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Wailua Bay View

Staying here means a small, older walk-up complex right on Wailua Bay, where much of the day happens on the lanai: surf sounds, sunrises, surfers and the odd turtle or whale. It suits couples using the east side as a central base who can live with highway noise and bedroom-only AC.

What guests say

1 in 9 reviews mention the sound of the surf

Guests love

  • Wildlife from the lanai. Guests love the bay views and spend mornings and evenings outside watching surfers, kite surfers, sea turtles and, in season, whales and dolphins.
  • Surf as background music. The waves break right below the building, and many guests sleep with the screens open and say the surf masks much of the highway behind them.
  • Malasadas across the street. A popular bakery, cafes and a brewery sit across the road, and Coconut Marketplace, the beach path and Lava Lava are an easy walk away.
  • Small, quiet complex. Guests rarely hear neighbors, and the warm pool with its grills is often empty enough to feel private.

Worth knowing

  • AC is usually bedroom-only. Most units cool only the bedroom, often with loud window or portable units, and living areas can get hot in summer or when the trades drop.
  • Highway right behind. Kuhio Highway runs alongside, and many guests hear traffic and sirens from street-facing bedrooms, with early morning traffic waking some.
  • Sewage odor at times. A number of reviews across several seasons mention a strong sewage smell from a pump station across the street, and a few guests left early.
  • A surf beach, not a swim beach. The beach out front is for walks and watching surf - guests swim at Lydgate instead.
Choosing a unit: There is no elevator, so ground-floor units suit anyone with heavy bags or limited mobility, while upper floors trade stairs for quieter neighbors and views over the first-floor hedges. Guests on the side away from the highway report less road noise.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 600 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 4
Air conditioning
20 of the 25 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
All 25 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Oceanfront
All 25 rentals we list
Nearest beach
Lydgate Park, 0.7 mi
Airport
About 10 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 1.1 acres, 45 units
Address
320 Papaloa Rd, Kapa'a, HI 96746
Map of Wailua Bay View and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Lydgate ParkBeach · 0.7 mi
  2. 2Nukolii BeachBeach · 1.4 mi
  3. 3Waipouli Beach ParkBeach · 1.6 mi
  4. 4Opaekaa FallsAttraction · 1.8 mi
  5. 5Wailua FallsAttraction · 3.1 mi
  6. 6Kealia BeachBeach · 3.6 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Wailua Bay View

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 25 we list.

Wailua Bay View 214OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2141 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$631 avg/night 5.0 (345)Wailua Bay View 208OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2081 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$598 avg/night 4.9 (268)Wailua Bay View 201OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2011 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$276 avg/night 5.0 (187)Wailua Bay View 209OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2091 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$399 avg/night 4.9 (244)Wailua Bay View 111OceanfrontWailua Bay View 1111 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$262 avg/night 4.8 (287)Wailua Bay View 112OceanfrontWailua Bay View 1121 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$347 avg/night 4.8 (282)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
124$424$262 to $631
21$355–

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

Wailua Bay View 208
★★★★★ August 2026

This was our first time in Kauai and it was nothing short of amazing! Scott and Regina were the best hosts, communicated quickly, and had lots of great suggestions. The condo itself was clean and had a beautiful view, and the location for exploring the entire island was ideal. The condo was also close to many walkable restaurants and stores. Our stay was as close to perfect as possible and it will be an easy choice to stay here again when we get back to this little piece of paradise.

Larissa D.
Wailua Bay View 209
★★★★★ August 2026

Would give six stars if we could. Amazing place, amazing price. Don't think about it, just book it.

Anthony B.
Wailua Bay View 110
★★★★★ August 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: Condo was well equipped. Great ocean view. Small complex, not crowded like others. Very clean. Location is centrally located. Overall very pleased with our stay.

Dorian P.
Wailua Bay View 111
★★★★★ August 2026

This place was the ideal location for a nice beautiful getaway for any couple. We enjoyed the easiness to check in and out, the pool was nice, and all in all prime location for beach or walking to nearby cafes or beaches. We had a serene anniversary trip in Kapaa.

jonathan g.
WBV212
★★★★★ August 2026

My wife and I stayed for a 12 day honeymoon, it was perfect. Pretty central for if you're exploring the island. The kitchen and bathroom are pretty well stocked for any cooking you'd want to do as well. The pool was great, always nice and warm and very clean! Absolutely would stay here again when we return!

Connor P.
Wailua Bay View 104
★★★★★ August 2026

Everything was as described. Wonderful location for all the things we wanted to do and see. Beautiful view!! Host was very communicative and friendly. Lots of extras came with the place too. Very much Aloha spirit with this one!!

Joanna A.
Wailua Bay View 111
★★★★★ August 2026

Our stay at this property was enjoyable. The view of the ocean and surf from living room was great.The apartment and location were very clean. The owner was quick to respond when contacted. The only negative was bedroom TV needed reset any time you turned TV on and bedroom ceiling fan switch was confusing.

Darrel K.
Wailua Bay View 109
★★★★★ August 2026

The bedding from the previous people was still on, hair and crumbs in the bed, shower had an uncomfortable amount of hair left in the floor, there were a decent amount of ants inside and around the property, fridge still had drinks from previous people (not necessarily complaining, but helped confirm that it had not been cleaned). But considering it’s Hawai’i, the price wasn’t bad for what we got, even though it was not cleaned

Kade C.
Wailua Bay View 314
★★★★★ August 2026

This property is the perfect location to explore both north and south of the island. View of the ocean is amazing and we spent many mornings on the lanai watching the waves. There is air conditioning in the bedroom, which made nights comfortable. We will definitely come back!

Kathryn W.
Wailua Bay View 201
★★★★★ August 2026

The condo had everything we needed. Very clean. We were in walking distance to Coconut Market for shopping or Dining! The ocean was amazing!! Great location to get to tubbing, beaches, or Cruise! A very nice complex. The pool was also maintained very well!

Barb A.

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