1,096 reviews
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$2192430 Hulemalu Road, Lihue, 96766, Hawaii, United States
1,096 reviews
1/56
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Looking for a friendly island stay in Hawaii? The Kauai Inn is a 3-star hotel in Lihue, United States. Located at 2430 Hulemalu Road, the property sits about 2.1mi from the city center. Minimum price starts from $219 per night, and the 1,096 reviews signal a steady stream of travelers collecting memories in Kauai. Breakfast is offered to start mornings with a welcome spark.
On-site perks include an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and WiFi (free), plus air conditioning, a sun deck, and on-site parking (free) for easy island living. A 24-hour front desk helps with plans, while mountain, garden, and landmark views surround the grounds. Beach chairs and loungers (free) invite sun-soaked relaxation, and the property is wheelchair accessible with non-smoking rooms.
Inside, rooms feature extra-long beds (>6.5 ft), balconies, bathtubs, and free toiletries, combining comfort with style. Outdoor space includes a garden, patio, and picnic area framed by garden, mountain, and landmark views. Optional extras include access to a golf course and live music/performance, both available for an additional charge.
Set in Lihue, Kauai, the property treats travelers to mountain, garden, and landmark views that add tropical drama to every day. An outdoor pool (adults only) is available all year, while a sun deck and free beach chairs invite languid hours in the tropical breeze. A 24-hour front desk helps with plans, and free private parking as well as free on-site parking make it easy to explore, with the city center about 2.1mi away.
Room options cover a range from Queen Rooms and Lanai rooms with Garden View to King Rooms, Deluxe configurations, and Suites, plus family-friendly layouts. Many accommodations are non-smoking, and some offer scenic garden or mountain views to match the island vibe.
Extras include optional access to a golf course and live music or performances, both available for an additional charge. For payment, cash is the only accepted method.
Closest airports
Lihue Airport
2.3miOutdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
Landmark view
Picnic area
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
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Soaking Suite
1 King Size Bed
Balcony
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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King Soaking Tub Suite (No Resort Fee) (1 King Bed) includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, cable tv, hairdryer, and ironing set.
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Lanai, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai (No Resort Fee) includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus cable tv, hairdryer, and ironing set.
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Lanai, King Size
1 King Size Bed
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Lanai King.
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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King Size Bed
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Lanai, Queen Size, Garden View
1 Queen Size Bed
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Lanai Garden, 1 Queen.
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Lanai, Queen Size, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Accessible Queen Lanai.
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Microwave
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Queen Size Bed
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Queen Room, Patio
1 Queen Size Bed
300 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
300 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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2 Queen Beds.
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Suite
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Microwave
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Suite King Size Bed
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King Room, Patio
1 King Size Bed
300 sqft
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
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Deluxe, King Size
1 King Size Bed
325 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
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Deluxe King Bed
8.1
1,096 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Steven
8.2
September 2024
This hotel is nestled within the hills of the Lihue area. It really liked the atmosphere of the outdoor area. The pool closes at 10 pm which is a perfect time for me. The breakfast in the morning was very relaxing with an amazing view of the mountains.
The rooms are not insulated, so if you don't use the AC, the room will get uncomfortably hot. They play Hawaiian-themed music all day until 10 pm. It's not a serious problem because you can't hear it from your room, but it's still a little overkill when you're outside.
Nadeemullah
8.2
October 2024
Location is good. The outdoor vibe is very nice. The included breakfast was good. The staff was pretty good.
Very minor things. Only one coffee maker was working at breakfast, causing some delay. They should put a big sign asking people not to feed the chickens or peacocks because firstly it is not healthy for the birds and they run around and can be too distracting for people having breakfast.
Michelle
9.1
March 2024
Friendly staff and great history! The hotel has been in this location since 1890! Great to experience this little piece of history and a wonderful launching point to explore Kauai. Looking forward to returning sometime in the future!
Rajasegaran
9.1
October 2024
Location was good as we had a car. However, if you have no vehicle, then you may need to walk out further to get meals etcetera. But the distance is walkable as they are shops at Anchor Cove area. Breakfast was excellent- it was a good start to the day and they provided croissants, bagels, toast, muffins, cereal and yogurt as well and also fresh fruits like papaya and star fruit and oranges/grapefruit( did not try this). Coffee and tea provided the entire day. The area to have the breakfast was really nice and lots of tables and chairs outside and around the pool there was live music on Mondays, Wed and Friday night and we were there on Monday. So we had our dinner at the pool area while we listened to the music As for the room and bathroom, it was really clean but the facility itself is old( since 1930s I think) and so the rooms were dated - bathroom needs to be upgraded definitely although shower had nice hot water Bed was comfortable and no complains on that. Very warm front desk staff and also other staff were nice and friendly.
Bathroom- need to be remodeled.
