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Waimea Hawaii Hotels & Motels

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The Waimea center point is about the area of Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Memorial and 9 miles south of Waimea Canyon.

Aloha, and welcome to Waimea, Hawaii, located on Kauai at the base of the Kohala mountains. The name Waimea means "reddish water." The ancient area is believed to have been the home of a large native Hawaiian population prior to Europeans arriving in the 1800s. More from this guide...

Waimea Hotels, Motels & Accommodations

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort
+1-888-389-4121
9400 Kaumualii Highway Waimea Hi 96796, Waimea, HI 96796
  • Expensive Oceanfront hotel
  • Hotel has 61 rooms
From$97
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The Lodge at Kukuiā€™ula
+1-888-675-2083
2700 Ke Alaula St., Koloa, HI 96756 ~13.23 miles east of Waimea
  • 3 star property
  • 40 rooms in hotel
From$90
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Villas at Poipu Kai : 2373 Ho'ohu Rd.
+1-800-716-8490
2373 Ho'ohu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~13.53 miles east of Waimea
  • Luxury Five Star Beach hotel
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From$399
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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
+1-800-805-5223
2641 Poipu Rd., Kaua'i, HI 96756 ~14.38 miles east of Waimea
  • High end Oceanfront property
  • Gym is available on property
From$300
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Sheraton Kauai Resort
+1-888-965-1860
2440 Hoonani Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~14.74 miles east of Waimea
  • High end Resort property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From$229
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Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger in Koloa
+1-888-788-5576
2253 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~14.78 miles east of Waimea
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • 209 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$235
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Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows : 2253b Poipu Rd.
+1-888-897-9207
2253b Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~14.82 miles east of Waimea
  • Affordable Oceanfront property
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From$145
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Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
+1-888-311-4278
2249 Poipu Rd., Koloa -Kauai, HI 96756 ~14.88 miles east of Waimea
  • Four-star hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$160
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Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach - Koloa
+1-888-469-4795
2251 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~15.05 miles east of Waimea
  • 4 star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 9 suites
From$329
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Aston at Poipu Kai : 1775 Poipu Rd.
+1-888-734-9421
1775 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~15.74 miles east of Waimea
  • Affordable Resort property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$145
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Makahuena at Poipu : 1661 Pe'e Rd.
+1-888-841-5292
1661 Pe'e Rd., Poipu, HI 96756 ~15.90 miles east of Waimea
  • Three Star Oceanfront hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$100
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Hilton Vacation Club The Point at Poipu Kauai - Koloa-Kauai
+1-888-455-5160
1613 Pee Rd., Koloa-Kauai, HI 96756 ~15.95 miles east of Waimea
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Gym is available on property
From$261
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa - Koloa
+1-888-965-8297
1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI 96756 ~16.08 miles east of Waimea
  • High-end Oceanfront property
  • 39 suites in hotel
From$229
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Marriott's Kauai Lagoons : 3325 Holokawelu Way
+1-888-906-6358
3325 Holokawelu Way, Lihue -Kauai, HI 96766 ~16.22 miles east of Waimea
  • Four star hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From$160
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Hanalei Colony Resort in Hanalei
+1-888-749-6785
5 7130 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96714 ~19.15 miles north of Waimea
  • Four star property
From$125
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Kauai Inn
+1-888-878-9982
2430 Hulemalu Rd., Lihue, HI 96766 ~19.62 miles east of Waimea
  • Midscale Airport hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$162
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Banyan Harbor Resort
+1-888-389-4485
3411 Wilcox Rd., Lihue, HI 96766 ~20.13 miles east of Waimea
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • Check in: 4:00PM
From$80
