Hotel Coral Reef

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $284
$239 nightly
$284 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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4-1516 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Place, Kapa'a Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, Hotel Coral Reef is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Ho'olalaea Waterfall and Kela's Glass Gallery. .This beach hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Nawiliwili Harbor and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Kauai Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ho'olalaea Waterfall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fuji Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Waipouli Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Kai Kapaa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Musubi Truck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fish Bar Deli - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Catch - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Coral Reef

Hotel Coral Reef offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Kapaa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1956
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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-116-461-1584-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Coral Reef Hotel
Coral Reef Kapaa
Hotel Coral
Hotel Coral Reef
Hotel Coral Reef Kapaa
Hotel Reef
Hotel Coral Reef Kauai/Kapaa
Hotel Coral Reef Hotel
Hotel Coral Reef Kapaa
Hotel Coral Reef Hotel Kapaa

Hotel Coral Reef Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Staff & service
Location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Zorintha Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price - perfect location. Will rebook if I come back to Kauai.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ohilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful people, great location and perfect views of the sunrise.
View from room 2204
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a footsteps away from great snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

The staff and the view is just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Easy to walk to food trucks and other restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good view, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and right on the water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay. Friendly , clean, comfortable
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly kind staff who went out of their way to make the stay memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

shayne steffen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and a pleasant stay. Rooms could be a little cleaner but staff was very accommodating when our a/c quit. And they were very easy to talk to and meet all of our everyday needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebbecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Volkan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome. Home made banana bread, a gift of a calendar & box of Hawaiian chocolate. Georgeous view (lake view rm), comfortable room. A little dated, but clean & everything worked.
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy Page

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in multiple locations in Kauai and this place is my favorite for having the stunning view from our gigantic lanai, great small usable beach rite in front of hotel and the amazing convenience to anything you need you need Great place🤙🤙🤙✌️✌️✌️
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such beautiful grounds, lovely working family that makes it such a great place. The ocean view was spectacular and affordable. The pool was clean, beautiful and private. We had an ocean view from the pool. Great walking path right outside and the food trucks were spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old hotel, we checked in very late and were able to access our room via keyless entry which was very nice. Beach front and very easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice oceanfront room, beautiful gardens & pool. The family running it was so nice, helpful, and sweet. Tutu even offered us banana bread. Will stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

sidney

Liked: Amenities
The bathroom is in need of refurbish, nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights and would have loved to stay longer. The morning sunrises from the balcony were incredible. The staff was helpful and friendly. The room was clean and spacious for us. Being close to many of KaPaa's shops and restaurants was great amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, and the view was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025