Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪10 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Studio, Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 1

Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About this property

Kauai Shores Hotel

2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Valet parking is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the shopping around Kauai Shores Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Coconut Marketplace. Free valet parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Lava Lava Beach Club
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles, yoga classes, and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Lae Nani Beach and 7 minutes from Lydgate Beach
As a guest of Kauai Shores Hotel, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, 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.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Kauai Shores Hotel. 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 3.5-star Kapaa hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Lava Lava Beach Club - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • 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% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1223 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1609 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so helpful and the property is so beautiful ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was prime, and the food at the Lava Lava Beach Club was delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was wonderful. Very clean and restaurants with in walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for us, breakfast to order was great, near the beach, two pools, one whirlpool. We will book this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the vibe at this resort and the location was great. Having access to the bikes was such a fun way to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff, clean room, great views. Good outside vibes, restaurant had good food and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia Vazquez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice people very recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rupen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed this property and I think it’s great for families
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zobed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Kauai shores! The hotel was just like the pictures, we loved the restaurant. The complementary valet was great and handy since parking is limited. I loved that is close to the stores and restaurants. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The place was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pavel Dimitrov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, location very convenient. Beach front.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach restaurant people rooms .. had a great stay thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, with food and many activities near by. Amazing, family centered hotel. Cannot wait to return someday
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place by the beach. The food and drinks great. Very clean place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Arias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff no complaints whatsoever
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly staff, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026