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Waipouli Beach Resort, Kauai

Waipouli Beach Resort is a luxury condo resort located on the beautiful Waipouli Beach coastline between the historical towns of Kapaa and Wailua on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The resort is centrally situated, providing easy access to any area of the island, including the Princeville Resort and Wailua Golf Course. The resort features a heated lazy river pool with water slides, waterfalls, and three sand-bottom hot tubs, as well as a fitness center, Spa by the Sea, and the award-winning oceanfront restaurant, Oasis.

Nearby, guests can find first-class shopping at the Coconut Marketplace, Costco in Lihue, and Safeway across the street. Local boutiques, Hawaiian shops, and various dining options are also within walking distance. The resort offers a range of amenities, including free parking, a non-smoking policy, and daily pool towel exchange service. With its luxurious accommodations and convenient location, Waipouli Beach Resort is an ideal choice for vacationers seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay on Kauai.

    Waipouli Beach Resort Quick Facts:


  • Address: 4-820 Kuhio Hwy Suite 1,Kapa?a, HI 96746
  • Property Size: ~8.5 acres (190 units)
  • Reviews: 4.91 / 5.0 (from 5226 reviews)
  • Average Price: $588/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Waipouli Beach Resort Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Waipouli Beach Resort

Waipouli Beach Resort Average Rates


As of October 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Waipouli Beach Resort is $588. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $800. 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 Waipouli Beach Resort Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


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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.

Waipouli Beach Resort delivers a true condo-resort experience on Kauai’s east shore. Guests love the lush, impeccably maintained grounds and a standout pool complex with waterslides, a winding “lazy river”-style layout, waterfalls, and sand-bottom hot tubs. It’s very family-friendly yet generally peaceful in the evenings, and the beachfront setting is perfect for sunrise walks and the chance to spot monk seals. The Kapa‘a location is a major highlight: you’re roughly mid-island for easy day trips north or south, and there’s a Safeway, ABC Store, coffee, shave ice, and restaurants right across the street. Many also enjoy the on-site Oasis on the Beach restaurant and the spa, though Oasis often operates mainly for dinner.

Condos are consistently described as spacious, clean, and well equipped, with full kitchens (often high-end appliances), in-unit washer/dryers, strong A/C, and multiple bathrooms—many layouts function like two master suites separated by a living/kitchen area, making them ideal for families or two couples. Thoughtful extras like beach chairs, coolers, and board games are common. Check-in is typically seamless and hosts/property managers earn high marks for responsiveness and clear communication. Parking is easy, elevators are available (sometimes in adjacent buildings), and many units offer pool or ocean views; some oceanfront suites have especially memorable sunrise vistas.

A few practical notes: the beach here is beautiful but often rocky with stronger surf, so most guests swim at nearby spots like Lydgate and use the resort beach for lounging and sunrise strolls. The pool can feel cool to some and may be busy at peak times, and the “lazy river” doesn’t have a current. Service amenities are more condo-style than full-service resort (limited daytime food/drink by the pool). Experiences can vary by unit: a handful mention spotty Wi‑Fi or cell signal, occasional maintenance quirks (sticky sliders, appliance hiccups, grills), or road noise/parking-lot outlooks in buildings near the street—so choose a view and building that match your priorities. Island roosters are early risers. Overall, travelers rave about the location, family-friendly pool complex, and roomy, well-appointed condos as an excellent base to explore Kauai.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Waipouli Beach Resort Reviews


Great property in the beautiful Kauai. Property was clean and comfortable. It was conveniently located to activities and groceries. 10/10, highly recommended.
Matthew C.
July 2026

Clean close to everything. Can’t wait to go again
Susan R.
July 2026

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: This place was absolutely amazing! The view and the beds were incredible and the condo was spotlessly clean and very well stocked. Lyra, our contact host, was responsive and so sweet. We loved every minute of our stay!
Lindsay R.
July 2026

Perfectly located on the island. We appreciated that we were able to travel to the north amd/or south side of the island within a few minutes and visit different beaches. The property was family friendly and had a nice pool to relax in. I would recommend this property to others and we plan on returning back next summer.
ADRIAN O.
July 2026

Beach view for this property was great. The kitchen was well equipped. Only thing is that you would need to provide all your spices as the unit only had salt and pepper available. The facility and pool was awesome. The beach was very rocky and we didn’t really get in it. Communication with the host was awesome as they were quick to respond to our inquiries.
Tino R.
July 2026

