Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Room options

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

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

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

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

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Garden View Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean View Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Pool View Room (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 4

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

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

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

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

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About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the shopping around Kauai Shores Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Coconut Marketplace. Free valet parking, 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant are available.
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Lava Lava Beach Club
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles, a playground and yoga classes
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Lae Nani Beach and 7 minutes from Lydgate Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Lava Lava Beach Club – This beachfront restaurant specialises 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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 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

Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1063 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1422 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siek Mee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all amazing. Allowed early check in and an upgraded room was a pleasant surprise. Only issue was parking needs to be expanded a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Vibe of hotel food along with lava lava restaurant .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, St. George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! It was right on the beach & close to shopping & dining. I am ready to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very helpful staff and lots of options for things to do within walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time, close to the beach. Parking was hard but the valet helped remedy that. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was genuine and friendly. Beautiful property and restaurant food was delicious. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob August

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kauai Shores Hotel was Awesome.. From Front desk housekeeping..to Restaurant servers and Bartenders… They all made our stay wonderful and enjoyable …I would recommend Kauai shores to everyone I know looking for a Hawaiian vacation.. special Kudos to our favorite bartender James… Thank you all for making our first trip to Hawaii..the Best!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was perfect, hotel store was cheap, amazing views and right next to the beach. Bar was close and drinks were good. Coconut market is right next door for snacks and alcohol. Honus shaved ice is a must visit. Plenty of amazing food trucks within a couple miles. 2 pools and a hot tub. Amazing hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
The renovations were phenomenal. Great service and facilities. The restaurant was wonderful. We strongly recommend Kauai Shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room renovations, comfy bed, great options for walking to shop for necessities very close by…used the bikes so often, and the beach access was terrific. I would totally stay here again. Loved that daily maid service swapped towels and new coffee/made bed, etc…hotel has a retro vibe which was cool.
Green space and nicely landscaped!
Fun games and very clean.  Place was quiet despite many guests.
Bar and restaurant on the beach which is very rare here it seems.
Watch the sunrise with coffee everyday!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

deborah, Nanaimo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except my daughter left her hoodie there and they say they don’t have it. We know they do. We are questioning if a staff member took it home. Not happy. It was an expensive purchase my daughter made herself.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joohea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed newly renovated room by the pool. Very clean and sheets were very nice, comfortable. Perfect location with lot of restaurants and food trucks nearby. It was beyond my expectations. We had drinks and meals at the Lava lava restaurant on the sand. Would highly recommend this place and we would come back to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a one night stay. Communications with the front desk were excellent. They accommodated our early check-in request. We enjoyed our meals and the views at the Lava Lava beach club.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime BreAnn, Yuba City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. It was an adorable hotel, fantastic location, and right on the beach. The room was very clean. They didn’t have any more double beds when we got there, so they upgraded us to a room with a kitchen to make sure we got what we requested. Great customer service. We loved it there
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jocelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family and I had an amazing stay at Kauai Shores Hotel. Rooms are clean and has a lot of storage space. I loved the Lava Lava Beach Club restaurant, they served delicious drinks and foods. Hotel is close to everything we wanted to go to. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, helpful and friendly. The room was cute and clean and the grounds were beautiful! The location is perfect! Only a 30-40 min drive to north shore and south shore and it’s right on the beach! I will definitely stay here again next time I visit Kauai!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuomo, San JoSe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless updated room, location on the beach, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

maricela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service Clean rooms Good food Good prices Beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025