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The Cliffs at Princeville
The Cliffs at Princeville is A base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: north shore
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Hotels in Kauaʻi
A hotel in Kauaʻi should make the parts of the trip you care about easier. Use the location, pace, and booking notes below to narrow the field before you compare rooms.
Hotels and stays to consider in Kauaʻi
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a higher-end base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: north shore
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Kauaʻi Shores Hotel
Kauaʻi Shores Hotel is A base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: east shore
North Shore: Princeville, Hanalei, and Hāʻena
The Cliffs at Princeville
The Cliffs at Princeville is A base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: north shore
Before you go: Reserve before you build the rest of the day around it.
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a higher-end base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: north shore
Before you go: Reserve before you build the rest of the day around it.
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Visit official site East Shore: Līhuʻe, Kapaʻa, and Wailua
Kauaʻi Shores Hotel
Kauaʻi Shores Hotel is A base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: east shore
Before you go: Reserve before you build the rest of the day around it.
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The ISO
The ISO is A base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: south shore
Before you go: Reserve before you build the rest of the day around it.
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Visit official site South Shore: Poʻipū, Kōloa, and Lawai
Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach
Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach is a higher-end base chosen for its position, not because Kauaʻi rewards staying in every corner of the island.
Best for: south shore
Before you go: Reserve before you build the rest of the day around it.
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Rates, availability, amenities, and parking rules change often. Confirm the details directly with the property before booking. Last destination review: 2026-08-22.