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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
Courtyard
BBQ/picnic area
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • 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, Wailua Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪11 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
(80 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

Deluxe Garden View Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4

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

Standard Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Garden View Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Ocean View Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Pool View Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated) | Beach/ocean view

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 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
(37 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
  • Wailua Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waipouli Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waipouli Deli & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BV's Bourbon & Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chicken In A Barrel - ‬5 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 Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kauai Shores Hotel on Nov 22, 2025 start from $178.83, 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. 1029 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1389 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siek Mee

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

10/10 Excellent

Siek Mee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is on the beach. It has a restaurant. It is close (walking) to a shopping center that has classes and many restaurants to choose from. It is close with everything. Renting a car is a must though. My wish is that the parking slot is bigger. It is so so tight with other car!!! Small scratch is almost guaranteed!!! Valet parking is the safest option for this which is available. I will stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were extremely soft and the food was incredible!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Can’t wait to stay here again!

Our family visited Kauai for a week to celebrate some special milestones, and we had an amazing time. Choosing to stay at Kauai Shores Hotel was one of the best decisions we made. Our oceanview room was perfect. It was comfortable, nicely renovated, and the daily housekeeping was a real treat. I loved returning each day to the beds made & fresh towels. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful too. I really appreciated the easy communication through texting. Another reason Kauai Shores is a great place to stay is since it is on the East side you can walk to the beach & watch the sunrise every morning, it was our favorite way to start the day. Then we would head out and explore the island, whether it was the North Shore, South Shore, West Side, Waimea Canyon, or just staying local, this Kauai Shores is centrally located and convenient for whatever island adventure you want to experience. Then when returning, while we did self-park a couple times, the valet parking was a big plus and made things easy. We also enjoyed being within walking distance of the Coconut Marketplace gave us lots of choices for food and shopping, and having the Lava Lava Beach Club right on the property was awesome too. It had a fun, family-friendly, vibe and the food was great. We especially loved the Lava Explosion dessert, it was so good! If you are looking for a place to stay in Kauai book a room at Kauai Shores Hotel, I know my family and I can’t wait to come back and make even more memories.
Loved the map mural on the wall of our hotel room.
Beautiful sunrise
View of the ocean and hotel grounds from our lanai.
View of the hotel from lawn.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right on Waipouli beach. Great surf spot. Dining options. Free valet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great hotel and restaurant too
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raeanna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel! Close to a lot of the activities we planned. Fun little shopping center you can walk to. The sunrises were spectacular on the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
that it was close to the beach and shopping and dining
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chick neo-modern oceanside facility with beautiful beach, great restaurant and topnotch staff to tend to your comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sivashankara Narayanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, no frills. Best aspect is the beach right by the hotel and a nice restaurant in the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sword Fish special was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Boaz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
My reservation included pool View and upgrade if available. On check in I got a room overlooking the parking and was offered to pay $40 to upgrade to sea view. It was reduced to $20/day after showing my reservation. On one of the days our room wasn't done claiming that something was left on the bed which was not so. In general the cleaning was full they failed to clean the shower door or replace the bag for the Ice Cube. On the other hand for family this might be a nice hotel they have a nice laundry, parking is complementary and there is a good access to the sea and shopping mall.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and decent size room. We could easily fit our pack n play and still had room. Great pool options and love being able to walk along the beach. Nice restaurant and found a plaza with food and shops within walking distance. Appreciated the water refill stations and the lobby staff was amazing at check in. Would stay again. Only thing is there are no elevators to get to the second floor just fyi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parmjit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first visit to Kauai and we picked the perfect place to stay, we enjoyed our stay at Kauai Shores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025