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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Princeville · 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI 96722, United States
8.9Excellent241 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
From $1,063
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
United States · Updated 9 October 2026
The best luxury hotels in Kauai
4 luxury hotels in Kauai, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.
4Hotels compared1 with a Michelin Key
8.9Top guest score1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
$864Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
598Guest reviewsBehind these scores
Best luxury hotels in Kauai for score, location and price
Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked.
Kauai luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score
| Hotel | Area | Guest score | Location score | Michelin Keys | From, per night | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hotel Hanalei BayCheck terms | Princeville | 8.9 (241) | 9.6 | 1 | $1,063 | Check availability |
 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & SpaFree cancellation | Poipu, Koloa | 8.9 (162) | 9.4 | – | $864 | Check availability |
 Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph CollectionFree cancellation | Poipu, Koloa | 8.9 (142) | 8.9 | – | $569 | Check availability |
 Koa Kea Resort on Poipu BeachCheck terms | Poipu, Koloa | 8.8 (53) | 9.6 | – | Sold out | Check availability |
The 4 best hotels in Kauai, ranked by guest score
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Poipu, Koloa · 1571 Poipu Road, Poipu, Koloa, HI 96756, United States
8.9Excellent162 reviews- Free cancellation
From $864
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection
Poipu, Koloa · 2641 Poipu Road, Poipu, Koloa, HI 96756, United States
8.9Excellent142 reviews- Free cancellation
From $569
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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Ko'a Kea Resort on Poipu Beach
Poipu, Koloa · 2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Koloa, HI 96756, United States
8.8Excellent53 reviewsLuxury hotels in Kauai: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Kauai?
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay has the highest guest score in this selection: 8.9 from 241 reviews.
How much does a luxury hotel in Kauai cost?
The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $569 to $1,063. The median is $864 a night. Prices change with dates.
Which luxury hotels in Kauai include breakfast?
When rates were checked in Oct 2026, none of the lowest available rates in this selection included breakfast.
Which luxury hotels in Kauai offer free cancellation?
2 of 3 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection.