Kapaia, HI

Lihue

kapaia reservoir. aerial view in Kauai, Hawaii
kapaia reservoir. aerial view in Kauai, Hawaii

Popular places to visit

Kalapaki Beach featuring a beach

Kalapaki Beach

Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.

Kalapaki Beach
Signboard on the beach, Nawiliwili Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii Islands, USA

Nawiliwili Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

Nawiliwili Bay
Kauai Museum which includes interior views and art as well as an individual male

Kauai Museum

Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.

Kauai Museum
Driftwood on The Sandy Shores of Lydgate Beach on Lydgate Beach at Lydgate Beach Park, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Lydgate Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

Lydgate Beach
Kilohana Plantation showing interior views

Kilohana Plantation

Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.

Kilohana Plantation
Saturday market at Kauai CC brings farmers from all over the island. Amazing range of food, flowers and people.

Kauai Community College

Walk around the campus at Kauai Community College during your visit to Lihue. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Kauai Community College

Things to do

river boat sailing on river in Kauai

Fern Grotto Cruise

$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fern Grotto Cruise
Wailua Nui Lu'au Experience: A Journey Through Time

Wailua Nui Lu'au Experience: A Journey Through Time

$140
per adult
Wailua Nui Lu'au Experience: A Journey Through Time
three Hula dancers at luau in Kauai

Smith Family Garden Luau

$150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour

Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour

$201
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour
Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
VIP Triple Trail Expedition

Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition

$218
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
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Kapaia Hotel Deals

Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
$279 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$331 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
Clean, quiet, pool, hot tub, lava lava restaurant, grounds, valet

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
$250 nightly
The price is $296 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$296 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,230 reviews)
I like the little cottages and feeding the KOI. Dave is a great guy.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$324 nightly
The price is $385 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$385 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,484 reviews)
We knew the lobby was being renovated. It does impact the experience. The rooms are nicely renovated. While we had great massages, there is no spa experience. The massages are provided in a hotel room and you are charged a fee for them to clean up your massage area. I found that disappointing.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$410 nightly
The price is $487 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$487 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,091 reviews)
We love this hotel. Everything was just great!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
$904 nightly
The price is $1,073 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$1,073 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$142 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$169 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (481 reviews)
Room was clean and staff were very friendly. Just make sure to ask for a room with air-conditioning.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Kapaia

Hanamaulu Bay Aerial, Kauai, Hawaii

Hanamaulu

4.5/5(338 area reviews)

You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.

Hanamaulu
Panorama of Wailua Falls in Kauai, Hawaii

Puhi

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travelers like about Puhi. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Kilohana Plantation and Kauai Museum are a few top places to visit.

Puhi
Cruise ship arrives at Nawiliwili port on Kauai, Hawaii. Kauai is known as the "Garden Island."

Nawiliwili

4.5/5(181 area reviews)

While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.

Nawiliwili
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