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 3841 reviews)
  • Average Price: $479/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kuhio Shores Vacation Rentals

Kuhio Shores Average Rates


As of November 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kuhio Shores is $479. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $612. 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.

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What Do Guests Think? An 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.

Kuhio Shores delivers the classic Poipu oceanfront experience: you’re truly right on the water. Guests gush about lingering on their lanais watching sea turtles feed below, surfers carving waves, and seasonal whales and dolphins—all to the constant soundtrack of the surf. Sunrises glow over the small bay on the east side and sunsets are a short stroll around the building (or front‑row from many west/south‑facing units). The location is a standout—next to The Beach House restaurant and Lawai Beach for excellent snorkeling, and an easy walk or short drive to Poipu Beach, the Shops at Kukui‘ula, Old Koloa Town, Spouting Horn, and South Shore gardens. Most condos are well stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and full kitchens, and many hosts are praised as proactive and responsive.

The complex itself is an older, low‑rise, well‑kept property with elevators and ample free parking. Each condo is individually owned, so interiors range from freshly renovated and chic to comfortable but dated; views are universally superb, with corner and top‑floor units offering especially sweeping panoramas. Many units have split A/C (often at least in the bedroom), though plenty of guests rely on trade‑wind cross‑breezes; coin‑operated laundry rooms are on each floor. Ground‑floor units offer walk‑out lawn convenience, while higher floors feel more private. A quirky local bonus: the evening parakeet “show” in the palms, plus great turtle and surfer watching any time of day.

Common caveats are more about fit than flaws. There isn’t a broad sandy beach directly in front—the shoreline is rocky with a small cove that’s fantastic for snorkeling; sandy swimming beaches are a short walk or quick drive away. Being truly oceanfront means the surf can be loud (a plus for most), and some units closer to the road or restaurant may notice occasional noise or foot traffic, especially on ground level. Quality varies by unit: a recurring minority of reviews note tired furnishings, minor maintenance or cleaning lapses, A/C quirks, insects typical of the tropics, and mixed responsiveness from a few third‑party managers. Practical tips from guests: bring quarters for laundry, avoid parking under the parakeet roosting palms, and if arriving in warmer months, ask your host to pre‑cool bedrooms. Overall, travelers overwhelmingly love the setting, convenience, and unforgettable oceanfront ambiance, with many eager to return.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Kuhio Shores Reviews


Amazing view and location.
Ken B.
August 2025

Perfect and so relaxing for our honeymoon. This condo was very well stocked and the views were incredible.
Tamara I.
August 2025

It wasn’t quite what I expected. With the pictures shown on Vrbo it looks more upscale than it was. The views were great until the scaffolding arrive and destroyed the view out the dining room windows. The kitchen had leftovers (condiments in frig that some had expired. I don’t think we would stay there again.
Jane A.
August 2025

Beautiful ocean view. Tastefully decorated. Nice stove and oven for cooking!
Susana L.
August 2025

Comfortable, quiet & beautiful ocean view, well equipped which we appreciate. TV was hard to manage; no pool, made the mistake of parking under a tree to return to bird droppings everywhere on the car, wouldn’t come off by just washing off with water, had to buy something to remove it.
Linda S.
August 2025

Property is gorgeous! Very clean, great location, right on the water. Had everything we needed and more!
Wendi N.
August 2025

You can’t get any closer to the ocean unless you’re on a boat! A big south swell came in for the week which attracted a lot of great surfers from dawn to dusk - what a show! The sunsets were amazing and the full moon glistened off the ocean at night. The strategically placed wall to wall mirrors greatly add to the atmosphere of the room enabling you to see the ocean from any angle. The location is great with easy access to all the surrounding beaches and adventures. The condo supplied us with everything we needed for a great vacation!
Blair E.
August 2025

Awesome location. We saw sea turtles every day in the waves. View is as good in real life as in the pictures. Amenities were generally good although maybe one or two items could be updated on the near future
Jeffrey V.
August 2025

Absolutely beautiful property and location! Very clean and well equipped. Would definitely love to stay there again!
Angela G.
August 2025

10 out of 10! We already want to come back! Everything was perfect!!
Libby E.
August 2025

This property has everything you need. Beautiful view, you can walk around the front of the building to watch sunsets with others, very fun! Lots of towels, excellent kitchen with bowls, cookware, all we needed to make good meals. 3 minutes from nice shopping center with great coffee shop, good restaurants. I definitely would return. Water was too rough for me but watched surfers out there crushing it! Lydgate Beach Park was the BEST beach to swim at in the area. Loved it. Plenty of parking, lifeguards, water deep enough to swim in.
Margo Z.
August 2025

Perfect location to visit the whole island. The view and sound of the ocean is incredible. Very relaxing, clean & nice decor.
Danene S.
August 2025

The location of this condo is amazing - we loved watching the surfers right in front of the patio, and also the sea turtles. We also enjoyed the detail-oriented and pleasant decor. This condo is super-well equipped, with everything that you will ever need. Thanks for letting us stay at your little paradise
Christine S.
August 2025

