Perched on a hill overlooking the Nawiliwili Bay, the two-and-a-half-pearl Banyan Harbor Resort offers a convenient Lihue location. It is a central jumping-off point for Kauai's north and south shores, and a five-minute drive from the airport. The 148 condos here have air-conditioning, private lanais, full kitchens, and one or two bedrooms. While features like Wi-Fi and laundry units are included, the style is bland and dated throughout. Features are limited to a pool and outdoor sport courts. It's also worth noting that much of the resort is occupied by long-term renters, so don't come here expecting a lively vibe. Travelers looking for more modern rooms, more features, and more action should consider the Kauai Marriott Resort instead, though rates are higher.
Perched on a hill overlooking the Nawiliwili Bay, the two-and-a-half-pearl Banyan Harbor Resort offers a convenient Lihue location. It is a central jumping-off point for Kauai's north and south shores, and a five-minute drive from the airport. The 148 condos here have air-conditioning, private lanais, full kitchens, and one or two bedrooms. While features like Wi-Fi and laundry units are included, the style is bland and dated throughout. Features are limited to a pool and outdoor sport courts. It's also worth noting that much of the resort is occupied by long-term renters, so don't come here expecting a lively vibe. Travelers looking for more modern rooms, more features, and more action should consider the Kauai Marriott Resort instead, though rates are higher.
This 75-unit condo resort in Lihue offers some of Kauai’s most affordable units, and on that strength alone it’s worth it for families who just want a place to crash on the island. Still, this place is cheap for a reason: minimal service, small pool, inconvenient location, and rooms that vary widely in quality.
This 75-unit condo resort in Lihue offers some of Kauai’s most affordable units, and on that strength alone it’s worth it for families who just want a place to crash on the island. Still, this place is cheap for a reason: minimal service, small pool, inconvenient location, and rooms that vary widely in quality.
The oldest hotel on Kauai, The Kauai Inn is a 48-room budget-friendly option in Lihue, Kauai’s largest town and commercial center. The Kauai Inn has a convenient location, within a 10-minute drive of shopping, dining, Kalapaki Beach, Nawiliwili Harbor, and Lihue Airport. However, nothing is within walking distance. The Kauai Inn is a serene property with a quiet atmosphere and a secluded feel. Rooms, while dated, have an authentic Hawaiian character, and amenities like a pool, a barbecue area, and guest laundry can’t be found at other budget hotels in the area. It’s worth checking rates at the nearby and often similarly priced Garden Island Inn, which is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Kalapaki Beach.
The oldest hotel on Kauai, The Kauai Inn is a 48-room budget-friendly option in Lihue, Kauai’s largest town and commercial center. The Kauai Inn has a convenient location, within a 10-minute drive of shopping, dining, Kalapaki Beach, Nawiliwili Harbor, and Lihue Airport. However, nothing is within walking distance. The Kauai Inn is a serene property with a quiet atmosphere and a secluded feel. Rooms, while dated, have an authentic Hawaiian character, and amenities like a pool, a barbecue area, and guest laundry can’t be found at other budget hotels in the area. It’s worth checking rates at the nearby and often similarly priced Garden Island Inn, which is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Kalapaki Beach.
The 23-room Garden Island Inn is a charming budget hotel with an island feel. Located in Lihue, across the street from Kalapaki Beach and within a 10-minute drive from the airport, Garden Island Inn is a popular spot for travelers who need a convenient home base while exploring Kauai. Rooms are kitschy, and colorfully filled with lots of local artwork, and have thoughtful amenities like microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. While there’s no pool, the hotel offers tons of freebies. Fresh coffee is served each morning and snacks such as granola bars and cookies are served throughout the day. Guests are also welcome to borrow from the hotel’s collection of beach equipment -- including chairs, towels, pails and shovels, and boogie boards -- during their stay. Free parking is available in the hotel’s lot, and the free Wi-Fi is fast and reliable. Budget travelers who can’t live without a pool should check out The Kauai Inn just down the street -- although it’s farther from the beach, and its rooms aren’t as nice.