Overall the unit was clean and comfortable… my family & I would not stay here again given the crazy price… The pool was so murky (I couldn’t even see anything inside) and the host forgot to notify us that they were connecting new internet services during our stay. Personally I don’t care for people to go in/out of our rooms without knowledge.. I notified the security who opened my friends place across from us not to go in but they still did saying that manager approved it.. I told them that we are staying in both units and don’t want people in/out. After I told them to talk to their manager, they closed up and left.. so sketchy.. so if you don’t mind people coming in/out of your place without your knowledge then go ahead and stay here.
Christine M.
July 2026

This property goes above and beyond providing for their guests. The bed was amazing, the layout very functional, and the communication with the host was spot on. We would definitely stay here again.
Eric-Stephany S.
July 2026

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: We had a fantastic stay! Beautiful unit and property for my family of 5 (3 kids - ages 14, 12 and 9). Beach was beautiful, pool area was so fun and unit was very spacious. Would definitely stay again!
Stephanie N.
July 2026

This was our second time staying at the condo. The location is superb - very nice ground level ocean view and very close to the pool and hot tub which made it extremely accessible and very convenient. This is a great plus!!Communication with the host was outstanding and checking in / out was very easy and went smoothly. The host provided beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and a cooler which made beach days very nice and enjoyable. The condo’s pool, lazy river, and water slides are a huge plus for family time and activities. Very nice and enjoyable. The hot tub with a sand bottom floor was unique and felt very nice after a long day at the beach and/or sightseeing. A101 is located in a great location within the resort with immediate pool access and with a nice ocean view. Highly recommended! Thank you, Al!
Cliff H.
July 2026

I loved how spacious it was for four adults and two small children. The hotel pool is wonderful for children. The beach is right there. The host provides all the kitchen supplies. Plenty of seating. The fastest and friendliest communication throughout the process. I loved not having to wait in line at a hotel and not having to worry about a keycard. We went straight to the room, entered the code and started our vacation. Kapa’a really is an ideal location on the island. It’s very close to the airport and also centrally located to get to the south and north ends of the island. This hotel was the dream location with the greatest host, very clean rooms, and location.
Catrina U.
July 2026

My family really enjoyed our stay. The location in Kapaa is excellent - easy drive to different restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Was also great being located appropriately half way between Poipu and Princeville/Hanalei Bay as that made for easy day trips to other parts of the Island. Our kids enjoyed the pool area/slides. Parking for this unit was great - easy walk from the parking area along with the unit being located fairly close to the stairs/elevator area. Looking forward to staying here again in the next year or two.
Rodney H.
July 2026

Nice, well-maintained property on the beach and right across the street from a small shopping center ( Ross, Starbucks, shave ice, grocery etc) One oddity in the pool area…they did have food you could order from a little cabana, however, they served ZERO drinks (no water, soda, juice or alcohol) Yet there’s a sign saying no outside beverages, so I guess they expect you eat some chicken fingers and fries with no beverage.
Ryan B.
July 2026

Issue with dishwasher was not responded to - dishwasher became very noisy and gave off burning electrical smell- I did not want to risk fire so we stopped using it.
Marion D.
July 2026

Great communication throughout. This is a great property with an awesome beach view. We were concerned there wouldn't be enough poolside chairs but never had an issue finding some at any time of day. Loved the beach chairs provided and the cooler. Great location on the island if you plan on driving to the north and south shores. This place is well worth your money. Thank you!
Bryce B.
July 2026

Great place to stay! The rooms were spacious, clean, and fully stocked with all you need. Location was perfect…central enough on the island. Thank you!
Karen K.
July 2026

Great view! Very clean! Enjoyed the pool and beach access
Shaun C.
July 2026

Fantastic location and amenities. Great for our family.
Erin M.
July 2026

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: This place has literally everything you need on vacation. The pool area is enough reason to stay here, but the interior is so beautiful, fully stocked with anything you could need. We cooked full meals by the grill, used every appliance, ground Kauai coffee and brewed it. You name it, this place had it. Plus the beach is right there, with regular monk seal visits and turtles laying eggs. Stay here! You won't regret it.
Heather U.
July 2026

This place was amazing. The host was super helpful and responsive. The condo has everything you need and you can walk right out to the beach, plus the pool is amazing. We came here on our honeymoon and we loved it. We would 100% stay here again. Thank you!
adam l.
July 2026

Excellent accommodations. Extremely spacious and well equipped unit. You can’t beat the property location and the amenities. The unit is spacious and has everything you could possibly need!
Amanda P.
July 2026

We loved the resort. The location was convenient and my daughter loved the pool so much!
Kristin L.
July 2026

