Kauai is more laid back than other Hawaii islands. The ambience of Kauai hotels tend to reflect this unique vibe of the island. Kauai boasts of more than 50 hotels, some of which are local hotels while some are part of large hotel chains. The top Kauai hotels beat all other island hotels in providing guests with luxurious accommodation. They are perfect for people looking for upscale travel. All three top Kauai hotels provide spectacular views of the ocean.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa in the town of Koloa on Kauai’s south shore is considered the island’s best hotel. It has been included in the Travel + Leisure 500 and the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List. The luxurious 5-star Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa sits on a 50-acre landscaped area. It features 1920s (Art Deco) architecture, spacious rooms (600 square feet or more), waterfalls, a 150-foot water slide, and a 5-acre lagoon (Kauai’s biggest saltwater swimming pool). Grand Hyatt’s ANARA spa is 45,000 square feet wide.

The northern shores of Kauai has Princeville Hotel as its best luxury hotel. Also a 5-star resort spa, it overlooks Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai. Princeville Hotel features 252 guest rooms and suites, 4 restaurants, three whirlpool spas, and a fitness center. Nearby are two world-class golf courses. The Prince golf course features golf carts with GPS, allowing golfers a view of the holes from their location. Like Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Princeville Hotel has also been included in the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List and the Travel + Leisure 500.

The Hilton Kauai Beach Resort is a five-storey deluxe resort hotel located in the town Lihue approximately 5 minutes from Lihue Airport. Hilton Kauai Beach Resort is set on 25 acres of landscaped tropical garden fronting a 3-mile secluded beach. It offers 350 guest rooms and suites, and features one sandy lagoon pool, 3 free-form pools, waterfalls, and a spa and fitness center.