The 23-room Garden Island Inn is a charming budget hotel with an island feel. Located in Lihue, across the street from Kalapaki Beach and within a 10-minute drive from the airport, Garden Island Inn is a popular spot for travelers who need a convenient home base while exploring Kauai. Rooms are kitschy, and colorfully filled with lots of local artwork, and have thoughtful amenities like microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. While there’s no pool, the hotel offers tons of freebies. Fresh coffee is served each morning and snacks such as granola bars and cookies are served throughout the day. Guests are also welcome to borrow from the hotel’s collection of beach equipment -- including chairs, towels, pails and shovels, and boogie boards -- during their stay. Free parking is available in the hotel’s lot, and the free Wi-Fi is fast and reliable. Budget travelers who can’t live without a pool should check out The Kauai Inn just down the street -- although it’s farther from the beach, and its rooms aren’t as nice.
The upper-middle-range Kauai Beach Resort is like the "Cliffs Notes" version of Kauai’s top resorts: it’s more compact and offers fewer amenities than many outside of Lihue. Still, the 350 rooms range from traditional to bright and modern, and include flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. They also include furnished balconies, some with sea views. Key resort features -- like a broad beach that's great for strolls, several restaurants, four pools, a spa, and a gym -- help make this a value, as it's often cheaper than many other Kauai resorts. Though the resort is only a three-mile hop from the airport, there's not much to do nearby without a car. Those wanting to be closer to Kapaa should consider the Courtyard Marriott Coconut Beach, which is equally modern and has lower rates.
The upper-middle-range Kauai Beach Resort is like the "Cliffs Notes" version of Kauai’s top resorts: it’s more compact and offers fewer amenities than many outside of Lihue. Still, the 350 rooms range from traditional to bright and modern, and include flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. They also include furnished balconies, some with sea views. Key resort features -- like a broad beach that's great for strolls, several restaurants, four pools, a spa, and a gym -- help make this a value, as it's often cheaper than many other Kauai resorts. Though the resort is only a three-mile hop from the airport, there's not much to do nearby without a car. Those wanting to be closer to Kapaa should consider the Courtyard Marriott Coconut Beach, which is equally modern and has lower rates.
The Maui Seaside Hotel is a budget motel located on the Kahului Bay, though it attracts guests with early flights more often than those who want a beach vacation as the Kahului Airport is less than a five-minute drive away and staff warns that the water in the ocean is polluted. The rooms are simple but have flat-screen TVs and balconies or terraces, and many have sea views. An on-site Hawaiian restaurant, outdoor pool, and sandy beach are nice perks for this price point. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free.
The Maui Seaside Hotel is a budget motel located on the Kahului Bay, though it attracts guests with early flights more often than those who want a beach vacation as the Kahului Airport is less than a five-minute drive away and staff warns that the water in the ocean is polluted. The rooms are simple but have flat-screen TVs and balconies or terraces, and many have sea views. An on-site Hawaiian restaurant, outdoor pool, and sandy beach are nice perks for this price point. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free.
One of only a few hotels close to the Kahului Airport, the Courtyard by Marriott offers more than what you might expect from a typical airport hotel. It has a lovely pool with gazebo seating and a hot tub, a bustling bistro and bar in the sleek lobby, and a convenient free shuttle that will take guests to the terminal (less than five minutes away) or to dining or shopping in the area. This 138-room upper-mid-range chain hotel offers nicely updated contemporary rooms and high-tech touches, including free Wi-Fi. Though views from the rooms are of the runways and nearby shopping centers, the travel convenience more than makes up for it, especially for short stays.
One of only a few hotels close to the Kahului Airport, the Courtyard by Marriott offers more than what you might expect from a typical airport hotel. It has a lovely pool with gazebo seating and a hot tub, a bustling bistro and bar in the sleek lobby, and a convenient free shuttle that will take guests to the terminal (less than five minutes away) or to dining or shopping in the area. This 138-room upper-mid-range chain hotel offers nicely updated contemporary rooms and high-tech touches, including free Wi-Fi. Though views from the rooms are of the runways and nearby shopping centers, the travel convenience more than makes up for it, especially for short stays.
