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Cheap Places To Stay On Kauai (2021)

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Are you looking for the best cheap places to stay on Kauai? Check out these awesome Kauai vacation rentals that won’t break the bank!

Cheap places to stay on Kauai’s North Shore

Beautiful Princeville Resort Condo

Open Floor Plan with Distant Ocean Vista View and Jungle Valley View
  • Location: Ali’i Kai (Princeville)
  • Max guests: 4
  • Beds: King (bedroom 1), Queen (bedroom 2)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: quick drive to Hanalei Bay and Anini Beach; ocean view lanai; community BBQs, pool and hot tub
  • Extra features: in-unit laundry, beach gear, cooler
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Read more: How to spend 3 perfect days on Kauai


Airy Family-Friendly Princeville Vacation Rental

Soaring ceiling, open space for entertainment.
  • Location: Puamana Condos (Princeville)
  • Max guests: 4
  • Beds: Queen (bedroom 1, downstairs), King (loft, upstairs)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: three lanais; quick drive to Hanalei Bay and Anini Beach; community pool
  • Extra features: AC in bedrooms, BBQ on lanai, in-unit laundry, beach gear, cooler, high chair
  • Parking: free parking on-site

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Tropical Paradise for 4

Lanai
  • Location: Hanalei Hideaway (Princeville)
  • Max guests: 4
  • Beds: King (bedroom 1), Queen (bedroom 2)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: stunning mountain view lanai, quick drive to North Shore beaches
  • Extra features: in-unit laundry, snorkel/beach gear, boogie boards, cooler, high chair, baby gate
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Best Bargain in Princeville!

  • Location: The Cliffs (Princeville)
  • Max guests: 5
  • Beds: King + twin (bedroom), sofa bed (living room)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: secluded lanai; quick drive to North Shore beaches; community pool, hot tub, playground, tennis
  • Extra features: in-unit laundry, beach gear, fitness center, toys
  • Parking: free parking on-site

With all the money you’re saving by staying here, you can even splurge on a Kauai helicopter tour!


Amazing Rental in Princeville for Families

Dinning room looking out to lanai
  • Location: Nihilani (Princeville)
  • Max guests: 5 (listed as 4, but description indicates option for 5th person)
  • Beds: King (bedroom 1), Queen (bedroom 2), option Twin air mattress
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: lush tropical lanai; quick drive to North Shore beaches; 2 adult bikes; community pool, hot tub, BBQs, grassy lawn for kids to play
  • Extra features: AC throughout, in-unit laundry, beach gear, boogie boards, cooler, beach toys
  • Parking: attached 2 car garage

Cheap places to stay on Kauai’s East Shore

Bargain 2 Bedroom in Wailua

Perfect open floor plan
  • Location: Waipouli Beach (Kapa’a)
  • Max guests: 4
  • Beds: Queen (bedroom 1), Queen (bedroom 2)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: walking distance to Waipouli Beach; two lanais (one with BBQ)
  • Extra features: coin-op laundry in complex, beach gear
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Fresh + Bright Mountain View Suite

Enjoy the fresh Hawaiian sunshine
  • Location: Plantation Hale (Wailua)
  • Max guests: 4
  • Beds: Full x 2 (bedroom)
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Outdoor living: walking distance to Waipouli Beach; panoramic lanai; community pools, hot tub, BBQ and putting green
  • Extra features: central AC, laundry in complex, beach gear
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Oceanview Studio

Here's the lanai where you'll enjoy gorgeous views!
  • Location: Waipouli Beach (Kapa’a)
  • Max guests: 3
  • Beds: Queen + sleep sofa
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Outdoor living: walking distance to Waipouli Beach; ocean view lanai; community BBQs, pool and hot tub
  • Extra features: beach gear, cooler
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Penthouse Oceanview Studio

Warm and relaxing space with a flat screen TV and complimentary Netflix
  • Location: Waipouli Beach (Kapa’a)
  • Max guests: 3
  • Beds: Queen + sleep sofa
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Outdoor living: walking distance to Waipouli Beach; ocean view lanai; community BBQs, pool and hot tub
  • Extra features: beach gear, cooler, boogie board
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Cheap places to stay on Kauai’s South Shore

Spacious Place to Stay in Poipu with Kids

Living Room
  • Location: Nihi Kai Villas (Poipu)
  • Max guests: 6
  • Beds: Cal-King (bedroom 1), Cal-King (bedroom 2), optional sleep sofa
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Outdoor living: walkable to Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke’s Beach; lush tropical grounds; spacious lanai with ocean view; community pool, tennis courts, BBQ
  • Extra features: coin-op laundry in complex, beach gear, access to Poipu Beach Athletic Club
  • Parking: free parking on-site

Budget-Friendly Poipu Studio

  • Location: Prince Kuhio Condos (Poipu)
  • Max guests: 2
  • Beds: Queen
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Outdoor living: walkable to secluded Lāwa’i Beach; lush tropical grounds; private lanai; community pool and BBQs
  • Extra features: AC, coin-op laundry in complex, beach gear
  • Parking: free parking on-site

See all of our Hawaii travel planning resources in one place

Travel planning resources:
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General Hawaii resources:
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Hawaii with kids:
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Oahu resources:
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The best beaches on Oahu (and why to visit them)
Where to find the best shave ice on Oahu
The best easy hikes on Oahu
North Shore Oahu complete visitors guide
Kayaking to the Mokes with Twogood Kayaks
Family-friendly kayaking with Holokai Adventures
Visiting Pearl Harbor

Maui resources:
Best Maui travel guide book
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Perfect 3 day Maui itinerary
5 Things You NEED To Do Before You Visit Maui
Cheap Places To Stay On Maui

Big Island resources:
Best Big Island travel guide book
Perfect 5 day Big Island itinerary
Cheap Places To Stay On the Big Island

Kauai resources:
Best Kauai travel guide book
Best Things to Do with Kids on Kauai
Perfect 3 day Kauai itinerary
Cheap Places To Stay On Kauai

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