit with our coffee on the beach for sun rise. The water was too rough to swim in, but it was just a short drive to the more swimmable beach. Our room was nice and spacious. The restaurant on site was just ok....it seemed very expensive and although the food was decent, it wasn't as good as some other places we ate on the island. It was nice to have the full bar on site, however, and they had live music a couple of the evenings we were there which we enjoyed. The staff were very friendly and the complimentary valet parking was a perk. The location on the island was good because it was fairly close to the airport and kind of centrally located between north and south shore. Overall, a really wonderful experience and we would definitely consider staying again if we returned.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were awesome, I will definitely stay here again. The only thing I wish the room would have had a microwave not just a refrigerator. But overall it was a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room system. AC unit did not hang from a window but was outside on the lanai with hoses running into the room and then diffused. Very quiet and very efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and everybody was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara f

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Banning

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots of dining and entertainment in a beautiful setting
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Artur

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to explore the island by car. Many restaurants in short drive distance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siek Mee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is on the beach. It has a restaurant. It is close (walking) to a shopping center that has classes and many restaurants to choose from. It is close with everything. Renting a car is a must though. My wish is that the parking slot is bigger. It is so so tight with other car!!! Small scratch is almost guaranteed!!! Valet parking is the safest option for this which is available. I will stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room.was comfortable and it was nice and close to the pool and beach area. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the patio outside room with the chickens and birds. Pools and hot tub were nice with space to sit when we were looking to have pool time. Valet team was amazing and very prompt when we requested car. Only down fall was whe we went for happy hour drinks we were told we could only sit at the bar or the long table in front of the bar in which both were full other than a couple single chairs. We asked if our group could sit at one of the many empty tables outside and were told unles we were eating we could not sit there so we left. They seemed more interested in having empty tables that than making money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for us! We wanted a location that was in the middle, as far as island accessibility. While on Kauai we wanted to make sure we didn't have too long of a drive if we wanted to head up north or when visiting family on the west side. Though we didn't utilize most of the amenities, we were happy to see that there were so many available. The Lava Lava Beach Club was perfect for nights that we wanted to have dinner and a few cocktails without needing to drive anywhere. My only real gripe would be about the size of the bathroom and shower. Though the room was spacious (king size bed) a little extra space was needed in the bathroom. We also found the firmness of the bed and pillows too much for us, but it might be perfect for someone else. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and comfortable

I was referred here from a friend and I glad I listened. This is a great place especially when considering affordability. Very comfortable place. While not the most upscale, it is still very clean and well maintained. Great pool and is also just steps from the beach. Nightly fire pits and live music at Lava Lava on the property. Rooms are perfect size and beds are nice and comfortable. Lots of good shopping and food nearby. Easy parking . The staff was friendly and helpful. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025