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Beachfront hotels on Kauai

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 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 on Kauai. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach Koloa, United States

    Beach: Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach

    **** Resort. Located on Poipu Beach on Kauai’s south shore, this boutique Koloa resort offers an on-site restaurant and spa. Furnished balconies and free Wi-Fi are included in all luxurious guest rooms. A flat-screen TV and a coffee machine are available in each air-conditioned room at Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $559.

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  • 2 Castle Kiahuna Plantation & The Beach Bungalows Koloa, United States

    Beach: Castle Kiahuna Plantation & The Beach Bungalows

    *** Resort. Nestled on 35-acres of lush tropical gardens and directly on Poipu Beach, this oceanfront property features easy access to a variety of recreational beach activities and has an on-site swimming beach. Each accommodation at this resort includes free WiFi. Featuring shops and dining opportunities, Poipu Shopping Village is right across the street from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 3 Kauai Beach Resort & Spa Lihue, United States

    Beach: Kauai Beach Resort & Spa

    **** Resort. Conveniently located near the airport and halfway between Kauai's North and South shores, this full-service 25-acre beachfront resort offers 3 restaurants and bars, 4 swimming pools, a waterslide and 2 hot tubs on site. Featuring a private balcony, each room at Kauai Beach Resort & Spa is equipped with a compact refrigerator, cable TV and iPod docking station. Naupaka Terrace Restaurant offers daily breakfast in a beautiful setting. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $299.

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  • 4 Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

    **** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $349.

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  • 5 Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club Lihue, United States

    Beach: Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

    **** Resort. Located on Kalapaki Beach, this Lihue resort offers accommodations with free Wi-Fi and fully-equipped kitchenettes. A large outdoor pool area, spa facilities and 6 restaurants are located on site. A flat-screen HD cable TV with pay options and DVD player are standard in each accommodation at Marriot Kaua’i Beach Club. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $509.

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  • 6 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Princeville, United States

    Beach: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

    ***** Resort. Along Kauai's stunning Napali Coast and offering direct beach access, this luxury 5-star hotel offers top-rated golf courses, a full-service spa, gourmet dining and easy access to attractions and activities. The Princeville Resort provides everything needed for an unforgettable stay, including a spacious outdoor swimming pool complete with a swim-up bar. Guests can also enjoy lush tropical surroundings as well as modern fitness facilities and spacious guestrooms. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 7 The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Lihue, United States

    Beach: The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

    ***** Resort. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is next to Kalapaki Bay and the 18-hole Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. The hotel offers 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. Guest rooms include a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The rooms provide a view of the ocean or the hotel's gardens. Select rooms offer a balcony. Guests can enjoy the hot tub or the well-equipped fitness centre. A full-service business center is also available. Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach that serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests can also enjoy fresh seafood and ocean views at the casual Duke's restaurant. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $459.

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  • 8 Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Kauai Shores Hotel

    *** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $279.

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  • 9 Hotel Coral Reef Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Hotel Coral Reef

    *** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $239.

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  • 10 The ISO Kapaa, United States

    Beach: The ISO

    **** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $222.

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  • 11 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Koloa, United States

    Beach: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

    **** Resort. Set amidst river pools and tropical gardens, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa boasts a golf course, 7 restaurants and a spa. Each guest room includes a private balcony. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electronics charging station, a beverage chiller, a seating area, and a large work desk are offered in each guest room. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $863.

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  • 12 The Cliffs at Princeville Princeville, United States

    Beach: The Cliffs at Princeville

    *** Resort. Located on the North Shore of Kauai, this resort boasts 2 swimming pools, a children's pool area and 2 hot tubs. Full kitchens are provided in all suites. Princeville Golf Course is 1 mile away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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  • 13 Islander on the Beach 101 Kapaa, United States

    Islander on the Beach 101

    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. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 14 Islander on the Beach 111 Kapaa, United States

    Islander on the Beach 111

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 15 Islander on the Beach 339 Kapaa, United States

    Islander on the Beach 339

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 16 Islander on the Beach 333 Kapaa, United States

    Islander on the Beach 333

    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. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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  • 17 Kapa`a Sands 02 Kapaa, United States

    Kapa`a Sands 02

    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. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 18 Kuhio Shores 410 Koloa, United States

    Kuhio Shores 410

    Hotel. Kuhio Shores 410 is set on the beachfront in Koloa, 400 metres from Baby Beach and 1.9 km from Kiahuna Beach. The property is situated 28 km from Wailua Falls, 29 km from Lydgate State Park and 46 km from Waimea Canyon. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 19 Sheraton Kauai Resort Koloa, United States

    Sheraton Kauai Resort

    *** Resort. Nestled on 20 acres on Kaua'i's southern shoreline, Sheraton Kauai Resort offers 2 outdoor pools. This Poipu Beach resort is enhanced by Kaua‘i’s natural beauty, site seeing attractions and an array of nearby activities. Each guest room at Sheraton Kauai Resort boasts amenities such as flat-screen TVs, in-room refrigerators and Shine by Bliss bath products. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $379.

