Kauai Shores Hotel
★★★In Kapaa
Includes $35/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 23 to Nov 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesA practical Coconut Coast stay, provided you can tolerate highway compromises.
In Kapaa
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 23 to Nov 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesIn Kapaa
Includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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In Kapaa
Includes $32/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
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Includes $53/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your datesIn Wailua
Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
See rooms for your dates6.0/10
A practical Coconut Coast stay, provided you can tolerate highway compromises.
North of Lihue, Wailua and Waipouli offer an everyday Coconut Coast stay: beachfront lodging, grocery runs and casual dinners around Kūhiō Highway, Papaloa Road and Coconut Marketplace. The strongest walking pocket is around the marketplace; Lydgate’s enclosed swimming ponds and Wailua River activities are separate outings, not automatically on your doorstep.
This suits families mixing beach days with island exploring. The compromises are highway traffic, uneven pedestrian connections and beaches that are not all swimming beaches. A car remains useful. Reopening at Kauai Coast at the Beachboy is unconfirmed; the Royal Coconut Coast Association lists November 15, 2026 as the target. Shell warns of possible Wi-Fi and activity limitations and March–September 2027 renovations but does not confirm reopening; contact the property before booking. DLNR’s October 23, 2026 update still closes access to Secret Falls.
Coconut Marketplace. The easiest pocket for casual meals, shopping and family entertainment without driving between every stop.
Hotels here: Kauai Shores Hotel, Kauai Coast at the Beachboy, Plantation Hale Suites
Papaloa Road shoreline access. Suits beach walkers, but narrow shoreline access and limited lighting make evening strolls less straightforward.
Hotels here: Kauai Shores Hotel
Lydgate Beach Park northern edge. Prioritize this pocket for family beach days: rock-enclosed ponds, picnic facilities and beginner snorkeling are the draw.
Hotels here: Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $324 a night · usually 9% under the public rate.
Kauai Coast at the Beachboy adds beachfront suites and laundry over cheaper Plantation Hale Suites, but reopening is unconfirmed: the tourism association lists November 15, 2026 as the target. Check March–September 2027 renovations too. Pricier Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort normally adds dining and an oceanfront pool; confirm its planned October 31, 2026 reopening and facilities. Neither upgrade suits explorers mainly needing a kitchen and bed.
Typical rates with Axel here run from $274 a night at Plantation Hale Suites to $494 at Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
a relaxed 3-star beachfront hotel on Kauai’s east coast
8.9/10
A strong beachfront pick for relaxed stays and island exploring, without luxury-resort expectations.
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 6
a mid-range beachfront timeshare resort with condo-style suites
8.4/10
A strong self-catering base, but beachfront doesn’t mean easy ocean swimming.
Rate for Jan 14 to Jan 18, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
A simple 3-star condo-style hotel on Kauai’s east coast
7.8/10
A practical Kauai base with roomy kitchens, but uneven interiors and limited hotel service.
Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
a relaxed 4-star beachfront resort in Kapaa
7.8/10
An appealing island base, but confirm reopening before committing.
Rate for Jan 14 to Jan 18, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
a simple mid-range beachfront chain hotel beside Lydgate Beach Park
7.0/10
A useful Kauai base with easy beach access, but rooms need more consistent upkeep.
Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6
Hotels in Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast, Lihue from $221 a night (3★) and $396 (4★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $216 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.
Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast, Lihue hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.
