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The West Inn Kauai

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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9690 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796
  • Place, West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waimea Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Koke'e Mountains
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Waimea

Located in Waimea, The West Inn Kauai is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and 6 minutes from Kekaha Beach Park. .This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Barking Sands Beach and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Waimea Canyon State Park.

What's nearby

  • West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waimea Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koke'e Mountains - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Captain Cook Monument - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waimea State Recreational Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Menehune Food Mart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Shave Ice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chicken In A Barrel Bbq - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Aloha Sweet Delights - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - Waimea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The West Inn Kauai

The West Inn Kauai offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to lanais. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private lanais. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 171-831-7056-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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The West Inn Kauai Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rucker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s right off the main road. Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Access to our room was easy. The room is clean and comfortable. The location is good and near restaurants and the public pier. There is a lanai with tables and chairs for dining and a view of a small horse ranch bordered by the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay, clean and walking distance to food places and coffee. Management always responded quickly with information about setting up our stay. Shannon texted us with clear instructions how to access our room since we arrived late at night. Wonderful stay and will highly recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful when the air conditioning wasn't working correctly, and they were able to handle that immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy, Shoreline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for quick communication and recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy-John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay if visiting the canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Low key but pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

A surprising gem of a find.

Not to be confused with the WESTIN hotel chain, this small hotel is the only hotel we could find on the far west end of the island close to the canyons and boat excursions to avoid an early morning drive from the 'big" city. We were pleasantly surprised to find this gem with new/ remodeled rooms, clean, good ac. Would recommend this for those wanting to be close to Napoli and canyon tours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leilani

Liked: Amenities
Good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect 👌 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

Best on the West!

I love this westside hotel! Friendly and helpful staff, walking distance to everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

terece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the West Kauai Inn! The staff are great. Property is in a great location. It was quiet and very walkable to Waimea stores and eateries. Enjoyed my stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Kapaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean, large mini fridge, plus microwave and sink. Bathroom was very nice and large. Full bath and shower. We were very impressed. Staff was informative and thorough. The bed was honestly the most comfortable bed we’ve slept on while away from home. We’ve stayed at in many high end hotels, and this was the best sleep by far. Mahalo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and Clean

Staff was very helpful. Hotel was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay, love the snacks they left for us, did not love that the 3 nights we were there room service did not show up or ask if we needed any towels or anything but for the most part very pleasant stay and convenient. Also thought it was a bit overpriced, $300 the night was a bit too much for not having pool and other amenities. Something i did love was the communication with the person i booked was pretty on point until the check in process, loved that texting was with fast response. Love the vintage old town feel… i would visit again! Overall pretty good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023