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: 4.9 / 5.0 (from 4863 reviews)
  • Average Price: $513/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 January 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Waipouli Beach Resort is $513. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $705. 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


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 sadly just came back from our trip on Tuesday and we loved everything about the unit. I was hesitant to pay the extra money for G404 but it met our expectations and beyond! We did too much around the island to enjoy the pool. We also didn’t eat at the restaurant so unable to review the food, but it looked good!
Jackie M.
October 2025

This condo is in the perfect location to drive north or south. The condo is spacious and clean. I love that it has 2 bathrooms. It’s also a very short walk to the beach. I’ve stayed there twice and would stay again.
Patricia L.
October 2025

Beautiful clean townhome. We really enjoyed staying here. The beach felt private in comparison to others (e.g. Poipu beach). The townhome location was steps away from the beach, next to the pool and beach front restaurant. Our kids LOVED the pool with the water slides. There’s a Safeway across the street which is convenient. We enjoyed watching the sunrise on the beach every morning. Definitely would stay here again! 3
Jessica A.
October 2025

The location was nice, just south of kapa’a so the traffic was not an issue and Safeway and Starbucks were across the street. Safeway was open 24 hours. The roosters crowing at 6:30 am was not an issue since we came from the PNW and to us it was really 9:30am our time. There is still the usual issues like slamming doors in the hallway from dummies but such is life. Oh, the locals are also A-holes playing their loud car stereos. Folks speed there too but somehow remember the speed limit when the police are around. Go to the Waimea canyon area when it is not cloudy or you will have wasted your time.
Chris R.
October 2025

My wife and I stayed there for 5 nights (10/9-14) for our anniversary. Great location. Close to shops and restaurants. Condo was well appointed and very clean. Communication with the host was flawless. We received a call the first night notifying us that the city was working on a broken water line on the main highway and the water would be shut off at the resort during the late evening hours. We appreciated the call and were able to adjust accordingly. Thank you for that. We will definitely book again in the future.
M G.
October 2025

Room and property was as-advertised. We took advantage of the kitchen - there was plenty of utensils and cookware, with the exception of a sheet pan for the oven. Air conditioning worked great. Plenty of room for the two of us. We appreciated and utilized some of the accessories in the unit - umbrella, beach chairs. We didn't use the cooler/beach umbrella/snorkelling equipment but it was available. Pool and spas were amazing. Location was convenient - close to grocery/shopping/Lydgate beach.

October 2025

We love Waipouli! E404 has the most gorgeous view from the lanai. We loved the pool, beach, and the amenities (great outfitted kitchen). One hiccup during our stay was that a smoke detector was activated in the hallway one night, disturbing the entire complex, for almost an hour. If we ever return to Kauai, we would select a different resort, mainly due to my husband’s health limitations.
Rosemary O.
October 2025

Tasteful decor. Comfortable living room furniture (leather recliner was nice). Complimentary coffee (K-cups). Fully-stocked spice rack in kitchen. Complimentary laundry detergent. Beach chairs, umbrella & cooler provided. Pool area had plenty of lounge chairs. Very kind pool and housekeeping staff. Peaceful and calm environment. Check in/out was a breeze. We will be back one day. Mahalo!
Steve P.
October 2025

Our family would highly recommend this condo. The location was perfectly situated on the island. The unit was spacious, clean, and provided everything we need from beach gear to kitchen basics. The Resort’s pool was a huge winner with the kids and my husband and I enjoyed the hot tub. The beach is literally in the backyard and is pristine. Every morning we grabbed Starbucks from the shopping center across the street and watched the sun rise from the beach. If you didn’t want to leave the resort you really don’t have to. Thank you for hosting our family! We would love to come again and stay here!
Melyssa G.
October 2025

Absolutely. The kitchen was well stocked. We were not without everything we needed to cook 2-3 meals a day. (The ice cubes did have a bit of a funky taste - not sure if it’s the water or lines that need cleaning.) The rooms were clean. Bathrooms expansive. The only downfall was problematic internet that was hit or miss. It was enough to be able to make plans however often disconnected from various devices and was inconsistency. This would not deter us from staying again however I would not plan on having online access at all times.
Janet K.
October 2025

Great view, great condo, sunrise view from lanai. Oasis on The Beach restaurant was very convenient and good.
Matthew F.
October 2025

Great location, great pool, nice beach. Wish we had the view of the ocean as in the pictures. Hot tubs were excellent. Condo was stocked well. The big negative was the noise during the night from the road. Have previously stayed in this complex but never before so close to the road. Sirens and horn honking was all through the night. Would stay here again if not for the high traffic noise.
Lynda A.
October 2025

