Kuhio Shores, Kauai

Kuhio Shores is an oceanfront condo complex in Poipu, a stone's throw from the ocean. All the units feature wonderful ocean views, and some include central air conditioning. Bay side units (numbered from 01 to 09) face into the trade winds and the rising sun while the remainder face south. The complex has a small BBQ area.

Adjacent to Kuhio Shores is Lawai beach, one of the south shore's premier snorkeling spots and the location of several summer-time surf breaks. Also next door is the Beach House restaurant and one of the best sunset viewing spots in Poipu. Kuhio Shores is also a 5 minute walk from Baby Beach, a quiet beach that's fun for infants. The lovely Shops at Kukui'ula are a pleasant 10 minute walk away. There you'll find restaurants, various boutiques, a health food store, live music on Friday's and a Wednesday farmers market..

    Kuhio Shores Quick Facts:


  • Address: 5050 Lawai Rd,Koloa, HI 96756
  • Property Size: ~1.7 acres (75 units)
  • Reviews: 4.88 / 5.0 (from 3558 reviews)
  • Average Price: $432/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kuhio Shores Vacation Rentals

Kuhio Shores Average Rates


As of July 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kuhio Shores is $432. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $594. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Kuhio Shores Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Kuhio Shores's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Based on the guest reviews, the Kuhio Shores condo resort on Kauai is highly praised for its stunning oceanfront views, clean and modern units, and excellent location in Poipu. Guests enjoyed watching sea turtles, sunrises, and sunsets from their lanais, and appreciated the fully furnished kitchens and beach amenities provided. The proximity to snorkeling spots, beaches, and restaurants added to the convenience and enjoyment of their stays. The hosts were commended for their responsiveness and hospitality. Overall, guests had memorable and relaxing experiences at Kuhio Shores, making it a highly recommended place to stay on Kauai. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Kuhio Shores Reviews


Easy check in, quiet building, great turtle watching from the balcony. AC. snorkeling beach next to property. Good location to drive up the canyon, get to hikes and farmers market. Make sure to pick up some sweet or savoury pie from the Real Slice in Kalaheo and the cinnamon buns from the Midnight Bear in Hanapepe.
Signy M.
March 2025

excellent views from units. Kitchen extensively stocked with spices, alum. foil, etc.not ADA compliant. garbage disposal is a football field away! from unit no garbage disposal in sink. yuk! had to use AC because trade winds do not flow throigh unit.
Sidney A.
March 2025

We had the pleasure of having extended stays on 3 islands and our accommodations and available activities at Ron’s place on Kuhio Shores were the best. Great snorkelling was steps away from our ground floor unit and the sunset views were amazing. Each day we were entertained with turtle, whale and dolphin sightings, as well as a multitude of surfers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I hope to come back again soon with other family members.
Christine S.
March 2025

Highly recommend
Joe W.
March 2025

This was a small unit but large enough for two people. The view is beautiful but the unit is a bit worn and needs some attention particularly the front door (it sticks) and the balcony screen door needs replacement or fixed .
Ollie H.
March 2025

Beautiful ocean view, overall a lovely property. I'd have given it a 5, but 2 fans, one in the bathroom and the other in the bedroom were extremely noisy. The smaller bedroom doesn't get good circulation, like the master, so the use of that fan would have been appreciated, but was impossible to sleep through. The bathroom fan was so bad, and attached to the light switch so impossible to turn off if you wanted light, that I showered in the dark.
Priya D.
March 2025

What a view! Enjoyed watching turtles in the bay every afternoon from the lanai. Bed is so comfortable! Sheets are amazing! Condo is well stocked with anything you need. I definitely will come again. Great communication with the owner.
Amy G.
March 2025

Prime location on the water where we watched whales, turtles and surfers. Condo is well stocked!
Amy O.
March 2025

Overall the property was as expected. Lots of thoughtful touches like a set of binoculars available and coolers. Great layout and attractive furniture. Loved the art throughout the house too. Our only complaints are the bedroom air conditioning and comforter smelled musty.
Alison K.
March 2025

Clean, nice, well equiped kitchen, amazing view.
Nathan D.
March 2025

This place was wonderful, beautiful and everything anybody would want. The location was great and the view was amazing. Falling asleep and waking up to the waves crashing in was amazing. Also had a beautiful sunset. We would go back again.
Karen S.
March 2025

We really enjoyed this property. The view was amazing and the location was perfect.
Amber O.
March 2025

Breathtaking vista immediately upon walking through the door. Hard to believe that waves are crashing just 50 feet from the patio. Lush grass to walk on to take in the sunsets and sunrises. Easy and walkable access to food, shopping, beaches. The condo was clean and comfortable. Jack was easy to communicate with.
Benjamin R.
March 2025

