Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
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.
Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path
You can take time to visit Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path during your travels to Kapaa. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Scenic UTV Ultimate Ranch Tour
Kawaihau Hotel Deals
Kauai Shores Hotel
Loved this hotel- super family friendly, close to everything, we’ll be back.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Great place to stay! It is amazing for just a home base for while you explore Kauai as well as staying in hanging out at the pool and enjoying all Outrigger has to offer.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Beautiful resort. Front desk was easy to work with. I had a king size bed with a pool view and it was just right. Only issue I experienced was the bed; it was too stiff for my preference.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
For the price, value wasn't there. Building is run down in multiple places, walls, elevator, windows. Confusing billing and billed for breakfast that was covered in package. Great service and wheel-chair help with my sister. Appreciated. Valets are too aggressive to move me out of way, needed to ...
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Convenient, good price and location, quite clean for an older building, and nice staff.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Kawaihau
Kapahi
While there might not be top attractions in Kapahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ho'opi'i Falls and Kealia Forest Reserve.
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 Kamokila Hawaiian Village.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Wailua Beach and Lae Nani Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
If you're spending some time in Waipouli, Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach are top sights worth seeing.