The property was as advertised, with beautiful views and the amenities we needed. Washer-dryer are in the building but plan ahead if you want to use them because it's not open 24 hours. The beaches within walking distance were OK. Better beaches are within short driving distance and a mall with lots of places to eat is within a 15 minute walk
Flavia D.
August 2025

Very nice
Ronald P.
August 2025

Really amazing beachfront condo especially enjoy the nicely design kitchen with the granite countertops. It was nice having breakfast over the ocean every day. Also the AC was definitely a plus.
Maximilian M.
August 2025

Wonderful view from balcony, absolutely gorgeous, and only a few minutes drive from Poipu Beach!
T S.
August 2025

Enjoyed. Great location. Clean. A bit tight for two couples. Would love to stay again with two grandkids in second bedroom. Very fair price.
Ramon J.
August 2025

Amazing location that opens to the ocean. Good value but the condo is a little dated and the amenities like the beach chairs etc could be updated. That being said we would return for sure. Be sure to watch the African ringed -necked parakeets come in the evening and land in the trees for the night. One of the coolest things we saw on the trip.
Frank M.
August 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this amazing property! The location and view were incredible! It was so fun to wake up every morning and eat breakfast out on the patio looking over the ocean! The condo was clean and well stocked. All communications were quick and the manager was so so kind and let us have a later check out since we had an evening flight. Would definitely stay at this property again!
Katie R.
August 2025

We stayed in this building two years ago and wanted to stay again. This time we brought our daughter. The unit views are unbeatable. We love the Beach House so it was perfect to meet up with the rest of our family for dinner. The unit was was clean an had everything we needed.
Denise S.
August 2025

Great location and relaxing.
Jamie and Lynette F.
August 2025

We loved the fabulous ocean view. Great to have the beach stuff available,too. The condo is so centrally located. Nicely furnished with kitchen items. We want to visit again sometime.
Gordon K.
August 2025

The location, cleanliness, amenities, and view were perfect! The owner (Chris) was extremely helpful and communicative. The king bed was so very comfortable. We enjoyed using the boogie boards and beach chairs during our stay as well! Our two daughters slept on the pullout couch without any issues! It was plenty of space for the 4 of us. We even experienced a tsunami warning while we were on the island and Chris immediately reached out to give us locations that were high enough for safety. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Jennifer C.
August 2025

Wow! What a wonderful stay! The unit is exactly as described. It’s extremely clean and the perfect about of space for 2 people. Probably one of the most well appointed rentals I’ve ever been in. And the knives were sharp! The owner is very responsive and ready to help make your stay comfortable and convenient. I couldn’t have asked for a better location. Once it gets dark the area is so quiet! We slept well! Restaurants, shopping, and a little market were within a few minutes drive. We could watch turtles in the little bay right out on the balcony. The sunsets were spectacular and unique every night. The staff we encountered were so friendly and personable. We didn’t want to leave! We look forward to returning in the not-too-distant future.
Nikole C.
August 2025

Great location with an excellent set up for you once you arrive, the hosts were available for all inquiries. We highly recommend this listing for a dream vacation.

August 2025

Sara's condo is beautiful! Immaculately clean and stocked with everthing you need for a fantastic stay. She is a great communicator. Would definitely stay here again. Mahalo nui loa, Sara!
Amy R.
August 2025

Perfectly situated and well furnished and equipped unit. Unobstructed ocean views and close to everything. Beach chairs are great and snorkel gear for great snorkeling right outside the door off the little beach just a few paces away along the paved walkway in front of the Beach House restaurant next door. We were two couples (my husband and I, and our adult daughter and her boyfriend) and there was room enough for us all to feel comfortable, especially with the lanai. Yes, surfers come down and stage off the lawn out back but that's part of the show- watching the surfers is mesmerizing. At our age, we appreciated the comfortable beds. Would definitely rent this unit again.
Karrie R.
August 2025

We stayed while we attended our son’s wedding…great comfortable place with easy access!
Bonnie C.
July 2025

This was a beautiful place to stay very convenient location, you can also see turtles swimming on the balcony. My only complaint is you can hear everything upstairs. We tried to message the host and never got a response back.
Makayla N.
July 2025

Awesome spot - comfortable, clean and easy. Snorkeling and sunsets steps away and watching the surfers and the turtles in the water right below the lanai was amazing. We had such a great time during our stay - Mahalo!
Jen M.
July 2025

You can tell Sara takes great care of this property. Super clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen had all the extras we need to cook breakfast, including baggies to take lunch to the beach. She has also thought of all the things you need on the beach but can't bring with you from the mainland- sand buckets for kids, cooler, bug spray, beach chairs, nice beach towels! She has thought of everything. She is right about opening the front slated door and the back door- you will get all the trade winds keeping you cool. And if that isn't enough, she has provided two loungers and a table and chairs to sit on the lanai for ocean gazing. The location was convenient to all the south shore activities. Would book again!
Summer B.
July 2025

