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Kauai Sands Hotel

2.0 of 5
420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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Ranked #10 of 12 hotels in Kapaa
3.5 of 5 stars 294 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Coconut marketplace(10)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Great location(7)
  • Shopping center(6)
  • Parking lot(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Really nice(4)
  • North shore(4)
  • Rental car(3)
  • HOT WATER(3)
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Cecil_Hopper
Phoenix
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

Admittedly, this hotel leaves allot to be desired and is in need of a renovation. However, it is priced accordingly at well below 50% of nearby hotels and resorts. Although old, I found my room to be exceptionally clean and resort staff were personable. The best part about Kauai Sands is the beach, which comprises about 100 yards of the... More

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Happyhikerchick
Atlanta, Georgia
Contributor
13 reviews
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

Was scheduled to stay for 6 nights. Upon check in could not believe how run down the place was. The room smelled horrible and there was mold in the bathroom. I found a cockroach in the dresser drawer while putting away clothes. Was on a wonderful vacation with my 20 year old son. We decided not to let the room... More

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Tami929
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

We arrived at this hotel in the evening and one thing I can say is the gal at the front desk was very nice and helpful. However the hotel is located behind a run down residential area. They have security guards right by the entrance which is a run down fence which made you wonder why. The room is dated,... More

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davidp20v
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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After reading some mixed & some terrible reviews on this place we were very unsure, but for the money it had to be worth taking a chance? What’s the worst that can happen? Upon arrival every post I had read suddenly came to life, looking around the place is very, very dated! Just take a look at the shop in... More

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Coco1993
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2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Stayed here for a week and have no complaints... It's an older property, so the rooms don't look like something out of Architectural Digest or anything, but they are clean and quiet, and basically get the job done for a fraction of the price of other hotels on the island. More

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ShaunaA
Three Rivers, CA
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13 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

We've stayed at the Kaua'i Sands twice before and are going back again for a week in February. I'm generally a Marriott or Sheraton girl stateside, but for the price, I can put up with dated decor and limited amenities. The Kaua'i Sands, my friends, is ON THE BEACH FOR LESS THAN $100 A NIGHT and that's ON KAUA'I!!! I... More

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gherks
Melbourne
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12 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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When we first arrived at the Kauai Sands we were very impressed with the helpful and friendly staff at the front counter. The lady who checked us in was not able to find our booking but them on a further search realised a typo had meant our booking had the wrong name. She then checked us in for 1 room... More

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Chirpingalong
Los Angeles, CA
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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

The furniture, the bed spread, the carpet, all were dated, like the 1970's. However, everything in my room functioned like it should. There was TV, a balcony to sit around and air-dry your wet water gear, a small refridgerator, and a telephone. There was, however, no alarm clock, coffee maker, or air dryer in my room. There is no free... More

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funtraveler20
San Jose, California
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3 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
7
people found this review helpful

This place is wonderful. It is reasonably priced, clean and the staff is friendly and very helpful. It is not the most updated place but NO complaints! It is on the beach, quite and close to everything! We will be back to Kauai and plan on staying here again. Mahalo Kauai Sands Hotel! More

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Mauitravler06
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17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Kauai Sands is nothing fancy but it is located close to restaurants, grocery stores, and easy to get to. Last time I stayed at the Kauai Sands 18 days. This time I stayed a week. I stayed from 20 December 2011-27 December 2011. If you need a place to stay and are on a budget this is the place to... More

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Address: 420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746

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