This 147-room value hotel could be an option for budget travelers looking to stay close to the airport -- if they are willing to overlook the drab rooms and dated buildings, which are in need of many updates. The Maui Beach Hotel features a small rooftop pool, a hot buffet-style breakfast at the poolside restaurant, and a free airport shuttle. However, despite being named a beach hotel, there is only a tiny rocky beach area on a commercial harbor with cloudy water. It's not the kind of beach you'd expect in Maui.
This 147-room value hotel could be an option for budget travelers looking to stay close to the airport -- if they are willing to overlook the drab rooms and dated buildings, which are in need of many updates. The Maui Beach Hotel features a small rooftop pool, a hot buffet-style breakfast at the poolside restaurant, and a free airport shuttle. However, despite being named a beach hotel, there is only a tiny rocky beach area on a commercial harbor with cloudy water. It's not the kind of beach you'd expect in Maui.
The wildly pretty, four-pearl Lumeria calls itself an “educational retreat” and a “sanctuary for authentic transformational travel.” The lofty language may sound cheesy, but the property does indeed offer tranquil grounds off the beaten path in Maui, lovely design, and natural beauty. Its 24 high-ceilinged rooms are airy, with scenic views and luxurious furnishings. The lineup of programs is impressive, from yoga classes to detox cleanses to writing retreats. There's an organic restaurant, a saltwater pool, and healing spa along with plenty of places to enjoy the manicured and majestic outdoors. With caveats like limited staff, no air conditioning, and windows that are wide open for others to see through, the property does, however, seem to stress its retreat services more than guest hospitality. If a retreat isn't really your thing, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on Maui's northwest shore and Grand Wailea on the west shore offer more traditional beachfront resort-style accommodations.
The wildly pretty, four-pearl Lumeria calls itself an “educational retreat” and a “sanctuary for authentic transformational travel.” The lofty language may sound cheesy, but the property does indeed offer tranquil grounds off the beaten path in Maui, lovely design, and natural beauty. Its 24 high-ceilinged rooms are airy, with scenic views and luxurious furnishings. The lineup of programs is impressive, from yoga classes to detox cleanses to writing retreats. There's an organic restaurant, a saltwater pool, and healing spa along with plenty of places to enjoy the manicured and majestic outdoors. With caveats like limited staff, no air conditioning, and windows that are wide open for others to see through, the property does, however, seem to stress its retreat services more than guest hospitality. If a retreat isn't really your thing, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on Maui's northwest shore and Grand Wailea on the west shore offer more traditional beachfront resort-style accommodations.
The ocean-view Maui Ocean Breezes is a unique, eco-friendly, and family-run guest house that is decorated with hand-painted murals, funky tile mosaics, and beautiful garden shrines that celebrate the beautiful nature of Maui. This tiny guest house with just four rooms sits on a beautiful organic farm in Haiku, on the north shore of Maui along the famed Road to Hana. Each unit has a full kitchen or kitchenette and a private lanai. However, the solar-powered property is in a very quiet, isolated location about a 10-minute drive from any shops or restaurants -- or the beach. Huelo Point Lookout is a similar option so it may be worth comparing rates.
The ocean-view Maui Ocean Breezes is a unique, eco-friendly, and family-run guest house that is decorated with hand-painted murals, funky tile mosaics, and beautiful garden shrines that celebrate the beautiful nature of Maui. This tiny guest house with just four rooms sits on a beautiful organic farm in Haiku, on the north shore of Maui along the famed Road to Hana. Each unit has a full kitchen or kitchenette and a private lanai. However, the solar-powered property is in a very quiet, isolated location about a 10-minute drive from any shops or restaurants -- or the beach. Huelo Point Lookout is a similar option so it may be worth comparing rates.