Two of my collegues at work suggested the Kapa'a Sands condos for their central location. I was a bit leery based on a lack of information, but this place was fantastic! We love going to the beach and this is the best location we've ever had. We even wanted to buy the unit we were in! If you are going to Kauai and want a "base camp" that is both central to the north and south shore sights, with a kitchen to save money on a few meals, then look no further! Just reserve well in advance because they go fast!
Some of the units have Murphy beds, but not all. We stayed in unit #9, which has a queen bed. It was also an upstairs unit on the beachfront in the center of the property. Primo spot! The galley kitchen was well equipped (I only missed aluminum foil and spices) and the cruise-ship sized bathroom even had ample storage, with both a medicine cabinet and a large cabinet over the toilet.
But it was the lanai that sold us! Fantastic view and a nice beach. We spent several evenings just sitting on the lanai with a beverage listening to the waves.
Some key points many will likely want to know about...no a/c, although we went in August when it was pretty warm (90+ almost every day), but with the tradewinds from the east and the Jealousy windows on three sides and a ceiling fan over the bed, there was lots of air flow; no resident chickens crowing outside our window at dawn, although they could be heard in the distance, but just barely over the waves outside the window; traffic was fairly good, as the Kapa'a backup was to the north of the turnoff in the morning and the 'bypass' was an easy alternative; about 45-60 minutes to either end of the island, a bit more for Waimea Canyon, but we left early for that and got there in just over an hour with no traffic.
Loved it and will go back for sure!

We recently returned from a beautifual vacation on Kauai. We discovered Kappa Sands 2 months before our stay and lucked out that they had one unit available (#18). The complex is cute and very tropical, overall there are probably less than 30 units. All are priced very reasonably and all are located within steps of the beach! We were in a lower ocean view unit (not ocean front) and it served us very well. When we return though, we will plan well in advance so we can stay in an ocean front for $50 more per night. Our unit was a studio, small overall but bigger than most hotel rooms. It had a full kitchen which was essential since we had our 7 month old with us. Also, had a tight little bathroom but it was layed our perfectly for it's size. King size bed, decorate nicely, everything you need in the kitchen, overall it was a perfect stay. The only negative we would state is there is no AC and if you are in a back unit, the ocean breezes don't keep the unit cool. But with a fan and keeping the blinds closed on the sun side windows we were just fine.

The complex has a nice little pool that was very clean and well kept. Laudry facilities, a nice little library, ocean front beach and a friendly staff.

Location is great as well. About a 4 minute walk to the Coconut Marketplace with restaurants and shopping. Make sure you try Eggberts for breakfast!

Would highly recommend to anyone staying the Kapaa area of Kauai.

We decided to stay at Kapaa Sands for our anniversary based on the reviews and were not the least bit disappointed. It was just perfect for our needs and is just the kind of accomodation we like--none of the multi-story high-rise ultra-big contraptions--here you're find a small number of units literally right on the beach. They're roomy, very well decorated, comfortable and you can hear and feel the ocean up close. Unbeatable prices and a friendly staff are like icing and the location was great too. About a 10 minute drive from the airport but close to a great little shopping center right up the road. We would absolutely stay here over and over.

spent 10 days on kauai staying at kapaa sands. It was our first time to kauai so we tried to get a central location. This condo was great (unit #13)(upstairs). great view from the porch of the ocean and small beach. Unit was very clean and bug free. Unit is quite small but adequate. There is a hideaway bed that was surprisingly comfortable. There is no air conditioning but you don't need it. Used the gas grills at the pool to cook up some fish. This is a good location to go either north to princeville or west to waimea canyon.
If we return to kauai we would definitely try to book the same condo.