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Reviews of The Kauai Inn 3 stars

2430 Hulemalu Road, Lihue, HI 96766, United States

#2 of 17 hotels in Lihue

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Review score

Based on 682 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Great place and people. Will stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    A very quaint hotel near the Lihue harbor. Everything was clean and neat. To our surprise there was a Luau in the evening with great food, drinks and a live Hawaiian band and dancers. View of adjacent mountains was a fantastic backdrop. Would have stayed there longer.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    7.0
    Excellent friendly staff, beautiful tropical surrounding with mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use some updating .

    Breakfast was great and healthy with fresh fruit.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location, friendly folks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When we entered our room it smelled very musty. After a few hours we aired it out but at first we were turned off by the stale air. We didn't realize they had beach chairs to rent. I wish someone said something.

    Live music on Saturday night. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Many chickens and cats to enjoy. Rooms had a fridge and microwave. Hotel employees were great.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Really, really nice place, super close to the airport if you need a place to crash
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst the properly is beautiful and has an old school charm, the key/ door was difficult to enter.

    Staff manning checkin/out counter was amazing. I came in at 2am ish because my flight was majorly delayed and she was so friendly and kind. Super clean, full amenities, toiletries.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door to the room had a lock and key that did not open easily. The bathroom could use updating. The bathroom curtains had some mildew.

    The staff was very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was decent. I especially enjoyed the fresh papaya, lychee, and apple bananas, as well as the Kauai coffee. The pool was nice. They even had pool toys for the kiddos. Comfortable bed and well-kept grounds. I was happy to have air conditioning!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Okayish for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old and outdated rooms; cleanliness could be better but the complex is very well maintained and the staff is friendly; good location

    Old and outdated rooms; cleanliness could be better but the complex is very well maintained and the staff is friendly; good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    You should try it out!!!
    • Family with young children
    • Large Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t have WiFi while being there.!

    Very quiet,clean and great location!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    An overlooked gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great hotel with the old Hawaii feel. Some aspects of it are dated but staff very helpful, grounds and pool beautiful and decent breakfast bar. Much more laid back then staying at a stuffy big resort where prices are astronomical and staff struggles to smile at you- don’t overlook this gem!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    short and sweet!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were little ants in our room that I am pretty sure were biting ants

    the location is really cute.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Great view and location! Plenty of activities at the facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no proper windows from the entrance and bathroom side so it's very loud, especially with plenty of cocks around. The sheets were not very clean. The housekeeping through our things around and some of them landed under the bed.

    The room was very big and comfortable, we had an amazing view from the room! 24h/7 facilities are super nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    I would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to find, not far from the airport as we were late flying in. Friendly staff. Morning breakfast around the pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very efficient and lovely and we had everything we needed for our overnight stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and overall good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a coffee bar with pop tarts, oatmeal. Could have been better. Pillows were flat!!!

    The laundry facilities was useful. Lots of beach/pool supplied. Enjoyed the music and free drinks on Fridays!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good stay all in all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - roosters can be very annoying at night - air conditioning of the neighbors (we never used ours) very loud and noisy, especially annoying at night , the wall behind the bed vibrated and the art piece on the wall… was very annoying to us trying to sleep , I told them and I hope for the next guests they can fix something about that - location ok, but nothing to do without a car or bike - the bed felt uncomfortable for us but everyone‘s different about that - for us it was quiet expansive, but we noticed Kauai is expansive all in all, so in comparison it’s okay then.

    - terrace facing the backyard, green, lots of chicken / roosters (which was nice during the day but not so nice at night ) - enough space - enough closet space - clean - good climate in the room even without using the air conditiong - very nice staff and available 24/7 - drinks (water, tea, coffee) free 24/7 - drinks (sodas) available to buy 24/7 - ice machine available 24/7 - laundry facilities available - lots of free parking space - different spots to sit or relax spread over the ground - bbq space - free wifi - some evenings there are small shows presented, unfortunately we never made it to see one

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast was pre-packaged good including pop tarts! nothing fresh whatsoever and shouldn't really be labeled as breakfast

    good location, clean, nice size room and comfortable beds

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet convenient location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very simple breakfast included (e.g. pre-packed danish, granola bars, coffee, etc.) great for a small bite before going out for a bigger snack on the island.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    It was an acceptable property for a quick overnight stay following a very long travel day bridging .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Prepackaged pastries, good coffee, prepackaged juices

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Free Kauai coffee is always amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are dated, but they are good enough!

    Grounds are nice, staff at front desk were amazing and super helpful with questions I had about the island

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again and recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was a bit out of the way but a 25 minute walk and we were at a lovely beach.

    Although property was dated, it was exceptionally clean, including the lovely pool area. Continently breakfast was fine and allowed us to get a good start to the morning. Staff were excellent!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    It was a nice place with a view, I would recommend it for the view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs updated

    Ok breakfast and Great view of the mountains

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Experience great customer service and an old Hawaii vide in an isolated location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    small bathroom with old fixtures; homeless people sleeping in cars nearby

    Camp like setting with motel features. Old Hawaii vibe with unique breakfast bar and coffees and bonus events; free use of beach chairs etc and convenient guest laundry; chickens and peacocks and hens roaming around

    Stayed in November 2023

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