The Best
Boutique Hotels in Kauai

Holiday Home. Hip. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Kapaa town, Fern Grotto Inn offers authentic old-style plantation cottages with island-inspired furnishings and modern amenities. Guests can relax in the private garden. This inn is less than 5 minutes’ walk to the beach and Wailua Golf Course. Offering free WiFi, the spacious guest cottages at Fern Grotto Inn feature a cable TV. Guests have access to a BBQ area. Guests can spend a lazy afternoon paddling down the Wailua River in a complimentary 2-person Kayak, or take a bicycle ride to nearby Lydgate Beach. Fern Grotto Inn is 5 minutes’ walk from Waipouli Town Center. Opaeka’s Falls and Lydgate State Park are both 3 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Resort. Lively. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located on Poipu Beach on Kauai’s south shore, this boutique Koloa resort offers an on-site restaurant and spa. Furnished balconies and free Wi-Fi are included in all luxurious guest rooms. Boasting ocean views, the Red Salt Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and serves American fare featuring fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce. A flat-screen TV and a coffee machine are available in each air-conditioned room at Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. Upscale furnishings, subtle coloured linens, plush bathrobes and premium toiletries are also provided. Select rooms offer ocean views from a balcony or patio. A poolside bar serving lunch is also offered at the 100% non-smoking Kauai Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. 24-hour room service is available. The spa at Koa Kea incorporates natural local ingredients in their massage, facial and body treatments. Oceanside and in-room massage services are also available. An outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation. Valet parking is provided. National Tropical Botanical Garden is 3 miles away. Waimea Canyon State Park is 1 hours’ drive away from Koloa. Show full description

Lodge. Delightful property. Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated on the black sands of Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, these oceanfront cottages in Waimea have been restored with plantation-period furniture and feature patios overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The bright and colorful cottages at Waimea Plantation Cottages are decorated with floral patterns and tropical artwork. The kitchen is complete with an oven, full-size refrigerator, and a microwave. A DVD player is provided in each cottage. An oceanfront pool and on-site barbecue facilities are part of this Waimea property. Waimea River Park and the Waimea Theatre are a 10-minute walk from the Waimea Plantation Cottages. Port Allen Airport is just 7 miles away. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Unique. Great location. Comfortable beds. Offering a heated outdoor pool, these oceanfront Poipu apartments are 5 minutes’ walk from the shops and gourmet farmers market in Kukuiula Village. A full kitchen is featured in each luxurious unit. Showcasing ocean views, the apartments at Whalers Cove in Poipu offer a washer and tumble dryer. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with cable are included. Guests can relax on their oceanfront balcony complete with gas BBQ facilities. Beach gear is available on site. Kiahuna golf course is 1 mile from Poipu Whalers Cove. Lihue Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Lovely property. Located in Lihue, 500 metres from Kalapaki Beach, Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a hot tub, terrace and barbecue, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a kitchen. Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences offers certain rooms with sea views, and each room is fitted with a balcony. All units include bed linen. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lihue, like fishing. Staff at Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Lydgate State Park is 11 km from the hotel, while Wailua Falls is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Lihue, 3 km from Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Show full description

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

Resort. Trendy. Superb breakfast. Great views. Popular among women. 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. Guest may dine at 7 different restaurants including upscale seafood cuisine at Tidepools, Italian specialties at Dondero’s, and sushi creations at Stevenson's. 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. 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