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Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lae Nani Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 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
(38 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
(35 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Kapaa

On the beach.With a stay at this Waipouli hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lae Nani Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Lydgate Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kauai Museum and 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 - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waipouli Deli & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪BV's Bourbon & Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kenji Burger - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Lae Nani Beach
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.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers a hot tub, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Kauai Shores Hotel was completed in January 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kapaa hotel.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. The tax ID number is TA-187-270-1440-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Reviews

Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1008 out of 1370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1370 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kawai Shores is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of amenities and great entertainment. The only issue I have with them is the parking lot. It’s free parking but because of the restaurant and other places nearby it is very hard to find a parking spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, food at lava lava was delicious, nice access to a couple great beach areas, pool was the perfect size for the kids and us to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful, comfortable bed, great staff, great location to beach, great food, drink, loved Friday nite musician! Pool condition poor. Handle at stairs loose & Pool Very dirty. Room amenities very minor. Would recommend with above info.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds, pool, and beach were well kept, the staff was friendly and helpful, the restaurant was great, and the room was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephani

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

2/10 Terrible

Amanda, Alpine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was terrible. The "vip" room perk was a bottle of wine & a room with a horrible view of a dumpster, shed & unusable veranda due to employees vaping & taking their break outside our room. The stinch of trash & dirty laundry was terrible. When i asked to please change rooms i was told no. The next day we ate at the Lava Lava beach club which was the only good thing about this property. We then decided to try to use a couple of bikes (at least that might justify the $30+ resort fee) but the bikes had broken seats & we brought them back a short time later. For over $300 per night we will never be back. Avoid room #123 if you can! Awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the beach with kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Meg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kauai Shores is a very nice place to stay. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Located in middle of Kauai so great to get to North and South areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter, alhambra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Free valet was a plus. Close to the Country Market which we enjoyed
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francois

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From check in to check out was great. Just needed a place to stay. Simple, yet stylish.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Carlos, Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a little over a week at this hotel and found it to be a great home base for travelling around the island. The room was clean, the staff was helpful, and we had a very nice time. Would recommend it.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, SAN CARLOS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Kauai Shores Hotel. It is centrally located, on the beach and a great restaurant on the grounds, free valet parking, bikes, yoga classes and daily housekeeping. We also liked the fact that it has a small laundry room. We would definitely stay there again. Mahalo Kauai Shores.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gave one bed instead of two. But still an enjoyable time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two pools. Balconies. Clean rooms. Quiet for most part. No swimmable area but can sit on sand and watch waves and sunrise. Close to airport. Middle area of island. Stores and coffee and food nearby. Parking lot sucks, tiny spaces and most cars encroaching into spots or can valet. Nice front desk. Food and bar on property but expensive. Place to wash clothes. About 30-40 minutes from north and South located beaches to snorkle and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela, Chicago

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location in Kapaa and great resort amenities. Walkable to Coconut Marketplace. We have two young kids (non-swimmers) there's a little kiddie pool (Lae Nani Beach) that's nice and safe. Guest services was very responsive for anything that we needed or had questions about. Cleaning was good for the most part but sometimes inconsistent on the details. Parking in the evenings is challenging but they do have complimentary valet (however not super friendly). Overall the property conditions were great, service was solid and combined with its location, I think it's a great choice for families.
2 Queens
View from Lava Lava Beach Club
Lae Nani Beach
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, well maintained. The rooms were recently remodeled and very nicely done. The location was very convenient to shopping and main roads to see everything on the island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kauai Shores Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kauai Shores was a wonderful time! The renovated rooms were spacious and new, super clean, and had so many amenities. The hotel itself had 2 separate pools, free morning yoga, free valet parking, included beach towel service, and so much more. I loved how there were so many restaurants and stores walkable from the stay, and you’re right on the beach. Not to mention the lava lava beach club right on the premise, they have delicious drinks and great ahi tuna nachos. Definitely a great option for an all in one experience, not to mention you’re in the middle of the island so it’s easy to drive on the north and south side. Best quality bang for your buck place on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronna, EUREKA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. I plan to stay there again
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025