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Reviews of Hotel Coral Reef This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

41516 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI 96746, United States of America

#17 of 48 hotels in Kapaa

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 519 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    I stayed in the street side section. I would pick the oceanside complex if I stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mattress, carpeting

    staff, location, free extras

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good for a couple of nights, friendly staff, well located!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had a city-looking room that was close to the main road and it was quite noisy. However, not much traffic between 10pm and 6am, but if your sleep is light, you might prefer an ocean-looking room.

    Well located to explore Kauai, friendly staff and comfortable rooms/beds. I got a booking deal, which made it a good value for money in an island where finding these kinds of deals are hard, so I'd stay there again if I could find the same deal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    7.0
    Location was great, right on beach, rooms need work
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was NOT anything like the pictures on website, it was dark,dingy and smelled. The upstairs were OK, the bottom floor not so much

    Location was all this place had. Staff was great, when we arrived and got our room the air didn't work and after an hour of working on it, couldn't fix it, so they compted use a better room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - The air conditioner was broken

    Amazing, helpful staff. Beautiful property.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    An excellent value for an oceanfront stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was exceptionally kind and cheerful, and the location was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Nice location next to beach and beautiful walkway for jogging and walking along side of beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    7.0
    A good bargain for Kauai if you are not spending much time in the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a very dated hotel in need of renovation. The room could be cleaner.

    Location right at the beach and walking paved trail along the seashore, free parking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    7.0
    Great location right in front of beach and easy walk to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The deadbolt on the door didn’t work

    The front office staff was super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Awesome ocean views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed some paint and carpet cleaning

    Location and views

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s very outdated and the room was not the cleanest.

    The location was fantastic, definitely well priced for a spot right on the beach. Beds were comfortable. Close to many good restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Had a great stay. The staff was great and the location awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little run down but worth the view

    The staff was great and the location was amazing. Totally worth sacrificing luxuries for the location and hospitality. Library, free bikes to ride.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We did see a couple of small cockroaches in our room

    The ladies at the reception were super helpful when Beeding to grab some items for eating dinner and make change for laundry. Room was as described - so not a fancy resort but had what needed to heat meals etc

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Love the location, owners are friendly and helpful. Outdated but comfortable. I would enjoy coming back when the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dated

    Ocean view and a walking path along the Oceanside.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet and restful stay. Staff were fabulous.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    My girlfriend and I enjoyed it and the people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is tight if busy. Had a birthday party when we arrived and parking was full. Elevator needs cleaning. Walls scratched in room from prior guests.

    3rd floor room over looking beach. Porch doors open all night long with light breeze coming in. Sounds of the waves breaking on coral reef. Bike ride with complimentary bikes Walking/bike path pretty flat right along ocean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    9.0
    I loved Hotel Coral Reef, but I definitely didn't like booking.com's price bait and switch tactics..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The carpet could use an upgrade. And there was some rust on the refrigerator. But hey it is right next to salt water.

    Great location. 100 feet to the beach. Wonderful views. Still has an old Hawaii feel and charm even though the rest of Kauai has become overcrowded.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    7.0
    Rustic With A Great View
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC unit on our balcony ran constantly and was very noisy. The sheets didn’t fit the bed properly and kept coming off. The pool furniture was rusted and falling apart.

    The oceanfront view from this property is exceptional!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rooms are quite old

    The front ocean view is spectacular!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    9.0
    We loved the staff who were very accommodating and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a stain on the carpet but otherwise the room was clean.

    The location was perfect for walking to restaurants, food trucks, stores and beaches.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was that the room was a bit dated

    The location was exceptional. We walked right out our doors to the multiuse path and a small beach. It was perfect middle ground for traveling the island. A lot of restaurants and stores within walking distance. The employees were very friendly and helpful. Lastly the bed was probably the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept in.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    7.0
    Okay room but nothing fancy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not the best cleaning of the balcony. It was clean otherwise but the WC/shower was in need of renovation.

    Good location and okay room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road in front of the hotel can get pretty busy, sometimes hard to get out. Tight parking lot, but free. There are no hairdryers in room. They do have some you can borrow from the front desk, but that was inconvenient for me, either we came in late, and front desk area closed at 9 pm ( they had a call button for late checkin only)so I had to go to bed with wet hair, or say I'd shower in the evening and be ready to just be in my jammies, and would need to get dressed to return. I don't usually travel with a hair dryer anymore, as all places have them nowadays. It didn't bother me, but at least in my ground floor room, there were lots of roosters around the patio area, and were crowing early, so if you are not a sound sleeper and want to sleep late that may bother you.. But you see them all over the island.

    Location was good for exploring all parts of island. Good breakfast area across street. Laundry area with one washer and dryer, good for a small load. Otherwise go to nearby laundromat. We stayed in a ground floor Oceanview king room Comfortable bed, has microwave and refrigerator. Patio overlooked beach. Beach Path steps from your door. Lots of local eateries close by. Our building had an elevator for other floors, but the other building only had stairs, so it that matters to you, FYI. We didn't use them, but they had a few bikes, if you wanted to use for no charge. Housekeeping by request only.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful aloha, and very friendly🌺
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right on the beachfront, such friendly family, atmosphere and welcoming! i’m celebrating my birthday and they even gave me a box of chocolates😘

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    9.0
    Good option to enjoy your stay on the island with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was just great. Good location, staff was super friendly and willing to help, and the small terrace and view on the sunset is a big plus. Completely recommended

    Stayed in December 2023

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