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Kuhio Shores

Staying here means a lanai right over a small bay, with turtles feeding below, surfers out front and waves loud enough to fall asleep to. It suits couples and ocean-watchers who want a quiet, older building next to the Beach House and a snorkel cove, not a resort with a pool.

What guests say

1 in 5 reviews mention sea turtles1 in 9 reviews mention the sound of the surf

Guests love

  • Turtles below the lanai. Guests watch sea turtles feeding in the cove right below the lanai most days, often over morning coffee or an evening drink.
  • Surfers and crashing waves. A surf break sits right out front, so evenings turn into surf-watching, and many guests sleep with the doors open to hear the waves.
  • Sunrise here, sunset next door. The bay side catches the sunrise; at dusk guests carry chairs around to the seawall lawn or the Beach House next door for sunset.
  • Snorkel cove steps away. Lawai Beach, just past the restaurant next door, offers easy snorkeling, and a few guests spotted monk seals resting there.

Worth knowing

  • Road noise at the street end. Units near Lawai Road hear traffic and look partly onto the street; a few guests found it louder than the surf at times.
  • Shared laundry, no pool. Laundry is coin-operated on each floor rather than in the unit and closes at night, and the complex itself has no pool or gym.
  • Older building, mixed units. The complex is older, and some guests found their unit dated or worn while others had fully remodeled ones, so check photos and recent reviews.
  • A snorkel beach, not a sand beach. The beach next door is small and rocky - good for snorkeling, less so for swimming or a day on the sand; guests drive to Poipu Beach for that.
Choosing a unit: Ground-floor units open straight onto the seawall lawn, which guests love for lounging and sunsets, though one heard the unit above. Units at the end nearest Lawai Road get the most traffic noise, so bay-facing units away from the street are the quieter pick.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 600 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
1 and 2 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 6
Air conditioning
42 of the 45 rentals we list
Ocean views
39 of the 45 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Oceanfront
39 of the 45 rentals we list
Nearest beach
Lawai Beach, under 0.1 mi
Airport
About 25 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 1.7 acres, 75 units
Address
5050 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Map of Kuhio Shores and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Lawai BeachBeach · under 0.1 mi
  2. 2Baby BeachBeach · 0.2 mi
  3. 3Kiahuna BeachBeach · 1.0 mi
  4. 4Spouting HornAttraction · 1.3 mi
  5. 5Poipu Beach ParkBeach · 1.4 mi
  6. 6Brennecke BeachBeach · 1.6 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Kuhio Shores

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 45 we list.

Kuhio Shores 110OceanfrontKuhio Shores 1102 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$699 avg/night 5.0 (252)Kuhio Shores 204OceanfrontKuhio Shores 2041 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$488 avg/night 5.0 (231)Kuhio Shores 105OceanfrontKuhio Shores 1051 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$468 avg/night 5.0 (198)Kuhio Shores 304OceanfrontKuhio Shores 3041 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$494 avg/night 5.0 (188)Kuhio Shores 219OceanfrontKuhio Shores 2192 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$532 avg/night 4.9 (245)Kuhio Shores 313OceanfrontKuhio Shores 3131 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$617 avg/night 5.0 (168)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
128$513$383 to $734
217$615$407 to $915

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Kuhio Shores #402
★★★★★ August 2026

Nancy and Doug are excellent hosts and their condo met all our needs perfectly. We could see and hear the ocean from our lanai which was important to us. Beautifully decorated, awesome bed, shower, kitchen and comfy furniture. We didn’t even need the air conditioning provided because the setup allows a reliable breeze through the condo. Little touches like plenty of hangers and great storage for clothes. Mahalo!

Richard S.
Kuhio Shores 204
★★★★★ August 2026

The towels and sheets had a bad odor had to wash them two times to get rid of that odor not enough towels

patty d.
Kuhio Shores 105
★★★★★ August 2026

Exactly as described and pictured in listing! Wonderful hosts and property! It was perfect for our visit.Comfortable bed, cool A/C and great view and Poipu location.

anne c.
Kuhio Shores 413
★★★★★ August 2026

Wonderful place to destress and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the beautiful island. Chip and Chris were wonderful hosts.

Michelle H.
Kuhio Shores 413
★★★★★ August 2026

We loved it. A gorgeous apartment - with marvelous views. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Staying right above the ocean was an awesome and memorable experience. Summer surf points just below with sea turtles well noticed swimming in the ocean. Many thanks Chip and Chris!

Gali N.
Kuhio Shores 302
★★★★★ August 2026

Second time staying here...for a reason. Amazing sunrises from the balcony. Chairs to watch sunset on the lawn. Snorkel spot to the right and the left. Everything you need to cook and enjoy time in the condo. Great wifi and I love having cable and access to casting and Netflix. Nice to watch a movie afyer a long say of sun and fun. Appreciate the host providing coffee and nice towels. This condo offers everything you need to enjoy Kauai.

sarah s.
Kuhio Shores 1 Bedroom
★★★★★ August 2026

The location was beautiful. The condo was well equipped and comfortable.

Quillan
Kuhio Shores 203
★★★★★ August 2026

Everything we needed and nothing we didn't. Great location with ocean views, easy to get around the island. Loved nearby downtown Koloa!

Amanda M.
Kuhio Shores 111
★★★★★ August 2026

Great property with a great location. Family of 5 enjoyed our stay.

Jim Z.
Kuhio Shores #403
★★★★★ August 2026

We absolutely loved our stay! The lanai was one of our favorite parts — the view was incredible, and we could sit outside and watch sea turtles right from there. The location was perfect, with plenty of great food options nearby and everything we needed close by.The space was very clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed sitting out front on the perfectly green grass, enjoying a pizza while watching the sunset — those are the moments that made this stay so memorable. The beach chairs, umbrella, and coolers provided were also a great bonus and made our beach days much easier.We highly recommend this place and will definitely consider staying here again when we return. Mahalo for an amazing stay!

Nate R.

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