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There are a couple of hostels and resorts within walking distance of downtown Kapaʻa.
Most B&Bs and inns in the area require a vehicle.
Honuea Hostel
HOSTEL $
(
823-6143;
www.kauaihotels.com
;
4532 Lehua St; dm $25, r with shared/private bathroom $60/
70;
) Kauaʻi's best hostel is eat-off-the-floor clean. Private rooms are set off from the
dorms, share a bathroom and are graced by tasteful murals that add color and character.
Bunk beds in the dorms are brand new, and deluxe private rooms have access to the com-
munal kitchen and TV room after hours, as well as a private bathroom.
Kauai Beach House Hostel
HOSTEL $
of hostels, what with the ramshackle bunks and courtyard. The private rooms are better
maintained and sleep two, but they also share bathrooms. Still, there's a communal kit-
chen and it is well located under the trees and on the beach.
Kauaʻi Country Inn
INN $$$
(
821-0207;
www.kauaicountryinn.com
;
6440 Olohena Rd; 1 & 2br $149-179; office hours
8am-11am Mon-Fri, 9am-10:30pm Sat & Sun;
) Still rocking in all its kitsch glory. Think
vintage juke box in the foyer, mural-wrapped entry, porch wind-chimes, hardwood floors
and upscale furnishings. The four spacious suites include cable TV, DVD, wi-fi and kit-
chen or kitchenette. The inland location provides serene surroundings and breezy nights.
Green Coconut Studio
INN $$$
with windows (and a wraparound veranda), this fantastically airy studio allows spectacu-
lar coastal views and cooling cross-breezes. The layout makes great use of space, allow-
ing for a comfy satellite-TV setup, and a kitchenette with full-sized fridge and the gamut
of appliances. There's a $100 cleaning fee for brief stays.
Hotel Coral Reef Resort
HOTEL $$$
(
822-4481, 800-843-4659;
www.hotelcoralreefresort.com
;
4-1516 Kuhio Hwy; r from $245;
) A wonderful little family-run resort. Though the exterior gives off a three-star
vibe, the rooms are much better than that, with shuttered floor-to-ceiling glass doors fa-
