Kauai Sands is a no-frills motel but clean and on the ocean. It's convenient to the airport; about 1-15 minutes away. The beds are fine.
They charge for parking so remember to add an additional $8.00 to the price you're quoted!

We received a good deal on this hotel through Hotwire, but the website price is low also. As stated by the manager and what we noticed, they are in the process of remodeling and don't know if they'll keep their prices low. The room and hallway were very outdated, mattress was not that good, sheets are not fitted. But the room was as clean as possible, the grounds beautiful and great coffee in the lobby. We're always looking for a deal, so we got what we paid for. I'm looking forward to seeing how the hotel is once it the remodeling is complete. Also, the location is great! Their was an $8.00 parking fee which we did not expect.

Stayed December 2012 in room 212.
Room was a good medium size, clean and bright, but with limited wardrobe and draw space with fridge, good size bathroom although due to design a tight squeeze at wash basin, no hairdryer in room, you need to ask for it at check in (would recommend making the request at time of reservation, good size balcony, (although the seats had not been cleaned).
Free Kauai coffee in the lobby each morning (great taste)
We stayed here 12/21/12 to 12/27/12, in a deluxe Ocean view room on the second floor (room 212, a deluxe Ocean) facing the reception block with a nice view of the ocean.
Due to the location there is no traffic, but some surf noise, never mind.
Great staff, we had an issue with the a/c, it was reported to the desk and a new unit fitted within 3 hours.
The property has seen better days, some things are worn and require replacement, but the location and cost out weights the negatives, so long as you do not expect resort standards you will have a very enjoyable stay and can recommend Kauai Sands for a great stay on a budget, we would stay again.
The one and only negative comment I have to make is that they charge $9 a day to park a rental, which is not stated during the web site reservation process and is only advised to you upon arrival and is excessive to say the least, to us it was a large motel.

Kauai Sands is located minutes from the coconut grove shopping area and about 2 miles from downtown Kapaa.
You can walk to Kapaa via the highway which is not very interesting or you can take a great beach walk as follows, you choose.

At the shoreline take the path north past the next door Aston Islander and Kauai Coast Resort, cross the open ground towards and past the Courtyard Kauai at Coconut beach, then through the coconut trees until you come to the next property, the Bull shed restaurant and condo, keep to the left and walk up onto the parking lot and on to Kamoa Road, walk 100 yards onto main highway and turn right, walk across the bridge past the Outrigger Resort, keep walking for about 500 yards and turn right down Wana Road and round left on Niulani Road, right onto Keaka Road and round left on Moanakai Road then straight on until you pick up the Kapaa Park Beach Walk, total time to downtown 45 minutes.

We stayed at the Kauai Sands last November and will go back again this Feb. The hotel is clean and well maintained. Nothing too fancy but close to the beach and great restaurants. The staff were friendly and helpful.