The Kauai Inn
2430 Hulemalu Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, Lihue, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
The Kauai Inn is a family-run, plantation-style 3-star property in Lihue, at 2430 Hulemalu Road. It is a three-minute walk from Niumalu Beach Park and about 1.2 miles from Kalapaki Beach.
Rooms
Tropically decorated rooms include free Wi-Fi, a microwave, a minifridge and a flat-screen TV. Some have views of Nawiliwili Bay or the mountains; ground-floor rooms have private lanais, and suites offer soaking tubs.
Amenities & Services
The outdoor pool area has Haupu Mountain views, tropical landscaping, lounge chairs, tables and barbecue grills. An outdoor gazebo offers complimentary daytime coffee, tea and lemonade; the inn also has a guest computer in the lobby and coin laundry.
Location
The inn is about 3.6 miles from Lihue and 2.3 miles from Puakea Golf Course. Nearby points of interest include the Kauaʻi Museum, about 2,719 meters away, and Lu’au Kalamaku, about 3,731 meters away; Wailua Falls is about 9,429 meters away.
Best for
The inn may suit leisure travelers looking for a small, family-run base with a plantation-style character, a pool and easy access to Niumalu Beach Park and Kalapaki Beach. Its rooms also have practical features such as microwaves and minifridges, while the pool’s mountain views and nearby attractions offer options for time between outings.
Travel tips
Niumalu Beach Park is a three-minute walk away, while Kalapaki Beach is about 1.2 miles from the inn. For outings farther afield, nearby destinations include Kauai Backcountry Adventures and Mountain Tubing, both roughly 4,962 meters away; transportation options are not documented. Ground-floor rooms are described as having private lanais, but accessibility features are not specified.
What guests say
The excerpts include praise for the staff, service, cozy atmosphere and nostalgic character, as well as positive mentions of breakfast foods such as fruit, yogurt, pastries and coffee. One guest noted that chickens may approach tables during breakfast. A negative account describes a room not being ready at check-in, concerns about the room’s dated condition and stains, and dissatisfaction with how a room and billing issue was handled.
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