This Poipu studio apartment, situated directly opposite Lawai Beach in the desirable Poipu/Koloa area, offers effortless access to the sand. The newly remodelled self-catering flat features a king-size bed and sleeper sofa, sleeping up to three guests, and boasts a full kitchen, air conditioning, and access to a complex swimming pool, BBQ area, and laundry facilities.
9.6 458 reviews
Islander On The Beach 352
apartment, Wailua
This oceanfront penthouse apartment is located in Kapaa, just a short walk from Papaloa Beach and a 2-minute walk from Lae Nani Beach, with Wailua Beach a 1.8km walk away. The apartment has received excellent ratings for user experience, location, and cleanliness. The apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom, covering an area of 372 square metres. It features a fully equipped kitchen, a private balcony, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a tennis court, and a restaurant and bar on-site.
9.6 72 reviews
"Just Beachy" At Plantation Hale D7
apartment, Wailua
This apartment is located in Wailua, a short walk from Coconut Marketplace and Lae Nani Beach, and within 2km of Waipouli and Fuji Beach. It has excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings. This one-bedroom apartment comfortably sleeps four guests. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony, a spa, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi, as well as free parking.
9.2 198 reviews
Serene Mountain View Condo 11b Princeville
apartment, Princeville
This Princeville Makai Golf Course condo boasts stunning golf course views and is conveniently located within 3.2 kilometres of a grocery store, offering easy access to North Shore beaches and hiking trails. The 56-square-metre apartment features one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps three guests, and includes a fully equipped kitchen, private balcony, in-unit laundry, and access to a swimming pool, spa, and parking.
9.8 129 reviews
Emmalani Court #225 Fabulous Views! Air Conditioning In Both Bedrooms
apartment, Princeville
This Princeville golf condo is conveniently located within a 2.4km walk of three renowned golf courses – the Princeville Golf Club Prince Course, Hideaways Beach, and Princeville Makai Golf Club – and within 1.6km of Island Sails and Puupoa Beach. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property sleeps four guests and boasts a fully equipped kitchen, a spa tub, on-site barbecue grills, free Wi-Fi, a DVD player, a terrace/balcony, a garden, parking, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi.
9.4 184 reviews
Princeville Condo W/ Golf Views And Beach Access
apartment, Princeville
This beachfront flat is situated in Princeville, next to the Princeville Makai Golf Club and a 2.4 kilometre walk from the Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout. The one-bedroom apartment, which is 56 square metres in size, can accommodate four guests and features a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a patio, free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, a spa, and a garden.
9.0 322 reviews
Tropical Private Getaway At Pali Ke Kua 10 W/ac
apartment, Princeville
This oceanfront apartment in Princeville is just minutes from world-class beaches like Anini Beach and Hanalei Bay, and a short drive to the Napali Coast. It has received very good user ratings, and excellent ratings for location and cleanliness. The apartment has a full kitchen, a comfortably furnished bedroom, and additional sleeping space in the living room. Guests can enjoy amenities like a private barbecue area, a swimming pool, a hot tub, free high-speed WiFi, and free onsite parking.
9.7 429 reviews
Beautiful Efficiency Steps To Private Beach
apartment, Princeville
This one-bedroom apartment is situated on Kauai's North Shore, less than 400 metres from two public beaches, the North Shore shuttle, and the Princeville Resort, offering a convenient location for exploring the area. The apartment has received excellent ratings for cleanliness, location, and user experience. The apartment is equipped with a kitchen featuring a fridge, freezer, and microwave oven, and can accommodate up to two guests. Enjoy the on-site amenities, including a private pool, jacuzzi, garden, and parking, as well as beach gear, a washer and dryer, and stunning ocean views.
9.8 125 reviews
Kapaa Sands Unit 22
apartment, Wailua
This Wailua duplex townhome offers convenient access to local attractions, its precise location within the town providing easy exploration of nearby sights. Sleeping six guests comfortably, this two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool access, and ocean views from the master bedroom balcony and patio, along with provision of beach equipment.
9.8 139 reviews
Nihi Kai Villas 501 By Parrish Kauai - Ac & Poipu
apartment, Poipu
This Poipu holiday apartment, situated in the Nihi Kai Villas Resort, is steps from the beach and just under 0.3 km from Brennecke's Beach and Poipu Beach Park. The 139 square metre, two-bedroom condo boasts a spacious two-level layout sleeping four, offering a gourmet kitchen, private lanais, air conditioning, a swimming pool, tennis/pickleball courts, and daily maid service (at an extra cost).