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  • 20 Lae Nani 326 Kapaa, United States

    Lae Nani 326

    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. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 21 Wailua Bay View 115 Kapaa, United States

    Wailua Bay View 115

    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. Show full description Guest review score 7.3

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  • 22 Aston Islander On The Beach Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Aston Islander On The Beach

    *** Aparthotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $309.

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  • 23 BBs Biz E HBR 4104/5/6 Princeville, United States

    Beach: BBs Biz E HBR 4104/5/6

    Holiday park. With sea views, BBs Biz E HBR 4104/5/6 is situated in Princeville and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property. Offering mountain or pool views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a cable flat-screen TV and DVD player, desk, a washing machine and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge, an oven and dishwasher are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Spa and wellness facilities including a fitness centre and a hot tub are at guests' disposal during their stay at the holiday park. Hiking, diving and snorkelling are possible within the area, and a water park is at guests' disposal on site. Puu Poa Beach is 200 metres from BBs Biz E HBR 4104/5/6, while Hideaway Beach is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 47 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.8

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  • 24 Islander on the Beach 352 OCEANFRONT *PENTHOUSE* AC Pool Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Islander on the Beach 352 OCEANFRONT *PENTHOUSE* AC Pool

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.9

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  • 25 Waipouli Beach Resort E-205 Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Waipouli Beach Resort E-205

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 26 Islander on the Beach Kapaa, United States

    Beach: Islander on the Beach

    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. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $139.

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  • 27 Quiet Kiahuna plantation , New Remodel with AC Koloa, United States

    Beach: Quiet Kiahuna plantation , New Remodel with AC

    Apartment. Situated in Koloa, Quiet Kiahuna plantation, New Remodel with AC offers a terrace with sea and garden views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre and hot tub. Boasting free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, horse riding and table tennis. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Staff at the apartment are always available to provide advice at the reception. Quiet Kiahuna plantation, New Remodel with AC offers a spa centre. Windsurfing, diving and fishing are possible within the area, and a water park is at guests' disposal on site. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kiahuna Beach, Brennecke’s Beach and Poipu Beach. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 23 km from Quiet Kiahuna plantation, New Remodel with AC. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $220.

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  • 28 Pali Kai Cottage 17 A, Ocean Bluff, Nawiliwili Lihue, United States

    Beach: Pali Kai Cottage 17 A, Ocean Bluff, Nawiliwili

    Apartment. Pali Kai Cottage 17 A, Ocean Bluff, Nawiliwili is a beachfront property situated in Lihue, 100 metres from Kalapaki Beach and 2.7 km from Niumalu Beach. This apartment features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 29 Pali Ke Kua Condominiums by HI Princeville, United States

    Beach: Pali Ke Kua Condominiums by HI

    Apartment. Situated in Princeville, just 1 km from Hideaway Beach, Pali Ke Kua Condominiums by HI features beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms with bath. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 30 Partial Oceanview 1BR at Kiahuna Plantation Unit 311 Koloa, United States

    Beach: Partial Oceanview 1BR at Kiahuna Plantation Unit 311

    Apartment. Boasting accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a balcony, Partial Oceanview 1BR at Kiahuna Plantation Unit 311 is situated in Koloa. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 31 Waipouli Beach Resort G-404 Kapaa, United States

    Waipouli Beach Resort G-404

    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. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 32 Kauai Beach Resort #1118 Lihue, United States

    Kauai Beach Resort #1118

    Holiday home. Situated in Lihue, 700 metres from Nukoli'i Beach Park, Kauai Beach Resort #1118 features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an ATM. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.9 km from Lydgate State Park. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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  • 33 Waipouli Beach Resort C-105 Kapaa, United States

    Waipouli Beach Resort C-105

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 34 Banyan Harbor K132 At Kalapaki Beach Condo Lihue, United States

    Banyan Harbor K132 At Kalapaki Beach Condo

    Apartment. Banyan Harbor K132 At Kalapaki Beach Condo is set in Lihue, 1.5 km from Niumalu Beach and 11 km from Lydgate State Park, in an area where cycling can be enjoyed. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Kalapaki Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. Show full description Guest review score 6.8

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  • 35 Hale Moku Koloa, United States

    Hale Moku

    Holiday home. Set in Koloa, 500 metres from Brennecke’s Beach, Hale Moku offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and an ATM. With sea views, this accommodation features a balcony. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 5 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 36 Oceanview 1BR at Kiahuna Plantation Unit 159 Koloa, United States

    Oceanview 1BR at Kiahuna Plantation Unit 159

    Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant, Oceanview 1BR at Kiahuna Plantation Unit 159 is set in the Poipu district of Koloa, only 100 metres from Kiahuna Beach. It has a bar, sea views and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 37 Puu Poa Princeville, United States

    Puu Poa

    Holiday home. Situated in Princeville, 500 metres from Hideaway Beach, Puu Poa features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and an ATM. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Puu Poa Beach. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 38 Kapa`a Sands Kapaa, United States

    Kapa`a Sands

    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. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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