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Best Hotels on Kauai

We've sifted through hundreds of options to find Kauai's best lodgings, including top choices for a romantic getaway, a wellness stay or a group gathering, as well as the best hip, luxury and good value hotels.

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The Locals' Guide to the Best Oceanfront Hotels on Kauai

Here are the best hotels right on the best beaches, from the Poipu, Lihue to the Princeville.
A serene outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola and modern stone fire pits, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants. The sky is partly cloudy, and the adjoining building is partially covered in green plants, adding to the tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of the best luxury hotels in Kauai.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

A tropical beach scene featuring a row of empty lounge chairs on a sandy shore, facing a calm lagoon surrounded by rocks and palm trees. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ocean is visible in the background—an idyllic setting often found at the best oceanfront hotels Kauai offers.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort Spa

Aerial view of one of the best luxury hotels in Kauai, featuring several buildings surrounded by lush greenery. A winding pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas is visible in the center. Palm trees dot the landscape, and a calm blue ocean with sailboats is in the background.

Hokuala, a Timbers Resort

Aerial view of a coastal area with turquoise ocean waves gently crashing against a sandy beach. The shoreline is lined with palm trees, green lawns, and a few buildings with red roofs, including some of the best group getaway hotels Kauai has to offer. The sky is clear and blue, adding to the serene and tropical ambiance.

Kiahuna Plantation and Beach Bungalows

A luxurious outdoor swimming pool with a unique geometric shape, surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, palm trees, and tropical landscaping. Overlooking the beach and ocean, this serene retreat evokes an exotic atmosphere often found at the best oceanfront hotels in Kauai.

Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort

Aerial view of a beachside village, with rows of houses surrounded by greenery. The sandy beach features gentle waves and a mix of grass and rock sections. The landscape includes dense foliage and additional houses in the background, showcasing some of the best oceanfront hotels Kauai has to offer.

Hanalei Colony Resort

Aerial view of one of the best oceanfront hotels in Kauai, featuring a stunning beachfront resort with white sandy beach, turquoise ocean, and palm trees. The resort boasts multiple buildings, a large pool with lounge chairs and red umbrellas. Waves gently crash on the shoreline, surrounded by lush green landscaped areas.

Sheraton Kauai Resort

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The Locals' Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels on Kauai

For over a century, travelers have flocked to Kauai to experience luxury. Check out our picks from the pristine shores of Poipu, secluded serenity of the Hoku’ala to the prime properties in Princeville!
A tropical resort at dusk features a large, well-lit building with a green roof and open architecture. Surrounding it are lush tropical gardens with colorful flowers and palm trees. In the foreground is a serene body of water reflecting the ambient lights, epitomizing one of the best family hotels in Kauai.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

A luxurious resort building with large windows and warm lighting is surrounded by palm trees. Set against a twilight sky, this gem among the best luxury hotels in Kauai features a grand stone staircase, illuminated by soft lights, leading up from a green lawn to the resort entrance.

The Lodge at Kukui‘ula

Aerial view of a tropical resort by the beach with lush greenery, several buildings, a pool area, and lounge chairs arranged on the grass and around the pool. The shoreline is sandy with rocks near the water, and waves can be seen gently crashing—a perfect example of hotels with spas in Hawaii.

Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort

A serene outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola and modern stone fire pits, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants. The sky is partly cloudy, and the adjoining building is partially covered in green plants, adding to the tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of the best luxury hotels in Kauai.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Aerial view of one of the best luxury hotels in Kauai, featuring several buildings surrounded by lush greenery. A winding pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas is visible in the center. Palm trees dot the landscape, and a calm blue ocean with sailboats is in the background.

Hokuala, a Timbers Resort

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Best Family Hotels on Kauai

Traveling with kids or multi-generations? Here are our top hotel picks in Princeville, Lihue, and Poipu for luxury, deals, teens, what’s new and best pools.

A picturesque tropical resort, hailed as one of the Best Hotels on Kauai, features a central swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, lush gardens, and tall palm trees. In the background, there are resort buildings and a view of the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

A person is seen from behind swimming in a serene pool surrounded by large rocks with small waterfalls cascading down. Palm trees and lush tropical plants create a picturesque background under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of the tranquil settings at the best family hotels in Kauai.

The Cliffs at Princeville

A tropical resort at dusk features a large, well-lit building with a green roof and open architecture. Surrounding it are lush tropical gardens with colorful flowers and palm trees. In the foreground is a serene body of water reflecting the ambient lights, epitomizing one of the best family hotels in Kauai.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

An idyllic beach scene at sunset, featuring white beachfront houses nestled among tall, swaying palm trees. The sky is tinged with shades of pink and orange, reflecting a serene and tropical atmosphere near some of the best family hotels Kauai offers. The sandy beach is in the foreground.

Waipouli Beach Resort

A luxurious resort beside a turquoise ocean features palm trees, a large pool, a smaller connected pool with a bridge, and vibrant orange flowering shrubs. Recognized among the best family hotels in Kauai, guests relax by the poolside on lounge chairs while umbrellas dot the area. In the distance, beach access is visible.

Kauai Beach Resort

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Where to Stay for a Group Getaway on Kauai

Whether you’re planning a family reunion in Poipu, milestone birthday in Lihue, bachelorette party or work off-site in Princeville, here’s your perfect getaway.

