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Kauai Kailani

A small, low-key oceanfront complex where guests start the day with sunrise over the water, step from the lawn onto a rocky little beach and cross the road to Safeway and shave ice. It suits families and island explorers who want a central east-side base more than a swimming beach or resort polish.

What guests say

1 in 7 reviews mention sunrises

Guests love

  • Sunrise over the water. Guests describe coffee on the lanai or lawn at dawn every morning, then falling asleep to the surf with the windows open.
  • Seals, whales and tide pools. Monk seals haul out on the beach right out front, whales show up offshore in season, and kids explore the tide pools.
  • Pool, rec room and grills. Kids splash in the small pool while parents watch from nearby lanais, and there's a ping pong rec room and shared grills kept clean.
  • Safeway across the street. Groceries, an ABC store, shave ice and several restaurants are a short walk, and the coastal bike and walking path runs right past.

Worth knowing

  • A beach for looking, not swimming. The small beach out front is rocky and rough for swimming, so guests head to Lydgate or Kealia nearby for a real swim.
  • AC depends on the unit. Many units rely on fans and trade winds rather than AC, a few owners ask guests to go easy on it, and some summer guests found it warm.
  • Highway, roosters and neighbors. The complex sits on a busy highway, roosters start early and units are close together, so some light sleepers mention traffic and neighbor noise.
Choosing a unit: Ground-floor units let kids and guests with limited mobility walk straight out to the lawn, pool and beach, while upper floors avoid neighbors overhead; the studios generally lack an ocean view.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 448 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
20 of the 29 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
8 of the 29 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Nearest beach
Waipouli Beach Park, 0.4 mi
Airport
About 15 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 1.7 acres, 48 units
Address
4-856 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa'a, HI 96746
Map of Kauai Kailani and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Waipouli Beach ParkBeach · 0.4 mi
  2. 2Lydgate ParkBeach · 1.9 mi
  3. 3Kealia BeachBeach · 2.4 mi
  4. 4Nukolii BeachBeach · 2.5 mi
  5. 5Opaekaa FallsAttraction · 2.9 mi
  6. 6Wailua FallsAttraction · 4.3 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Kauai Kailani

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 29 we list.

Kauai KailaniOceanfrontKauai Kailani2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$408 avg/night 5.0 (124)Kailani End UnitOcean viewKailani End Unit2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$331 avg/night 4.9 (128)Kauai Kailani KKA 201Ocean viewKauai Kailani KKA 2012 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$417 avg/night 4.9 (125)Kauai Kailani Ground Floor UnitOcean viewKauai Kailani Ground Floor Unit2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$378 avg/night 5.0 (86)Kauai Kailani RentalKauai Kailani Rental2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$331 avg/night 4.8 (125)Kauai Kailani Vacation RentalKauai Kailani Vacation Rental2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$318 avg/night 4.9 (86)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
15$446$356 to $475
224$437$318 to $620

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

Kauai Kailani Studio Unit
★★★★★ August 2026

All was as expected. Clean, centrally located. Nice people in complex. Beach could have been cleaner lots of rubbish and small plastic bits. But overall very nice location and space. Will advise if you are light sleeper this may not work. Floors are thin and u can hear everything from upstairs, outside and around almost magnified in the space, my husband is light sleeper and the noise was a bit much as it went on late and started before 6 am. We were never able to sleep in as we were hoping to do. But outside of that we enjoyed our time in Kauai.

Karina G.
Kauai Kailani 303
★★★★★ August 2026

"Better than advertised" would be an understatement! What an incredible property. We are so lucky to have been able to spend 10 nights here. Very comfortable for 4 people, but could easily accommodate 5. Centrally located on the island and very close to daily shopping, food, coffee, desserts! The property was very clean and had all the cooking tools, beach gear and towels. They have coolers, umbrellas, ice packs, tupperware and there is a common grill and recreation area (ping pong).

Jacob R.
Kauai Kailani Vacation Rental
★★★★★ August 2026

This is a great place to stay. Was everything advertised and more. Could not ask for better people to rent from. Definitely recommend and will stay here with them again next trip

Rachael D.
Kauai Kailani Studio Unit
★★★★★ August 2026

Nice accommodation with a parking spot and right on the beach. Great location!

Lena W.
Kailani End Unit
★★★★★ August 2026

I had a great experience staying here. The beach view was beautiful and made the stay even more relaxing. I enjoyed my morning and evening relaxation with a view of the ocean, a nice breeze, and daily watching the sunrise and evening view of the moon. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The customer service was also excellent—everyone was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Overall, a wonderful place to stay if you’re looking for a clean room, beautiful views, and great service. I would definitely stay here again!

K W.
Kauai Kailani Vacation Rental
★★★★★ August 2026

House was very clean. The owner was very responsive to any issues we had. The condo is a little small but had everything you needed. The location was great. There is a cute little market down the road and a grocery store across the street. The balcony was nice and spacious.

Jennifer M.
Kauai Kailani 2 Bedroom Unit
★★★★★ August 2026

We loved our stay! The condo was well maintained and is withing walking distance to a Safeway and other stores. Our only hiccup was that we arrived in the dark during a rain storm and it was challenging to find where to go. I communicated that with the host though, who said they would add a map in the future for guests to find their unit and parking spot. We would definitely stay again!

Kathryn E.
Kauai Kailani 206
★★★★★ August 2026

The place was as described. Air conditioners are in the bedrooms. Kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, etc. Plus stocked with beach supplies, towels, chairs, cooler, snorkeling gear. The beach is small and has a big rock formation so not great for swimming, but is amazing to sit out on the patio and take in the ocean or dip your toes in. We had a seal visit the last few days we stayed. Highly reccomend eating at Namaka in the strip mall directly west of the condo. It's easily walked to, decently priced with great food and drinks.

KENDA
Kauai Kailani KKA 201
★★★★★ August 2026

What an amazing view!! My family had a wonderful stay here. We had a couple snags, but they were handled quickly and resourcefully! I really appreciated the kind and attentive communication.

Lindsey P.

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