Kawaihau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
Smith's Tropical Paradise
Embark on a journey down the river to this traditional family luau with feasts, music and shows in a tropical environment.
Kapa'a Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kapa'a Beach Park during your trip to Kapaa? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Kealia Forest Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Activities
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Our pick of the best Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Kauai Shores Hotel
Great hotel, we enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Rooms were clean, 2 pools and hot tubs and loungers were nice. Parking could be a bit of a pain, and the attached restaurant/bar that was on the beach was too expensive, so we found other really great options in Kapaa.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Everything was really good except the food at the tiki bar. It was tasteless and drinks were horrible.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Staff are very helpful and welcoming.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The resort has a beautiful pool area that’s perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. However, the room cleanliness left something to be desired, as it didn’t feel as well-maintained as expected. Additionally, ongoing construction in the building impacted the overall experience. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Amazing
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Easy quick affordable place , exactly what we needed before flying out the next day
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wailua Homesteads
You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Opaekaa Falls.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Sleeping Giant Trailhead are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
