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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Children's play area - outdoor
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Coconut Marketplace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lae Nani Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lydgate Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

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

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

  • Ocean view
  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

Hotel in Waipouli
Spend the day on Kauai Shores Hotel's beach or relax by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kauai Shores Hotel offers 200 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. 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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Kauai Shores Hotel for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a playground, and complimentary bicycles.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This beach hotel also offers a hot tub, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite uncovered self parking and uncovered valet parking are complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2024.

Kauai Shores Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 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 7:00 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
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 organized 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
  • Crib (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 daily newspapers
  • 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

Property 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 35.39 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
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 864 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1198 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family
Terrible parking, poor and tight layout, not enough spaces. Drivers going wrong directions blocking creating congestion
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and caring staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darroll

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a sweet resort! We had an amazing time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very enjoyed our stay@@
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every team member I encountered was welcoming and lovely! Sad I only spent one night there. Would love to have stayed longer and would definitely book again if I ever return to Kauai. The bed was also so comfortable! Could have stayed curled up in it all day! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One night stay.

Old Hawaii vibe, staff were delightful, rooms were excellent, dining was great with awesome views and live music. Would highly recommend for a laid back stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenric Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near the airport and mid way between the north and south of the island. Socialized with other guests every night in the hot tub. Room reset every day by housekeeping. Great value. Will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

zulema

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old motel updated in great location on the beach with the Lava Lava bar and restaurant adjacent. Also a good spot if you are exploring both ends of the island, it’s right in the middle and minutes to airport. Rooms are small but updated very nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location as a base to explore Kauai Island also an easy to relax on the property with the beach access and pool/jacuzzi, picnic tables and beautiful landscaped property. Great for couples or family. Lastly the staff was genuinely welcoming and friendly!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie, Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled hotel. Nice restaurant on the beach. Bike rentals available. Everything was easily accessible.

8/10 Good

Nanette, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Garth M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a lot going for it. Beachfront, beachfront restaurant, walking distance to many shops, bars and restaurants, fire pits, pools etc. Rooms are spacious and well maintained. Friendly and well-trained staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Kauai Shores. The beach and location are quite amazing, even by Kauai standards. The Lava Lava Beach Club is a a wonderful restaurant, right on the beach, with live music. The staff are just fabulous! It's not a fancy hotel, but just a really nice one. We would advise you to try and get a room overlooking the pool and on the second floor... these are the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Family friendly

Overall we were happy with our stay. We booked an ocean view room with two queen beds. When we arrived they said they did not have any such rooms available. We were informed that in HI you are only technically booking the type of room (ie ocean view) and not guaranteed the bed type (ie two queen beds). This was new to us. So they gave us an ocean view with one King bed and a roll away for my child. We called the reception each day to see if our requested room had opened up, but it never did. Our ocean view room, was technically ocean view if you go on the patio and look to your right. Our room was the closest one to the onsite restaurant/bar which had nightly live music that was very loud and went on very late. There is one guest laundry room with 3 washers (one broken) and 3 dryers. They need more machines/another laundry room for the amount of guests - it took all night to try to jockey for a spot in the laundry room. Please ventilate the laundry room as it was sweltering inside. Our room did not have a microwave but there was a communal microwave in the laundry room. Kindly consider putting microwaves in your rooms. Room was clean. Beach in front of the hotel was too rough for swimming but beautiful for beachcoming. There is also a walking path that starts right at the hotel. Close to shopping/gas/food. Good value for the location. They offer free daily yoga, had a nice pool and free bike rentals. My child loved the big lawn where he could run around and chase the chickens
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024