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Top 5 hotels in Waimea at a glance

1. Kauai Inn — 3-star hotel in Nawiliwili. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
2. Kaua'i Palms Hotel — 2-star hotel in Lihue. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
3. Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery — 2-star hotel in Lihue. Guest rating: 7.6/10 — Good.
4. Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach — 4.5-star hotel in Poipu. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
5. OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa — 4-star hotel in Lihue. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.

Where to stay in Waimea?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Waimea on Hotels.com. These Waimea hotels consistently deliver on comfort, location and traveler experience. Last updated on August 30, 2026.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with drawers, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a garden.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, a small table, and a potted plant.

1. Kauai Inn

Nawiliwili

CNY1,729

CNY2,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A view through a gate with palm trees and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a wicker sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.

A pathway leading to an office with a sign that reads "Office."

A white building with a balcony surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

2. Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Lihue

CNY999

CNY1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and hanging lights.

A neatly made bed with a dark red bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hallway with numbered doors, a trash bin, and a ceiling light.

A corridor with a brick wall on one side and air conditioning units mounted on the wall.

3. Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Lihue

CNY1,032

CNY1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a thatched-roof hut, surrounded by palm trees and a sunset sky.

A patio area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a swimming pool.

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a palm tree.

4. Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach

Poipu

CNY3,896

CNY5,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A wooden bridge surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.

A resort with beachfront properties, a pool, and a golf course.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

5. OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

Lihue

CNY1,433

CNY1,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A resort with a stone wall, a large black bowl water feature, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue chairs.

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of a resort.

6. Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

Poipu

CNY2,396

CNY2,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a sunset view.

A wooden table with turquoise chairs, a thatched roof, and a view of palm trees and the ocean at sunset.

A coastal resort with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Lihue

CNY1,310

CNY1,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A living room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A resort pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, woven placemats, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

8. 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Princeville

CNY6,384

CNY8,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A resort pool area with clear water, palm trees, and a night sky.

A golf course with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A thatched-roof pavilion with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by a water feature and tropical plants.

A resort with a large building, a pond, and tropical landscaping.

9. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Poipu

CNY5,861

CNY7,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A patio with a fire pit and chairs, a covered seating area with umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a wall with a floral design, and a sign that reads "Kauai Shores Hotel".

10. Kauai Shores Hotel

Waipouli

CNY1,478

CNY1,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a rocky shoreline, and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern room with a view of the sea, a dining area with blue chairs, a wicker chandelier, and a stone wall.

A resort with a covered outdoor dining area, palm trees, and a pond.

11. The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Lihue

CNY2,618

CNY3,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a waterfall.

A spacious lounge area with a bar, comfortable seating, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a pool featuring a waterfall, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel with a waterfall, lush tropical plants, and a covered entrance.

12. Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Poipu

CNY3,391

CNY4,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor dining setup with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, a fire pit, and candles.

A coastal resort with beachfront villas, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, large windows, and a chandelier.

13. Sheraton Kauai Resort

Poipu

CNY3,290

CNY4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a beige sofa, a wooden armchair, a small ottoman, a ceiling fan, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a pool, and outdoor seating.

14. Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai

Poipu

CNY2,111

CNY2,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A natural waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy lawn.

A grassy area with palm trees and a path leading to the beach.

15. Hotel Coral Reef

Kapaa

CNY1,793

CNY2,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beachside lounge with lounge chairs and a fire pit, overlooking the ocean.

A resort with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, a pond, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a large painting of a mountain landscape, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club

Poipu

CNY3,385

CNY4,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and clear turquoise waters.

A beachfront hotel with a two-story structure, a covered outdoor area, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a circular pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

17. Aston Islander on the Beach

Waipouli

CNY1,233

CNY1,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern living room with a blue ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A beachfront hotel with a pool area, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

18. THE ISO HOTEL, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Waipouli

CNY1,406

CNY1,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A resort with a thatched-roof structure, outdoor seating, and tropical landscaping.

An outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A beachside bar with wicker furniture, a long counter, and a view of the ocean.

19. Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Waipouli

CNY2,053

CNY2,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A spacious indoor area with a bar, seating, and large windows overlooking a natural landscape.

A coastal golf course with a lighthouse, ocean views, and a building complex in the background.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and multiple balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection By Hilton

Lihue

CNY3,084

CNY4,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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A canyon with layered rock formations and a waterfall.

Waimea Canyon

9.6/10 (1,520 reviews)

Waimea Canyon is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from central Waimea, why not stop by during your stay.

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A waterfall cascading down a lush green valley with a visible rainbow.

Waimea Canyon State Park

9.4/10 (43 reviews)

Waimea Canyon State Park is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from central Waimea, why not stop by during your stay.

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A lush green valley with steep cliffs and a river running through it.

Mt. Waialeale

9.4/10 (14 reviews)

You might want to head out to Mt. Waialeale for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Waimea. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to West Kauai Technology and Visitor Center, located in the heart of Waimea.Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Waimea, you can easily walk to Faye Museum.

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Koke'e Mountains

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

You might want to head out to Koke'e Mountains for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Waimea. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Alakai Wilderness Area

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Alakai Wilderness Area is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from central Waimea, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. If you like Alakai Wilderness Area, you'll love Hanalei Beach Park and Hanalei Valley Lookout, both just a short drive away.

