Kauai is a great escape from the bustle of other large resorts. From its relaxed surfing culture of the north coast to the spectacular beauty of the Na Pali coast, the variety of Kauai hotels cater to the different types of visitors that come here to take part in all the activities this island has to offer.

Your lodging might be decided if you've chosen to purchase one of the many Kauai vacation packages, but if it isn't, you are sure to find luxury hotel in Kauai to stay at.

Kiahuna Plantation

Families enjoy going to the Kaihuna Plantation resort, which gives them plenty of room to stretch out. Spacious accommodations like a two story bungalow give you all the comforts of home. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms means there's enough room for everyone. There are balconies that fill the rooms with light and give you great views without having to leave your Kauai hotel. While this is not the most elegant luxury hotel in Kauai, you will certainly enjoy the excellent snorkeling and the acres of lawn for your little ones to play in. This is one of the more relaxed Kauai hotels; it does not have a lot of distractions, so this is a great place to focus on quality time with your family.

Kauai Beach Resort

Four miles north of Lihue, the Kauai Beach Resort has undergone an extensive $10 million dollar renovation in 2000. There is a top-notch golf course next door, fitting for a luxury hotel in Kauai. Its beachfront setting and location, which has easy access to the north and south shore and the Wailua River, makes this one of the most busy Kauai hotels in the summer season. It can get somewhat windy and the water on its white sand beaches can be a peril for an inexperience swimmer, but they make up for this by doing its best to give you the best experience you can have at a luxury resort in Kauai. With complimentary shuttle service to any spot you desire that you don't have to wait for, you will not want to go to any other Kauai hotel once you stay at the Kauai Beach resort. This is a popular and well-known chain and is included in quite a few of the Kauai vacation packages.

Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy

If you're looking for a Kauai luxury rental, the Kauai coast resort will not disappoint you. It has one and two bedroom rentals that are fully furnished. Set on 8 acres, the three buildings, each of which is three stories high, are filled with well appointed rentals that has all the amenities you could want, like ocean side hot tubs, a spa, 2 pools and a tennis court. If you really like it here you can look into a time-share, so you can be assured that you have access to a Kauai luxury rental when you return.

You can opt for one of the high-end bed and breakfasts like the Alohilani of the Hale Tutu when you're visiting the coconut coast, or if you're spending a lot of time out and about you can book at room at one of the mid priced Kauai hotels. To get around easily, take the Coconut Coast Trolley Shuttle, this takes you from the Poipu Resort area of the south to the mouth of the Wailua River in the north.

From a charming bed and breakfast to a fully equipped Kauai luxury rental, you will not be at a loss for lodging options in Kauai. If accommodations aren't included in one of the Kauai vacation packages you have to choose from, with most of the lodgings being located on or near the coasts, finding a good Kauai hotel is a breeze.