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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
Children's play area - outdoor
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

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

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Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

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

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Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated) | Beach/ocean view

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

What's nearby

  • Coconut Marketplace - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lae Nani Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waipouli Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lydgate Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wailua Falls - 21 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (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 remodeled in 2024 and located near Lae Nani Beach
Located close to Lydgate Beach, Kauai Shores Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a firepit. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 2 outdoor pools
  • Free newspapers, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, beach locale, and overall value
Room features
All 200 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 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 7:00 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
  • Crib (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 center

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 organized 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
  • Crib (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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per day

Property 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
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 elevators
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–10:00 PM.

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?

Check-out 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 868 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1202 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 Excellent

Marcelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of this hotel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with friendly people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An older, family-friendly resort in an awesome location—right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lava lava restaurant was on the premises, which gave you very nice views of the ocean while dining
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, safe, conveniently located, and well-priced. The grounds were beautiful,and the rooms were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be back! Very happy with our stay - so many options of things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place! Breakfast & dinner on the beach couldn’t get any better! We will be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-friendly, right on a beautiful beach, free parking (but tight spaces!), delightful onsite beach dining and nearby shopping/treats. Very clean and comfortable resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

randall robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great bar, the Lava Lava Beach Club!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and very friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was flawless. The room was perfect and the distance to everything was very easy. Also the free valet helped a ton.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean front property
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation spot! Great outdoor activities!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the rooms seemed recently renovated. The staff was friendly and we had turndown service every day which was a plus. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely wonderful. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities
This sweet Hotel on the beach, with an excellent fun restaurant is wonderful. It’s a totally remodeled old Hawaiian Hotel. Takes you back to casual relaxed Hawaii. The walking , bike path along the beach in front of the hotel, takes you to many restaurants, shops and beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great vacation here! Love the bikes and the restaurant was great! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Our room was great, comfortable stay for the week. We used the two pools and hot tub every day. Getting to see the chickens roaming around continued to be a highlight. The restaurant at the hotel was super yummy too. Easy beach access and all in all a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the property was kept clean all the time. The weather was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camillea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel and are planning on staying here next time we come.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025