Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lae Nani Beach

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated) | Courtyard view
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • Coconut Marketplace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lae Nani Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Lydgate Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Newly Renovated)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Garden View (Newly Renovated)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Room, Pool View (Newly Renovated)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Kitchenette (Newly Renovated)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Ocean View (Newly Renovated)

  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Kapaa

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lae Nani Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Lydgate Beach with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach.

What's nearby

  • Coconut Marketplace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lydgate Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wailua Falls - 21 min drive - 15.2 km

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

Beachfront hotel near Lae Nani Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Kauai Shores Hotel for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a playground, and complimentary bicycles.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers a hot tub, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Kauai Shores Hotel was completed in January 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kapaa hotel.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kauai Shores Hotel offers 200 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is TA-187-270-1440-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kauai Sands
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Kauai Sands Hotel Kapaa
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Sands Hotel Kauai
Kauai Shores Hotel Kapaa
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Kauai Shores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 850 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1174 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

RAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocco, Southampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing old Hawai’i style right on beach with dining on beach too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenic property with beach access food and local shopping all within walking distance. Found most beautifull beach to swim and soak. The hot tub is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Ocala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vary nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Seattle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for families. Right on the beach. Wonderful, friendly and attentive staff. Rooms are nice-sized, clean and well kept. Lava Lava Beach Club restaurant is delicious. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Couldve been a great 5* stay, but gross AC
Very clean unit and hotel. Wall A/C had deferred maintenance and rusted out interior. Bad odor - and fan couldn't be turned off. Air seemed unhealthy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that it’s right on the Beach and the Lava Lava restaurant and bar on the beach is wonderful. Enjoyed the hot tub. Outdoor tiki lights. Very friendly and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gholam Reza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room upgrade was ok. Parking was expensive, however there was street parking
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty good little place
Liked the interior, updated and well done with a touch of modern style. Pool, grass area are nice. Good restaurant on the beach. Good location, near stores and restaurants. Free valet parking only. No elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

blake

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last night in Kauai
Just a one night stay but the staff were wonderful. Had a few drinks at the bar as well as dinner and breakfast. Service and food were great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorthy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, friendly, not overwhelming just right. Rooms are clean and modern with coffee makers and free water. Lava was excellent with great live music food was very enjoyable and delicious and very friendly accommodating staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Staff was lovely. very clean. Great location for getting north or south. No problems parking
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TATYANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place right near the shore with restaurants inside and very close out!! The staff is very polite, nice and adorable!! We enjoyed each moment being in paradise!! Very grateful and do not want to leave!! Aloha!!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely fabulous. Compared to other places in Kauai, I think we got fantastic value for our money. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is great, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024