Lihue, HI

Travel Guide

Lihue showing a beach and a coastal town
Lihue showing interior views
Lihue which includes a sandy beach
Kilohana Plantation showing interior views
Kilohana Plantation

Where to stay in Lihue

Lihue featuring a lake or waterhole, mountains and forests

Nawiliwili

4.5/5(181 area reviews)

While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.

Nawiliwili
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Hanamaulu

4.5/5(338 area reviews)

You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.

Hanamaulu
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Kapaia

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Kapaia. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Kauai Museum and The Ocean Course at Hokuala, a few notable attractions nearby.

Kapaia
Saturday market at Kauai CC brings farmers from all over the island. Amazing range of food, flowers and people.

Puhi

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travelers like about Puhi. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Kilohana Plantation and Puakea Golf Course are a few top places to visit.

Puhi
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI
The price is AED 797 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
AED 797
AED 1,049 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Outstanding service and bell man was very entertaining!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is AED 1,021 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
AED 1,021
AED 1,357 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,336 reviews)
"Amazing resort, beautiful grounds, clean, with access to beach and pool. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
The price is AED 1,782 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
AED 1,782
AED 2,297 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The pool and location where amazing"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Banyan Harbor Resort
Banyan Harbor Resort
3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,024 reviews)
"We loved it"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Banyan Harbor Resort
Kauai Beach Villas
Kauai Beach Villas
4 out of 5
4330 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (463 reviews)
Great stay
"We enjoyed our stay. The location, the staff, the resort are wonderful. The suite was dated. Could use some TLC"

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Kauai Beach Villas
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
3 out of 5
4460 Nehe Rd, Lihue, HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (752 reviews)
"Great ocean views!! We stayed for a week and had a wonderful time. Easy walk to the beach."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Castle Kaha Lani Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lihue

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
411
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
248
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
51
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Small rustic town. Keep it this way

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Everything closes early around the island but this place closes a little bit more late I could say

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful island. Lots of things to do close by.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very expensive compared to the other islands in hawaii

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Lihue definitely choosing different place to stay though, lots of hidden fees

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Relaxing, enjoyable, beautiful, great restaurants