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Garden Island Inn

2.5 of 5
3445 Wilcox Rd, Kalapki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Norfolk
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41 reviews 41 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Comfy, clean room with kitchenette, air con and free wifi. A short walk to beach, shops and restaurants. This hotel is very convenient for Lihue airport. Staff very friendly and helpful. It is by a road but we were not disturbed by any noise.

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Vancouver
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70 reviews 70 reviews
53 hotel reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at Garden Island Inn after our flight arrived around 8:30pm. That was too late to drive out to our B&B, so they recommended this place and we were really happy with it. It wasn't until we had explored the entire island that we realized just how good the location is if you're driving a lot. Clean rooms, friendly... More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Trip Advisor: Garden Island Inn - Kauai: Stayed May 2nd and May 10th, 2013 We were very pleased with our two one-night stays at the Garden Island Inn [hotel] It is a budget hotel and as such I would give it five stars for the amenities it offers. The staff was very friendly and helpful providing us with a cooler,... More

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Hilo, Hawaii
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

If you are looking for a basic and comfortable location to explore Kauai from then this hotel is ideal. It is about 5 minutes drive from the airport and beside the beach. There are several restaurants you can walk to including Duke's. There is also an ABC store across the road. The room doors open to the outside like a... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Garden Island Inn is a great place to stay in Kauai! Right in the heart of Lihue, it is across the street from Kalapaki Beach, and a mile from a great shopping mall (Kukui Grove) as well as stores within walking distance. The staff is wonderful, the units are beautifully decorated with artwork by Camille Fontaine. There are a lot... More

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Shanghai
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25 reviews 25 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Kauai can be an expensive place in terms of accomodation if you haven't booked anything in advance (mainly "vacational rental" as they call it). So this is a small hotel, well located in Lihue, at a walking distance from a beach that will suit kids. Staff is great, very helpfull and attentive, free use of small boogie boards or other... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Wouldn't stay anywhere else. In the two weeks I have been here I feel like part of the family. Complementary beach towels & chairs, snorkel equip, books, movies, nutrition bars, cookies and coffee provided in the office. Cosy, quaint, charming. Super friendly staff. A true taste of the ALOHA spirit.

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Mason, Ohio
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This is a well loved, beautiful property that reminds you of the way things used to be. Local calls are free, vending machine cokes are $0.75, and beach equipment is available to check out. The staff treats their guests just the way they would want to be treated and are wonderful people. Although the rooms are small, they are clean... More

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BC, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I have been intending to write about our fabulous 11 night stay at the Garden Island Inn two months ago in February. We found this gem right here on Trip Advisor last fall. It looked just like the warm and friendly place we would love, and it truly is! I was just looking at our pictures of Kauai and recalling... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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33 reviews 33 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

I just love this little place! Please do not make a reservation expecting all the bells and whistles of a Hyatt or the St. Regis - this is a locally owned, budget minded family hotel. But those who staff the Inn are some of the friendliest and warmest people that I've met on the island. At the end of my... More

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What travellers say

  • Kalapaki beach(7)
  • Great Place(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Coffee maker(3)
  • Short walk(3)
  • Traffic noise(3)

Additional Information about Garden Island Inn

Address: 3445 Wilcox Rd, Kalapki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
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Region: United States > Hawaii > Kauai > Lihue
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Lihue
#3 Family Hotels in Lihue
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Garden Island Inn is a quaint, affordable boutique hotel by the lovely Kalapaki Beach and Bay, the Kauai Marriott and Lagoons and the Nawiliwili Harbor. Kalapaki Beach offers safe surfing, stand up paddle boarding, canoing, kayaking, sailing for beginners to intermediate, fishing or just plain relaxing and sunning.This is Kauai's center for shopping, live music and dining with a choice of 10 of Kauai's finest restaurants all within a short leisurely walking distance from the Garden Island Inn Hotel.The Garden Island Inn has quick and easy access from the Lihue Airport and to all the sights and activities Kauai has to offer. Let us be your home away from home while you discover Kauai! ... more   less 
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