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About this resort
The Resort
Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort (KBR) is a gem among Kauai hotels and resorts. It has class, style and genuine value alongside the many more expensive choices available on Kauai. KBR is a former Hilton resort renovated and converted into a 4 Star condo/hotel resort. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts recently purchased majority ownership in KBR and manages the resort for the KBR homeowner’s association. They have just completed the major portion of the renovation of the property with funds provided by the members of the homeowner’s association. These renovations were completed in June 2026. Still on the agenda is a complete rebuild of the poolside Driftwood Bar and Grill which should be open sometime in October of 2026. Also in process is the new and completely re-equipped and relocated fitness center and spa with completion also in October.
There are many resorts, hotels and condominiums on Kauai. Unlike most others, that overlook other resorts, hotels and condominiums, Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort overlooks the natural beauty of Hawaii.
The resort is surrounded on the north by a beautifully kept public golf course, and on the south by Nukoli'i Beach Park consisting of only native Hawaiian vegetation (this is the view from the room). To the west are the beginning ranges of the mountains that make up most of Kauai. On the east is the majesty of the Pacific Ocean which is visible from the room’s lanai (See Photos).
The resort’s central location on Kauai’s Coconut Coast fronting on Nukoli’i Beach, a 3-mile long white sand beach, makes it the perfect starting point for day trips and excursions to Kauai’s majestic geographical wonders and a multitude of activities unique to Kauai. It is halfway between Hanalei town and Hanalei Bay on the north shore and Poipu on the south and on the west Waimea Canyon and Port Allen (take off point for Na Pali cruises). The resort is only 3 miles from Kapaa on the north and 3 miles from Lihue on the south, the two biggest towns on Kauai. They both have an abundance of shopping, restaurants and activities.
The resort’s rooms surround a central garden which contains four pools, two hot tubs, waterfalls, a 75 ft water slide and a sand bottom pool surrounded with sand and beach lounges. Overlooking the sand bottom pool and ocean is the Driftwood Bar & Grill (Note: Replacement to be complete in October). Relax in the sun on the beach lounges, All this is just a 30 second stroll to the beach and 30 seconds to your room. There is a rock garden island with waterfalls that meet in a lava cavern. In addition, there are two hot-tubs/jacuzzies.
The resort has two onsite restaurants plus lobby bar and a Starbucks:
• Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi, the hotel's signature restaurant, with outdoor seating and ocean view featuring American and Hawaiian Fusion food.
• The Driftwood Bar and Grill, located in the pool area(Note: rebuild complete in October).
• The lobby bar serves snacks, with nightly live music, has indoor and outdoor seating with fire pit
Check-in time is 3:00 PM / Check-out time is 11:00 AM. If you have an early arrival or late flight, let me know well in advance and I can sometimes arrange for earlier check-ins and later check-outs. Last minutes requests are difficult to honor because cleanings are scheduled well in advance.
The resort charges their guests a resort fee of $64 per day, which includes the parking fee. The resort charges me when I stay and my guests $40 for parking, if you have a car, but you do not have to pay the rest of the resort fee, that’s a $24 per day savings.
The resort has two restrictions; no-smoking except in designated areas and cooking is not allowed in the rooms. However, they do provide access to a microwave in the lobby building, so I provide plates, bowls and utensils for any restaurant leftovers and any cold food or food you might prepare in the resort’s microwave.
The only fee we charge is a $150 cleaning fee which is a part of VRBO’s “All fees included” payment, but I pay the resort’s $100 check-in fee.
The Hawaii tax on visitor accommodations is 18.712% which is also billed with your VRBO payment.
The Room
The room overlooks Nukoli'i Beach Park and has a beautiful ocean view from the 100 square foot lanai (See Photos). The room is in one of the few areas on the resort where you can hear the ocean 24 hours a day without the artificial pool noise in the garden area. You have a tranquil, romantic, direct view from the lanai of the ocean with no distractions. Just the sun, the waves and natural vegetation of Hawaii. The air-conditioned room has a new comfortable king bed, a power recliner sofa, a Keurig duo coffee maker (K-cups & carafe), large mini-fridge with freezer, free Wi-Fi and a large smart TV. The bathroom includes a tub with fixed and handheld shower heads. It is appointed with travertine tile and marble countertop. The room has been renovated, carpeted and painted. The room is on the ground floor of building three, so No Stairs or Elevators to slow your 30 second walk to the beach or pools. We have a second room next door (Vrbo# 1809090) if you have a party of more than three. Book early if you want both rooms for your group.
So you don’t have to waste precious vacation time and money finding beach gear, I have provided:
• A wheeled cooler and smaller cooler with shoulder strap
• Two backpack folding beach chairs and umbrellas
• Two sets of snorkel equipment and two boogie boards
• Four beach towels and beach mats.
The Beach
The resort fronts on Nukoli’i Beach, three miles of pristine open white sand beach with no other resorts to disturb your view. While the beach is scenic, it is not considered a swimmable beach as it has quite a bit of coral and lava. However, the coral and lava make for some beautiful breakers. The surf can also be pretty challenging for most. It does have plenty of soft sand for wading; however, it's best to go to one of Kauai's famous beaches for swimming. Lydgate Beach, just north of the golf course, is the closest to the resort and has great facilities for picnicking, a children’s playground and protected beach areas for swimming. You can walk the beach to Lydgate State Park and Beach from the resort, about 2 ½ miles, or drive, about 3 miles. You will also want to visit other popular Kauai beaches which include Poipu Beach, Anini Beach, Kalapaki Beach, Shipwrecks Beach (great hiking trail), Waioli Beach Park on Hanalei Bay and many more.
Mahalo for considering my little piece of paradise for your visit to Kauai
Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort (KBR) is a gem among Kauai hotels and resorts. It has class, style and genuine value alongside the many more expensive choices available on Kauai. KBR is a former Hilton resort renovated and converted into a 4 Star condo/hotel resort. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts recently purchased majority ownership in KBR and manages the resort for the KBR homeowner’s association. They have just completed the major portion of the renovation of the property with funds provided by the members of the homeowner’s association. These renovations were completed in June 2026. Still on the agenda is a complete rebuild of the poolside Driftwood Bar and Grill which should be open sometime in October of 2026. Also in process is the new and completely re-equipped and relocated fitness center and spa with completion also in October.
There are many resorts, hotels and condominiums on Kauai. Unlike most others, that overlook other resorts, hotels and condominiums, Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort overlooks the natural beauty of Hawaii.
The resort is surrounded on the north by a beautifully kept public golf course, and on the south by Nukoli'i Beach Park consisting of only native Hawaiian vegetation (this is the view from the room). To the west are the beginning ranges of the mountains that make up most of Kauai. On the east is the majesty of the Pacific Ocean which is visible from the room’s lanai (See Photos).
The resort’s central location on Kauai’s Coconut Coast fronting on Nukoli’i Beach, a 3-mile long white sand beach, makes it the perfect starting point for day trips and excursions to Kauai’s majestic geographical wonders and a multitude of activities unique to Kauai. It is halfway between Hanalei town and Hanalei Bay on the north shore and Poipu on the south and on the west Waimea Canyon and Port Allen (take off point for Na Pali cruises). The resort is only 3 miles from Kapaa on the north and 3 miles from Lihue on the south, the two biggest towns on Kauai. They both have an abundance of shopping, restaurants and activities.
The resort’s rooms surround a central garden which contains four pools, two hot tubs, waterfalls, a 75 ft water slide and a sand bottom pool surrounded with sand and beach lounges. Overlooking the sand bottom pool and ocean is the Driftwood Bar & Grill (Note: Replacement to be complete in October). Relax in the sun on the beach lounges, All this is just a 30 second stroll to the beach and 30 seconds to your room. There is a rock garden island with waterfalls that meet in a lava cavern. In addition, there are two hot-tubs/jacuzzies.
The resort has two onsite restaurants plus lobby bar and a Starbucks:
• Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi, the hotel's signature restaurant, with outdoor seating and ocean view featuring American and Hawaiian Fusion food.
• The Driftwood Bar and Grill, located in the pool area(Note: rebuild complete in October).
• The lobby bar serves snacks, with nightly live music, has indoor and outdoor seating with fire pit
Check-in time is 3:00 PM / Check-out time is 11:00 AM. If you have an early arrival or late flight, let me know well in advance and I can sometimes arrange for earlier check-ins and later check-outs. Last minutes requests are difficult to honor because cleanings are scheduled well in advance.
