Every major hotel and resort on Kauai, ranked by guest ratings and review volume. From Poipu's sunny south shore resorts to the lush North Shore retreats of Princeville — each listing links to a detailed page with amenities, photos, room types, and direct booking links.

Top Kauai Hotels & Resorts
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Top Kauai Hotels & Resorts
Reviewed & Ranked by Hawaii Guide
Photo:Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Tropical luxury resort offering multiple restaurants & bars, plus a spa, pools & evening luaus.
Photo:OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
Polished beachfront resort offering 4 outdoor pools & an upscale pan-Pacific restaurant.
Photo:Kauai Shores Hotel
Colorful quarters with terraces or balconies, plus outdoor yoga classes & 2 pools.
Photo:Sheraton Kauai Resort
Oceanfront resort offering Hawaiian dining, plus 2 outdoor pools & a fitness center.
Photo:Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Stylish beachfront hotel offering a restaurant & 2 pools, plus loaner bikes & a gym.
Photo:Tim Iva
Upscale resort featuring a golf course & dining, plus an outdoor pool & direct beach access.
Photo:Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
Refined hotel featuring suites with kitchens, plus 2 outdoor pools, a tennis court & ocean views.
Photo:Hanalei Bay Resort
Casual rooms & suites in a tropical resort with 2 pools, tennis courts & a beach shuttle.
Photo:Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Chic studios & villas in a polished resort offering outdoor pools, a spa & yoga classes.
Photo:Hilton Vacation Club The Point at Poipu Kauai
Airy suites in a resort with lush gardens, an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus a gym & casual dining.
Photo:1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Photo:Aston Islander on the Beach
Casual rooms & suites with kitchenettes & Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub & a BBQ area.
Photo:Thomas Stadler
Polished villas in an upscale cliff-top resort with multiple pools, relaxed dining & a spa.
Photo:Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
Upmarket, tropical-style resort next to the beach with outdoor pools, relaxed dining, a gym & a spa.
Photo:Victoria Florimont
Photo:Banyan Harbor Resort
All-condo hotel offering informal quarters with balconies & ocean views, plus an outdoor pool.
Photo:Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach
Oceanfront property offering polished quarters, a pool with scenic views, upscale dining & a spa.
Photo:Waimea Plantation Cottages
Period, plantation-style 1- to 3-bedroom cottages, plus an outdoor pool, BBQs & picnic areas.
Photo:Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy
Casual accommodations, some with ocean views, plus a restaurant, spa & beachfront pool.
Photo:The Cliffs at Princeville
Oceanfront resort featuring condos with full kitchens, plus a putting green, pool & tennis courts.
Photo:Club Wyndham Ka Eo Kai
Island-inspired suites with balconies in an informal resort featuring outdoor pools & tennis courts.
Photo:Plantation Hale Suites
Relaxed hotel offering plush suites with kitchens & private balconies, plus 3 pools & 2 hot tubs.
Refined villas, some offering ocean views, in a posh resort with a fitness center & an outdoor pool.
Photo:beth ahlquist
Weekly 1- & 2-bedroom condos near the beach with lanais, plus a pool & tennis courts.
Photo:The Kauai Inn
Island-inspired rooms in a plantation-style home, plus a tropical pool with mountain views.
Photo:David Bellamy
Casual waterfront hotel offering laid-back rooms (some with ocean views) & a lagoon-style pool.
Photo:Hanalei Colony Resort
Oceanfront resort offering airy, condo-style units, plus an outdoor pool & a local shuttle service.
Photo:Sandro Uhlmann
Casual 1- to 3-bedroom units in a beachfront apartment hotel with BBQs & 2 outdoor pools.
Photo:Club Wyndham Shearwater
Airy 1-bedroom villas with free WiFi, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub & massage services.
Photo:Timbers Kaua‘i - Ocean Club & Residences
Refined apartments in an elegant resort offering a golf course & 2 outdoor pools, plus dining.
Photo:Richard Brumm
Waterfront complex of laid-back 1- to 3-bedroom condos with kitchens, plus an outdoor pool & BBQs.
Photo:Whalers Cove Resort
High-end waterfront resort featuring chic condos with ocean views & balconies, plus an outdoor pool.
Photo:Aston at Poipu Kai
Simple condos with living areas, kitchens & lanais in a complex with a pool & a restaurant.
Photo:Sarge Kennedy
Posh cottages & bungalows in a high-end golf resort with a wellness center, a pool complex & dining.
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Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.
Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.
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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.
Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.
Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.
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