The Best Beach Hotels in Kauai

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Kauai

Kauai Coastline, Hawaii Kauai Coastline, Hawaii

Kauai, Hawaii is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Kauai, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Kauai, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Kauai based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Kauai, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Kauai offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

The island is filled with scenic beaches and idyllic coastline. The water conditions can be highly variable, so you should check with a local before entering the water. But the island has about 50 miles of sandy coastline that will take your breath away. You'll also likely see Hawaiian monk seals or sea turtles on the beach.

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

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu Autograph Collection

Poipu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $534 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Kauai
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 2641 Poipu Road, Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu Autograph Collection has great rooms from $534 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12.6 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this beach hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


2417 @ Lihue Oceanfront Resort Kauai Beach Drive Kauai Hawaii

Hanamaulu, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $451 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Kauai
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is 2417 @ Lihue Oceanfront Resort Kauai Beach Drive Kauai Hawaii which has nice rooms starting at $451. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Dr. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 12.6 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

Poipu, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $477 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Kauai
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $477. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2249 Poipu Road. You'll also find parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 12.7 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Poipu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $677 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Kauai
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $677, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, at 1571 Poipu Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. It's located just 13.4 miles from the city center, too. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club


Princeville Resort

Princeville, Hawaii
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Princeville Resort has a great guest rating of 8.96 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $1350 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5520 Kahaku Road. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking, which is nice for visitors. Just 12 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Hanalei Colony Resort

Haena, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $361 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Kauai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Hanalei Colony Resort is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $361, and it's located at 5-7130 Kuhio Highway. We also love the hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub which are great for travelers. And since it's just 11.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Whalers Cove in Poipu

Poipu, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $648 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Kauai
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Whalers Cove in Poipu because it has great rooms that start at $648. It has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2640 Puuholo Road. Only 12.4 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this fun hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Waimea Plantation Cottages a Coast Resort

Waimea, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $364 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Waimea Plantation Cottages a Coast Resort offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and a kitchen which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $364 (before taxes). It's located at 9400 Kaumualii Highway and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a spa, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.2 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay HI

Wailua, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Kauai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay HI has great rooms from $269 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 7.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 12.4 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Koa Kea Hotel & Resort

Poipu, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $524 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Kauai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Koa Kea Hotel & Resort which has nice rooms starting at $524. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2251 Poipu Road. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services. It's located just 12.9 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Poipu, Princeville, Kapaa, and Lihue.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kauai, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kauai, Best Luxury Hotels in Kauai, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kauai, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kauai, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kauai, Best Hotels for One Week in Kauai, Best Hotels for One Night in Kauai, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kauai, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Kauai.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Kauai?

Kauai Average Beach Hotel Price
$437

After analyzing 37 beach hotels in Kauai, Hawaii, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $437. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach 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 Kauai.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1276
  • 4-star hotels: $416
  • 3-star hotels: $348
  • 2-star hotels: $294


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