Kauai Shores Hotel
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, Kapaʻa, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Kauai Shores Hotel is a 3-star property at 420 Papaloa Rd in Kapaʻa, next to the beach. It is about 2 miles from Nonou Forest Reserve and 9 miles from Wailua River State Park. Its public rating is 4.4 out of 5, based on 2,442 reviews.
Rooms
Colorful rooms have island-style decor and a private terrace or balcony. Room features include a 42-inch flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, minifridge, and WiFi, which is subject to a resort fee. Suites with kitchenettes are available, and some rooms have mountain or ocean views.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel has two outdoor pools and a business center. The resort fee covers parking, beach towels and chairs, and outdoor yoga classes; WiFi is also listed with the resort fee. Guest reviews mention beach access and describe the property as having a relaxed, retro beach atmosphere.
Dining
Guest reviews mention Lava Lava Beach Club as an on-site dining option, as well as restaurants nearby. Dining hours, menus, and other restaurant details are not documented here.
Nearby Places
Nearby points of interest include Hikinaakala Heiau, about 1.3 km away, Smith Family Garden Luau at 1.7 km, Lydgate Beach Park at 1.9 km, and the Sleeping Giant: Nounou East Trailhead at 2.0 km. Lydgate Beach is about 2.8 km away, while Fern Grotto and ʻOpaekaʻa Falls are roughly 3.4 km away.
Best for
The hotel suits beach-focused stays and travelers who want a Kapaʻa base with outdoor options: it is next to the beach, has two outdoor pools, and the resort fee covers beach chairs and towels. Suites with kitchenettes may also suit guests who want basic in-room food preparation, while nearby sites include Lydgate Beach Park and the Sleeping Giant trailhead.
Travel tips
Check the resort-fee terms when planning costs: the stated fee covers parking, beach towels and chairs, and outdoor yoga, and WiFi is also listed with the fee. Several nearby stops, including Lydgate Beach Park and Hikinaakala Heiau, are within about 2 km; confirm routes and transport arrangements for farther destinations. One reviewer reported an unexpected check-in charge, so ask the hotel to clarify any additional charges before arrival.
What guests say
Guests praise the welcoming, courteous staff and often mention comfortable, clean rooms, convenient location, and ocean views. Reviews also highlight the pools, beach access, nearby shops and dining, and features such as parking and WiFi. One reviewer reported an unexpected charge at check-in, so it may be worth confirming fees directly with the hotel.
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