Kauai Kailani, Kauai

Kauai Kailani is a charming, oceanfront condominium resort located in the beach-side community of Kapaa, on the beautiful Waipouli Beach of Kauai's famous Coconut Coast. The resort offers easy access to both the north and south shores of the island and is conveniently situated across the street from a variety of amenities including restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and shopping outlets. The resort features two private pools, one oceanfront and the other beneath the lanai, along with BBQ facilities, free wireless internet access, free parking, and beach access.

The condos, located in a quiet complex, are situated beside a bustling coral reef and offer stunning views of the ocean. The resort has been recently renovated and includes a recreation room, ping pong table, and books for guests' convenience. The resort is also within walking distance to several restaurants and shopping outlets, including Starbucks, Safeway, and Foodland. The location of the resort allows easy access to a variety of activities such as surfing, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, golf, and kayaking. Kauai Kailani offers a tranquil and convenient stay for vacationers looking to explore and enjoy the beauty of Kauai.

    Kauai Kailani Quick Facts:


  • Address: 4-856 Kuhio Hwy,Kapa?a, HI 96746
  • Property Size: ~1.7 acres (48 units)
  • Reviews: 4.71 / 5.0 (from 1235 reviews)
  • Average Price: $406/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kauai Kailani Vacation Rentals

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Kauai Kailani Average Rates


As of August 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kauai Kailani is $406. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $429. 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 Kauai Kailani Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 972 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.

Travelers love Kauai Kailani’s low‑key, oceanfront setting and central Kapaa location. Many describe waking to the sound of waves and catching spectacular sunrises just steps from their lanai, with two small but well‑kept pools, tidy grounds, and easy walkability to Safeway, coffee, shave ice, food trucks, and restaurants across the street. As a home base, it’s hard to beat: most guests found it ideal for exploring both the North and South shores, the airport is a short drive, and hosts/property managers earn frequent praise for quick, friendly communication. Units are generally clean and comfortable, with well‑stocked kitchens, in‑unit washer/dryers in many condos, and thoughtful extras like beach chairs, coolers, boogie boards, and snorkel gear.

Accommodations vary by unit—from basic studios (some are lock‑off rooms with a mini‑kitchen and no sink) to updated 1–2BR condos with full kitchens and lanais. Some units have air conditioning (often in bedrooms only), while others rely on trade winds, ceiling/box fans, and louvered windows; many guests were comfortable without AC, but warm sleepers should book accordingly. Families appreciate the beach gear, easy pool access, and central path for walks and bike rides; assigned parking and elevators are available in parts of the complex, but not all units have them.

Common caveats: the beach out front is more for sunrise watching, tide‑pooling, and strolling than swimming (rocky conditions and ongoing erosion/restoration are mentioned), with great swim beaches a short drive away. Noise can be a factor in some units—road traffic on the highway side, early‑rising roosters, and occasional neighbor/courtyard sounds—so light sleepers may want earplugs or white‑noise. A few reviews note variability in furnishings, minor maintenance, or cleanliness between individually owned condos, and limited/remote parking for some units. Overall, guests rate the value, views, walkable convenience, and island‑central access very highly.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 972 reviews

Recent Kauai Kailani Reviews


The listing says 2 bathrooms in the description but it was actually 1.5 bathrooms.
Manisha
May 2026

The location was very good, close to grocery stores. The ocean view was wonderful that we could see whales in the ocean. The kitchen was well equipped. Some of frying pans were peeling off badly. It would have been better if those were not there. The room's floor was not clean. I wish there was a mop in the room so that we could clean. Towel rack in our bathroom was broken. Communication with the host was very quick and smooth. Overall, it was good.
Douglas R.
May 2026

Excellent location. Everything you need is right across the street Safeway,ice cream shop, ABC store and Dominos. I do recommend dehumidifiers in the unit since there is no AC . My daughter had a hard time with congestion from the humidity.
Jennifer M.
May 2026

Great value for the location. Good central place to be if you're planning on seeing a lot of the island. It was clean and the host was very straightforward with instructions and info. Thank you!
Drew M.
May 2026

Great location! The condo had everything we needed including a comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen, and excellent bathroom towels. The host did a great job communicating with us. We will definitely be back to stay here in the future!!
Bill B.
May 2026