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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue in Lihue
+1-888-389-4121
3610 Rice St. Kalapaki Bch, Lihue, HI 96766 ~20.26 miles east of Waimea
  • High-end Beach hotel
  • 10 floors in property
From$400
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Hanalei Bay Resort
+1-888-675-2083
5380 Honoiki Rd., Princeville, HI 96722 ~20.61 miles northeast of Waimea
  • 3-star Beach property
  • 77 rooms in hotel
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Princeville
+1-800-716-8490
5520 Ka Haku Rd., Princeville, HI 96722 ~20.66 miles northeast of Waimea
  • Luxury Five Star Beach property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$275
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Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences
+1-800-805-5223
3770 Alaā€™oli Way, Kauai, HI 96766 ~20.79 miles east of Waimea
  • 4-star property
  • Check in: 16:00
From$125
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Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas in Princeville Kauai
+1-888-965-1860
4970 Pepelani Loop, Princeville Kauai, HI 96722 ~21.35 miles northeast of Waimea
  • Midscale Resort hotel
  • Hotel has a green policy Read more
From$209
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Kauai Beach Resort & Spa : 4331 Kauai Beach Dr.
+1-888-788-5576
4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, HI 96766 ~21.38 miles east of Waimea
  • Four star Resort hotel
  • 5 floors in hotel
From$199
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Club Wyndham Ka ā€˜Eo Kai
+1-888-897-9207
3970 Wyllie Rd., Princeville, HI 96722 ~21.52 miles northeast of Waimea
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$155
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The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas - Princeville
+1-888-311-4278
3838 Wyllie Rd., Princeville, HI 96722 ~21.70 miles northeast of Waimea
  • High end Resort property
  • 346 suites in property
From$200
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Castle Kaha Lani , a Condominium Resort - Lihue
+1-888-469-4795
4460 Nehe Rd., Lihue, HI 96766 ~21.80 miles east of Waimea
  • Affordable Oceanfront hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$250
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Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay Hi in Kauai
+1-888-734-9421
3 5920 Kuhio Highway, Kauai, HI 96746 ~21.89 miles east of Waimea
  • 3 star Oceanfront property
  • 216 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$200
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Lae Nani Kauai in Kapaa
+1-888-841-5292
410 Papaloa Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746 ~22.44 miles east of Waimea
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Hotel has 56 rooms
From$235
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Kauai Shores Hotel : 420 Papaloa Rd.
+1-888-455-5160
420 Papaloa Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746 ~22.55 miles east of Waimea
  • Affordable Beach property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$109
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Plantation Hale Suites - Kapa'a
+1-888-965-8297
525 Aleka Loop, Kapa'a, HI 96746 ~22.55 miles east of Waimea
  • 3-star Resort hotel
  • 62 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$113
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Aston Islander on the Beach
+1-888-906-6358
440 Aleka Place, Kapaa, HI 96746 ~22.65 miles east of Waimea
  • Mid-scale Resort property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$129
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Kauai Coast at the Beachboy - Kapaa
+1-888-749-6785
520 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI 96746 ~22.71 miles east of Waimea
  • Affordable Oceanfront hotel
  • Check in time: 04:00 PM
From$189
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Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
+1-888-878-9982
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI 96746 ~23.04 miles east of Waimea
  • Four star Oceanfront hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$200
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Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa Kauai by Outrigger : 4 820 Kuhio Highway
+1-888-389-4485
4 820 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746 ~23.25 miles east of Waimea
  • Four star Beach property
  • Check in time: 3:00PM
From$135
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The ISO. Island. Sky. Ocean. : 4 796 Kuhio Highway
+1-888-389-4121
4 796 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746 ~23.26 miles east of Waimea
  • Midscale Oceanfront hotel
  • 79 rooms in hotel
From$65
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Castle Kauai Kailani
+1-888-675-2083
4 856 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746 ~23.30 miles east of Waimea
  • Mid-scale Oceanfront hotel
  • 37 rooms in property
From$79
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Graph: Upcoming 20 Days of Waimea Hotel Rates