Aerial view of a luxurious tropical resort during sunset with a large, winding swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and palm trees. As one of the best group getaway hotels in Kauai, it features several multi-story buildings arranged around the pool area, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu

A lush, green landscape with rolling hills and a vibrant blue body of water in the distance, surrounded by mountains. The scene features patches of farmland, rivers, and a small town. The sky is bright with scattered clouds, creating a peaceful and scenic view—perfect for discovering the best group getaway hotels Kauai offers.

Hokuala, a Timbers Resort

Aerial view of a coastal area with turquoise ocean waves gently crashing against a sandy beach. The shoreline is lined with palm trees, green lawns, and a few buildings with red roofs, including some of the best group getaway hotels Kauai has to offer. The sky is clear and blue, adding to the serene and tropical ambiance.

Kiahuna Plantation and Beach Bungalows

A picturesque tropical resort, hailed as one of the Best Hotels on Kauai, features a central swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, lush gardens, and tall palm trees. In the background, there are resort buildings and a view of the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

A person is seen from behind swimming in a serene pool surrounded by large rocks with small waterfalls cascading down. Palm trees and lush tropical plants create a picturesque background under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of the tranquil settings at the best family hotels in Kauai.

The Cliffs at Princeville

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The Best Romantic Hotels on Kauai

The right person by your side is all you really need to experience romance on Kauai. Here are our top couple getaways from Poipu to Princeville.

A tropical resort at dusk features a large, well-lit building with a green roof and open architecture. Surrounding it are lush tropical gardens with colorful flowers and palm trees. In the foreground is a serene body of water reflecting the ambient lights, epitomizing one of the best family hotels in Kauai.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

A tranquil beach scene at sunset features a hammock tied between two palm trees on green grass. Additional palm trees line the shore, with a few chairs in the distance facing the ocean. The sky is painted with pink and orange hues as the sun sets, evoking memories of the best romantic hotels Kauai offers.

Waimea Plantation Cottages

A serene outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola and modern stone fire pits, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants. The sky is partly cloudy, and the adjoining building is partially covered in green plants, adding to the tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of the best luxury hotels in Kauai.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Aerial view of a tropical resort by the beach with lush greenery, several buildings, a pool area, and lounge chairs arranged on the grass and around the pool. The shoreline is sandy with rocks near the water, and waves can be seen gently crashing—a perfect example of hotels with spas in Hawaii.

Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort

Aerial view of a beachside village, with rows of houses surrounded by greenery. The sandy beach features gentle waves and a mix of grass and rock sections. The landscape includes dense foliage and additional houses in the background, showcasing some of the best oceanfront hotels Kauai has to offer.

Hanalei Colony Resort

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Top Hotels with Spas on Kauai

If you want to relax and rejuvenate on your Kauai vacation, there’s nothing better than a visit to one of its top spas from Poipu to Princeville.

Aerial view of a tropical resort by the beach with lush greenery, several buildings, a pool area, and lounge chairs arranged on the grass and around the pool. The shoreline is sandy with rocks near the water, and waves can be seen gently crashing—a perfect example of hotels with spas in Hawaii.

Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort

A person stands inside a small, rustic, open-air hut with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush tropical greenery and vibrant flowers. The individual appears to be arranging a table with white linens. A stone path leads to the hut—an ideal spot for what to do on Kauai when it rains.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort

A serene, open-air patio at one of the best spa hotels in Kauai showcases a hanging daybed with orange towels on top, overlooking an inviting pool that stretches towards a modern building in the background. Tropical plants and sleek architecture enhance the tranquil ambiance.

The Lodge at Kukui‘ula

An idyllic beach scene at sunset, featuring white beachfront houses nestled among tall, swaying palm trees. The sky is tinged with shades of pink and orange, reflecting a serene and tropical atmosphere near some of the best family hotels Kauai offers. The sandy beach is in the foreground.

Waipouli Beach Resort

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels on Kauai

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck. We’ve gone through and vetted the best stays in Lihue, Hanalei, Princeville, and Poipu.

Aerial view of a beachside village, with rows of houses surrounded by greenery. The sandy beach features gentle waves and a mix of grass and rock sections. The landscape includes dense foliage and additional houses in the background, showcasing some of the best oceanfront hotels Kauai has to offer.

Hanalei Colony Resort

A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with patterned pillows and a green throw blanket, facing a wooden dresser with a large TV. The room has light-colored curtains, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with ocean views and outdoor seating—a perfect example of the best value hotels in Kauai.

The ISO

Aerial view of a luxurious resort, one of the best value hotels in Kauai, featuring a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers. The resort buildings have multiple floors with balconies overlooking the pool area. There are red umbrellas and people lounging around the pool.

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

A cozy living room with wooden beams on the ceiling, furnished with a beige sofa, tropical-print cushions, wicker chairs, and a dark wooden coffee table. The room has a large sliding door opening to a balcony with a view of the ocean and a blue sky—reminiscent of the best value hotels Kauai offers.

Kiahuna Plantation and Beach Bungalows

A tranquil beach scene at sunset features a hammock tied between two palm trees on green grass. Additional palm trees line the shore, with a few chairs in the distance facing the ocean. The sky is painted with pink and orange hues as the sun sets, evoking memories of the best romantic hotels Kauai offers.

Waimea Plantation Cottages

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