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Garden Island Inn

2.5 of 5
3445 Wilcox Rd, Kalapki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
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Garden Island Inn
Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Lihue
4.5 of 5 stars 191 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Kalapaki beach(7)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Chairs boogie boards(3)
  • Great Place(3)
  • ABC store(3)
  • Short walk(3)
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
1
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We stayed one night at the Garden Island Inn. Great central location in Lihue. Staff is very friendly. Room is a great value for the price and cleanliness. Road noise was not an issue for us. Wish we would have stayed longer, and will definitely be back here on our next visit to Kauai!

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Halifax, Nova Scotia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have stayed at the Garden Island Inn every time we have visited Kauai and have always loved it. This time we stayed in one of the larger rooms, which was very spacious, but all the rooms we have stayed in have been excellent. The rooms are cheerfully decorated and furnished with Island-style furniture, and there is the original art... More

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La Mesa, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We just came home from almost a two-week stay at the Garden Island Inn Hotel in Kauai. It was our first trip to Kauai. We wanted a small hotel, not one of the big chain hotels, that was central and had at least a microwave and frig. I was a big concerned because many reviews mentioned traffic noise and I'm... More

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Bowling Green, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Very lovely, clean, friendly, and reasonably priced place to stay on Kauai. I've stayed there twice and both times everything was excellent. The staff are friendly, housekeeping is meticulous, and you get the island feel at this hotel. I will be going back, and can highly recommend it!

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Prague, Czech Republic
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Very friendly hotel, close to the airport, beach across the street, short drive to all activites on the island. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for nice place just after or just before your flight. Rooms include small fridge, microwave, DVD, TV, coffee maker, A/C and fresh flowers. Free wifi, bodyboards, DVDs, games, beach towels, fins... Will definitely... More

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Lihue, Hawaii, USA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here for 10 days on our honeymoon. The staff (especially Shelia!) are friendly and welcoming - a box of chocolates and a handwritten card awaited us at check-in and fresh cut flowers were on the table in our room. Other perks: free Internet access, in-room DVD player with a DVD library in the office, boogie... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

A locel took us to this great littlein. The staff had very athunitic attitudes and were really very kind to us. The grounds really were a garden complete with korean ponds. Free internet was a big bonus for us as well. The best thing was the little extras like dvd player in the room with a dvd libery in the... More

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Quinlan, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My husband and I loved this little quaint and personable Inn. It was a little noisy however it did not keep us from sleeping. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It was a great location for us especially the airport. We liked having the microwave, mini refrig, and coffee pot in room and access in the office to the... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We chose this Inn because our flight got in to Kihue mid-afternoon and we had a helicoper ride planned for the next morning at 10. Can't imagine a better choice! Easy to get to from airport, darling room with water/park view, flowers blooming every place on the property, colorful garden art in the room and patio. Walk practically next door... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

This is a good place to stay if you are doing business in Lihue. It's very convenient to town. Unfortunately, it is on a main road and can be quite noisy. Also, there's a waterfall (man made) in the back of the building which contributes to the noise. The rooms are basic and clean, so if you don't mind the... More

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Address: 3445 Wilcox Rd, Kalapki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
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