We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Kauai, USA. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas and beautiful country residences. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Located in Koloa, 6 km from Spouting Horn, CoralTree Residence Collection, a Destination by Hyatt Residence features water sports facilities. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property has a spa centre and free WiFi. The units at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen and a dining area. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath. At CoralTree Residence Collection, a Destination by Hyatt Residence rooms come with a seating area. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkelling and tennis. A gym and laundry facilities are available at CoralTree Residence Collection, a Destination by Hyatt Residence. Prince Kuhio Park is 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Set amidst river pools and tropical gardens, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa boasts a golf course, 7 restaurants and a spa. Each guest room includes a private balcony. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electronics charging station, a beverage chiller, a seating area, and a large work desk are offered in each guest room. A marble en suite bathroom features double vanities, bathrobes and free toiletries. Guest may dine at 7 different restaurants including upscale seafood cuisine at Tidepools, Italian specialties at Dondero’s, and sushi creations at Stevenson's. Outdoor, poolside, and golf clubhouse grab n go as well as 6 lounges offering fine wines, specialty cocktails, and premium liquors are also available. The Luau Show on Wednesdays and Sundays offers a Hawaiian buffet and showcases traditional Polynesian dance and culture. The Anara Spa and Salon features massage therapy, Hawaiian body and facial treatments and hair care. A lap pool and café are also available. A championship 18-hole golf course and pro shop, 3 tennis courts and pro shop, water sports centre with equipment rental and horse stables are all located on site. A vast 24-hour swimming pool complex with waterfalls, waterslides and volleyball net is provided. An adults-only swimming area is also offered.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ROMANTIC resort in Kauai. It also has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA!
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Tennis court. Nestled on 35-acres of lush tropical gardens and directly on Poipu Beach, this oceanfront property features easy access to a variety of recreational beach activities and has an on-site swimming beach. Each accommodation at this resort includes free WiFi. Offering a fully equipped kitchen, guest rooms at CASTLE Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows feature a private balcony, a cable HDTV, a living room and ceiling fans. Guests of CASTLE Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows are provided with complimentary and exclusive access to The Poipu Beach Athletic Club. Featuring shops and dining opportunities, Poipu Shopping Village is right across the street from the property. A coffee machine with Hawaiian coffee is provided to guests. The club features an 82,000 gallon resort-style swimming pool with a slide, a 1,600 gallon hot tub, a sand bottom children's pool, a sun terrace with lounge chairs and 10 tennis courts. The Poipu Beach Athletic Club is open from 07:00 until 19:00 daily and closed on Monday. Numerous recreational activities, including top-rated golf courses, are situated close to the property. Take a helicopter ride over the forests, view undersea life while snorkeling or learn to surf. BBQ facilities are located on site. Castle Kiahuna Plantation and the Beach Bungalows are situated only a short distance from many of Kauai's main attractions and activities. Discover the island's first sugar plantation at Old Koloa Town, 6 minutes’ drive from the property. Offering scenic hiking trails, Waimea Canyon State Park is 48 km away. The National Tropical Botanical Garden is 7 minutes’ drive from CASTLE Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Amazing pool. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is next to Kalapaki Bay and the 18-hole Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. The hotel offers 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. Guest rooms include a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The rooms provide a view of the ocean or the hotel's gardens. Select rooms offer a balcony. Guests can enjoy the hot tub or the well-equipped fitness centre. A full-service business center is also available. Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach that serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests can also enjoy fresh seafood and ocean views at the casual Duke's restaurant.Show full description
Cosy. Cosy rooms. This 22-acre property is located at the ocean’s edge on Kauai’s sun coast. It has views of Shipwreck Beach and Keoneloa Bay, as well as a large outdoor pool. Hilton Vacation Club The Point at Poipu Kauai ideally places guests only moments from excellent snorkelling and scuba diving locations as well as top-rated golf courses and scenic horseback riding trails. The Lihue airport is 17 miles from Poipu. Spacious accommodations at the Poipu Point feature fully equipped kitchens, complete with dishware and coffeemakers. Guests can also enjoy outdoor barbecue facilities as well as private balconies and in-room washers and tumble dryers.Show full description
Gorgeous surroundings. Nestled on a cliff on the north shore of the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, this resort in Princeville offers spacious villas with all the comforts of home as well as luxurious facilities. The Westin Princeville Resort Villas features a free shuttle service to destinations within 4 km of the hotel such as nearby golf courses and shopping. Guests can spend the day sipping a cocktail beside the pool or exploring the beautiful area. The villas at the Princeville Westin Resort boast full kitchens. Guests will also appreciate the flat-screen TV, whirlpool tub and the comfortable Heavenly Bed. Nanea Restaurant, located on-site, offers casual indoor and outdoor dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For delicious baked goods, deli sandwiches, salads and groceries, guests can stop by the resort's Princeville Market.Show full description
Very cosy. Great restaurant. Less than 1 mile from Poipu Beach Park and Shipwreck Beach, this 70-acre resort at the southern tip of Kauai features outdoor pools and apartments with full kitchens. Each bright and spacious apartment at Aston at Poipu Kai is furnished with a private patio and a washer and dryer. The kitchen is complete with an oven, full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher. Guests can use DVD movie rentals. This Kauai resort boasts hot tubs, tennis courts, and a scenic walking trail. Dry cleaning services are available. The Kaihuna Golf Club is 2 miles from Poipu Kai Aston. Port Allen Airport is 14 miles from the resort.Show full description
This is likely one of the most COSY apartment hotels in Kauai.
