Kawaihau

Kapaa

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Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii
For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com

Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii

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Top hotels in Kawaihau

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
The price is RM1,535 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
RM1,535
RM2,030 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)
The resort is great. The pool is beautiful with 4 hot tubs. Very close to the beach and restaurants. We had a great time and the service was wonderful.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
The price is RM801 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM801
RM1,065 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,263 reviews)
Wasn't up to expectations of a Hilton property. A bit more age and wear than expected.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is RM1,342 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
RM1,342
RM1,755 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,509 reviews)
The staff was great! The actual hotel was being remodeled during my stay and the rooms shown on the website were not all up to date. Kauai gets a lot of rain and the hallway ceiling connecting the different buildings were leaking leading to wet carpets. Although it was being renovated, a notice of ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is RM930 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM930
RM1,242 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,431 reviews)
We loved this hotel. It's such a gem and not your typical corporate hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacey enough for 4 people. I really appreciated the little details offered by the hotel, like luggage storage under the bed, umbrellas for the rain, a personalized Christmas ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
The price is RM577 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
RM577
RM685 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
I went with a friend for 4 nights and we stayed in one of their cottages. It was a great experience. The room had everything we needed, since we were mostly showering and sleeping there. It had a cute little picnic table outside and free parking. The room was clean and we had our towels changed while ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Sheraton Kauai Resort

4 out of 5
2440 Hoonani Rd Koloa HI
The price is RM1,902 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
RM1,902
RM2,480 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Koloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
The room was fantastic and all of the employees were so friendly. The property is fantastic, with a great beach front and pool nearby

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sheraton Kauai Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Kauai Multiuse Path, Kealia Beach, Aerial view

Kapahi

When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village featuring signage and a park

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Kamokila Hawaiian Village.

Wailua Homesteads
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Ice Cream & Espresso

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Wailua House Lots
Wailua Falls, Kauai, Hawaii

Waipouli

While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.

Waipouli


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