Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Hotel Description

You know what? The Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort is one of those places where you actually feel like you’re in Hawaii the moment you step out of your rental car. I mean, sure, it’s a Sheraton so you get that reliable chain hotel experience, but this particular property sits right on Coconut Beach (hence the name) and honestly, the location does most of the heavy lifting here.

The thing about this place is that it’s positioned perfectly along Kauai’s eastern shore – you’re literally steps from the sand, and not that narrow, rocky excuse for a beach you sometimes get at resort properties. This is proper Hawaiian coastline. The trade winds hit this stretch pretty consistently, which means even when it’s blazing hot during the day, there’s usually a decent breeze coming off the water. I’ve stayed here during both the busy winter months when the mainland tourists flee the cold, and during the quieter shoulder seasons – honestly, if you can swing it, aim for late spring or early fall when the crowds thin out but the weather’s still perfect.

The rooms themselves are… well, they’re solidly four-star without being anything revolutionary. Clean, comfortable beds, decent air conditioning (crucial during those humid summer stretches), and most importantly, many of them have these lanais that face the ocean. Pro tip: if you’re booking, it’s worth the upgrade for an ocean view because the mountain-view rooms, while fine, face the parking area and you’ll hear cars coming and going. The resort’s got this sprawling layout with multiple buildings connected by these covered walkways, which actually works in your favor during the occasional tropical downpour – and trust me, when it rains in Kauai, it really rains.

What I genuinely appreciate about this property is how it doesn’t try too hard to manufacture the “authentic Hawaiian experience.” The pools are nice without being over-the-top, there’s a decent restaurant on-site (though honestly, you’re better off driving into Kapaa town for dinner – it’s maybe ten minutes away and has some fantastic local spots), and the staff generally knows the island well enough to give you solid recommendations. The resort maintains these walking paths through some seriously lush tropical landscaping, and I’ve spotted more exotic birds here during my morning coffee runs than at some nature preserves.

Now, let’s be real – with a 7.6 rating, this isn’t going to be the most luxurious stay of your life. The property shows its age in spots, and don’t expect lightning-fast WiFi or the most modern bathroom fixtures. But here’s the thing: you’re on Kauai, where the main attractions are hiking the Na Pali Coast, exploring Waimea Canyon, and spending lazy afternoons on beaches that look like screensavers. You want a comfortable, well-located base camp, not a place where you’ll spend all your time indoors. The Sheraton Coconut Beach delivers exactly that – plus you can actually walk to a few local shops and grab decent coffee without getting in the car, which is more than you can say for a lot of Kauai accommodations.

Rooms

• Standard Room with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King or Queen Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Premium King or Queen Room with Oceanfront View with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• standard room garden view 1 king with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• ocean view 1 king with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• standard room garden view 2 queen with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Coconut grove view 2 queen with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Pool View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Coconut grove view 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View for 2 adults
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Oceanfront King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Oceanfront Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Garden View and Tub – Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Garden View – Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Ocean View – Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Oceanfront King Room – Mobility Accessible with Tub with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Ocean View – Mobility Accessible with Tub with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Garden View – Mobility Accessible with Roll-In Shower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Ocean View – Mobility Accessible with Roll-In Shower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Coconut Grove View – Mobility Accessible with Tub with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Garden View and Tub – Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Yveth from United States (8/10)

  very clean and near shops and restaurants.

• Jimmy from United States (8/10)

  vaulted ceilings was great

• Mary from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful sunrises, quiet accommodations, excellent amenities

• Stephanie from United States (9/10)

  I liked the options for rentals such as bikes and beach chairs, the location was great, staff was so friendly and incredibly helpful. Kyle gave us great recommendations for places to see!

• Yan from United States (8/10)

  The staff were very nice and knowledgeable. The room was nice. The fish tacos were amazing at the beach bar restaurant. The room was nice and was cleaned daily.

• Happy from United States (9/10)

  The pool, hot tub and amenities, as well as the food ordered by the pool. Loved the view from the room and the cornhole.
  The hot tub was a nice size and very enjoyable.

• Randall from United States (8/10)

  Friendly staff, clean, good location

• Sen from United Kingdom (7/10)

  good pool and great location near the beach

• Aleksandras from Lithuania (7/10)

  Lovely concierge Nicky

• Rena from United States (8/10)

  bed was comfortable, great view

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