9.6 11 reviews
Quiet Kiahuna Plantation , New Remodel With Ac
apartment, Poipu
This recently renovated one-bedroom apartment in Koloa, Kauai, offers beachfront access to Kiahuna Beach and is a short distance from Brennecke's and Poipu Beaches, approximately 22.5km from Lihue Airport. The 65 square metre self-catering flat sleeps seven, boasting a fully equipped kitchen, terrace with sea views, and access to an on-site infinity pool, spa, fitness centre, tennis court, restaurant and bar.
9.9 155 reviews
Treehouse With Steps To Ocean Views And A/c
apartment, Princeville
This Princeville studio apartment is located in the north shore community, a short walk from Hideaways and Queens' Bath beaches and directly across the street from Bali Hai. The self-catering apartment sleeps two, boasts a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and laundry facilities, offers treetop views from a private lanai, and includes beach gear (bodyboards, snorkel masks, towels, chairs, cooler).
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9.9 88 reviews
Kaha Lani Resort #325, Oceanfront, Walk To Beach
apartment, Wailua
Kaha Lani Resort #325, a beachfront apartment in Lihue, offers direct beach access and is within a 1.6km walk of Kitchens Beach, Lydgate Beach, and Kamalani Playground, and less than 2km from Wailua Beach and the Wailua Golf Course. This one-bedroom self-catering apartment sleeps four, features a balcony, free WiFi, a full kitchen, and 1.5 bathrooms; on-site amenities include a playground and barbecue grills.
9.3 361 reviews
Wyndham Bali Hai Villas - 2 Bedroom
apartment, Princeville
This family-friendly resort is situated in the mountains of Princeville, just a short walk from Island Sails and Princeville Makai Golf Club, and within a mile of Sealodge Beach and the Princeville Golf Club Prince Course. It consistently receives excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The '3 Bedroom Presidential Condo ~ Family Friendly Resort ~ North Shore!' offer provides spacious accommodation with a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, and tennis court. Guests can enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, take advantage of the concierge services, or simply unwind on the terrace or balcony.
9.9 75 reviews
The Serene Escape | Newly Updated | Beachfront
apartment, Poipu
This Poipu condo is conveniently located less than 0.8 km from Kiahuna Beach and 1.6 km from Poipu Beach, offering easy access to restaurants and the Poipu Beach Athletic Club, including free guest access. Sleeping up to five guests, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen (including a dishwasher), a private lanai, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a fitness centre, and family-friendly amenities such as a high chair and children's toys, alongside unique hand-painted features.
9.9 93 reviews
Bali Hai Breeze
apartment, Princeville
This Princeville holiday home is ideally located within walking distance of the Princeville Shopping Center and a short drive (a few kilometres) from Hanalei Bay and Queen's Bath. The four-bedroom property, sleeping eight, boasts a family-friendly layout with downstairs bedrooms and upstairs living areas, plus amenities including beach chairs, umbrellas, and water sports equipment; enjoy stunning Bali Hai sunset views from the upstairs lanai.
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9.8 90 reviews
Spacious 1br Condo W/ Lanai, Ac & Pools
apartment, Poipu
This Poipu apartment, a short walk from the Poipu Kai Tennis Center and Poipu Beach, and within 24km of Brennecke Beach and Keoniloa Bay, offers convenient access to multiple beaches. The 93 square metre self-catering flat comprises one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps two guests, and includes a fully equipped kitchen, private balcony, access to a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, tennis court, and free Wi-Fi.
9.7 41 reviews
Lae Nani 433. New Renovation. Fabulous Ocean View
apartment, Wailua
This beachfront Kapaa condo offers direct access to the sand and is less than 2km from Lydgate Beach and Holoholoku Heiau, within a 10-minute walk of Lae Nani and Wailua Beaches, and Coconut Marketplace. The 78 square metre apartment sleeps four, features a fully equipped kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, a private balcony with ocean views, free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, tennis court, and parking, plus a sofa bed for extra comfort.
9.7 190 reviews
Central, Cozy 2br In Kapaa - Stay By The Beach
apartment, Kapaa
This Kapaa condo, situated a few steps from the beach and within a 2-minute walk of grocery stores and the post office, offers easy access to shops, restaurants, and the Kapaa ocean bike path. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment sleeps four, boasting a fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, air conditioning, free WiFi, beach gear, and access to two pools, a recreation room, and BBQ facilities.
9.6 127 reviews
180 Degree Ocean Front Unobstructed View. Sleeps 8 New Appliances.
apartment, Princeville
This Princeville oceanfront condo boasts breathtaking views and direct beach access, situated near Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. This luxurious 173 square metre (1860 square foot) two-level property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms and four bathrooms, offering two fully equipped kitchens, a private terrace, and access to resort amenities including swimming pools, Jacuzzis, and tennis courts.
