Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
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A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
The current price is $292
$246 nightly
$292 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

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

Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

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

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

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

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

Bed in dormitory GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

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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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wailua Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waipouli Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Musubi Truck - ‬19 min walk

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. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

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% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. 1198 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1577 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was prime, and the food at the Lava Lava Beach Club was delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rupen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed this property and I think it’s great for families
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The place was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pavel Dimitrov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with food and many activities near by. Amazing, family centered hotel. Cannot wait to return someday
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach restaurant people rooms .. had a great stay thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, lava lava restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly staff, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Great amenities at the hotel. Great neighborhood restaurants, beaches, and walking/biking path. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room that’s been well kept, great location (walkable to Coconut marketplace and a quick drive to many local eats), friendly/helpful staff, good A/C & fan in room
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful and we will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay on Kauai!! 2nd time staying at Kauai Shores!! The staff is amazing, make you feel like family!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jocelyn Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, clean rooms, excellent service and fun busy bar beside
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ladera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was helpful and the location can’t be beat!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect hotel. A bar for dad, games for kids and the beach for mom! The most relaxing vacation I have ever had!
Evening..
Daytime..
Early morning..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and always helpful. Our room was sparkling clean. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KERI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and overall property was very well kept and clean! The AC worked so well also so made it nice to sleep at night. The location is amazing and ease to the beach was also great. We loved our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was Clean, Staff was great. Rooms were clean. Overall nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026