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Plantation Hale Suites

Open   Kapaa · Mid-range · from about $230/night  ·  Last verified: October 22, 2026

Affordable one-bedroom kitchenette suites in Kapaa.

Status note: Open and fully operational. Source.

At a glance

RegionKapaa
TierMid-range
Typical nightly ratefrom about $230 (estimate, varies by season)
StatusOpen (last verified October 22, 2026)

The area

Kapaa sits on the east side's Coconut Coast, the island's most central base. The coastal bike path, food trucks, and Wailua River kayaking are minutes away (the Sleeping Giant trails are closed after Hurricane Lowell as of October 2026), and both the north shore and Poipu are about 45 minutes by car. It is the best-value area on Kauai.

Booking notes

Expect comfortable rooms and a pool rather than a full resort program; the payoff is location for the price. Shoulder-season deals here are among the best values on the island. 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.

Beaches nearby

  • Lydgate Beach Park (Beginners & kids): A reef-protected pond perfect for first-time snorkelers and families.

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Where to eat nearby

  • JO2 Natural Cuisine (French-Hawaiian, $$$): An inventive east-side tasting spot founded by chef Jean-Marie Josselin, with natural, locally sourced ingredients.
  • Pono Market (Local plate lunch, $): A Kapaa old-timer for fresh poke, laulau, and classic plate lunches locals love.
  • Chicken in a Barrel (BBQ, $): Smoked chicken and pulled pork in a casual east-side setting, great value (currently Wednesday to Saturday).

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Frequently Asked Questions

In Kapaa on Kauai. Kapaa sits on the east side's Coconut Coast, the island's most central base.

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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