The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Kapaa. I hope you will like it!
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1 Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort Kapaa, United States
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Located on the east coast of Kauai Island, the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort is directly on Coconut Beach. It features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with a private balcony.
A refrigerator and coffee machine are standard in every room. All rooms are brightly decorated and include a TV with cable channels, free WiFi and beautiful views.
Free access to the outdoor pool, hot tub and private beach area is provided to all guests of the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort. Enjoy hours of fun in the new, Fire Hen Wings & Arcade.
Dining options include Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House, Day Break Restaurant and Luau Ka Hikina.
Downtown Kapaa, Kauai and Wailua County Golf Course are both 6 minutes' drive from the hotel. Kauai Island Airport is 10.5 km away.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $349.
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2 Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa, United States
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Situated in Kapaa, Kauai Shores Hotel is an oceanfront hotel that features a private beach, a beachfront restaurant, and a 6-acre tropical courtyard complete with 2 outdoor pools.
Offering free fast WiFi, all spacious guest rooms have bright, island-style décor and offer a private balcony with great views of the area that include garden, mountain, ocean and pool views. Guest rooms at Kauai Shores Hotel are equipped with an LCD flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a Keurig coffee machine.
Fresh island fare and cocktails are featured at the ocean-front restaurant, Lava Lava Beach Club. It serves a full breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner.
A 24-hour reception is available for added convenience at Kauai Shores Hotel. A launderette are also located on-site at the hotel.
Kauai Shores Hotel is next door to Coconut MarketPlace and 10 minutes’ drive from Kapaa city centre. Outdoor activities including snorkeling, fishing and helicopter tours are 5 minutes’ drive away. Lihue Airport is 6 miles away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $279.
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3 Hotel Coral Reef Kapaa, United States
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Featuring an oceanfront location near Historic Kapaa town, this Hawaii accommodation offers an oceanfront lagoon-style swimming pool. Free WiFi is offered in all oceanfront guestrooms and the lobby.
Featuring a balcony with an ocean view, all rooms offer a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided in rooms at Hotel Coral Reef. Rooms are located within 50 steps of the ocean.
Guests can lounge on the poolside terrace as they overlook the ocean. Free parking is available.
A variety of restaurants and shops are located within walking distance. Other nearby activities include snorkeling, helicopter tours, kayaking, whale watching, and dinner cruises.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $239.
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4 The ISO Kapaa, United States
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Located across from Waipouli Town Center, the ISO is beachfront Kapaa studios feature free WiFi, an oceanfront swimming pool and an on-site restaurant.
A private Hawaiian-style patio is offered in each studio apartment. Coffee-making facilities are also available.
The Bullshed Restaurant, open daily for dinner, features oceanfront dining. Steak and seafood specialties are served in a relaxed, family-style setting.
A snorkeling beach and putting green, tennis and shuffleboard courts are located on site. Free parking is provided.
Kapaa Beach Park is 1 mile away. Lihue Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away from the ISO.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $222.
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5 Islander on the Beach 101 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Located in Kapaa and within a few steps of Papaloa Beach, Islander on the Beach 101 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Guests can enjoy sea views. At the hotel each room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Islander on the Beach 101 the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kapaa, like cycling. Lae Nani Beach is 200 metres from Islander on the Beach 101, while Wailua Beach is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 12 km from the hotel. Guest review score 10.0
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6 Islander on the Beach 111 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Situated in Kapaa and within a few steps of Papaloa Beach, Islander on the Beach 111 has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 200 metres from Lae Nani Beach, less than 1 km from Wailua Beach and 3.2 km from Lydgate State Park. Wailua Falls is 16 km from the hotel and Opaekaa Falls is 4.8 km away. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV with cable channels and a kitchenette. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Islander on the Beach 111 also boast a sea view. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Nawiliwili Park is 13 km from Islander on the Beach 111, while Kauai Lagoons Golf Course is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 12 km from the hotel. Guest review score 9.5
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7 Islander on the Beach 339 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Islander on the Beach 339 features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kapaa. The property is set 200 metres from Lae Nani Beach, less than 1 km from Wailua Beach and 3.2 km from Lydgate State Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated a few steps from Papaloa Beach. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV with cable channels and a kitchenette. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Islander on the Beach 339 also feature a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Wailua Falls is 16 km from Islander on the Beach 339, while Opaekaa Falls is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 12 km from the hotel. Guest review score 9.0
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8 Islander on the Beach 333 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Islander on the Beach 333 features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kapaa. The property is around 200 metres from Lae Nani Beach, less than 1 km from Wailua Beach and 3.2 km from Lydgate State Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated a few steps from Papaloa Beach. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV with cable channels, a kitchenette and a dining area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Islander on the Beach 333 also boast a sea view. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at Islander on the Beach 333 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kapaa, like cycling. Wailua Falls is 16 km from the hotel, while Opaekaa Falls is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 12 km from Islander on the Beach 333. Guest review score 7.0