Great location! Group of 6 with 2 kids and we were comfortable. Nice that there was a washer and dryer so we could launder our towels daily. Would’ve liked a few more wash cloths so we didn’t have to wash them daily but otherwise it was still fantastic. Proximity was close to grocery stores, restaurants and our favorite shave ice places. Would definitely stay here again on our next staycation.
Kelsea C.
May 2026

This property was great for us. We really appreciated the beautiful sunrises every morning and being able to sit on the lanai or walk on the beautiful beach. The location in Kapa’a was so convenient to groceries, and stores and some really excellent restaurants. Being in Kapa’a also allowed us to take excursions from a central home base, which was very nice for planning our days. The pool was there to cool off or lay out. Everything in the apartment worked well—the kitchen had everything we needed to do a lot of cooking. We made our own smoothies and piña coladas in the blender. We made use of the grill and enjoyed ping pong in the rec room a couple times. The masks, snorkels, beach chairs and mat got used almost every day. They seemed to have almost everything we needed to enjoy Kauai, including a great guide book and other useful literature. In short, our stay was really great.Everyone has their own expectations and so this may not be important to you. A couple of issues we had were the condition of the apartment being a bit dated and kind of stark and we felt the floors and baseboards and windows could be a bit cleaner. There was some noise from upstairs neighbors that was a little jarring at times, but that’s probably mostly on them, rather than this property. Anyway, weighing everything we really enjoyed our stay and feel it was a great choice for us.
Steven S.
May 2026

The condo is amazing with a great beach view and is in close proximity to anything you want to do on the island. Everything you need to cook with is in the kitchen and the owners gave great info on things to do in the area. Having the beach right there is awesome with great sunrise views.
Jacob D.
May 2026

Convenient location. Easy walk to a walking, not swimming beach. Laundry facilities in unit very helpful. Not a direct beach view but pleasant view of mountains. Well equipped kitchen.
Fredrick G.
May 2026

unit was fully equiped including extras with beach equipment and chairs available. cooking gear was more than basic and overall the unit was cozy and worked really well. Central location with easy access to everything.
jon w.
April 2026

No view of beach. Unit needs to be updated. Screen to leani has a hole and does not close. Leani chairs need to be replaced. Living room furniture dated . Only one mirror and it is in the bathroom.
Ann W.
April 2026

The unit is well equipped. There are beach chairs and equipment supplied. The view is incredible. The elevator is nice for seniors. We're planning to return in a year or two. Qing Qing and Dave are great hosts. Highly recommended. Thanks for a great time. Wilf and Karen.
wilf p.
April 2026

Great location
Karen H.
April 2026

The studio setup was perfect for me...room was clean, bed was comfortable, the beach was steps away, the air conditioning unit and fans kept the room comfortable. I appreciated the fact that there were some plates and silverware to use (along with supplies for washing the dishes). Host was great at communicating and answering questions. I hope to come back!
Steve G.
April 2026

Stayed for 3 weeks. Outstanding condo with everything you can think of. Dave is so easy to communicate with and came immediately when the tv went out and sent someone when we saw a ac drip. This is so important and it’s a beautiful property and close to all activities. Best sunrise around on the beach outside your patio door. Highly recommend
patty and Bob G.
April 2026

Ac was ok , fans helped , farthest unit from beach no view from room
Debra
April 2026

Exactly as advertised! Beautiful home very close to the beach and centrally located for shopping and food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Jennifer C.
April 2026

Easy in and out. Centrally located making either end of the island short commutesHuge bed, I got lost and had to call for help. The louvered windows brought back happy childhood memories.
Elizabeth J.
April 2026

Great condo, air conditioning worked fantastic and communication with the staff was excellent, they were very helpful and responsive. The only slight negative was that the toilet in the bathroom wasn’t completely clean and the seat doesn’t fit the toilet properly but overall our stay was awesome and those were small issues.
Chari S.
April 2026

Beautiful location. Quiet property with unobstructed ocean view—easy access to all of the east shore. Kitchen was stocked with the basics and air conditioning was not needed but nice to have the option.
Allison G.
April 2026

