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Kauai Sands Hotel


Hotel class 2.5 of 5
420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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3 of 5 stars
hikingqueen   12 contributions
Seattle, WA
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

I have stayed here 3 times now. My mom and I come to the island often. It's a great location in the middle of everything. Beach is beautiful, two clean pools to choose from or the ocean. Hotel is older, it's not the Hilton so if that's what you are looking for you won't want don't stay here. But, if... more

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5 of 5 stars
Loves_the_ocean50   2 contributions
Seattle, WA
Oct 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed 5 nights in room # 3002 (which is literally steps away from the ocean) and had a fabulous vacation. We could see the waves and hear the ocean from a very comfortable/firm king size bed. We woke up to beautiful sunrises and enjoyed reading from the deck facing the ocean. The staff was very kind and went above... more

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2 of 5 stars
sabreena18   2 contributions
california
Oct 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

I agree that the price point is good, but for 60 bucks a night at least the place should not have roaches! This hotel is run down, smells, and has roaches. I even called to ask for Raid since I know that Kauai has a lot of bugs due to the weather here, but the front desk doesnt even have... more

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3 of 5 stars
arielgSanFrancisco   3 contributions
San Francisco
Oct 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel does not have all the bells and whistles that some hotels have, but it is GREAT for the price! It is right on the beach and the rooms are comfortable! You are in paradise, so does it really matter how 'lush' it is? I will GLADLY stay there again! more

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5 of 5 stars
Butchie046   2 contributions
Venice, Fla
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

we have been coming to the Kauai Sands for almost 20 years, and although it has not kept up with the times with remodeling and upgrades, it's great for the money. Staff is as friendly as you get at anyplace in Hawaii with tons of ALOHA spirit. Location is great, and even if driving around, it's pretty much centrally located,... more

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3 of 5 stars
terry919   3 contributions
Arcadia
Sep 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel is a good value for the money in Kauai. We stayed only for one night waiting for our time-share condo week in Hanalei area. The room and bathroom was clean and quiet, The room decor was dated but not bad. I could not stay there for a whole vacation. It was fine for a couple of nights of... more

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4 of 5 stars
gotjenks   11 contributions
virginia
Sep 8, 2009 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

When we first checked into the hotel I thought it was a huge joke. (You have to keep in mind that we had just come from a week long stay at a wonderful resort on Oahu) It was odd to get an actual room key!! We were asked if we wanted to upgrade but we did not see that the... more

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1 of 5 stars
Anini-Camper   2 contributions
San Francisco, California
Aug 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

We've been staying at the hotel for 10 years while en route to the camps on the north shore and spending a day on the return to the airport. Never again. Formerly under local ownership, the Kauai Sands was a great low-cost hostelry for families. Since acquired by a chain, new (and discourteous) management has closed the restaurant and gift... more

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4 of 5 stars
thomasdosborneii   6 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 15, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I came to Kauai for my vacation because I wanted to experience the Na Pali Coast both from the ocean via a Zodiac boat coastal trip, and from hiking some of the Kalalau Trail. The boat trip I booked ahead left from the South coast of Kauai, and the Kalalau Trail begins on the North coast; thus staying in Kapa'a... more

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2 of 5 stars
twilight26   7 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Aug 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed here on a honeymoon with my husband, and sorry that I booked this place. I thought it would be nice to save some money and it is in a good location where we could go explore the island and have a nice place to stay on the beach. The problem was that it is a run-down place and... more

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Kauai Sands Hotel Also Known As

  • Kauai Sands
  • Kauai Sands Kapaa
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Address: 420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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