Frequently Asked Questions about apartment rentals in Kauai, HI
What is Kauai, Hawaii, famous for?
Kauai is famous for its dramatic landscapes, including the Na Pali Coast with its towering cliffs and lush valleys, the Waimea Canyon, known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," and the stunning beaches like Poipu Beach and Hanalei Bay. It's also renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Choosing an apartment over a hotel would be a great idea if you want to experience and live like a local. This is also a great way to keep your budget under control as you can skip all the hotel formalities and check in to a local apartment which has a warm and inviting decor and vibe. These rental apartments are nicely done, and clean and they offer you the right space you need. To begin with, you can opt for smaller apartments if you are a couple but you can go for a bigger one if you have more people with you. Plus, most of these apartments are furnished with the best kitchen and bathroom fittings and accessories.
What are some off-the-beaten-path spots to check out in Kauai?
For a less crowded experience, consider exploring the Kalalau Trail (permit required for overnight stays), the secluded beaches of Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, or kayaking the Wailua River to the hidden Fern Grotto. The Limahuli Garden & Preserve offers a glimpse into Kauai's native plant life, away from the main tourist areas.
What are the best apartments with a pool in Kauai, HI?
1. Surfing - Surfing is a great outdoor activity in Kauai and therefore you can look out for the best beaches where you can surf and enjoy the waves. Even if you are not an expert you can find surfing schools to learn how to surf. 2. Play Golf - Most resorts here have golf courses and therefore you can look for the best golfing courses that can help you try your golfing skills while you are holidaying in Kauai. 3. Hike the Trails - Surprisingly, 90% of the island is inaccessible by roads and that is where you can put your hiking skills to test. Explore Koke State Park and the Napali Coast and hike various hiking trails here.
When should you visit Kauai for the best experience?
Kauai offers pleasant weather year-round, but the best time to visit is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) for fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures. Summer (June-August) is warm and sunny, but also the busiest and most expensive time to visit. Winter (November-March) can bring rain, especially in the north, but also lusher landscapes.
What are the best apartments with a jacuzzi in Kauai, HI?
1. Na Pali Coast State Park - If you are in Kauai you need to explore the Na Pali Coast which offers a beautiful coastline on the northwest of Kauai. Here you can explore some of the best cliffs, rugged hiking trails, white sandy beaches and breathtaking landscapes that are hard to find elsewhere. 2. Waimea Canyon - Also, when you are in Kauai you can explore the Waimea Canyon which is also known as The Great Canyon of the Pacific by Mark Twain. This canyon was formed through a natural process of rivers and flooding that flowed from Mount Waialeale's summit. 3. Kilauea Lighthouse - Built in 1913, this lighthouse is also one of the popular attractions that you shouldn't miss when you are here. You can also do some birdwatching when you reach the lighthouse.
What is the average daily budget you should plan for (accommodation, food, transportation, activities) in Kauai?
A daily budget in Kauai can vary greatly depending on your travel style. For budget travelers, you might plan for around $150-250 per day, covering budget-friendly accommodations, local food, public transportation or car rentals, and some activities. Mid-range travelers might budget $300-500 per day, and luxury travelers could easily spend over $1000 per day.
What are the best apartments for families and kids in Kauai, HI?
1. Kauai Museum - If you are interested in finding out more about the history and culture of Kauai you can visit the Kauai Museum. Located in Lihue, this museum is home to exhibits and collections that tell you more about the island, Captain Cook's arrival and various Hawaiian monarchies before. 2. Kokee Museum - Located on the southwestern side of the island, Kokee Museum focuses on natural history and focuses more on the local culture and traditions and places in the southwest of the island. The museum is free to visit for adults and kids alike.
What sports or recreational activities are a big draw in Kauai?
Kauai is a paradise for outdoor activities. Hiking (Kalalau Trail, Awa'awapuhi Trail), kayaking (Wailua River), surfing (Hanalei Bay, Poipu Beach), snorkeling (Tunnels Beach), and ziplining are all very popular. Stand-up paddleboarding is also a common activity along the calm waters.
What are the best pet friendly apartments in Kauai, HI?
1. Kauai Beer Company - If you are looking for some cold beer in Kauai you can head to Kauai Beer Company which can provide you with a good range of beer options. Also, you can try out the food menu that they have which you can enjoy along with your glass of beer. 2. Kauai Island Brewery and Grill - An award-winning restaurant and a microbrewery, Kauai Island Brewery and Grill is a great place for you to sit with your friends and family and enjoy some cold beer and delicious Hawaiian food.
