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OUTRIGGER Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa

Open   Lihue · Upscale · from about $330/night  ·  Last verified: October 22, 2026

Four pools with waterfalls and sand-bottom lagoons minutes from Lihue Airport, the former Kauai Beach Resort & Spa.

Status note: No storm closure reported; confirm with the resort.

At a glance

RegionLihue
TierUpscale
Typical nightly ratefrom about $330 (estimate, varies by season)
StatusOpen (last verified October 22, 2026)

The area

Lihue is Kauai's arrival point and commercial hub, closest to the airport, Nawiliwili Harbor, and Kalapaki Beach. Staying here cuts transfer time to nearly nothing and keeps both the north and south shores within reach, which makes it a practical base for first visits and short stays.

Booking notes

Expect solid resort amenities such as pools, on-site dining, and activity desks, with rates that swing meaningfully between shoulder season and peak summer or holiday weeks. Kauai-wide, the cheapest windows are late April to early June and September to mid-December; whale season (December to April) and summer carry premiums. A rental car is near-essential from any base on the island; see our car rental guide and the trip cost calculator to budget the whole stay.

Where to eat nearby

  • Duke's Kauai (Hawaiian casual, $$): Lively oceanfront classic at Kalapaki Beach, go for sunset mai tais and the salad bar.
  • Hamura Saimin (Saimin, $): A no-frills Lihue legend famous for saimin noodle soup and lilikoi pie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Lihue on Kauai. Lihue is Kauai's arrival point and commercial hub, closest to the airport, Nawiliwili Harbor, and Kalapaki Beach.

Rates are estimates in USD. Always confirm details with the resort before booking. See all properties on the resort status tracker or compare in the Kauai resorts guide.

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