Such a great place, especially for us as a family of 5 with 3 little kids. Easy to get to Safeway across the street, pool was so fun, and we drove to beaches south and north of us all within 35 mins either way. Definitely would stay here again!
Nathan S.
July 2026

Easy check-in process. First floor apartment made pool access easy with a baby. There are a lot of glass decor and other decorations crowding surfaces and even the floor. Was a little precarious and made it hard to use some of the surface areas. Having that much glass and fragile decor made it a tiny bit less family friendly but it was out weighed by all the amenities and first floor access to everything. There was a note to remove the bedspread and shams before sitting on the bed. I would have preferred they just not have them to begin with. The unit was well appointed with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. We were welcomed with lots of goodies AND they even tracked down an infant high chair that wasn’t listed on the property description as a courtesy for us. We loved the restaurant on site (Henry is a fabulous server.) Pool is well maintained and lots of fun. Nearby there are plenty of shopping and restaurant options within walking distance or a very short drive. Would definitely return.
Rachel H.
July 2026

Great location and resort
tina F.
July 2026

Gemma's place ended up being our favorite of the three spots we stayed. The condo was super nice, everything felt elevated, and Gemma's communication was TOP NOTCH! We had to call her late at night (even in Hawaii so even later for her!) and she was super helpful and was incredibly kind. When we come back to Kauai, we will most definitely stay here again!
Collin B.
July 2026

Overall, it was a wonderful stay, we had a great time and the place was beautiful. The only thing we noticed was the AC, it seem to stop providing cool air the last couple of nights. We thought about calling it in but with the screendoors opened, it was enough to cool the room. Awesome stay, highly recommended.
Cheng T.
July 2026

We had an amazing stay here!! Condo is beautiful with all the amenities. Property and pool is well maintained. We would stay here again!!!
Meghan A.
July 2026

The condo smells like mildew. We had to keep doors open but when AC is on and it’s closed it’s very smelly.
Jolie C.
July 2026

The condo was fantastic! Great location and very comfortable.

July 2026

Ok
Barbara N.
July 2026

I have never left a bad review before there has been a few I could’ve, but didn’t. The condo had a wonderful view, but the management company is neglectful. We got there at 6 o’clock in the evening to find out that the elevator to our unit was down, we were on the fourth floor. I picked this resort because my husband is 89 and Walker dependent. It was advertised as a wheelchair accessible with elevator. Then we noticed in the letter on the elevator it had been down since April 1 and still out when we left June 23. When I called I was told we had to walk down two flights of stairs over two buildings to take an elevator down one floor. They also said they could go to the store for us in, instead of offering us a different unit. So for two weeks, we paid 12,000 to stay in our unit. We could not enjoy any of the resort. Today we received a refund check of 741.95, which we feel is insufficient for what we went through. Does this management really care about disabled! In my opinion, this is a violation of ADA and a breach of contract.
Kathy E.
July 2026

Condo was perfect. Right on the water, wake up to the waves every morning. Had all the beach stuff we needed. Condo is well stocked. Great location, lots of restaurants within walking distance. Centrally located between North and South Shore. Host contacted me days in advance, provided all check-in info, contacted me after we arrived to make sure everything was as described. Thank you!
Andy T.
July 2026

Clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed incluing beach chairs and cooler. Kids loved the pool and water slides. We enjoyed sunrises on the beach with the monk seals. Pool was a little loud but quieted down right at 10pm. We loved the proximity to Kapaa.Bonus: the moonrises were better than the sunrises!
Joe G.
July 2026

Rating Details: 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: The corner condo has ocean views from both big bedrooms. Both bedrooms are king with both shower and bath. Had to reach out once during our stay and the response was quick and helpful. We would stay here again.
Catherine P.
July 2026

Beautiful condo. It was clean and just as described. Great views! The property was amazing. I will definitely stay here again!The only thing that would have been better was if my family was aware of the elevator not working. Taking our family of 6 luggage up the stairs was quite a hassle.
Sara W.
July 2026

Awesome place and great for our family. Easy to get in and out of. The pool was great for our kids and the location next to a Safeway made getting any supplies we needed easy. Loved the stay.
Marshall M.
July 2026

Great spot! Awesome view, awesome pool, great beach! Centrally located to choose any adventure in the island!
Matt N.
July 2026