Comfortable beds. Conveniently located near the airport and halfway between Kauai's North and South shores, this full-service 25-acre beachfront resort offers 3 restaurants and bars, 4 swimming pools, a waterslide and 2 hot tubs on site. Featuring a private balcony, each room at OUTRIGGER Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa is equipped with a compact refrigerator, cable TV and iPod docking station. Naupaka Terrace Restaurant offers daily breakfast in a beautiful setting. The Driftwood Bar and Grill features poolside lunches and drinks with ocean views. Shutters Lounge is open for Dinner and drinks only and does not serve Breakfast. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests. A fitness centre is offered. A tour and activities desk is available. Lydgate State Beach Park is 5 minute drive away. Puakea Golf Course is 5 miles away from OUTRIGGER Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa.Show full description
Elegant. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Along Kauai's stunning Napali Coast and offering direct beach access, this luxury 5-star hotel offers top-rated golf courses, a full-service spa, gourmet dining and easy access to attractions and activities. The Princeville Resort provides everything needed for an unforgettable stay, including a spacious outdoor swimming pool complete with a swim-up bar. Guests can also enjoy lush tropical surroundings as well as modern fitness facilities and spacious guestrooms. While staying at the Princeville Resort, guests can enjoy fresh local seafood at the on-site Kauai Grill or classic Hawaiian cuisine at Makana Terrace. The Nalu Kai Grill and Bar is also located on-site and features a Mediterranean-inspired menu. The Princeville Resort, Hawaii offers instant access to an endless variety of recreational activities, including horseback riding, sailing and helicopter tours. The knowledgeable concierge staff can also arrange kayaking tours, scuba diving and much more.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Nestled on 20 acres on Kaua'i's southern shoreline, Sheraton Kauai Resort offers 2 outdoor pools. This Poipu Beach resort is enhanced by Kaua‘i’s natural beauty, site seeing attractions and an array of nearby activities. Each guest room at Sheraton Kauai Resort boasts amenities such as flat-screen TVs, in-room refrigerators and Shine by Bliss bath products. A beach activities centre is offered to guests of this resort. Cultural activities, Hawai'i-rooted cuisine, spa services, romantic wedding locations and a host of spacious meeting spaces are available. Explore and enjoy the many enticing water front dining venues at the Sheraton Kauai Resort, which feature stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Poipu Beach.Show full description
Featuring beach access and a large outdoor pool, Hanalei Bay Resort offers spacious guest rooms with a private balcony. Hanalei Pier is less than 15 minutes’ drive away. The apartment-style rooms offer a seating area with cable TV and a DVD player. A 24-hour front desk and concierge service is available to all guests at the Resort Hanalei Bay. An outdoor hot tub and tennis courts are on site. Makai Golf Club at Princeville is 1.5 miles from the property.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Just 5 minutes' walk from Nawiliwili Park, Banyan Harbor Resort is a non-smoking accommodation and features a heated saltwater pool. Guest rooms offer a fully-equipped kitchen and WiFi. Ideal for families, each apartment features a living room with a sofa bed and dining space, as well as a TV with cable channels. Full kitchens complete with a stove, an oven, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee machine, and utensils dishware are also available in all apartments. Washing machines and tumble dryers are provided. Tennis courts and basketball courts are available for guest use. Common area barbecue facilities are also on site, and self-parking is available at the property. Kauai Lagoons Golf Course is 3.5 km from the property and Wailua River State Park is 25 minutes’ drive away from Banyan Harbor Resort. Lihue Airport is 8 minutes' drive away.Show full description
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