Location for beach view and beautiful pool view great! Very well built condos appointed with high end furniture and appliances. Sealy posturpedic mattresses. Well insulated walls where you couldn’t hear neighbors. We loved staying here!
Marsha F.
October 2025

We have stayed here for the last 6 years and have booked again for next year. The staff is outstanding. Love that they provide towels for the beach and the pool. We can exchange towels for clean dry ones every day. The units are very clean and well stocked. The grills are community grills and are cleaned daily.
Rochelle R.
October 2025

The place served it's purpose. Room is located close to the pool, parking lot and beach access. Accessibility was key for our family of 7. Check in was easy, staff on the property were nice. Restaurant on the property was delicious and highly rated. Stellar sunrise opportunities every morning during our stay. Beach gear, baby gear and chairs were available for use.
Cecilia R.
October 2025

Great experience! Easy booking last minute and the property managers were in constant contant with us to let us know anything happening around the property.
Mattea M.
October 2025

Beautiful condo, great resort and location.
lindsey b.
October 2025

Ac didn't work the first night. Contacted our host and he immediately took care of the issue. Kept us informed through the whole maintenance process. It was fixed the next day. Would recommend this place to anyone!!!!!
shirlin f.
October 2025

Great place! As advertised! Me my wife and two kids stayed 6 nights. Great pools, you are on the beach. We ate at the Oasis restaurant next to the property it was pricy but best quality. Will be back for sure.
erick b.
October 2025

Enjoyed our time in this beautiful oceanfront penthouse! The accommodations were fantastic, and the view was spectacular!Loved watching the sunrise in the morning and the moonrise in the evenings.
Shonie S.
October 2025

Old condo, sliding doors in poor condition hard to open or close. We had a handyman come out to repair disposal, he also removed trip hazard curled up worn out throw rug. We also noted, bathroom inner door lower hinge is not secured. Shower needs serious cleaning looks like blackened grout on walls. Light and fan in living room and bedroom have a show an unsightly amount of soil on the ceiling. AC units need cleaning and filters replaced the moldy odor is not going away until then.seamstress
Marjorie K.
October 2025

Wonderful condo, spacious with high end furnishings and appliances. It was beautiful. The patio can't be beat, a wonderful view of the ocean at all times complete with a sea breeze. The resort has very pools and landscaped grounds. The shopping plaza and supermarket across the street are super convenient. The location in Kapaa makes it easy to explore the north and south shores. We loved our stay.
Sean C.
October 2025

We had a wonderful time. The grounds are beautiful, in a great location with a gorgeous view.
mary m.
October 2025

Best view in the A building we’ve experienced. Although, first place we’ve been to at Waipouli that was as bare bones as it came come for a rental. Just enough towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper, 2 paper towels, bare minimum on everything, so I had to go out and immediately buy items which we typically wouldn’t need to right away. Family of 4 with 4 rolls of toilet paper in 3 bathrooms doesn’t work long. We couldn’t Figure out why the dishes didn’t seem very clean until we ran the dishwasher (which screams!) and the top rack doesn’t get cleaned well. We love Waipouli and just think this unit needs to hit reset on what’s there and ready for guests. Every other unit we’ve been to (4) has had coffee to get started and things like aluminum foil, some sandwich bags, just typical things you are happy are there which is expected with how much is usually leftover from guests that isn’t food that may spoil. It felt like it was full cleaned out from the last guest, maybe from the cleaning team, so we can buy it all again knowing there will be a ton of items left after a week for the taking. We love Waipouli, the pool, the vibes, all amazing, just wasn’t as impressed this time around with the unit. There was a cooler and few beach chairs in the closet which was helpful, but should be replaced soon to keep guests happy as they are ripped and worn.
jgro650
October 2025

Excellent building location close to everything but quiet as promised. A very nice unit with an extensive information binder that my parents staying in a different unit envied! The resort amenities are great with amazing massage and nice restaurant on site along with featured pools and hot tub.
Lisa Kahaleole H.
October 2025

Condo was clean and had high quality appliances and furnishings. Loved the large balconies where we spent a good amount of time watching the picturesque view and soothing sound of the waves.
Patricia H.
October 2025

Beautiful condo with a great location! My husband and I stayed here with another couple and it was perfect for us. Each couple had a king bed and large bathroom. Communication was wonderful and our questions were answered very quickly. The location was great for the island with easy access to the north and south. We were able to check out many beach spots and hiking adventures during our stay. We enjoyed watching the sunsets from our balcony with a cup of coffee every morning. I will definitely miss that. Would highly recommend this location if you’re visiting Kauai. Would also recommend the tubing adventure and the zodiac boat tour of the Nepali coast during your stay.
John and Susan G.
October 2025