Stokes
9.1
January 2025
This was about our 4th visit here. The breakfast was a big improvement over our previous time. Breakfast has always been outside in the sun but on our first morning it rained so we took everything back to our room. There are quite a lot of cats live there but they are quiet and don't make a nuisance of themselves. Everything was as we remembered it. If we didn't like it we would have looked at somewhere else to stay.
Because we'd stayed here before we picked up our rental car and confidently set off. We reached the one way bridge near the property and were confronted by a solid line of concrete blocks. We couldn't find a way to get around them and our mobile phone was out of action but a man in a business directed us so we not only found the property, we found a lot of places like supermarkets on the way. It's expensive, but that's Kauai.
Andrea
8.2
April 2024
the location is really cute.
There were little ants in our room that I am pretty sure were biting ants
Jennifer
10
October 2024
We loved the live music! We were very fortunate to have music on the patio 2 out of the 3 nights we were there. Whatever the downfalls are the staff is so wonderful and helpful that you forget. Breakfasts were great and coffee was awesome!
Things could have been updated a bit more but in reality it didn’t matter the bed and pillows were awesome we slept so good. location was great. We had wanted the bridge not to be blocked to beach but we drove around it. If you walk to the beach it would be a bit scary as there are quite a few homeless people on the way so we decided to drive. The hotel is wonderful!
Allison
9.1
November 2023
Overall, this is an excellent property! Kauai is not a cheap place to visit but I thought this property was very good value. The staff were excellent, incredibly friendly and going out of their way to make sure your were enjoying your stay. The continental breakfast was always fresh and plentiful. The location was incredible central. The airport was a 10 minute ride away. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. There were lots of Roosters, chickens, chicks, peacocks & cats roaming the property. I loved it! There was a fun Friday night social where they provide complimentary drinks & snacks & brought it a musical performer ( he was quite good!) and had this super amazing 13 year old fire dancer perform. House keeping was great- always restocking toiletries & towels. They have a HUGE selection of things that other guests have purchased and left behind on a first come first serve basis. It was AWESOME. They had snorkel gear, coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, towels, etc all available to borrow for FREE. Very cool.
There were no restaurants on site. The closest restaurant was less than a 5 min drive away though. I think it would be dangerous to walk to the nearest restaurant because you would be walking on a busy street with no sidewalk & over ground plants. The property could use some updates- the fixtures in the sink were rusty for example. There was a big hole outside our lanai. It looks like they were doing some updates but never bothered to finish it and instead hung caution tape up. It took away from the beauty of our space. The pool was super shallow & small. My boyfriend used it just the once.
Ly-lan
8.2
January 2024
The grounds and staff were lovely. My kids enjoyed petting the cats, feeding the peacocks, chickens and roosters wandering around freely. We enjoyed the complimentary 24hr coffee bar and daily breakfast (fruit, pastries, oatmeal). Staff were friendly and helpful in providing recommendations and storing luggage after check-ing out. I loved how beach chairs, beach towels, umbrellas, boogey boards, board games, and books could be borrowed on an honor system. They were also very generous with the toiletries. It was a short drive to a convenience store and local food trucks and restaurants. We spent our days exploring Kauai- location was good for going to northern or southern beaches and didn't return until the evenings.
Rooms are dated but clean. Roosters are incredibly annoying in the morning (but they are all over Kauai so nothing the Inn could do about them). We just turned our AC fan on loud to try to block the noise. But mostly, I wish there had been a hot tub. Without the hot tub, our family did not use the swimming pool- too cold by itself.
Tammy
9.1
February 2024
Quiet convenient location
Attractions
Menehune Fish Pond
1miKauai Museum
1.7miWailua Falls
4.1miMakauwahi Cave Reserve
5.6miLihue
7.2miMt. Waialeale
11.9miDaniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse
19.5miHanalei Bay
20miPolihale State Park
20.1miWaimea Canyon
22.2miKoke'e State Park
22.2miAnini Beach
22.3miMakua Beach (Tunnels Beach)
22.7miLimahuli Garden and Preserve
23miNa Pali Coast
23.1miAttractions
Menehune Fish Pond
1miKauai Museum
1.7miWailua Falls
4.1miMakauwahi Cave Reserve
5.6miLihue
7.2miMt. Waialeale
11.9miDaniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse
19.5miHanalei Bay
20miPolihale State Park
20.1miWaimea Canyon
22.2miKoke'e State Park
22.2miAnini Beach
22.3miMakua Beach (Tunnels Beach)
22.7miLimahuli Garden and Preserve
23miNa Pali Coast
23.1miAirports
Lihue Airport
2.3miLocation
Age restrictions
Availability
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
Landmark view
Picnic area
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Archery
Fishing
Golf course
Live music/Performance
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Car rental
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Landmark view
Mountain view
Pool view
View
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 06:00
Until 11:30
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
This property accepts cash only.
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