Great central location, easy drive to Princeville and Poipu area. Beautiful ocean view from the patio, convenient to Ross and Safeway which is across the street! Condo pretty equipped and we were able to cook some meals!
Emilyn G.
April 2026

The beach view was unobstructed, and was a great view! The kitchen had everything we needed. We found the location to be perfect, as the Safeway was close by as well as other shopping options. In addition, we were able to get to many of our vacation destinations easily.
Joyce A.
April 2026

This place was perfect for our family! The beach is literally steps from the lanai. Everything was clean; kitchen was fully stocked with equipment for cooking meals. Great location on the east side of the island which made each area of the island we visited about an hour or less drive. The host was quick to respond with any questions in leading up to the trip and during our stay. Could not be happier with our stay here. Thank you!!!
Dan P.
April 2026

The room was very clean and neat. His was very responsive and helpful. Air conditioning worked great and cooled the place down fairly quickly if you need it. There isn’t a view of the beach from the room but you could just go around the corner and down the hall and your right on the beach. Had great lounge chairs for around the pool and some on the lawn. Great ocean view I would sit on the lawn chairs and just relax. You’re able to catch the sunrise from this property as well. Perfect location about 35-40 min drive depending on time of day to the south or north shores
Rita Y.
April 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: The location was perfect for exploring the island! The condo itself was exactly as described, what they don't talk about how amazing the waves crashing along the rocky shore are for sleeping. We also saw whales out front 3 different mornings. The are multiple sized coolers for your excursions, beach chairs, towels, everything you need to enjoy your time at the resort and out and about. The hot tub and pool are clean and functional. They also noted our late evening flight and offered late check out for an additional fee - which made our last day much more enjoyable! Highly, highly recommend!!Only complaint (but it was beyond the control of the hosts or owners) is the first couple of nights the guests inthe unit above only knew how to stomp when walking and cleaned their sandy shoes off their lanai which blew onto ours while we were eating. Chalk that up to lack of courtesy rather than issues with the property.
Kelly C.
April 2026

We had an amazing stay at this condo. Everything was super clean and it had everything you possibly needed! I would 100% stay here again.
Katherine B.
April 2026

This is my favorite property to stay at, I’ve been here many times. This was my first time with this property manager and it was a great experience. It was clean, comfortable, well stocked, and the parking was convenient. There was a pest control service while I was there which they clearly communicated in advance and it didn’t impact our stay at all! Would love to stay here again.
Jillian C.
April 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The facility was average, and it was missing instructions on how to use the coffee maker, the dishwasher, and some other minor things that would have made it more plain and clear. The parking under the trees was impossible, as the dirt on the windows had to be washed every day. We had to buy window cleaner and extra paper towels. The noise from the street was loud in this unit. The noise from the people clomping around upstairs was loud, and I had to go knock on their door to let them know, which helped just a little.
Anita S.
April 2026

A lovely condo right on the water. Really enjoyed morning coffee on the balcony right next to the beach, watching the sunrise. The condo was extremely well equipped, comfortable and clean.
Theresa N.
March 2026

Compact and a bit busy, with many families in other units, but in general a good base for visiting the island. The front bedroom is right across from the elevator, making it especially noisy and brighly lit. Some blackout curtains would be a big help.
Walt B.
March 2026

Plenty of beach equipment, really great distance from the beach, very responsive host, quiet neighbors. Overall an amazing place to stay!
Ellie B.
March 2026

Needed a pizza pan to cook frozen pizza. Had to cut it up and cook in glass cookware.
Brenda M.
March 2026

We enjoyed the fully-equipped kitchen to make most breakfasts and dinners. Plus, the location across the street from Safeway allowed for easy meal planning.
Kelly K.
March 2026

We had the best time! It was our 2nd visit to this condo, and the condo and view are second to none! I would highly recommend this place and plan to return myself!
Becky T.
March 2026

The condo was clean and tidy upon arrival. The starter kit they provided was great to get us going the first few days. We had an issue with the tub faucet and AC but a maintenance employee was there and fixed it that day. We had a great time staying here.
Ashton H.
March 2026

This had everything we needed, the kitchen was especially well stocked. Host was incredibly responsive - returned messages very quickly! Great location to explore the north or south part of the island, convenient access to walking path and grocery stores.
Amy Y.
March 2026

