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Reviews of Kauai Palms Hotel 2 stars

2931 Kalena Street, Lihue, HI 96766, United States

#9 of 18 hotels in Lihue

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1423 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    6.0
    Had a nice stay close to the airport and it was affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to leave early and didn't know about breakfast. We arrived after 8pm and had difficulty parking. There were homeless sitting in cars and people sitting across the street from the hotel. It made us feel uneasy parking somewhere other than next to the hotel, especially since our car was a rental.

    The hotel has a very clean appearance and the room was clean. The AC was nice and cold.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very narrow and tight, but otherwise no complaints.

    It was a simple but satslisfactory room. Everything was clean and well maintained.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a motel throw back to the 1950s, but everything worked, sort of. I inquired to the front desk person, and the motel cat, Mango, about ice. She was very nice, and took me to a locked area, wiped out and bagged a container and gave me ice. She also gave good advice on a place to eat nearby. The AC are window units. Given that there are not many motel choices, to my knowledge, I would stay there again. I even found the throw back atmosphere and kind staff to be charming.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Recommended quality/price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old facilities

    Quiet area and easy to park. I loved Mango the cat

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    7.0
    good hotel for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was really uncomfortable. The room was a bit too small but expected it to be. At night there is a pick up garbage vehicle or something similar that makes a lot of noise and would wake us up every night. Surprisingly the chickens were not bad at all!

    Very close to airport. Perfect for a short stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Nice place. Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In downtown area and did not look as safe as typical tourist areas but there were no issues and area was very quiet at night. You can here Jet traffic at take off but was not an issue during sleeping hours

    Quaint clean quiet Convenient to Lihue airport

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two dead cockroaches on my room floor within the first few hours of being there. When I asked if anything could be done I was politely but resignedly told 'it's the tropics'. I don't know if anything was done, but there fortunately weren't any more during my stay. I stayed in multiple hotels in Hawaii and none of the others had this issue. Just made sure my luggage was always zipped up.

    Generally fine. They were able to let me into my room a little early which was appreciated.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    6.0
    It was mediocre, wouldn‘t really recommend it. (Not for that price)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn‘t like the air conditioning, there always was a weird smell and the air inside wasn‘t good. (We really disliked the smell of the towels!) It was a bit older. There was a Cockroach in our bathroom at night, that was disgusting… The value for money was very bad, way too expensive, for the conditions mentioned above, I would expect it to cost at least 80$ less per night (it was 180$).

    Was located near the airport and very central, good to get around!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    6.0
    This place has all required utilities and is clean but it’s old & I think it is too expensive for the service they p
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an old property. Doesn’t have any amenities. No value for money.

    Proximity to the beach and airport

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some coffee shops and restaurants in the neighborhood and the street in front was not quiet. The rooms were clean and sufficiently equipped.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    7.0
    The cottage we stayed in was adorable and very cozy with beautiful scenery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If i had to say 1 thing negative it would be that i wish there was seating outside of our cottage but honestly that wasn't a big deal.

    This is a good central location. We were able to branch out in any direction to find things to do or to find places to eat. We walked to many of these places. It was very quiet and had beautiful scenery. We will definitely go back to Kauai and will stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some loud nights due to people passing through the property.

    Cute little spot that doesn’t feel super touristy. Good value and friendly staff!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms are very basic

    Centraly located in Lihue

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good , friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room walls a bit thin? Could easily hear neighbors love rantings.

    Corner room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    our room did not have a/c, just fan. We left the windows open for air circulation, but this caused our front door to blow open multiple times during our stay,even whilst locked...so somethings need some more upkeep. Kinda scary for two young girls!

    location was good and bedroom and bathroom was clean. there was adequate parking. close to some great places to eat, don't miss Hamura Saimin Stand.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    6.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    OK

    CLEAN MET MY 1 NIGHT NEED ,,,,,,,,,,

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and privacy.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rubbish pick-up truck at 04:30, always! My 6th stay there in six months.

    The corttages

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny bathroom

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room had no AC and was located next to the stairwell. There is 2 sets of windows to the stairwell so it was noisy when other guests would walk up and down. Unit #15 is not ideal if you plan on sleeping in.

    Location is prime, being that it is 2 minutes from my parents' residence whom is the reason for the visit. Price is more affordable than most hotels and is nicer than the other affordable hotels in the area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I can think that might have been better were newer towels.They were pretty worn.

    It was a quaint little cottage. Clean. We didn't use the kitchen much but it had all the necessities . Friendly clerk (and cat, Mango) that checked us in. It might not have all the bells and whistles like the fancy resorts but you can't beat it for the price.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exactly what we needed. It's quaint, simple, and very convenient location. It was clean and comfortable, we didn't need all the frills of a resort. The staff is friendly and they had a very good homemade local guide in the room with lists of restaurants and things to do.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    It was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was fine

    Clean and quiet

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Central location for a good price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a little sad that there was no cutlery/plate. Like this it gets unnecessary hard to prepare a snack/have a full breakfast in your room. Also I would have loved a possibility to sit outside, which is only available downstairs.

    The central location in Lihue is perfect, coffee in the morning is wonderful and rooms are well-sized with very comfortable beds.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    8.0
    Very happy with our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No outlets in the bathroom

    Cozy and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

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