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all Waimea, HI discounts available. The chart reflects the cheapest Waimea hotel for each day and each star rating category.

The watershed area is known for its cattle and the talented paniolos (cowboys) who were trained by Latin American vaqueros.

Today, Waimea retains its old-world charm, while blending world class hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and educational and medical facilities to support its growing population.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Waimea, Hawaii?

Some might ask themselves if there is a bad time to visit Waimea. With its tropical weather, sandy beaches, and mountain ranges, visiting is like finding paradise.

For spring travelers, the season runs from March through May. During this time, the high temperature ranges from 80 to 85 degrees, with around two days experiencing rainfall. Spring is considered the second busiest season for tourists.

Summer runs from June through August with warm temperatures and the least amount of rainfall. This timeframe is fairly slow for tourism, which means hotel rates may be lower and room availability higher.

Fall temperatures range from 82 degrees to 87 degrees from September through November, although the degree of humidity and wind levels are higher. A day or two of monthly rain or snow may occur. Fall is the slowest season for travelers, so you can expect affordable hotels if you choose to visit during this time.

Winter is beautiful, with temperatures averaging from 79 degrees to 82 degrees with rain or snow possible three to four times a month. The winter season is the busiest time, so expect higher hotel rates.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Waimea, HI:

Averate Rates by Star Rating

Below we've posted 3 graphs displaying average price patterns by star rating class in Waimea, HI. Analyze these charts to evaluate the most cost effective time to book in Waimea for any future trips.

Where Are the Best Hotels in Waimea, Hawaii, for a Luxury Stay?

4 Star Average Prices: $249.50

Kauai Marriott Resort offers a visually stunning respite fit for royalty. Beautifully decorated guest rooms and suites provide a top-level hotel experience. Guests have a choice of beach, oceanfront, pool, or garden views. A sampling of amenities includes non-smoking rooms, a private balcony, pillowtop mattresses, duvets, marble bathrooms, in-room safes, coffee makers, mini-refrigerators, 47-inch flat-screen TVs with cable and pay-per-view movies.

While visiting, languish beside the outdoor pool, noted as the largest single-level pool in Hawaii, relax in the whirlpool, or unwind at the fitness center, accessible 24-hours a day, every day, and features cardiovascular equipment, yoga mats, fit balls, and free weights. If you want to indulge yourself, enjoy a beach side massage or spa services that include facials, makeup services, body wraps, lip treatments, manicures and pedicures, couple's massage, men's services, and more. If you're interested in a round of golf, the resort offers spectacular views of seaside cliffs while teeing off at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.

Dining is designed with guest preferences in mind, with several restaurants to choose from such as Duke's Kauai for American fare, Aupaka Terrace for a casual breakfast, Toro-Tei Sushi Bar for a creative dinner, and Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach for international cuisine. The resort also offers a buffet breakfast, convenience store, room service, and a picnic area.

Are There Affordable Hotel Options in Waimea, HI?

3 Star Average Prices: $136.67

The West Inn Kauai in Waimea provides guests with the option of spacious rooms and finely detailed suites. With its location on the island of Kauai, the locally owned hotel offers an inviting, non-smoking environment and a cozy atmosphere just steps from the soothing sounds and gentle breezes of the ocean.

Guests have a choice of one king bed or two double beds. Guest rooms and suites are equipped with Serta "Perfect Sleep" beds for an exceptionally peaceful night's sleep, a coffee maker, complimentary Wi-Fi, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, DirecTV, and cable for entertainment. The one- and two-bedroom suites also have a living room area, full kitchen, stovetop and oven, dishwasher, as well as dishes, cookware, and cutlery. The hotel also has a unit available for wheelchair accessibility.

Hotel amenities include free parking for guests, barbecue pavilion, Weber grills, picnic tables, and coin-operated washers and dryers.

Banyan Harbor Resort is centrally located near restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel resides on a hillside and offers beautiful views of Kalapaki Bay. Guests have a choice of spacious one- or two-bedroom units equipped with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, flat-screen TV, DVD player, and Wi-Fi access. Hotel amenities add to your enjoyment with a heated saltwater pool, sun loungers, barbecue grills, tennis court, and business services.

Which Hotels Have the Best Discounts in Waimea, Hawaii?

Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club offers money saving deals with AAA and Marriott senior discounts, which means more cash to enjoy the many available attractions and activities. Enjoy the oceanfront views of Poipu Beach from spacious garden villas featuring amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, furnished lanais, soaking tubs, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

Satisfy your swimming needs at one of three refreshing outdoor pools or work out at the fitness center, then fuel up with authentic Hawaiian cuisine at the Honu Pool Bar or sample south-of-the-border fare at Tortilla Republic Grill and Margarita Bar.

During your visit, enjoy the amenities offered by the hotel designed with guest satisfaction in mind. These include a car rental service, beauty shop, barber, ATM, vending machines, valet dry-cleaning, and safe deposit boxes at the front desk.

Castle Kiahuna Plantation and The Beach Bungalows offers beautiful ocean view guest rooms and suites available with AAA, military, and senior discounts. Located on 35 acres on the south side of the island, you'll step back in time to the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere of old Hawaii. Guests stay in apartment-style bungalows and rooms with beachfront, garden, and ocean views featuring full kitchens, private lanais, in-room HD cable TVs, DVD players, and free high-speed internet.