Fun and clean.
Michael F.
October 2025

We reserved this condo for the 8 days we were going to be in Kauai, but ended up not staying there at all. When we arrived, the condo wreaked of cigarette smoke. We both had headaches within 20 minutes of arrival and my husband’s allergies/asthma were already starting to cause some respiratory distress because of the smell. The owner tried to blame the smell on the ‘mustiness’ of the island and being by the ocean. We, however, stayed in 5 different hotels/condos during our time on the island and had no such smells or issues in any of those locations. The condo appeared clean and the resort looked awesome, but it was just not possible for us to stay there. We also were unable to connect to the sketchy WiFi at the condo, thus inhibiting our communication efforts. The owner is now refusing to refund our money and VRBO is being anything but helpful. We highly recommend NOT staying at this location.
Brittany A.
October 2025

Perfect location, very clean and beautiful unit, great pool area and slides, everything was exceptional and can't think of one negative comment. I would stay here again!
Dale D.
October 2025

Very clean other than mold spores on pictures and ceiling. Very musty smell especially on sofa.
Vicki H.
October 2025

The resort pool was outstanding and very clean. We enjoyed the hot tubs every night. The beach area was very nice with great chairs to sit and enjoy the view, particularly the sunrise. The unit is a bit dated. The tub had a crack that was mended and didn’t look presentable. The ocean view is partial. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Marcie G.
October 2025

problem with the dishwasher which was fixed right away. Air conditioning went out for most of the day. Property problem. Was corrected. Could you use a dish rack to put dishes on to dry. Overall a pleasant stay
Bill M.
October 2025

My son and daughter-in-law had an incredible honeymoon and absolutely loved the property.
Bill C.
October 2025

Great property, very clean. All needed amenities in unit. Walking distance to beach and numerous restaurants nearby. Lovely pool area for adults and children. Communication with host was excellent. Highly recommend this property!
Kathy C.
October 2025

The best location possible! Amazing beachfront property with a huge lanai cooled by ocean breezes. So, so, so great!
Codi B.
October 2025

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated how close the room was to the parking lot. It made traveling with an infant easy.
Skyler and Jolene M.
October 2025

What a beautiful stay in this lovely condo with great amenities. The place was spotless! We had a great time swimming in the pool, walking the nearby path and the beach, and accessing all the different day trips we could pack in. :) Plus, the sunrise. Unbeatable.
Kara R.
September 2025

condo was well stocked and is a beautiful property, beach was pretty but not good for playing in the water do to the rocky sore just beyond the shore break, host was responsive and accommodating.
Ben
September 2025

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 condo was everything that the pictures described. Garden Island Properties went above what anybody else does and helped with questions we had.
Harvey C.
September 2025

Stay was incredible. 5 star review. The space was way larger than I expected! It was just me and my wife and we absolutely loved all the extra space. The stay was in a good area and has no issues!
Malcolm L.
September 2025

Convenient location, nice pool, comfortable apartment
Lisa L.
September 2025

We really enjoyed our stay and found everything clean. We had all that we asked for.
Miriam A.
September 2025

Our stay was great. The pool was fantastic and the beach was very lovely. The grounds crew were very polite and helpful. The resort is in a convenience area, close to shops/food. The on site restaurant Oasis was convenient, however, the servers were very rude. Very unfortunate. Other than that, we enjoyed every minute.
Luz G.
September 2025

Room was perfect for our stay. Room description was spot on. Perfect location to explore whole island, would definitely stay here again.
Mark T.
September 2025

Great property. Nice furnishings. Would definitely recommend.
Robert W.
September 2025

We had a great stay. Just a short walk to both the beach and pool.
Liz F.
September 2025

Wonderful property. Close to shopping.
Sarah C.
September 2025

Excellent location and a very nice place. We loved having the snorkeling gear available in the room. We went snorkeling on the north shore for the first time and saw tons of fish and a turtle
Jacob A.
September 2025

Perfect condo with all that we needed; plenty of bath towels/ pool towels/ beach chairs/ large washer dryer w. Detergent/ super clean/ huge fridge freezer/ gorgeous pool and 2 hot tubs/ balconies facing pool/ next to elevator/ and got the nicest chocolates and cookies waiting for us!! We will be back for sure!!!!
Doug N.
September 2025


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