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Riverfront cottages with kitchenettes and pillowtop beds

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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4561 Kuamoo Road, Kapaa, HI, 96746-1419
  • Place, Wailua Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith's Tropical Paradise
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Ohana House

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  • 1194 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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River Cottage

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  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Cottage

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coco Cottage Unit A

  • 532 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coco Cottage Unit B

  • 374 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coco Cottage Unit C

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coco Cottage Unit D

  • 414 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Canal Cottage A

  • 324 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Canal Cottage B

  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, Fern Grotto Inn is on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Kauai Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lydgate Beach and Opaekaa Falls Overlook. Kealia Beach and Kalapaki Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Wailua Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holoholoku Heiau - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lava Lava Beach Club - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪JoJo’s Shave Ice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Grille at The Hilton Garden Inn Kauai - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪BV's Bourbon & Ale House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chicken In A Barrel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Fern Grotto Inn

Riverside cottages with kitchenettes and pillowtop beds
Along with free use of bicycles, this cottage has concierge services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and a garden. All 9 soundproofed accommodations feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Guests will find kitchenettes with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves.
Fern Grotto Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GE-193-000-2432-01, TA-193-000-2432-01, 410040230000

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Fern Grotto Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fern Grotto Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fern Grotto Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Fern Grotto Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Fern Grotto Inn located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lydgate Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Opaekaa Falls Overlook. Kealia Beach and Kauai Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Fern Grotto Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at the Fern Grotto Inn. The cabin was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in CoCo A. Much bigger than it looks in pictures. 5* stay all round - peaceful - comfortable - well equipped - great location to explore Kauai - great host/ manager - great value vs a run of the mill holiday condo
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great area, easy parking. Safe, quiet. Adorable room. Very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just a calm and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My wife and I spent a week for our honeymoon, nice little cottage for a quick getaway, close to main towns with shops and beaches. Overall had a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was amazing! The perfect place to stay! We even had the river in the backyard to kayak
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice cozy property with lots of extra amenities such as kayaks, beach equipment, etc. We would visit again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The amenities and the property was well taken care of and it was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet property, convenient, close to activities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect place for our stay!! We absolutely loved the River cottage and highly recommend it to couples. It’s renovated, with all the amenities, and a built in alarm clock (roosters lol) Fern Grotto Inn was a beautiful place and will forever be a special place for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is situated right next to Wailua State Park and across from Wailua Beach and minutes from Lydgate Beach Park. Immaculate and well- maintained. It was noisier than I expected due to traffic and bridge construction but very cute garden where you can sit outside
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and peaceful cottage on the river and 5 minutes from the beach. Very comfortable bed and woke up to a palm tree breeze every morning along with a rooster reminding us it was time to get up 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaeyoon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, well maintained, and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very clean and comfortable place, very efficient and warm home feeling, the kitchen had absolutely everything you could need. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for a small kitchen, great location place. Maria & Pavel

10/10 Excellent

Cecil M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at the beautiful Fern Grotto Inn. The room was clean and its furnishings and atmosphere greatly enhanced our Kauaiin experience by introducing us to local culture and customs. The well maintained grounds reflected the beauty of the "garden island" and the kind and friendly staff were quick to address our every need. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for an awesome Hawaiian experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the location - walk to a beach for sunrise and kayak in the evening on the river. It was an extremely peaceful setting. The room was comfortable and it was fantastic to have a kitchen with a nice size refrigerator. There was even free laundry on premise! Complimentary beach gear and kayak equipment were available. The grounds would have benefited from more watering and love. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first visit to Hawaii and we couldn't have found a better property to stay at. Secluded, quiet and well maintained. The River Cottage was so well equipped with kitchen ware, microwave, full oven, refrigerator and even Alexa for listening 🎧 to music at night on our Lanai. Paul the property manager was gracious and the cottage was immaculate. From this property, you are only five minutes by car away from Smith Family Farms where there is a 30 acre botanical garden and luau that runs several days a week. Reservations are a must. There is also the Fern Grotto cruise that is a wonderful hour and a half journey with entertainment that is well worth your time and definitely affordable. We plan on going back in 2026. It felt like our home away from home and about 15 minutes away from the Lihiue airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean. Easy to check-in. Use of kayak and bike was very inviting. It was central for our exploring the island. Will definitely recommend and return!

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property and suite were beautifully kept. We loved that they had bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling equipment which we used at the river which was right next to us and at the beach across the street. The bike path nearby was amazing views over the ocean. As everywhere in Kauai there are roosters so bring earplugs because they start early.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you don’t want to pay the high prices for a resort this was an excellent choice. We had 5 days on the island . Being close to the hotel was not our goal. We got up and out exploring each day. Back to shower for dinner at one of the multiple restaurants within 5 minutes away. The beach once you locate is also 5 minutes away. Perfect choice for us
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was quiet and cozy. Walking distance to the beach, river, restaurants and bike path. Kayaks, bikes, beach equipment all to use. No need to rent anything. We stayed in the River Cottage and it was fully loaded down to chocolates and a 2 beers in the fridge. Definitely want to go back
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first time visiting Hawaii and our stay at Fern Grotto Inn was a pleasant one. The room was very clean , plenty of towels . The air conditioner , toaster oven, microwave worked perfectly. The grounds are well kept . There are fruit trees on the property as well. The inn keeper was very hospitable and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Fern Grotto Inn was an amazing place to stay for our visit to Kauai. We had the Ohana house all to ourselves. It had all the comforts of home. The property is gorgeous and has access to the Wailua river. It is close to a wonderful beach - Lydgate Beach which is walkable but I would recommend driving to it. Close to shops and restaurants. Easy access to the highway which takes you everywhere. Our host was accessible and always on property if anything occurs. Lovely stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
True Hawaii. We were immersed in the sounds of birds, breezes, and we could even hear the ocean at night! Really appreciated the easy access to the river and they had all the outdoor amenities like kayaks, coolers, boogie boards, and bikes (for the 10 mile bike path just a block up the road!) It was central to the Kauai adventure tubing, Smiths luau, and only 30 mins from the north shore. Kapaa town is 5 mins and has all amenities. The road this property is on is also on a Heritage trial —which has multiple sacred sites to visit, a Hindu temple, and a waterfall! I can’t say enough about this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This truly is a home away from home! Kitchen is well equipped and the bathroom has full size toiletries. Free laundry facilities include detergent and dryer sheets. The amenity that totally goes above and beyond is the recreational activity supplies: kayaks, SUPs, coolers (ice, too), beach towels, beach chairs, beach mats, and snorkel gear! You can get to the river from the property and the beach is a very short walk. I recommend this place for adults and solo travelers. Only complaint, and it has nothing to do with the resort (it's all over the island), was the roosters. The owner lives onsite which also helps keep any issues to a minimum. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024