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

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)
  • 313 sq ft
  • 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
(78 reviews)
  • 313 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 313 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Lae Nani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waipouli Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Lydgate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BV's Bourbon & Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bobby V's Italian Restaurant Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waipouli Deli & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kauai Shores Hotel to the airport?

Kauai Shores Hotel is 6.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kauai Shores Hotel?

As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kauai Shores Hotel on Oct 28, 2025 start from $177.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kauai Shores Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kauai Shores Hotel.

How close is Kauai Shores Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kauai Shores Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Kauai Shores Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 for adults, USD 10 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kauai Shores Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kauai Shores Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kauai Shores Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Kauai Shores Hotel have a pool?

Kauai Shores Hotel features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Kauai Shores Hotel have a restaurant?

Kauai Shores Hotel is home to Lava Lava Beach Club, which features local cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Kauai Shores Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kauai Shores Hotel to downtown Kapaa?

Kauai Shores Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Wailua.

Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1006 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1369 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Louise

Traveled 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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were super comfortable. We had a kitchenette which made it very convenient for us to have some meals in our room. Would have liked more counterspace but that is a very minor thing! Overall the room was spotless and very nicely decorated. The bathroom was also super clean. The oceanfront was spectacular and we really enjoyed the free bicycles which allowed us to explore many miles of the coast. The staff was very friendly and always made us feel welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane yejin, Arcadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good and convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re happy how clean the room, and the resort. So convenient to beaches, markets and places to eat. Most of the staffs are really nice and very friendly, the room cleaners work really hard to make sure the rooms are clean and comfortable. The server in Lava restaurant are very friendly and accommodating. The receptionist are nice just lack of communication with other staff in regards to guests request. Other than that kind an experience with receptionist, everything else are very good and won’t mind coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vivek Savaji

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its a very convenient location with easy beach access. The beach itself is not swimmable as the water gets deep quickly and there are rocks at most places. However there are couple of areas where swimmers can be seen. Make sure you get rennovated rooms. We got rennovated room and it was upto mark. But anything below that would be undesirable. Swimming pools are nice. The hotel setup is little weird and parkings are tiny and hard to find, but free wins. Do find out when the cultural show at coconut market is, we had a good time watching the performance. Front desk staff is below average Lava lava was a disappointment. Poke bowl was less than 100gms of mahi mahi with hard to eat chips. Even the poke bowl from nearby coconut market was more appetizing. Salsa was pineapple, never having it again. Fried chicken and Garlic shrimp disappointed as well. The presentation and service is excellent. Location cant be beat. Yoga needs to improve. It is so exciting to be able to do yoga beach side. But the content is too light and demonstrator is not great. This is probably the only yoga studio that starts with "gratuity is appreciated". Dont malign the divine practice. If you want tips, go wait tables.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjit K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old school hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Kauai Shores. Very convenient since it’s centrally located on the island. If parking is tight, they have complementary valet. Loved the beach front access. We ate at Lava Lava one night and it was delicious. The bikes were also a plus! Wished there was better room cleaning, especially if you’re staying for over 3 or 4 nights. They still provided clean towels or anything we needed by request. We’d definitely stay again. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Great location and property

Great property with friendly service and was clean. Liked the location and was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nettie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that was difficult was the parking lot. The spaces are very narrow.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location, the grounds, the staff. It was all excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Pomona

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Close to everything and well maintained. Only complaint was there constantly not being any pool towels available. I’d stay here again. Hopefully they figure out the towel situation.
Sitting by the pool while my wife enjoyed the daily yoga.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Planning to visit again!

We loved this place! Quirky, colorful, and cute! Really liked the grassy areas, second pool, laundry room (although it was HOT in there!), photo booth, free bike rentals, and restaurant food and drinks. Best Mai Tai! My 18-year-old son said this hotel was "homey." :) String lights were cute at night. Beach isn't friendly for swimming but we were ok with that. Great toiletries in bathrooms, didn't miss anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Traveled with family

Adventures with grandma

I was disappointed with the beach area and parking; the bldg corridors appeared “tired” and needed some light; there was no way for our room to be lightened without being exposed in clear view of people from outside; food options were limited on site, but others within walking distance; activities did not exist for older teens and those not of drinking age; plenty of chickens and roosters on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott Zelman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property on the beach. Reasonably priced for Kauai.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views is perfect from My front room
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ocean view room is more like a view of the lawn and the main building with a peak of the ocean if you sit on the deck. Arrived early before 4 pm check in and it didn’t feel very accommodating for that so don’t expect an early check in. The front desk person said oh they are almost done with lunch so maybe it will get done sooner but they didn’t seem to communicate with staff about which rooms might have people waiting. I was just tired from traveling and had a recent injury, but I get the check in policy. Room has coffee maker and a fridge. AC is strong.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis J, Grand Junction

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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