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 Shores Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $273 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 420 Papaloa Road, Kauai Shores Hotel has great rooms from $273 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy

3-star Resort with prices starting at $266 (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.

A great place to stay is Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy which has nice rooms starting at $266. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 520 Aleka Loop. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Kapa'a Sands 13

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $398 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Kapa'a Sands 13 to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $398. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 380 Papaloa Road. You'll also find horse riding, laundry facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a playground which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.9 miles from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. 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
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Kapa'a Sands 12

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $396 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $396, Kapa'a Sands 12, at 380 Papaloa Rd Unit 12 provides an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Its terrific guest rating is 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 1.9 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Islander on the Beach 333

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $336 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kapaa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Islander on the Beach 333 has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $336 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at . Furthermore, it also offers golf, a hot tub, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.8 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. 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
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Islander on the Beach 211

2-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Islander on the Beach 211 is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and air-conditioning. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $330, and it's located at 440 Aleka Place. We also love the a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and outdoor dining areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.8 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Wailua Bay View

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $499 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kapaa

A cool place is Wailua Bay View because it has great rooms that start at $499. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 320 Papaloa Road. Only 2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love horse riding, laundry facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a playground at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Oceanfront Kauai - Harmony Tvnc 4247

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $930 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Oceanfront Kauai - Harmony Tvnc 4247 offers snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, golf, and a spa which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $930 (before taxes). It's located at 4442 Makaha Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Islander on the Beach 339

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $338 (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.

Located at , Islander on the Beach 339 has great rooms from $338 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, and a microwave. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kapaa, Princeville, and Koloa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kapaa, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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
$418

After analyzing 9 first time trip hotels in Kapaa, Hawaii, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $418. 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:

  • 4-star hotels: $930
  • 3-star hotels: $358
  • 2-star hotels: $330


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