Great unit….corner unit with more than 180* view. good location in relation to sites to see and villages/shops to visit…nice restaurant right next door. Full view of beautiful sunsets, turtles, monk seals and whales. Clean and over all very nice. Only minor complaints are that the smaller bedroom did not have an AC unit but a floor fan was provided. Still got a little warm. And the main bedroom needs the mattress to be replaced….one side has a definite SINK HOLE effect! That is an easy fix to make this a 5 Star visit.
Janice H.
March 2025

We stayed for a week. All was as we expected. Best part, listening to the crashing waves.
Leslie A.
March 2025

Ocean view from unit is excellent. Tyler was very responsive and helpful. Great Sunset and Sunrise views from the lanai. But if you want to swim or walk on the beach (sand), the closest is a small beach about 100 ft away. Actual Poipu Beach is about half an hour walk away (along the main Lawai road). The stores and restaurants (except for next door Beach House) is 15-20 min walk away. Not a problem, of course, if you have a car. Overall, we loved it!!
Samuel O.
March 2025

Very relaxing, easy walk to Beach House to enjoy the sunset ritual. Lovely view from the balcony, ocean waves lull you to sheep!
Paula J.
March 2025

A perfect condo for soaking up the ocean and sky of the south side of Kauai.
Carl N.
March 2025

Condo was very comfortable, had everything we needed! The location and views were just perfect for us. We saw whales, spinner dolphins, and so many sea turtles just from the lanai!
Carolyn E.
March 2025

Lovely 8 nights in this gorgeous condo. Snorkeled daily from the west side of the building. Conveniently next to The Beach House restaurant. Had everything we needed.
Jill H.
March 2025

Not fit for Handicap people !, Small Bath rooms , Could not get a standardize Wheelchair in them. Door to lanal keep falling off tract. Wheelchair cannot go on lanal because of door track. Windows at small kitchen table could not close completely, causing a steady whine. from the ocean. Master bedroom bed. OLD Mattress bad shape. Not for Handicap. Only one handicap parking for 75 units AND anyone was aloud to park there. Told by management Hawaii Father in thing? For the week we were giving en for two people two bath towels each and two wash clothes each. No clean sheets for the week. No phone call from Host or Condo personnel Which tells me after a fall problem resulting in blood on the bed sheet. note very little blood. NO ONE CARED and bottom line WHY answer MONEY. Second for this 85 year old person try to make it work. SAD
Jerry C.
March 2025

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Dave and Karen’s beautiful condo. We were right on the water and had the most beautiful sunrises. The condo was spotless well equipped and beautifully furnished. Just a few steps down the beach was the beautiful sunset. Karen and Dave were a joy as hosts. Stay here if you can.
Kathy S.
March 2025

Very nice condo and right in the ocean. You can sit on the lanai and listen to the waves. We plan on going back in a couple years.
Dennis B.
March 2025

We had the most amazing stay at Kuhio Shores! The view is so amazing and the unit was so clean! Thank you, Ron, for your detailed communication and instructions. It made the check in process a breeze! We will definitely be back!!
Carrie F.
March 2025

We loved it, no complaints at all. In fact, it was better than we expected!
Allison V.
March 2025

Perfect condo in Poipu/Koloa with a view! Faces east for incredible sunrises, and if you’re on mainland time, you will be up for them!!! We could see turtles and whales right from the lanai as advertised and just a short walk to Baby Beach, which was awesome!
Kerrie D.
March 2025

Great view. Watched whales and sea turtles from patio. Neighbors were friendly. Great location. Condo was well stalked with everything needed.
David D.
March 2025

We love the location of this VRBO. Right on the water and close to mini great restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. The house was very well equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of TP, paper towels, beach towels, ocean gear, including snorkel stuff, wake surf boards a catching a surfboard even. The binoculars were especially helpful during whale season. I definitely would recommend staying at this VRBO and we will be back.
Jeff R.
March 2025

Great place to see the turtles and see sunset. Great location.
Russ G.
February 2025

We very much enjoyed our stay at KS105. It's location is great.
Gary S.
February 2025

Condo has everything you need to make your stay complete.
George B.
February 2025

The pictures were accurate but the unit was very tired. The couch and overstuffed chair were well worn. The ottoman you couldn’t sit on comfortably because it had no support. The glass coffe table had a narrow edge and was dangerous. We moved the table out of the way.The living area was very musty. Carpet was old and likely contributed to the musty smell. The air conditioner in the living area did not perform well and did not clear out any of that musty smell. The old, small beach chairs, and very small umbrella in the closet was not really usable for us. We went ahead and rented our own Tommy Bahama chairs and umbrella for the trip.The unit was very clean. The bathroom was nice as it had been updated. All communication with Vacasa and the logistics of renting was excellent.Great view.At 400 a night I did not feel it was a good value.We will try another location next year.
Thomas J.
February 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful private location, great views, well stocked and organized.
sylvia r.
February 2025

Property is comfortable with spectacular views. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai in the evening watching for whale sightings.
Cheryl W.
February 2025