The perfect condo right on the beach! The corner spot was the best in the place. We had easy access to the beach and watched the sunrise every morning. Great food options close by and across the street from the grocery store too!
Adrianna T.
March 2026

This isn’t as much a review of the room, more a review of Candace from Kaua’i Calls. We got to the island, and I got a call from Candace saying that there was an issue with our room, so she put us up next door in the Waipouli Beach Resort for two nights. The issue didn’t go away, so we were able to stay in the Waipouli for the entire trip! I can’t thank Candace enough for helping us have a positive experience while we were here. She was gracious and responded in a very timely manner. Thank you!!!
Evan L.
March 2026

Location of property was perfect for the Kappa area, lots in walking distance. Facilities were very nice and the grill was a great bonus which we used. Beds were comfortable and the lack of A/C really was not a factor. Cool breeze off the ocean and the sounds of the waves crashing was very relaxing.
Brian T.
March 2026

Our stay was nice. The room was suitable. It was confusing finding where to park, it's in an entirely different parking lot than the studio. The beach it sits on is nice with comfortable chairs, but pretty rocky in the water. AC was advertised, but we were asked to use it as little as possible. Not sure what was up with the shower amenities provided, but they were the cheapest shampoo and conditioner I have ever used. Pretty sure the conditioner was half water. Definitely bring your own! There is no where to get drinking water. The only faucet is the bathroom sink and that water tasted very weird! I wasn't overly impressed with the pool and other spaces advertised as they are shared with everyone else in the complex and were almost always in use by others.
Hannah
March 2026

Great spot on the beach. Parking was easy. Great location to see all that the island has to offer.
Frank R.
March 2026

Clean and comfortable condo in a great location! Condo was just as described and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved the view of the ocean from the Lani.
Ali J.
March 2026

Awesome view of ocean! Close enough to hear the waves.
Debbie T.
March 2026

The oceanfront access and view was phenomenal. Beautiful sunrises. Great location - central to most attractions on the island. Masterbedroom is very small - tight quarters for 2 people, otherwise exceptional.
David and Shawnee E.
March 2026

Our vacation at this condo was pure magic! Loved everything … crashing waves on the beach, whales and their babies breaching the ocean, seals peaking at us on the shore. We got it all.Condo is well equipped, clean and inviting. Although there is no A/C we never missed it. Fans and trade winds provided plenty of comfort and we had the best sleeps on comfy beds.We also had a good balance of play and rest … opting to kayak up Kailua river, ATV rides in the jungle and hiking at the canyon. We even found a wonderful and very reasonable masseuse in town. I’ve come to Kauai 4x now and this is now my favorite spot. Don’t wait, just book it. You won’t regret it!!! :)Thank you Michelle!!!
Mary Kay T.
March 2026

First let me say that we had to postpone our trip from September and our host graciously moved our reservation. They were also quick to respond to questions and easy to communicate with.The condo is cute and clean, well equipped with everything you need and is in a great central location. The beds were comfortable and having a washer/dryer in the unit is a bonus. It’s steps from the beach and the pool is a nice option after a day of salty snorkeling! The room with the twin beds is open at the ceiling letting all the noise and light in from the kitchen/living area which is kind of a bummer. Also, the listing shows a hot tub and there isn’t one. Overall the condo worked out great for us. Truth be told, if you’re doing Kaua’i right you’re spending very little time in your housing!
Brenda M.
March 2026

This is such a great unit for kiddos. Pool is right there, super safe beach, in unit washer/dryer, and the twin beds for the kids were the best. If you come October-April, you won’t need AC so don’t pay extra for a unit that has it. 10/10.
Deanna S.
March 2026

The amenities were great! The location is excellent, and Sheila from Sheila Sunshine Cleaning was very helpful and friendly.
Annalisa B.
March 2026

Great location close to restaurants, shopping, airport. Super view, quiet and comfortable. Down side: towels smelled musty, only 3 coffee cups, two mismatched wine stems.
kathleen h.
March 2026

Security, there was no deadbolt the one lock on the door and it did not work properly . Parking was terrible. The room itself was OK.
Mark L.
February 2026


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