Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Courtyard
BBQ/picnic area
Business centre
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$414
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

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Room options

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Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

What's nearby

  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lydgate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wailua Falls - 25 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Country Markets #93 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Grille & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Dreams Hawaiian Gourmet Ice Cream - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

Family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Lae Nani Beach
Located close to Lydgate Beach, Kauai Shores Hotel provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a firepit. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Lava Lava Beach Club, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach umbrellas, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, beach locale and overall value
Room features
All 200 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as separate sitting areas and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 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 daily newspapers
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.39 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
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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

Does Kauai Shores Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

As of 11 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kauai Shores Hotel on 15 June 2025 start from AU$359.39, including 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.

Is Kauai Shores Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kauai Shores Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kauai Shores Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Kauai Shores Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Kauai Shores Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waipouli hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lae Nani Beach and Lydgate Beach. Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 899 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1233 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great central location and great facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place to stay near walking and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

the staff is really nice and the area is very accessible to everything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

The whole atmosphere, being right on the beach and being able to eat on the beach is great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel near the beach. Rooms were comfortable and very clean, and the staff attentive and super friendly. The Lava Lava restaurant near the beach is a huge plus — great view and a good selection of breakfast options
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff is amazing, the property is really clean and beautiful
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing location. Super clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great dining. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean facilities, great location (central to most things), and friendly staff!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean facility, very friendly staff, in a great central location on the island
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved our stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing location, super friendly staff, loved being literally on the beach club, the restaurant is fantastic and overall the property is so well maintained, convenient and a must for an affordable stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice place, pools, on ocean.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We loved staying here, right next to the beach! The music and environment was great!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Great location and amenities—would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved the location of this hotel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice property. Liked the newly renovated rooms. Staff was nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Parking stalls could be a bit wider though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Property and staff were wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

FANTASTIC hotel in every single respect. I will stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

it was right on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Fabulous. Location, color scheme, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful place with friendly people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

An older, family-friendly resort in an awesome location—right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating. The location was great being right on the beach and close to a little market area with restaurants and shops. Overall loved our stay here and would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Incredible gem! Not fancy but perfectly casual for us and a great Hawaiian vibe.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lava lava restaurant was on the premises, which gave you very nice views of the ocean while dining
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025