Highly recommend. Condo looks much better in person.
Scot K.
July 2025

Location was perfect for seeing the beautiful island. Central to beach’s, restaurants and shops. Property manger was responsive to questions and requests. Unit was in excellent condition and matched the listing.
Michael S.
July 2025

Great location, clean, and nicely updated condo! My husband and I stayed 5 nights while we explored Kauai. The listing is completely accurate, which was appreciated!
Erin S.
July 2025

We absolutely love this place. We have stayed at a lot of oceanfront properties through the years. This is definitely one of the better ones great location, great views.
Wayne B.
July 2025

We had a wonderful stay at this beachfront condo. It was exceptionally clean, cozy, and the view from the patio was absolutely beautiful—we spent every morning and evening enjoying it.The included beach gear was a huge bonus. Having chairs, an umbrella, and other essentials made our beach days stress-free and fun.Most importantly, Tyler was outstanding—friendly, responsive, and made the whole process smooth from booking to check-out. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, well-kept place steps away from the ocean.

July 2025

Exceptional view! Nice place. Wow! The place included just about everything a traveller might forget! Well thought out by the owner! Sitting on back porch we watched turtles swim in the ocean. Top snorkeling sites very close by.
Jeff B.
July 2025

We had a great stay! Condo was in a perfect location for us. We loved sitting on the lanai watching turtles, ray and even a shark. The beds were quite comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Did not have much in the way of salt/pepper, spices, ziplock bags etc - had a few Tupperware type containers. Unit had amazing view towards Poipu and Baby Beach. We had dinner one night at The Beach House (next door). All in all a wonderful spot - we would definitely stay again.
Kathryn B.
July 2025

What can I say? This was our first trip to Kauai and I’m so grateful I found this property and that it was available. When we walked in we were first greeted with Hawaiian music playing and a breathtaking view from our lanai! The bed was very comfortable once we removed the pillow top and although I found the pillows too hard for my liking, using the pillows from the living room worked just fine. Speaking of the living room…the furniture was incredibly comfy. Chris was very helpful at answering all our questions prior to our visit that had nothing to do with the condo itself but Instead with recommendations on the best date to book a snorkel trip to the Nepali coast due to weather/water conditions. He didn’t steer us wrong because the captain of our boat said had we booked earlier the water conditions were much more choppy than the day we went. Sitting on the lanai was so relaxing and beautiful that we actually spent our last afternoon hanging out and enjoying the view, the birds, the turtles and the occasional local surfers who would walk by on their way to the point where every evening a slew of them would gather. The closet is completely stocked with Tommy Bahamas sand chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels, snorkeling masks/fins and a cooler plus more beach goodies we didn’t use like boogie boards and camp chairs. He even had a couple full size rain umbrellas! I highly recommend staying here and if we should return to Kauai, I already know where we’ll stay!
Brenda W.
July 2025

Condo was in great location and very nice. Unit was updated and well appointed. Bedrooms were dated.
James W.
July 2025

Elegant and comfortable. Slept well and took some amazing sunset/ocean photos! Watched turtles feeding off the reef from the balcony!It was too nice to leave! Snokleling was the best!
Cheri h.
July 2025

Location, location, location! Stunning views from this beautiful ocean front property. It instantly felt like a home away from home with all the essentials. We will absolutely book again.
Kelley S.
July 2025

This condo sits in a magnificent location right on the ocean. One can sit on the lanai and watch the waves surfers and birds. The Condo was quite dated however. It was built in 1973 and does not appear to have been modernized.
David F.
July 2025

This condo was in a really nice location right next to the Beach House resturant. No need to make a reservation at the Beach House for sunsets, just walk over with your adult beverage and take a seat on the grass right outside! My husband and I found the condo to be a little smaller than what we are used to. I believe it could possible work for a small family but not for 2 couples. The location was excellent! Easy drive to all of the beaches on the south side of the island. Mahalo!
Teresa S.
July 2025

Need more power strips/extension cords. Amazing view! Next door to great restaurant. Love the balcony.
Paulette S.
July 2025

The location of the condo was absolutely perfect! You really can’t beat it!That said, the condo itself didn’t quite meet my expectations. While the photos may make it look more polished, the reality was a bit different. The living room couch was worn and uncomfortable, the patio furniture wasn’t very comfortable-definitely not the cozy furniture I was hoping for. One of the bedrooms had a headboard, but every time you moved the headboard would hit the wall, which made it less-than-ideal sleep situation. I’m pretty sure I forgot to move the pillows that I placed behind the headboard. There was noticeable dust on the curtain just above my head in one of the bedrooms. A few windows don’t have screens. There areas around the front door and stove was pretty dirty, some of the shutters were broken, there were area that could use a cleaning.I would recommend this place for the location, but just be aware that it’s not as nice as the photos might suggest.
D G.
July 2025

This was our second stay here. We love it!! Beautiful view and a nice clean condo. We hope to stay here again!
Shelly M.
July 2025

Great. It would be better without kids. Loved the old school vhs player.
Christa C.
July 2025

Fantastic all the way around. Views were perfect, condo is in excellent condition, quiet, and a great experience.
Colin M.
July 2025


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