How can you best interact with locals to learn about Kauai's traditions?
Visiting local farmers' markets, attending community events, and engaging in conversations with staff at smaller, locally-owned businesses are great ways to learn about Kauai's traditions. Consider taking a guided tour focused on cultural history or visiting sites like the Kauai Museum.
What are the best apartments with parking in Kauai, HI?
Try some fresh poke (marinated raw fish), kalua pig (slow-roasted pig), and lau lau (meat or fish wrapped in taro leaves). Many restaurants offer delicious seafood dishes featuring locally caught fish. Shave ice is a popular local treat, too.
What specific items should you pack for a trip to Kauai?
Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes for hiking. A light rain jacket is also recommended, even during the dry season. Insect repellent and reusable water bottles are essential.
What are the top sights to visit in Kauai?
Top sights include the Na Pali Coast (accessible by boat tour, helicopter tour, or the Kalalau Trail), Waimea Canyon, Kokee State Park, Poipu Beach, Hanalei Bay, and Wailua River. Consider visiting the Spouting Horn blowhole and the Kilauea Lighthouse.
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9.8 116 reviews
Steps To Beach, Kauai Beach Villas E-13, Ac, Pools
apartment, Hanamaulu
This ground-floor apartment in the Kauai Beach Resort, Hanamaulu, offers easy access to Lihue Airport and nearby beaches. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo sleeps two guests and features a full kitchen with modern appliances, a private lanai, and access to resort amenities including multiple swimming pools, a hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, and on-site restaurants and shops.
9.7 448 reviews
Kauai's G-spot Garden View Steps From The Beach
apartment, Kapaa
This beachfront condo in Waipouli, near Kapaa and Wailua, offers direct beach access and is a short drive (approximately 16 km) from Lihue's Costco and Coconut Marketplace. The 121 square metre, two-bedroom, three-bathroom property boasts a gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Fisher Paykel appliances, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and spa, plus parking; sleeping up to four guests.
9.6 34 reviews
1br Garden Cottage Near Kapa'a Beach
apartment, Wailua
This Kapa'a cottage, a five-minute walk from Lae Nani Beach and close to Coconut Marketplace, offers easy access to the Sleeping Giant Trail and other Kauai attractions. The one-bedroom self-catering property sleeps two, includes a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a private deck, and shared gazebo with gas grill; complimentary beach gear is provided.
9.0 66 reviews
Plantation Hale Pool And Tropical Garden View - 1 Bdm, Area Ac
apartment, Wailua
This one-bedroom apartment in Kapaa is situated just a short walk from Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach, with Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach within 24 kilometres. The self-catering apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a garden, and parking, and is perfect for couples seeking a relaxing beach getaway.
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Kauai Mermaid Queen Sanctuary - Sleeps 16 - A/c!
apartment, Princeville
This five-bedroom Princeville holiday home, sleeping up to 16 guests, is located within a 2.4km radius of Princeville Center, Hanalei Valley Lookout, and Island Sails, and within 3.2km of Princeville Makai Golf Club and Sealodge Beach. The property boasts a fully equipped kitchen, three bathrooms, laundry facilities, a terrace, garden, tennis court, and parking, plus a sofa bed and is a smoke-free environment.
9.0 17 reviews
Islander On The Beach Unit 156 - Partial Ocean View
apartment, Wailua
This Kapaa beachfront flat is situated steps from Waipouli Beach and Coconut Marketplace, with Lae Nani and Wailua Beaches within a 2.4km radius. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment sleeps four, offering a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a terrace, swimming pool, jacuzzi and parking; enjoy nearby shopping, dining and easy access to major attractions in Kapaa.
9.7 343 reviews
Beachfront, Steps To The Surf, Ac, Wfi, Pool, 158
apartment, Wailua
This studio apartment is situated in Kapaa, a coastal town on Kauai's east side, just 56 kilometres from Lihue Airport and a short walk from the beach. The apartment offers a king-sized bed, a fully equipped kitchenette, access to a swimming pool and hot tub, and free parking, making it ideal for couples seeking a relaxing beach getaway.
9.4 10 reviews
New Listing!+ Nā Pali Coast + Walk To Queen's Bath
apartment, Princeville
This five-bedroom Princeville holiday home, minutes from Queen's Bath and a short drive from the Nā Pali Coast, offers convenient access to Princeville Botanical Gardens and Island Sails. The 282 square metre property boasts a game room with theatre seating and ping pong, four king-size bedrooms plus a bunk room, four bathrooms, and can comfortably accommodate thirteen guests.