Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
Poʻipu
While the Castle Resorts half of Kiahuna Plantation is set back from the central gardens, its rooms are a little more consistent and share the property’s…
Must-see hotels in Kauaʻi
Kapaʻa
This is the better of Kapaʻa's two hostels. Semi-private rooms share baths, but private rooms have access to the communal kitchen and TV room after hours,…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Children are welcome at this two-bedroom house a short walk from the beach. Polished wooden floors, a full kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms (one king, one…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, half a mile along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail from Wiliwili Camp, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
You can just catch ocean views from this pink plantation home. With tile and wood floors, hodge-podge decorations and a fun front porch, it's not a top…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This central inn feels like a much-loved family summer house that has welcomed many generations. Suites feature clawfoot tubs and other vintage-style…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
In a superb location just a short walk from Tunnels, there’s tent camping around a wide, flat, soft lawn that reaches right to the beach. Old green…
Home of the Cherished Seacoast
Poʻipu
Not many oceanfront rentals have better beach access or a better name. This charming two-story cottage looks right across the road to the edges of…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The ocean is just a block away from this art-deco-inspired Kekaha cottage. Each room has French doors leading out to the garden, where you can BBQ up…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This airy apartment in quiet residential ‘Oma‘o sits atop a garage, but has its own wraparound lanai, full kitchen, high ceilings, washer-dryer and free…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, 1.25 miles along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All freshwater must be…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, 2.5 miles along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All freshwater must be…
Princeville
These whitewashed villas are in a quieter part of the Princeville development, adjacent to the Makai Golf Club. They’re roomy and well kept, and some…
Lihuʻe
This two-bedroom condo overlooks Kalapaki Bay and affords beautiful views from the two private lanais. The tropical furniture sure looks good, but isn't…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
An all-wood, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that sleeps six, with ocean views from a luscious lanai, walking distance to the sand. For groups, it’s an…
Poʻipu
You'll love the lanai at this oceanfront plantation-style cottage just a few steps from Brennecke's Beach. Bathed in yellow, the house maintains a casual…
Hanalei
A simple two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow standing on stilts across the street from the beach, at what for these parts counts as an affordable price. It…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
A gorgeous sea-foam-green beach cottage, and a larger three-bedroom house on one property fronting the beach. Both are for rent. Interiors are grandmother…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
A locally owned, island-wide rental agency with a solid collection of affordable condos and houses for rent. It's based in the heart of Waipouli.
Princeville
A decent selection of midrange choices for condos and vacation homes, including properties in all the major condo resorts.
Princeville
A wide range of condo rentals on the North Shore, including properties in several Princeville resorts.
Princeville
An upscale collection of vacation rental options, including several around Princeville.
Ocean Kaua’i Vacation Rental Condos
Poʻipu
Reasonable rates on privately owned condos at Prince Kuhio Resort.
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Constructed by the hard-working owner herself, this unique concrete creation – looking like a spaceship getting ready to blast off – rises above the…
Wailua
A time-share resort that also rents extra rooms to the public. Set behind the Coconut Marketplace, rooms are spacious with private balconies overlooking…
Hanalei
A short walk from the white sands of Hanalei Bay, Hale Reed’s location is key. The house can either be rented in its entirety or in two separate sections,…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The park’s most accessible camping area, Koke‘e State Park Campground, is alongside the highway just north of the meadow, a few minutes’ walk from Koke‘e…
Hanalei
This ramshackle garden inn, half a mile west of central Hanalei, holds four basic studios. Each has a kitchenette or kitchen, private lanai and retro…
Poʻipu
This 72-unit complex has an enviable location across from Lawa‘i Beach. Condos vary in quality and amenities, but all have full kitchens and lanai, and…
Lihuʻe
This is the most appealing motel in central Lihuʻe. Inside a raggedy two-story building, the 28 rooms are small but tidy, with refrigerators and cable TV…
Kapaʻa
Not the cleanest or cheapest of hostels, with ramshackle bunks and courtyard, and a relaxed hippy vibe. Private rooms tend to be better maintained than…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
A comfortable one-bedroom ground-floor suite with a full kitchen, separate living and dining areas, beds for four (one king and two twins), plus Japanese…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
While a little worn – and just a little kitschy – this little Kekaha house is good value for those looking to save a few bucks. You can sleep up to eight…
Lihuʻe
This slightly run-down two-story hotel across the street from Kalapaki Beach holds its own for value and friendliness. Rooms are bright but kitschy, with…
Poʻipu
A 5-minute walk east of Brennecke’s Beach, these impeccable, professionally managed units are a cut above their peers. Condos have the feel of private…
Lihuʻe
This one-bedroom condo just catches views of Kalapaki Bay from its lanai…nice! The furnishings could use some updating, but you're pretty close to the…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Condo rentals – especially at Prince Kuhio Resort – at decent rates, with personalized service.
Poʻipu
This original plantation house just east of Waikomo Stream has a few cozy rooms, plus slightly outdated condos out back. The rooms are just decent, with…
Hanalei
The place to pick up permits for county campgrounds. The closest currently open is at ‘Anini Beach Park.