Hard to find the correct building in the dark, which most flights there arrive at night. Very frustrating. No attendants at desk all 8 days we were there. Grr. No help at all anywhere to be found. We just simply asked people walking around. Room smelled musty bad. Understandable. Bedroom fan didn’t work on anything but low. Note left saying tv didn’t work in bedroom which we didn’t care about that anyway. Shower stall kinda old nasty. Host NEVER EVER contacted us to welcome us…not available even though she texted us beforehand appearing to be of assistance at any time. Place is probably in the best location of all other places for ocean views plus swimming area in this location. However it is repainted old & musty. Size is good. We will probably stay in different VRBO there on the island if we go back. If you want beautiful scenery & quiet, this would be good if you can handle the smell & absolutely no host communications. She ghosted us. But we figured it out. We heard others have the same problems there so maybe it’s simply that area of VRBO. Nobody could understand why there were no concierge there. Hard to know what to do there, best places to drive, even though we had itinerary planned, booklets & AI don’t tell you everything. All in all…after a 6 hr flight, you’re exhausted & don’t want to drive around forever looking for building D plus none of the buildings are numbered out front. Plus it’s not lit up. Just telling it like it is. Still fun.
Cindy Lu M.
July 2026

The unit as well as the entire property was extremely clean. Kitchen was beyond well equipped beyond dishes and flat wear…good knives for prepping food, full set of pots, pans, and lids in great condition, measuring cups, serving bowls, and water pitcher for refrigerating which is a must for us. The barbecues are cleaned daily so are always in great condition for grilling. The pool was nice and warm with a number of seating spaces along the edge. On occasion, the pool got a bit rowdy with unsupervised kiddos, but this was sporadic and not constant. From what I understand after calling the front office, it is Security’s responsibility to enforce the no running/no jumping or diving in the pool and I think that they should have a bit more visibility there to keep kids and inattentive parents in check.Candace was a fabulous host, quickly responding when I had questions…felt like she was a good friend when we spoke rather than a host/ business person doing her business.Safeway is just a walk across the street as is a great women’s clothing boutique (Mahina’s). We learned they get new shipments on Thursdays, so we would go shopping on Friday looking for new stuff. Of the three stores on the island, my daughter and I liked the selection the Kapaa store offered best (there is a little overlap of merchandise but we were told each store receives different things, which we discovered when we visited the Koloa and Hanalei.
Kimberley B.
July 2026

Beautiful property. The views were amazing from every room. Resort was first rate and pool was outstanding. Walking distance to groceries and restaurants. I think this is an excellent location. We really enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again.
ROBERT B.
July 2026

We loved our stay! The room was the perfect size for our family of 5 with 3 teenage daughters. The location was great for visiting either side of the island and having downtime at the pool was perfect! We will definitely be back.
Annette W.
June 2026

Amazing accommodations. The unit had everything we needed, was clean, and very organized. We love everything about the Waipouli Resort. The pool is one of the best on the island. Mahalo for a great stay!
Amanda Y.
June 2026

This place has everything you and your family need for a comfortable place to stay. Conveniently located near Costco and Safeway to fill your kitchen. Great pool for the kids.
geri a.
June 2026

Very comfortable apartment for a family of three. Our kiddo loved the fold out couch in the living room, our bedroom was very comfortable, and the bathroom was great. The resort is so fun for kids, the pool is awesome! The listing is clean and the kitchen is well stocked. Air conditioning was amazing. Communication with hosts was friendly, prompt, and helpful. All in all, would stay again!
Liz L.
June 2026

We loved this beautiful 2 bedroom condo! The facility was beautiful, check in was easy, the unit has wonderful amenities and little extras and everything was seamless! Also, kudos because these beds were the most comfortable bed I’ve ever had away from home! Thank you! I also loved that this location is perfect because it’s a short drive to anywhere you’d like to go!
Kendra E.
June 2026

Wonderful condo in a great location. Condo had everything; dishes to beach chairs. Highly recommend!!!
Jereme k.
June 2026

The host was great with communication. The accommodations and property were excellent. The kitchen was well equipped. The beds were extremely comfortable with the exception of the pull out couch bed. There were plenty of restaurants within walking distance. It was so nice to have use of the beach chairs and other beach supplies. The beach was beautiful but too rough to surf or boogie board.
Laura B.
June 2026

Great property and great communication! Can’t wait to go back Already looking at dates Location was also excellent. Many things to do nearby.
Jonnie M.
June 2026

The room was clean and well kept, quality furnishings, well stocked kitchen. The resort was beautiful and family friendly. The pool and gym had long hours and were great and not overcrowded. Great location! Better price than other listings at the same resort! I would stay here again with pleasure. Parking was easy.
Rabia O.
June 2026

Great stay and centrally located on island
Mary Alice A.
June 2026


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