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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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Courtyard
BBQ/picnic Area
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lydgate Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪11 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
(50 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

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

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Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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
(37 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lydgate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waipouli Deli & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BV's Bourbon & Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chicken In A Barrel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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

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 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. 1022 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1381 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivashankara Narayanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, no frills. Best aspect is the beach right by the hotel and a nice restaurant in the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sword Fish special was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Boaz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
My reservation included pool View and upgrade if available. On check in I got a room overlooking the parking and was offered to pay $40 to upgrade to sea view. It was reduced to $20/day after showing my reservation. On one of the days our room wasn't done claiming that something was left on the bed which was not so. In general the cleaning was full they failed to clean the shower door or replace the bag for the Ice Cube. On the other hand for family this might be a nice hotel they have a nice laundry, parking is complementary and there is a good access to the sea and shopping mall.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and decent size room. We could easily fit our pack n play and still had room. Great pool options and love being able to walk along the beach. Nice restaurant and found a plaza with food and shops within walking distance. Appreciated the water refill stations and the lobby staff was amazing at check in. Would stay again. Only thing is there are no elevators to get to the second floor just fyi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parmjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first visit to Kauai and we picked the perfect place to stay, we enjoyed our stay at Kauai Shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That hotel is amazing and right on the beach !!! Everything is beautiful and location is perfect !!! Hotel staff very friendly, room was clean, we didn’t had any issues with parking. Restaurant on the beach was amazing and we loved live music every night !!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana Young

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely remodeled. The view was beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. The location is excellent with easy access to airport and all areas of the island. The one drawback is the tight parking spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views and so clean and updated! Very nicely decorated and well kept! A wonderful staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maksim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small and quite place
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Was a fantastic week. tons of menu options at the restaurant and every single thing I ate was great. It was also convenient for seeing a lot of the island. The staff was very friendly and everyone was nice. The beach was accessible and had some decent snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are 2nd time here. It is the best location, staff is super nice, You are next to the beach, it is in a great location and pool is always clean. They do know on how to take care of their customers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My trip was short but I really enjoyed staying at Kauai Shores Hotel. The hotel was very clean and the staff was helpful. It is located by the ocean and the views were beautiful. I also like that they offered complementary yoga classes and bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anu-Radha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel by the beach and near everything. I would come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok

It’s like a nice HoJos
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Huan C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was convenient but didn’t honor our request for king size bed. We also weren’t given the vip upgrade that was suppose to be part of our package.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t have better things to stay about this hotel! All staff were wonderful. The rooms were comfortable and spotless. The amenities were lovely. And to be able to walk to the beach from our room was a dream.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this property is great. Easy to get to the north or south parts of the island. The front desk staff is incredibly nice. Parking can be tricky but the complimentary valet is nice. We did have an issue with the room service. Our room was not cleaned once the entire time we were there, and we only had the garbage dumped once. Unfortunately, the time they did dump the garbage and swap towels, the room service staff did not close our door all the way when they were done. Our room had the door cracked open for the entire day while we were out exploring the island. When we returned, we noticed that nothing was missing, but it was still a concerning experience. Utilize the safe in the room for smaller valuables.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nipun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025