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| Hotel / area | Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights | Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving | Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $791 | $806 | $1,948 | $773 |
| 3★ from | $441 | $407 | $1,079 | $445 |
| 4★ Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $791 | $806 | $1,948 | $773 |
| 3★ Kauai Shores Hotel · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $441 | $407 | $1,079 | $445 |
| 3★ Plantation Hale Suites · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $497 | $474 | $1,231 | $538 |
| 3★ Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $454 | $470 | $1,118 | $446 |
| Hotel / area | Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek | Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas | Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights | Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $797 | $769 | $734 | $860 | $2,772 | $1,285 | $1,819 |
| 3★ from | $406 | $404 | $469 | $429 | $1,641 | $780 | $1,048 |
| 4★ Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $797 | $769 | $734 | $860 | $2,772 | $1,285 | $1,819 |
| 3★ Kauai Shores Hotel · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $406 | $404 | $469 | $429 | $1,694 | $853 | $1,176 |
| 3★ Plantation Hale Suites · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $418 | $506 | $488 | $489 | $1,641 | $780 | $1,048 |
| 3★ Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $470 | $478 | $475 | $473 | $1,817 | $909 | $1,323 |
| Hotel / area | Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek | Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend | Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights | Jan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4★ from | $1,204 | $694 | $756 | $788 | $1,182 | $927 | $722 |
| 3★ from | $591 | $508 | $537 | $535 | $802 | $520 | $528 |
| 4★ Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $1,204 | $694 | $756 | $788 | $1,182 | $927 | $722 |
| 3★ Kauai Shores Hotel · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $878 | $524 | $537 | $535 | $802 | $578 | $562 |
| 3★ Plantation Hale Suites · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $591 | $508 | $537 | — | — | $520 | $528 |
| 3★ Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI · Wailua & Waipouli — Coconut Coast | $763 | $583 | $586 | $576 | $873 | $578 | $596 |
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A practical Coconut Coast stay, provided you can tolerate highway compromises. Wailua & Waipouli leads through coastal character, practical island access and a solid hotel selection, despite uneven walkability and only middling value.
North of Lihue, Wailua and Waipouli offer an everyday Coconut Coast stay: beachfront lodging, grocery runs and casual dinners around Kūhiō Highway, Papaloa Road and Coconut Marketplace. The strongest walking pocket is around the marketplace; Lydgate’s enclosed swimming ponds and Wailua River activities are separate outings, not automatically on your doorstep.
This suits families mixing beach days with island exploring. The compromises are highway traffic, uneven pedestrian connections and beaches that are not all swimming beaches. A car remains useful. Reopening at Kauai Coast at the Beachboy is unconfirmed; the Royal Coconut Coast Association lists November 15, 2026 as the target. Shell warns of possible Wi-Fi and activity limitations and March–September 2027 renovations but does not confirm reopening; contact the property before booking. DLNR’s October 23, 2026 update still closes access to Secret Falls.
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Kauai Coast at the Beachboy adds beachfront suites and laundry over cheaper Plantation Hale Suites, but reopening is unconfirmed: the tourism association lists November 15, 2026 as the target. Check March–September 2027 renovations too. Pricier Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort normally adds dining and an oceanfront pool; confirm its planned October 31, 2026 reopening and facilities. Neither upgrade suits explorers mainly needing a kitchen and bed. Typical rates with Axel here run from $274 a night at Plantation Hale Suites to $494 at Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.
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| Hotel | Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Saving | Check current rates |
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| Kauai Shores Hotel · 3-star, Hawaiian Hotels · in Kapaa, not Lihue | Nov 23 to Nov 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $231 a night · includes $35 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI · 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn · in Kapaa, not Lihue | Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $274 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Aston Islander on the Beach · 3-star, Aston Hotels & Resorts · in Kapaa, not Lihue | Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $275 a night · includes $32 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Plantation Hale Suites Hotel · 3-star · in Wailua, not Lihue | Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $279 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Plantation Hale Suites · 3-star · in Kapaa, not Lihue | Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $307 a night · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort · 4-star, Sheraton · in Kapaa, not Lihue | Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $360 a night · includes $53 a night paid at the hotel · refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms | |
| Kauai Coast at the Beachboy · 3-star, Wyndham · in Wailua, not Lihue | Jan 8 to Jan 17, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $362 a night · non-refundable | not seen | Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms |
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