How Axel worksAxel $238 a night vs $282 on Expedia at Kauai Inn, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $44 a night less (16%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · 2430 Hulemalu Road, Lihue
ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture
Hotels in LihueA simple, family-owned 3-star inn near Lihue’s harbor
8.5/10
A welcoming island base with useful extras, provided you can forgive dated rooms.
Kauai Inn is a simple, family-owned 3-star near Nawiliwili Harbor, not a beachfront resort. It’s a strong pick for travelers who spend their days exploring and want a friendly, comfortable base rather than polished luxury. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff, clean rooms and mountain-backed grounds. Included continental breakfast, free parking, an outdoor pool and loaner beach gear make it good value for this kind of stay; live music adds personality.
The main compromise is the accommodation: rooms are older, furnishings are basic, and some guests flag worn carpeting or noisy air-conditioning. A car makes the tucked-away location much more practical for beaches and meals. The hotel advertises no resort fee, but Expedia lists a credit-card surcharge worth checking before booking. We’d skip it for a sleek honeymoon hotel or a walk-everywhere beach holiday.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$238 a night with Axel against $282 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $44 a night less (16%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$44/night less than Expedia (16%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$236 a night with Axel against $282 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $46 a night less (16%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$46/night less than Expedia (16%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$235 a night with Axel against $278 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $43 a night less (15%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$43/night less than Expedia (15%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$235 a night with Axel against $253 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $18 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$18/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$249 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$303 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 28 to Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$232 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 28 to Dec 6, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 12, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 14, 2026 · 9 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) (king size bed, extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$322 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 14 to Apr 21, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$346 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 19 to Apr 21, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$331 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 11 to Jun 19, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 26 to Jul 3, 2027 · 7 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Aug 7 to Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Aug 7 to Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$411 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Aug 7 to Aug 15, 2027 · 8 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $238 a night vs $282 on Expedia at Kauai Inn, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $44 a night less (16%). Seen Oct 9.
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A welcoming island base with useful extras, provided you can forgive dated rooms. A simple, family-owned 3-star inn near Lihue’s harbor, scored for what it is.
Kauai Inn is a simple, family-owned 3-star near Nawiliwili Harbor, not a beachfront resort. It’s a strong pick for travelers who spend their days exploring and want a friendly, comfortable base rather than polished luxury. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff, clean rooms and mountain-backed grounds. Included continental breakfast, free parking, an outdoor pool and loaner beach gear make it good value for this kind of stay; live music adds personality.
The main compromise is the accommodation: rooms are older, furnishings are basic, and some guests flag worn carpeting or noisy air-conditioning. A car makes the tucked-away location much more practical for beaches and meals. The hotel advertises no resort fee, but Expedia lists a credit-card surcharge worth checking before booking. We’d skip it for a sleek honeymoon hotel or a walk-everywhere beach holiday.
Best for: value-minded island explorers; couples with a rental car; families wanting a low-key base
Watch out for: dated rooms and furnishings; car-dependent location, not beachfront; listed credit-card surcharge
Location: Near Nawiliwili Harbor and the airport; a rental car is the practical choice.
Rooms: Older but generally comfortable, with air-conditioning, refrigerators and microwaves.
Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback is strongly positive, despite occasional comments about worn carpeting.
Service: Warm, helpful staff are the most consistent strength across recent reviews.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, continental breakfast, barbecues, loaner beach gear and live entertainment.
Fees and surprises: Free parking and no resort fee; Expedia lists a 4% credit-card surcharge.
Axel's opinion of Kauai Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Kauai Inn within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $238 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $282 a night on Expedia | $44 a night less (16%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $236 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $282 a night on Expedia | $46 a night less (16%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $235 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $278 a night on Expedia | $43 a night less (15%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $235 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $253 a night on Expedia | $18 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $249 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $248 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 28 to Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 4 adults | $303 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 28 to Dec 6, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $232 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 12, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $224 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 14, 2026 · 9 nights · 4 adults | $298 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $448 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $311 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 1 adult | $281 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 1 to Mar 13, 2027 · 12 nights · 3 adults | $354 a night · refundable · Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) (king size bed, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 14 to Apr 21, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $322 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 19 to Apr 21, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $346 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 11 to Jun 19, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults | $331 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 26 to Jul 3, 2027 · 7 nights · 4 adults | $399 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Aug 7 to Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $352 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Aug 7 to Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 4 adults | $420 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Aug 7 to Aug 15, 2027 · 8 nights · 4 adults | $411 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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