For fun and relaxation, there's plenty to do at the hotel beginning with the resort-style pool featuring a waterslide, a well-equipped fitness facility, spa, and access to the tennis court at Poipu Beach Athletic Club. Stop by the activities center, plan a picnic at one of the 14 barbecue areas, or savor the flavor of fresh local fare and specialty cocktails at the Plantation Garden Restaurant.

A 24-hour front desk is available for your convenience, along with beach rentals, barbeque grills, an activities desk, and a bar/lounge.

Which Hotels Have the Best Value in Waimea, HI?

Waimea Plantation Cottages are set along the 43-acre black sand beach oceanfront expanse of Waimea. The one-of-a-kind cottages were built between the late 1800s and the 1930s and have been lovingly restored, revamped, and refreshed. Guests can choose from among the 61 cottages offering from one to five bedrooms. Each cottage is an original unto itself, with no two alike. These cottages inspire comfort and convenience with stylish Hawaiian inspired furnishings and a private lanai for relaxing.

Enjoy a leisurely two-mile stroll along the beach, refresh in the oceanfront pool, dine at the Chicken in A Barrel BBQ Restaurant, or pick up a souvenir at the gift shop. The hotel also offers in-room and in-lobby Wi-Fi, DVD players with a choice of recent movies, an activity desk, and ice water or juice is available in the lobby. For your convenience, there is also a guest laundry area.

Sheraton Kauai Resort Koloa resides on Poipu Beach where you'll have access to golden sand beaches, gentle breezes, and turquoise ocean water just steps away from newly renovated deluxe suites and guest rooms. Oceanfront and garden views are the backdrop for well-defined furnishings. The tranquil setting of each room or suite allows you to escape into an oasis of luxury. A plush bed with top of the line linens promises a restful night, while premium cable keeps you entertained.

You'll have access to a 24-hour fitness center, ocean and garden pools for refreshing yourself, and a whirlpool for just taking it easy. After a day of exploring the island, relax at the spa with a massage or exclusive treatments. Once you've unwound, enjoy a stunning sunset along with a menu of locally sourced cuisine and select rum from across the globe at RumFire Poipu Beach.

What Are Some of the Activities and Attractions in Waimea, Hawaii?

With its diverse landscape, you're sure to find attractions and activities to satisfy your interests and pique your imagination.

Spend the day at Waimea Canyon State Park where you'll experience a palette of colors blending brown, green, and red cascading across the 10 miles of scenic canyon dotted with waterfalls. The park offers hiking trails, panoramic views, picnic tables, and restrooms.

While visiting the canyon, make your way to the Kalalau lookout where you'll have the perfect view of the jagged blue-green coastline of the Na Pali coast. The cliffs span 17 miles along the Pacific Ocean, creating a spectacular visual experience.

Originally built in 1865, the Waimea Pier was a busy port-of-call for shipping. Enjoy the views, bring your fishing gear, and save some time to visit the adjacent state park and walk the black sand beach.

For a relaxing evening with popcorn and a movie, check the schedule for the historic Waimea Theater built in 1938. At the time, it was the first theater to have electric marquee lights. It has been fully restored and serves as a fun spot for all ages.

Take your pick of things to do from horseback riding along the coast and boat tours to botanical gardens and championship golf courses.

When a tropical oasis offering spectacular sunsets, miles of beach, inviting ocean waters, and a variety of hotels to suit personal preferences is what you desire, set your destination location for Waimea, Hawaii.

FAQs about hotels in Waimea

What are the top reviewed hotels in Waimea?

Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences, Kauai Coast at the Beachboy and Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the 4-5 star hotels in Waimea?

Villas at Poipu Kai, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay and Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort are the top 3 luxury hotels near Waimea city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Waimea?

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort, The Lodge at Kukuiā€™ula, and Villas at Poipu Kai are the properties closest to Waimea city center.

How much does a 3 star hotel in Waimea cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Waimea has been $136.67 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 4-5 star hotel in Waimea cost?

In the last year, the average 4 star hotel in Waimea has been $249.50 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the most popular independent hotels in Waimea?

Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences, Kauai Coast at the Beachboy and Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Waimea?

Sheraton Kauai Resort, The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas and Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

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