We stayed overnight in January 2013 and thought it good value. A clean and comfortable room and a nice continental breakfast served outdoors. This is an older hotel but it's good-basic with friendly management. 10-15 mins from the airport by taxi, it's located at the edge of an industrial area but don't let that put you off. The hotel is fine.

Both our welcome and the next morning's shower at The Kauai Inn were lukewarm. Maybe we caught the staff on a bad day, but the check-in was pretty perfunctory, and lacked any warmth.

Next morning, the shower temperature did not stay stable, and never got really hot. Upon checkout there was a sign stating that the hotel's continental breakfast will be discontinued at the end of February due to health department regulations.

The value proposition here is getting slimmer, as a result.

We arrived on Kauai two days earlier than we had planned because we flew here standby (better to get here early than get here late when you have other reservations). We had no idea where we would be staying for 2 days. I called and called to find a room everywhere was sold out even the Kauai Inn. We had kind of given up hope when my cell rang and it was Jamie saying they'd had a cancellation! I had called her cell phone so she had my number. I can't tell you how relieved we were. When we got to the Inn we were greeted with that wonderful "aloha spirit" that is only found on the islands. Our room was spacious and clean we slept on a comfortable king size bed. The trade winds blew gently through the room making it very comfortable. Breakfast was good and visiting with the other people was nice too. I would definitely stay here again. For those who have written about the dated decor and the location....if that's important to you then you need to pay more.... us we liked the price, the place and the people!

This was a great place to stay if you are planning to be out and about on your stay on Kauai. The rooms were clean and pleasant, the staff very helpful and it was located centrally for the south, west and eastern shore trips. It was nice that a continental breakfast was offered, fresh fruit, coffe and pastries, although I wish it had started at 7:00 am vs. 8:00 am. My friend and I had a wonderful stay before heading up to the north shore for some additional days. :0)