The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kapaa

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kapaa

If it's your first trip to Kapaa, Hawaii for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Kapaa. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Kapaa. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Kapaa for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Kapaa beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Kapaa for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kauai Coast Resort at the Beach Boy

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $268 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 520 Aleka Loop, Kauai Coast Resort at the Beach Boy has great rooms from $268 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Kauai Shores Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kapaa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Kauai Shores Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $232. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 420 Papaloa Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Aston Islander on the Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Aston Islander on the Beach to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $235. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 440 Aleka Place. You'll also find golf, a hot tub, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.8 miles from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The ISO

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $250, The ISO, at 4-796 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, tennis, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.3 miles from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Coral Reef Kapaa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kapaa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Coral Reef Kapaa has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, snorkeling, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. The great rooms here start at $235 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 41516 Kuhio Highway. Furthermore, it also offers city views, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Poipu, Princeville, and Lihue.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kapaa, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Kapaa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kapaa, Best Hotels for One Week in Kapaa, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kapaa.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kapaa?

Kapaa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$244

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Kapaa, Hawaii, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $244. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kapaa.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $246
  • 2-star hotels: $235


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