We were super excited about staying near the ocean and this property didn't disappoint for that reason. Beautiful location. Outside property was well maintained. Denise was very easy to communicate with. Nice to have beach chairs, and accessories. We were just disappointed in the unit itself. It was very dated and definitely needs some upgrades. Carpet looked dirty, fixtures and furniture outdated, too cluttered, and an unusual shower in the bedroom. Maybe someone likes that? Just didn't feel like a vacation rental.
Michael A.
February 2025

The location of the condo is simply amazing. Watching from the comfort of our deck, the whales, dolphins, turtles and P20 the monk seal are experiences of a lifetime. The icing on the cake was meeting Walt and Joy. They truly are the most gracious hosts. Thank you for everything and we will see you again in 2 years.
Judy C.
February 2025

Kuhio Shores complex was older and less maintained than we had hoped. Condominium itself had recently updated kitchen that had everything needed for a stay which was nice. Balcony overlooked inlet on one side and busy road to the left. Easy check in process and owner had great communication. Upon arrival noticed couch and loveseat were quite stained and dirty looking- owner responded assuring he would put that on list to get cleaned .There was an insect issue- notified owner and he said he would pass on for additional services . Overall this wasn’t the area/ place we think we will be returning to- we enjoy the North shore more. We did however appreciate owners timely responses.
Ed S.
February 2025

This property was perfect. The balcony was amazing to just watch the surfers and whales spouting and the beautiful sea.This condo is equipped with anything you might need. Beds were very comfy too. It’s so nice that beach chairs, coolers etc. are there for your use.We were busy doing things but it was always nice to get back to this unit and relax.Hoping we can come back again. Thank you
becky p.
February 2025

Lovely
Sam B.
February 2025

Just what we wanted. A place by the water where we could relax and watch the waves, whales and sip mai tais on the lanai. Some other reviews mentioned lack of privacy in this corner unit but the few people walking by didn't bother us. Theb
Esther I.
February 2025

Absolutely in love! Exactly as pictured, gorgeous views, even saw some whales from our lanai! We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Kauai!
Kerri M.
February 2025

We enjoyed our stay here, watching the whales each day, listening to the waves along the shore and relaxing on the lanai. Location is very nice with easy walk/drives to many restaurants and shops. Quiet complex with easy parking as well. Great communication with owners. Would definitely stay again.
Karen N.
February 2025

We had a great time, convenient location to explore the south shore. The water and sunrise views were wonderful. Well equipt room. Parking was free and right at the building. Restaurant was right next door so you never needed to travel for dinner but make reservations. Just don’t park directly under the palm tree at the condos, bird poo but everything was great. We would stay again.
Bruce
February 2025

Absolutely loved it.
David
February 2025

great to hear the ocean while falling asleep in the bedroom watch the sun rise from the Lani walk over to the Beachhouse Restaruant to watch the sunset, take a walk to swim in the ocean and then repeat all of the above the next day
Mark M.
February 2025

We just had the best time in Poipu, Kauai. If you are looking for a great, comfortable and functional place to stay, get to all the amazing natural sites (and Kauai has many), go to beautiful beaches, swim, snorkel, eat delicious food out or stay home and cook, have coffee with the turtles in the bay right in front of the lanai, every morning for sunrise, and watch the whales spout, (I even saw one breach one morning), and walk around the building for gorgeous sunsets, this is perfect place! They provided everything that one could want and it felt like home, clean, nicely decorated, functionl, excellent communication… I really enjoyed reading the book about the restoration of the building plus.Very interesting and showed the amount of work and care that was put into the project. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you so kindly, Mahalo, Marianne and EJ.
Marianne D.
February 2025

By far my favorite place to do a staycation with my family
makeup
February 2025

The view is awesome. Condo is convenient to beach and snorkeling and walking distance to shopping. However, this unit is VERY close to the road and therefore, lots of road noise. The condo needs updating ir aor at least a fresh coat of
Deb D.
February 2025

This condo was in an excellent neighborhood. Very safe for walking and very close to stores, restaurants, etc. There were beaches on each side of the condo complex for swimming and snorkeling. The condo itself was clean and well equipped with a retro vibe, sort of like a 70s vibe in terms of decor. The shared laundry facilities are very close - just down the hallway. Definitely can’t beat the views.
Shari S.
February 2025

The location is great! Morning coffee sunrises were the best, right from the deck. We didn't use the AC, just closed blinds during day when we were away and fans at night. Check in was self check in and parking pass must be issued by on site manager, not in the room as our paper work stated. The condo could use some updates and minor repairs. We were short on bath towels and toilet paper as we stayed for 2 weeks. It was quite spendy to have the rental company bring fresh towels so we decided to use the on site laundry facility and it was clean and efficient. It was a short walk to Longs drugs for more toilet paper. We would stay at Kuhio Shores again but definietly would inquire about an updated room.
Kara J V.
February 2025


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