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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Bicycling
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Garden View Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Ocean View Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Pool View Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

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Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated) | Beach/ocean view

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

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

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Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated) | Private kitchenette

Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wailua Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

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
  • ‪Kenji Burger - ‬3 min drive

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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
  • Cot (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 centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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. 1131 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1500 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

thomas, Orland park

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

we had an amazing time! the smell of the ocean was amazing. our favorite part was definitely the free bike rentals!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had an amazing time here. the staff was lovely, our room was beautiful and the restaurant was yummy!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, easy access to the laundry room, very clean hotel. Great access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Atul

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was always clean, the staff was amazing. The only problem was that every day we saw cockroaches un the bathroom. But overall the place was amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay even in the rain. Friendly staff & valet, rooms are clean and comfortable, beach front hotel, not a huge resort but very chill & laid back, this was offseason
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, fun property, nice staff and the free bikes are the Cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet, pool, hot tub, lava lava restaurant, grounds, valet
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

cassandra G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was small, but clean. Great for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good beach access, clean facility, Lava Lava Beach Club has GREAT food and all the staff is all great and super friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tapajit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovated clean rooms with comfy beds. Hot tub. Location on the beach. Free Bike rentals was great family fun. Ms. Jereline, Angel, Rhea & Shyee were all great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and super helpful. Hotel and grounds were clean and well maintained. Beach area and the restaurant/bar area were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wanted to love it, but attention to detail is lacking and rooms need a deep clean. Offered wine or chocolate at check in, received neither until I went back to ask how to get it. Discussed parking at check in , but was not give a parking pass. That was another trip to the desk. Bath gel dispenser in shower was empty at check in Housekeeping did not clean room in a timely manner - we were gone from 7 am to 2pm daily and the room was only cleaned one time. Floors in the room are so filthy, dirt washed off the soles of our feet every shower (we take 2 a day) and random hairs (not ours) came along for the ride. They need to deep clean the floors and carpet. Fair warning: our lanai door was not locked when we arrived. Had we not checked, that would have been a security problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly. They had bikes available to borrow which was great. We bikes to Kapa along the beach. Overall it was great vibes. The only downside is that we really go into the water because of the big waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thea, Springfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Our room was beautifully updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Iryna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is hard to enjoy the "aloha spirit" when you’re checking the sheets with a flashlight every night. I really wanted to love this resort, but unfortunately, our stay was overshadowed by a series of safety and hygiene concerns. The most upsetting part of our trip was finding a cockroach on my daughter’s pillow while she was still in bed. She was absolutely terrified and refused to go to sleep for the rest of the trip.The rest of the family felt incredibly uncomfortable every night, constantly expecting to find more pests crawling in our sheets. Room & Property Condition The hotel is only partially renovated, and the age shows in ways that affect comfort. Noise: The walls offer very little soundproofing, and the patio doors were extremely squeaky. Amenities:We loved the fire pits and gas lights initially,but they were turned off halfway through our stay.Seeing the neighboring hotel’s lights still on made it feel like this property simply ran out of propane or gave up on the ambiance. Safety:the top of the beach swing actually broke and fell, nearly hitting my child. The Food:The restaurant location is unbeatable and the live music was a wonderful touch.Pricy. Perks: The hot/cold water dispensers were very convenient, and we appreciated the yoga classes and free valet parking. Summary: While the staff was great,I cannot recommend a hotel where pests are found in the bedding and equipment is falling apart.For the price,we expected higher standard of maintenance & hygiene.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

TREVOR

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Central location - nice if planning both north and south island adventures. Well-kept grounds. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant pricing high but reasonable for location - hit the food carts in Kapa'a for tasty bites on a budget. Rooms clean and serviced nightly. Back lot fills early - tip the valet for hassle-free parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026