Kauai Shores Hotel
Oceanfront hotel with renovated rooms and direct beach access.
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Kauai Shores Hotel is an oceanfront property located on Wailua Bay along Kauai's Royal Coconut Coast. The hotel features renovated rooms with island décor and offers direct access to its private beach. Its central location positions guests within an hour's drive of both the North Shore and South Shore of Kauai. The hotel is also a short drive from Lihue Airport and various local attractions.
Should you book Kauai Shores Hotel?
A renovated oceanfront hotel with two pools and on-site dining, located conveniently between Kauai's north and south shores.
Best for
- Direct beach access
- Family stays
- Convenient location
- Adventure travelers
Maybe not ideal for
- Hospitality fee for parking
Beachfront setting
This oceanfront hotel provides direct access to Wailua Bay. Guests can enjoy the beachfront setting and proximity to the Coconut Marketplace, just a short walk away.
Renovated rooms
Accommodations feature private balconies or patios, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Select rooms offer ocean, pool, or garden views, with kitchenette options available.
On-site dining
Lava Lava Beach Club, the beachfront restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music and happy hour are also available at the venue.
Outdoor pools and activities
The property has two outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub. Complimentary bicycle rentals are offered, and guests can enjoy lawn games and evening entertainment.
Rooms & rates
Garden View Room (Newly Renovated)
29.0 m²
Balcony · Garden view · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom
Pool View Room (Newly Renovated)
29.0 m² · Select your bed (if available) 1 king bed 2 queen beds
Balcony · Pool view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Ocean View Room (Newly Renovated)
29.0 m² · Select your bed (if available) 1 king bed 2 queen beds
Balcony · Sea view · Air conditioning · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Studio Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)
36.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Private suite · Private kitchenette · Attached bathroom · Balcony · Garden view · Air conditioning
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Location
420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, HI 96746, United States, Kapaa, Hawaii
Kauai Shores Hotel is located in Kapaa, Hawaii.
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Wailua Beach, is 0.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Kukui Heiauhistoric site0.1 mi
- Wailua Beachbeach0.5 mi
- Hikinaakala Heiauhistoric site0.8 mi
- Wailua Marinamarina0.8 mi
- Wailua Homesteads Parkpark0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.7 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 1,117 guest reviews
Kauai Shores Hotel earns consistently high marks for its beachfront location, clean and recently renovated rooms, and warm staff — with the on-site Lava Lava restaurant and bar a particular highlight for many guests. Recurring frustrations centre on limited and shared parking, very poor Wi-Fi, and noise bleed between rooms and corridors. Overall sentiment across the reviewed stays is strongly positive, with the vast majority of guests saying they would return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 24 · average 9.3
They wrote about: staff, location, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 5 · average 8
They wrote about: cleanliness, facilities, staff
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hotel's location?
The hotel is located on Wailua Bay along Kauai's Royal Coconut Coast in Kapaa, Hawaii, offering a beachfront setting.
What types of rooms are available?
Available rooms include Garden View, Pool View, Ocean View, and Studio Kitchenette, all newly renovated.
Is there dining on-site?
Yes, Lava Lava Beach Club is the on-site beachfront restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available on-site, though there is an additional daily hospitality fee.
Are children welcome?
Yes, children 18 and under stay free using existing bedding. Studio Kitchenette rooms are noted as being great for families.
What attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include Coconut Marketplace, Kukui Heiau, Kayak Wailua, and Wailua Beach.
What is the price range for rooms?
Prices start from $321 per night for a Garden View Room.