3 Best Hotels in The East Side, Kauai

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Kapaa Sands

$ | 380 Papaloa Rd., HI, 96746, USA

An old rock etched with kanji (Japanese characters) reminds you that the site of this condominium gem was once occupied by a Shinto temple. Today, it's home to studio and two-bedroom rentals—all equipped with full kitchens and private lanai—either oceanfront or with ocean views. Studios feature pull-down Murphy beds to create more daytime space. Air-conditioning is a pleasant new addition.

Pros

  • Discounts for extended stays
  • Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and beach
  • Turtle and monk seal sightings common

Cons

  • No-frills lodging
  • Small bathrooms
  • Traffic noise in rear units
380 Papaloa Rd., HI, 96746, USA
808-822–4901
Hotel Details
24 units
No Meals

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Lae Nani Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

$$$ | 410 Papaloa Rd., HI, 96746, USA

Ruling Hawaiian chiefs once returned from ocean voyages to this spot, now host to comfortable condominiums, and OUTRIGGER has created attractive plant, water, and rock features. The one- and two-bedroom condominium units are all individually owned, so some are nicer than others. They all have a full kitchen and a lanai. Though there's generally no air-conditioning, there's typically a good breeze. The landscaped grounds include lighted tennis courts and a large pool. The beach is swimmable, and the property is near shops, restaurants, and a coastal walking and biking path. There is a three-night minimum stay.

Pros

  • Nice nearby beach
  • Walking distance to playground
  • Attractively furnished (though units differ due to individual ownership)

Cons

  • Third floor is walk-up
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Cleaning fee
410 Papaloa Rd., HI, 96746, USA
808-823–1401
Hotel Details
84 units
No Meals

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Plantation Hale Suites

$$ | 525 Aleka Loop, HI, 96746, USA

These older, plantation-style one-bedroom units with garden lanai have well-equipped kitchenettes and are clean and comfortable, with a queen-size pullout sofa for extra guests. This is one of the lower-priced options in the area, and you couldn't ask for a more convenient location for dining, shopping, and sightseeing: it's across from Waipouli Beach and near Coconut Marketplace.  Request a unit away from noisy Kuhio Highway.

Pros

  • Free high-speed Internet
  • Three pools
  • Walking distance to shops, restaurant, beach

Cons

  • Traffic noise in mountain-view units
  • Coral reef makes ocean swimming challenging
  • Older units
525 Aleka Loop, HI, 96746, USA
808-822–4941
Hotel Details
104 units
No Meals

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