The resort charges their guests a resort fee of $64 per day, which includes the parking fee. The resort charges me when I stay and my guests $40 for parking, if you have a car, but you do not have to pay the rest of the resort fee, that’s a $24 per day savings.
The resort has two restrictions; no-smoking except in designated areas and cooking is not allowed in the rooms. However, they do provide access to a microwave in the lobby building, so I provide plates, bowls and utensils for any restaurant leftovers and any cold food or food you might prepare in the resort’s microwave.
The only fee we charge is a $150 cleaning fee which is a part of VRBO’s “All fees included” payment, but I pay the resort’s $100 check-in fee.
The Hawaii tax on visitor accommodations is 18.712% which is also billed with your VRBO payment.
The Room
The room overlooks Nukoli'i Beach Park and has a beautiful ocean view from the 100 square foot lanai (See Photos). The room is in one of the few areas on the resort where you can hear the ocean 24 hours a day without the artificial pool noise in the garden area. You have a tranquil, romantic, direct view from the lanai of the ocean with no distractions. Just the sun, the waves and natural vegetation of Hawaii. The air-conditioned room has a new comfortable king bed, a power recliner sofa, a Keurig duo coffee maker (K-cups & carafe), large mini-fridge with freezer, free Wi-Fi and a large smart TV. The bathroom includes a tub with fixed and handheld shower heads. It is appointed with travertine tile and marble countertop. The room has been renovated, carpeted and painted. The room is on the ground floor of building three, so No Stairs or Elevators to slow your 30 second walk to the beach or pools. We have a second room next door (Vrbo# 1809090) if you have a party of more than three. Book early if you want both rooms for your group.
So you don’t have to waste precious vacation time and money finding beach gear, I have provided:
• A wheeled cooler and smaller cooler with shoulder strap
• Two backpack folding beach chairs and umbrellas
• Two sets of snorkel equipment and two boogie boards
• Four beach towels and beach mats.
The Beach
The resort fronts on Nukoli’i Beach, three miles of pristine open white sand beach with no other resorts to disturb your view. While the beach is scenic, it is not considered a swimmable beach as it has quite a bit of coral and lava. However, the coral and lava make for some beautiful breakers. The surf can also be pretty challenging for most. It does have plenty of soft sand for wading; however, it's best to go to one of Kauai's famous beaches for swimming. Lydgate Beach, just north of the golf course, is the closest to the resort and has great facilities for picnicking, a children’s playground and protected beach areas for swimming. You can walk the beach to Lydgate State Park and Beach from the resort, about 2 ½ miles, or drive, about 3 miles. You will also want to visit other popular Kauai beaches which include Poipu Beach, Anini Beach, Kalapaki Beach, Shipwrecks Beach (great hiking trail), Waioli Beach Park on Hanalei Bay and many more.
Mahalo for considering my little piece of paradise for your visit to Kauai
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Kauai, HI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Everything was perfect! No complaints about this stay. Our host was the best at communicating and helping us with anything we needed. It was unfortunate the property’s laundry machine was down, but he quickly helped us find a local laundry mat to get our laundry done. Would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
The host was a 10/10! Communication prior to arrival was spot on, he provided me with ideas as to how to spend my time on the island, and the check in instructions prior were a piece of cake to follow. The room was clean, spacious, and everything that I needed for a remarkable and unforgettable solo trip. I would definitely recommend staying here!
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Although the overall property was under construction, the room we had was perfect. The reclining couch was a nice touch. The only thing I wish we had was a microwave…although I don’t know if its lack was in control of the host or the property as a whole. We could walk right out of our room and to the beach in one minute…straight East so we had amazing sunrise views! Also, we left some souvenirs in our room and the cleaning lady contacted the host who contacted us and we were able to make a quick turn around and retrieve them! Jennifer rocks!
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
It is a minute walk to the beach, but this beach is not advisable to go swimming. The AC works well and the bed is reasonably comfortable. The lanai was dirty, not sure who is responsible for that. The screen door DEFINITELY needs to be replaced. Overall, a place to sleep. The pools, bar area, parking of the Outrigger are decent.
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"Everything was perfect! No complaints about this stay. Our host was the best at communicating and helping us with anything we needed. It was unfortunate the property’s laundry machine was down, but he..."
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