We requested a kitchenette, and at check in we were told they do not have any available for remodeling. We ended up with just a room cooler no microwave. My traveling companion is a diabetic and he has to have that handy. the cooler helped. The room itself was very dull and the beds just ok. Nothing that would bring... More

Understanding the value of this hotel has to be in the context of Kauai as a whole. Compared to Honolulu or Maui, Kauai has less mega-fancy hotels and more remote sleepy towns. We were a bit disappointed at first by the older look of this hotel, but it made sense after being in Kauai for a few days. Pros: -... More

Yes, it needs upgrading, and they are in the process of doing so. But, the staff here is always very friendly and helpful. It's a great value for your money, if you do not need top of the line ammenities. It's beachfront, within easy walking of shopping and some great restaurants, and close enough to many attractions. Kapa'a is centrally... More

This hotel is good value for money, it is cheap but clean. The pool is clean and is in a lovely beachfront location. The carpets are old, not broken, just old and the rooms are fine too. When you are paying this sort of price, don't expect 5 star, beacuse it isn't. It's just basic. The staff were friendly. There... More

You get what you pay for. The rooms here are clean, and mine had a new mattress (old boxspring) and new linens, and the carpet seemed new, but the louvered windows didn't seal well, and the window air conditioner was loud. The hallway was dark, and had ancient carpeting from when the island first emerged from the pacific. The staff... More

I'm surprise by some of the negative reviews of this place. I had read the reviews of this place before making a reservation and I understood it was a hotel that was no frills and could use a renovation. Thus, I decided it was OK with me because it was less expensive than my other options. Overall, I was very... More

The Kauai Sands is a clean and basic hotel or motel. The beds/pillows were good. I gave it a 4 rating because it is on a beach and because of the value. But the Kauai Sands is a tired Hotel. Do not come here if you can not deal with a few stains/ peeling wall paper here and there and... More

If you're from the mainland, the Kauai Sands Hotel is more like a motel than a hotel. Each building is two floors tall (there are about four of them that have approximately 40 rooms in each structure). The place could use some significant refurbishment, considering that the wallpaper in the hallways and in some of the lobby areas are very... More

We booked our stay here for a few days before moving to Princeville to a timeshare. We looked for cheap and basic. We got more than we thought we would. Basic rooms, but very clean and awesome beach right there as well.