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Kauai Sands

420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746
Kauai Sands
Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 292 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 292 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Not for the 5 star room-service types, but a great experience." source Orbitz

    "Overall, I was quite pleased with this property - certainly not a luxury resort by any means, but for a budget traveler it is a great way to stay close to the water in Kauai." source Travelocity

    "I and my wife had a 2 week stay at the Kauai Sands, First off if you need a place to hang your hat for your stay this is a great place." source Travelocity

    "I highly recommend this place if you are on a budget and do not intend on spending much time in your hotel room." source Travelocity

    "Frig in room and shower both excellent - buildings a bit older look but overall value for money and nice visit." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Location right on the beach, quiet and clean basic rooms, excellent security patrolling the grounds, friendly staff, great shopping center right next door." source Travelocity

    "The first four nights we got the lowest standard room and although the room was clean, it was well-used and the toilet did not work." source Travelocity

    "The hotel is outdated, but the rooms were clean and suitable." source Expedia

    "clean and very friendly staff." source Expedia

    "It is on the beach, clean and simple, with no tips to pay everytime you have a door opened for you." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The room itself ad the room service were inline with what we expected for the price." source Orbitz

    "Inexpensive, convenient, friendly staff, restaurant on site with good food." source Travelocity

    "excellent service by management." source Expedia

    "Older hotel, we found it clean, friendly staff, don't go by the photo's." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The hotel was nice because it was in a great location and right on the beach and next to the Coconut Market Place." source Orbitz

    "The only thing I would stay clear from is the hotels dinning room but you are close to everything you will need within walking distance." source Travelocity

    "I lov Kauai, and the Sands has a central location, as long as you rent a car you are all good." source Expedia

    "There are several places to shop and it is very close to downtown Kappa where you can eat shop and find grocery stores." source Travelocity

    "Is in a great location." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Towels are small and somewhat bare but for the price and location, it's a good deal." source Travelocity

    "Got what we expected--inexpensive place to stay, on the beach, hear it is going to close before long --too bad." source Expedia

    "Staff was very friendly, room was clean, nothing fancy but well worth the price." source Travelocity

    "We have stayed at the highest price resort on Kauai twice." source Travelocity

    "No luxeries which I didn't expect for the price." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "But the room was not as expected. I thought I was getting a "superior garden view" and it turned out to be a dark, dank room with a sliding back door that opened to a view of a black fence and an alley with creepy10-ft." source Travelocity

More information on Kauai Sands

The newly renovated Kauai Sands Hotel sits on the beach in the Coconut Coast Resort area. This charming Polynesian style Low-rise hotel offers 8 acres of carefully groomed lawns leading to the white sand beach and the blue Pacific Ocean. This hotel is known for its warm Hawaiian hospitality. All guest rooms are spacious and are decorated in the tranquil colors of the ocean. Most guest rooms have two double beds - although king bed rooms and suites are available. All rooms have remote control color Televisions, refrigerator, air conditioning, ceiling fan and a large balcony or private lanai. Guests can enjoy two freshwater outdoor pools, a scenic oceanfront jogging path and an exercise room. Since the hotel is adjacent to the popular Coconut Marketplace shop, restaurants and nightly free Polynesian entertainment are just steps away. Championship golf and tennis courts are within five minutes of the hotel. The Kauai Sands Hotel - where paradise doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2004

Total Rooms:

227 rooms.227

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

227 Total Rooms Standard Room with 2 double beds / located in garden area / refrigerator / remote color TV / air conditioner / tropical ceiling fan / private lanai / 1 king size bed on request / direct dial telephone / private bathroom / bathtub / shower / hairdryer-request / data port / alarm clock / radio. Maximum occupancy is 3

Price

Light meals 8.50F-26F ($6.95-$21); coffee 4F-6F ($3.30-$4.90),M

Credit Cards Accepted

Not accepted

Reservations

OR

Cancellation Policy

-360 hours, The full amount of reservation (room & tax) will be debited at time of booking by our agent Sun Islands. Reservation will be confirmed after your credit card has been debited. If you do not cancel your reservation at least 15 days prior to your arrival, you will be charged for the first night (room & tax). The balance will be credited back to your credit card. LOCAL TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOTAL PRICE

Directions

Located in Wailua on the beautiful Coconut Coast of Kauai adjacent to the Coconut Marketplace. Only 6 miles from Lihue Airport - The Kauai Sands offers a convenient location for visiting all of Kauai. The Hotel is within walking distance of shopping..free entertainment and many restaurants.

Area

Kauai Island

Hours

Mon-Thurs 6:30am-2:30am; Fri-Sat 7am-4:30am; Sun 9am-2:30am

Pets

False

Attractions

Wilcox Museum Waimea Canyon Napali Coast Wailua Golf Course Opaekaa Falls Princeville Lumahai Beach

Information by Orbitz

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