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9 Kapa`a Sands 02 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Located in Kapaa and within a few steps of Lae Nani Beach, Kapa`a Sands 02 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Each room includes a patio. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. At Kapa`a Sands 02 each room is equipped with a TV, a private bathroom, and a balcony with a sea view. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kapaa, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Kapa`a Sands 02 include Wailua Beach, Papaloa Beach and Lydgate State Park. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 10 km from the hotel. Guest review score 10.0
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10 Lae Nani 326 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Located in Kapaa and within a few steps of Lae Nani Beach, Lae Nani 326 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Every room is fitted with a balcony with sea views. At the hotel every room comes with a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Lae Nani 326 every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kapaa, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Lae Nani 326 include Papaloa Beach, Wailua Beach and Lydgate State Park. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 11 km from the hotel. Guest review score 8.5
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11 Wailua Bay View 115 Kapaa, United States
Hotel. Located in Kapaa, 100 metres from Wailua Beach, Wailua Bay View 115 features views of the sea. Featuring a children's playground, this property is set a short distance from Lae Nani Beach, Papaloa Beach and Lydgate State Park. The accommodation provides an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. All units in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, guest rooms at Wailua Bay View 115 have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Wailua Bay View 115 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kapaa, like cycling. Lydgate Beach is 2.1 km from the hotel, while Wailua Falls is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 10 km from Wailua Bay View 115. Guest review score 7.3
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12 Aston Islander On The Beach Kapaa, United States
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Standing on the shores of the Coconut Coast of Kauai, Aston Islander On The Beach features a white sand beach, an oceanfront pool and ad hot tub. Free parking and a grocery delivery service are available.
Guests are greeted with a special complimentary welcome drink with a drink voucher. There is live music at the pool bar from 18:00-20:00
The teak-furnished rooms of the Aston Islander on the Beach offer a private balcony and are equipped with Wi-Fi, cable TV and a PlayStation 3. A microwave and refrigerator are included.
Guests of the Aston Islander on the Beach have access to a tennis court and golf course. On-site barbecue facilities and an item shop are also available.
The hotel is 3.2 km from Waipoli Park and less than 3 miles from Wailua County Golf Course.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $309.
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13 Islander on the Beach 352 OCEANFRONT *PENTHOUSE* AC Pool Kapaa, United States
Apartment. Providing sea views, Islander on the Beach 352 OCEANFRONT *PENTHOUSE* AC Pool in Kapaa provides accommodation, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All units include a fully equipped kitchenette with coffee machine, a living room with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Papaloa Beach, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 12 km from Islander on the Beach 352 OCEANFRONT *PENTHOUSE* AC Pool. Guest review score 9.9
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14 Waipouli Beach Resort E-205 Kapaa, United States
Holiday home. Situated in Kapaa, 200 metres from Waipouli Beach and 300 metres from Papaloa Beach, Waipouli Beach Resort E-205 offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is located 1.2 km from Fuji Beach and features an ATM. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. Lydgate State Park is 3.9 km from the holiday home, while Wailua Falls is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 13 km from Waipouli Beach Resort E-205. Guest review score 9.5
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15 Islander on the Beach Kapaa, United States
Apartment. Located in Kapaa, 700 metres from Lae Nani Beach and less than 1 km from Papaloa Beach, Islander on the Beach provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining table, a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. The apartment offers a hot tub. Wailua Beach is less than 1 km from Islander on the Beach, while Waipouli Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $139.
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16 Waipouli Beach Resort G-404 Kapaa, United States
Holiday home. Set in Kapaa, 200 metres from Waipouli Beach and 300 metres from Papaloa Beach, Waipouli Beach Resort G-404 offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is situated 1.1 km from Fuji Beach and offers an ATM. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Lydgate State Park is 4 km from the holiday home, while Wailua Falls is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 13 km from Waipouli Beach Resort G-404. Guest review score 10.0
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17 Waipouli Beach Resort C-105 Kapaa, United States
Holiday home. Located in Kapaa, 100 metres from Waipouli Beach and 300 metres from Papaloa Beach, Waipouli Beach Resort C-105 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is situated 1 km from Fuji Beach and features an ATM. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Lydgate State Park is 3.9 km from the holiday home, while Wailua Falls is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 13 km from Waipouli Beach Resort C-105. Guest review score 9.0
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18 Kapa`a Sands Kapaa, United States
Holiday home. Offering sea views and free WiFi, Kapa`a Sands offers accommodation conveniently located in Kapaa, within a short distance of Lae Nani Beach, Wailua Beach and Papaloa Beach. The holiday home offers a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bath or shower. A fridge, an oven and dishwasher are also offered in the kitchen, as well as a coffee machine. Lydgate Beach is 2.3 km from Kapa`a Sands, while Lydgate State Park is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 10 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.2
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