Best hotels in Lihue
Marriott's Kauai Beach Club
Marriott Vacation Club, 3610 Rice Street Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, HI, 96766
Get ready to relax at this four-star beachfront resort by Marriott. Choose from premium rooms and villas, just a mile from Lihue Airport. Soak up the sun with a short walk to Kalapaki Beach and explore scuba and surfing activities in Kauai. Guest parking is available nearby the beach.
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaʻa, HI, 96746
Enjoy sunset views by the ocean at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, close to the sights of Kapaʻa and just 15 minutes in your rental car from Lihue. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening in the infinity pool, savor the vibrant locally sourced Pacific Island cuisine, or take a nearby beach yoga class.
Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI, 96766
Feel invigorated by the poolside coves of Kauai Beach Resort and Spa, located on the shores of Kauai. Spend an afternoon in their Rainforest Spa or visit the picturesque Wailua Falls, only a 15-minute drive away. This remote sanctuary makes for the perfect family getaway or romantic retreat.
Best restaurants in Lihue
Duke's Kauai
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
Found on Kalapaki Beach, Duke’s Kauai puts the ‘surf’ in ‘surf ‘n’ turf’. This fun beachfront eatery gets its namesake from surfing legend and Olympic gold medalist Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. Bite down on tantalizing teriyaki burgers, fresh sashimi, ahi steak and colorful poke bowls.
Hamura Saimin
2956 Kress Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
A local favorite, where you can grab a bowl of traditional Hawaiian noodle soup, known as saimin, Hamura Saimin serves up soulful dishes with countertop service. The food is as rich in culture as it is in flavor, offering amazing dishes such as their unmissable lilikoi chiffon pie, offering a taste of light and zesty passionfruit heaven.
Daddy O's Restaurant
4303 Rice Street B4, Lihue, HI, 96766
If you’re searching for home-cooked comfort food, then look no further than Daddy O’s Restaurant. This charming eatery offers flavorsome French toast, hearty pancakes, soft shell crab sandwiches and melt-in-the-mouth chicken and waffles. Head over for a brunch you won’t soon forget.
Best things to do in Lihue
Wailua Falls
Wailua River State Park, Kapaʻa, HI, 96746
Watch out for rainbows at the iconic twin waterfalls of Wailua Falls, located at Wailua River State Park. The waterfall is easily accessible from the parking lot, approximately five miles by car from Lihue. Enjoy the scenic mountain views on your journey to this significant Kauai landmark.
Kauai Museum
4428 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
Learn more about Hawaiian history and culture by exploring its roots on the island of Kauai. Filled with local artefacts and artwork, the Kauai Museum has been passionately curated and takes you through the formation of the Hawaiian Islands, their early heritage, the Hawaiian Monarchy and recent historical developments.
Kauai Backcountry Adventures
3-4131 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI, 96766
Got a taste for adventure? Explore the lush forests of the ‘Garden Isle’ with a mile-long zipline and mountain tubing experience. Cascade down an old sugar plantation irrigation system dating back to 1870. Just minutes by car from Lihue, the Kauai Backcountry Adventure tour is a popular excursion for curious thrill-seekers.