Kawaihau Travel Guide

Kapaa

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls featuring forests and a cascade

Wailua Falls

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Wailua Falls
Kealia Forest Reserve

Kealia Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kealia Forest Reserve
Waipouli Beach

Waipouli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Waipouli Beach
Smith Family Garden Luau featuring a fountain

Smith's Tropical Paradise

Embark on a journey down the river to this traditional family luau with feasts, music and shows in a tropical environment.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
Kapa'a Beach Park

Kapa'a Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kapa'a Beach Park during your trip to Kapaa? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kapa'a Beach Park
Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path showing general coastal views, rugged coastline and a pebble beach

Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path

You can take time to visit Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path during your travels to Kapaa. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path

Things to do

Guided Kayak Adventure on the Wailua River

Guided Secret Falls Tour with Snacks and Drinks

฿4,257
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Secret Falls Tour with Snacks and Drinks
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

฿4,919
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

฿3,879
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

฿4,553
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

฿1,180
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

฿4,216
per adult
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
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Top hotels in Kawaihau

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is ฿11,244 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿11,244
฿14,910 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (915 reviews)
"great location. Beautiful view of garden and beach."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Shores Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel
3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is ฿6,798 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
฿6,798
฿9,228 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
"Staff was great. Rooms were clean but came across around 2 cockroaches daily in our room. Parking is a problem. Tight spots that are taken up a lot of the time. Forced to use vallet parking (free, but tip right). Beds are comfy. Lava Lava restaurant attached. Our server Kay is the best in the business ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Kauai Shores Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
The price is ฿15,034 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿15,034
฿19,548 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Gorgeous property in a beautiful area"

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI
The price is ฿30,704 per night from 10 May to 11 May
฿30,704
฿38,597 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)
"An absolute dream! I would stay again & again & again. Resort was at full capacity but it still felt like there was tons of space. Best place I have ever stayed!"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is ฿10,214 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
฿10,214
฿13,459 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,296 reviews)
"We had a great time"

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI
The price is ฿24,188 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
฿24,188
฿30,749 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Pool"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

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Kapahi

When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Ho'opi'i Falls and Kealia Forest Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village showing a park and signage

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Kadavul Hindu Temple.

Wailua Homesteads
Sleeping Giant Trailhead showing general coastal views

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Wailua House Lots

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