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Kauai Sands Hotel

2.0 of 5
420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
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Kauai Sands Hotel
Ranked #10 of 12 hotels in Kapaa
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Decorah, Iowa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This hotel was very adequate for our needs. We stayed one night as we could not check into our time share early. The staff was friendly, helpful and let us see a room before we checked in. We talked with a man from CA who comes several times a year and always stays here. We saw families, couples, and groups... More

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Hilo, Hawaii
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Every time I stay I have pleasant experiences. The staff and by staff I mean from desk to maid to maintanence ho out of their way to make you feel welcome. They are in the process of renovating but it is looking great and the friendly staff just make it so I want to return again and again.

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. It's always a pleasure to hear that you always enjoy your stays here. Yes, we have a great staff and they try their best to make our guests enjoy their stay and make them feel at home. Once we complete our renovations, we will have added amenities for our guests to enjoy.... More

Hawaii
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Clean rooms, air conditioning, apt size refrigerator, TV with Cable and remote, pool right outside. It is right on the beach, handy walking path along the surf. Check-in is easy under the covered entrance. Easy access to main highway going through Kapa'a.

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. We appreciate the great comments and we are happy that you enjoyed your vacation. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Mahalo. More

Portland, Oregon
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Basically this hotel is going thru a renovation. It is well priced for what you get. The pool and ocean location is excellent. The rooms need new flooring but are well cleaned daily. The pool area is nice and the new owners are doing some exterior work now to spruce the place up. The staff is wonderful. The pool view... More

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We are definitely renovating the inside of the buildings and the rooms this year. We will be completing the exterior of the buildings by the end of May and continue the interior. It is indeed a great location and it is on the beach. Please... More

Seattle, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This hotel we found on Hotwire and we stayed here April 15th, 2013. The price was ok but not worth $100. When we got there, the blue shag carpet, which usually I can dig and usually love old surroundings was again NO BUENO! It was loud, they put us next to the parking lot, it looked like when we went... More

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Aloha and thank you for taking time to fill out our survey. I am sorry you did not like the hotel. We are in the process of completely renovating the hotel and hopefully you can visit us and enjoy the new amenities and upgrades. Thank you. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I stayed at Kauai Sands Hotel April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of this year with three friends in two rooms. We truly enjoyed our stay! We were surprised by the outdated decor and terquoise shag carpets in the rooms. At first we joked about it. The ladies at the front desk apologized, and said that the hotel was in the... More

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guests. I am happy to hear that all three of you enjoyed your stay with us. We try our best to make our guests feel at home. Our greatest asset is our friendly and caring staff. All of our guests and staff are anxiously awaiting the completion of the renovation and to enjoy... More

Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Two out of the three wings were being rebuilt. The lobby was awful. The beds were hard. There was only luke warm water in the shower. The swimming pool was tiny. The beach was littered with rocks and sticks. The waves were micro. The parking was hard to get out of.

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. I am sorry that you were not able to enjoy your stay with us. Our team members remember you visiting the lobby on several occations and spending time in the lobby. Indeed, we are trying our best to get the whole hotel repaired/renovated in a short amount of time and during this... More

Pacifica, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Just returned from a 4 nite stay at the Kauai Sands. My 6 or 7th stay in last few years. The renovations are awsome. Everything is so clean. New paint, Trimmed trees ( specktacular view from the ocean front delux rooms. Awsome !! As usual, freindly, helpful, dilligent staff. Loved the new coffee area in the lobby. The pool was... More

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay here and have been a frequent visitor to Kauai and the Kauai Sands Hotel. On your next visit you will find more improvements and added amenities for you and the guests to enjoy. Look forward to your visit with us again. Mahalo. More

Chicago, Illinois
Top Contributor
81 reviews 81 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We stayed at Kauai Sands for 7 nights in late March. We chose this hotel because of its central location, low price, and the promise of cleanliness. For the most part, it satisfied our needs, but we did encounter a few problems during our stay. After reading through several reviews, we were under the impression that parking would be free... More

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. I am sorry to hear that your stay with us was marginal. We strive hard to make every guests' stay cmfortable and enjoyable. As you noticed during your stay, we were renovating the exterior of our buildings and we hope to begin the interior beautification in a few months. We should have... More

Los Angeles, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Overall it's a fine place to stay; courteous staff, clean, centrally located, nice pool, towel service, etc. A couple things I would have wanted to know before arriving to share. - Its an extremely bare bones, no frills hotel. - Hotel is currently undergoing renovations, no noise ramifications, just aesthetically it looks a bit like a construction site.. - 8$... More

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Hilmy D, General Manager at Kauai Sands Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Aloha and thank you for being our guest. We advertise the lowest rates in Wailua/Kapaa due to the exterior renovations. We try our very best to minimize the noise and not create a construction zone atmosphere. We should be completing our exterior renovations by the middle of next month. We will then begin our interior beautification and hope to have... More

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Additional Information about Kauai Sands Hotel

Also Known As:
Kauai Sands
Kauai Sands Kapaa
Hotel Kauai Sands
Kauai Sands Hotel Kapaa
Address: 420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
Region: United States > Hawaii > Kauai > Kapaa
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#10 On the Beach Hotels in Kapaa
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy affordable oceanfront accommodations at this quiet hotel situated on a secluded strolling beach on Kauai’s Royal Coconut Coast. Discover an array of popular attractions just minutes away, including Wailua River, Wailua Golf Course, Coconut Marketplace Shopping Center and historic Kapaa town. This quaint hotel features 6 acres of lush lawns and tropical gardens and two outdoor swimming pools. Comfortable accommodations include island-style décor and feature WiFi Internet access ($), mini-refrigerators, private lanais and beautiful mountain, garden, pool or ocean views. ... more   less 
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