We just returned from our honeymoon on Kauai and have nothing but praise for the Kauai Inn. If you're looking for a big expensive resort that you never have to leave, this is not your place. However, if you're planning on actually exploring Kauai while you're on Kauai, this is definitely the best and most economical option.

We could tell the Kauai Inn was a little different the moment we arrived from the airport. Corinne at the front desk gave us a warm greeting, showed us around the property, and lent us a fantastic Kauai travel guide which instantly replaced all the generic travel books we'd brought (The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook -- full of insider tips.)

The location near Lihue is perfect for exploring the island; you're equidistant from both sides of Kauai. It's close enough to the ocean, but has amazing views of the surrounding mountains from most rooms. Rooms had all we needed to make this a great "home base" -- kitchenette w/ small fridge, a huge TV, a comfy bed and a hot shower. There's a small pool to be enjoyed, but who could spend their days at the hotel when there's so much to see on the island!

The staff is very helpful in this regard as well, and they have towels, boogie boards, and other beach gear you can borrow for your daily adventures. Every morning a simple but filling continental breakfast is served, and the atmosphere is very conducive to making friends with other guests (all of whom were very friendly.) We were also happy to learn that there is a laundry room on site, which was invaluable in keeping our suitcases light and our hiking clothes clean.

We far preferred staying here to our time at other bigger, more expensive resorts. It is a family-run operation that clearly takes the satisfaction of its guests very seriously. We hope to come back to the Kauai Inn every year!

We booked five rooms overnight before our flight out after nine days on the north shore. We had special requirements and the staff was very helpful in both meeting the requirements and keeping everyone close together. We also kept a room the next day until 6pm before our evening flight, and although it would have been reasonable they didn't charge us for overnight, only about half price. The rooms and grounds were very nice. I liked the fact that it is a little remote from the town (an easy drive but not an easy walk) to keep the noise level down and keep it more intimate. The price was reasonable (especially for Kauai) and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Oldest Hotel on Kauai
100$ Standard Room queensized bed, breakfast and Wifi incl.
Very warm and welcoming hotel 5 km southwest of Lihue. Rooms are neither big nor small but well cleaned and maintained, if a little old. There is a small cafeteria outside and a clean and big pool with surrounding chairs and tables. There is also a big garden around the rooms where you will meet the wild chicken of Kauai. The staff is kind and helpful and the people we have met in the hotel a mixture of young and old families and couples. A good, layedback place well worth the money if you don't need to party every day.

We were finishing up a 13 day stay on the island, and just needed a place to stay for 2 days before our departure. The Inn was very clean, but dated. The carpeting needed replacement. The pool was wonderful, and the location of the Inn was great for the airport, and short trips on this side of the island. The breakfast was nice and it was pleasant sitting out in the morning and conversing with other travelers. We would stay again....it was charming and comfortable.