Look for a nice spot to sit, kick back and simply enjoy the sound of the water lapping at the shore at Waiakalua Beach. If you need a dose of vitamin sea, this is the place to get your fix.

Waiakalua Beach is an interesting place to begin your day of discovery in Kilauea. This stretch of coastline comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other attractions like Anini Beach, Princeville Botanical Gardens, and Kilauea Lighthouse to fully experience what the area has to offer.

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OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,427 reviews)

They are currently remodeling their front desk area… very noisy during the day. Rooms are dated but the staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)

Amazing views and great food. The staff are very friendly and accommodating

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Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach

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Burbank (BUR) to Lihue (LIH)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

It’s a cute boutique hotel, tastefully furnished, good staff. However it is a 3 star at a 4* price (I’ve been to many 4 and 5 star hotels in Hawaii), it is tiny and there are no amenities: single restaurant, no outdoor breakfast, no pool staff helping with loungers and umbrellas, no beach service, no bikes, only valet parking (a hassle when you’re in Hawaii and need to take the car 4 times a day, a hassle having to manage a stash of 10$ bills to tip the valets). When you look at it from the boardwalk, it doesn’t look any different than the adjacent 3* Marriott, other than the price.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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