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Nu'alolo Trail

Nu'alolo Trail is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from central Waimea, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches.

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Learn more about Waimea

Between emerald hills and Pacific blue, this town blends Hawaiian cowboy culture with laid-back beach vibes. Saddle up for paniolo adventures at local ranches where Hawaiian cowboy traditions thrive. The Saturday farmers market offers island-grown treats worth arriving early for. Nearby Waimea Bay Beach delivers legendary winter surf breaks that draw wave-chasers worldwide. Venture to breathtaking Waimea Canyon State Park, often called 'The Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' with its dramatic red earth cliffs. For an unforgettable day trip, hike through Koke'e State Park to glimpse the misty majesty of Waipo'o Falls. History buffs will appreciate this spot as Captain Cook's first Hawaiian landing site in 1778.

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A canyon with steep, red cliffs and green vegetation.

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Kauai Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Right on the beach. Did use the bikes to do a ride on the bike path. Water bottles in the room with fill stations downstairs with very cold water. Decent happy hour at Lava Lava Beach Club."

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here overnight when arriving to the island late before driving to a resort in the morning. It’s an older property but this was super convenient for a quick overnight. So close to the airport we were there before I realized it. They left me a message with the lockbox code to pick up my key as we arrived after their normal office hours. Everything was seamless and easy."

Aston Islander on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place! Right on the water!"

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We loved it here!!! We would live here if we could. It’s an amazing and special place. We loved the vibe so much. It is a very peaceful and beautiful place. The cottages are so charming, being from the original plantation, with hardwood floors and metals roofs. The main building, where registration and the restaurant was, is also an old building and very charming. The modern kitchen in the cottage was great. It had everything we needed. We cooked meals twice a day. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was huge with a shower and a separate tub. There was air conditioning. The landscaping was so beautiful, with the old trees, the flowers and the grass. The pool was lovely. We were in it almost everyday. The black sand beach, even though not swimable, was wonderful to walk every evening, especially at sunset. We would also sit at the beach edge, in lounge chairs, and watch the sunset. Each cottage has their own lanai with table and chairs. We would sit on our lanai every day, listening to the birds and the waves. There are no chickens here so no roosters crowing 24/7 which was lovely. Each cottage has its own parking spots. All the staff very friendly. They responded very quickly with a maintenance question. If you want to get away from the huge crowds of the bigger resorts and enjoy the peace and quiet of an old plantation, this is it. There is no other place on Kauai like this place. We would stay again in a heartbeat."

Kauai Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It’s definitely old, but beautiful and quaint. It was a great time and would stay again 10/10"

Hotel Coral Reef

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel"

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"I recently stayed at OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa and would give it 4 stars. The property was very clean, beautiful, and well-maintained. My room was spacious, clean, and the bed was comfortable. The location is convenient to the airport and several attractions, and there is a restaurant on the property. I also enjoyed the drinks from the bar! The resort is currently undergoing construction, so depending on where you are, you may hear some loud noise. It didn't really bother me, it was more of a “wow, that's loud” moment. I understand that work needs to be done, and the construction workers were very professional and respectful. They kept to themselves and never made guests feel uncomfortable, even when people were walking around in swimsuits. I did walk down to the beach, but there wasn't really anywhere to lay out, and the waves were too large for swimming during my stay. Part of the pool area was also closed, although I'm not sure why. My only real issue was housekeeping. My room was not serviced after my first night, even though the website states rooms are serviced daily. I didn't report it because I returned exhausted after spending the entire day exploring. I enjoyed my stay and found the staff very friendly. However, I personally spend most of my vacations out exploring, so I didn't use the pools, spa, fitness center, or other resort amenities. For my travel style, I'd probably choose a less expensive hotel next time rather than paying additional fees."

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing but amazing, every single details well thought of"

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location !"

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Waimea?

You can choose a great hotel in Waimea from CNY1,186 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. To find an affordable hotel in Waimea that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com and sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

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Can I book Waimea hotels with free cancellation?

It's easy to book a refundable Waimea hotel on Hotels.com. Simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Waimea?

One of the best Waimea hotels for kids is Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort. Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort is a kid-friendly resort with a guest score of 9.2 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like an outdoor pool and an ocean-view restaurant, plus free cribs in guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Waimea by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.

What are the top Waimea hotels with a pool?

For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Waimea hotels with a pool. Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort is a great resort with an outdoor pool and a children's pool, and a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its ocean-view restaurant and bar/lounge. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in Waimea with a pool.

What are some of the best Waimea hotels with free parking?

If you're exploring by car, finding a great Waimea hotel with free parking is a win. Our travelers' favorites include:

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort: A resort with an average guest rating of 9.2 out of 10
The West Inn Kauai: A hotel with an average guest rating of 8.6

What are some popular hotels in central Waimea?

If you're looking for hotels in central Waimea, check out Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort. Travelers love Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, children's pool and ocean-view restaurant this resort offers.

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Waimea?

Guests like Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort and The West Inn Kauai.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Waimea?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Waimea, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where should I consider staying in Waimea if I'm looking for a budget-friendly accommodation?

The West Inn Kauai is an accommodation you might want to consider that'll save you money.

Where can I stay in Waimea if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?

Browse 5 vacation homes on our site.

What will the weather in Waimea be like during my trip?

Waimea is a great place to visit to enjoy the sunshine any time of year with an average temp of 72°F.

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