Name: Fern Grotto Inn
Address: 4561 Kuamoo Road, Kapaa, 96746, US

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Laura Jean

Very conveniently located, extremely clean, every detail you can think of included on property and in the cottages. We loved our stay! Oh, and the earplugs really do work to block out the roosters!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Eileen

The property was great we really liked being so close to the river and having kayaks and paddle boards available.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Taylor

The place was amazing. Super clean and cozy. They had a bunch of stuff that we could borrow, including chairs, kayaks, coolers. It was just a great place. If we ever go back, we would be definitely staying there. Thanks for a great experience!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

mcKayla

Me and my husband stayed for our anniversary, the property is beautiful and in a great location for people looking to explore north and south ends with food about a 10 minute walk. Our favorite part was all the accommodations including in our stay, like the kayaking and small things down to the chairs and umbrellas. Our favorite thing to do was the kayaking on the river right next to the stay and we did It a couple times during our stay! We will be back for sure

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Esperanza Mendoza

Great stay! Will definitely come back when able!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Susan

Fern Grotto Inn (Coco D) was beautiful & comfortably furnished. Nice floral surprises everywhere with some yummy snacks, water & beer in the frig. Plenty of kitchen wares. There was Illy Coffee too. Our queen bed was very comfortable, although a bit high (I'm 5'6\"). We were on the second floor (no elevator), which made for some nice views of the river from the kitchen/dining area.
The grounds are absolutely stunning with beautiful plants & flowers everywhere. The Inn is located between Kapa'a & Lihue. Lots of things to do, restaurants & shopping nearby. You can go kayaking from the property to Fern Grotto, visit Smith's Garden & Luau (pricey, but includes a great meal & show). Need to book in advance. It's a very short drive from the Inn. Definitely do the doors off 1 hour helicopter tour of Kauai with Ali'i (expensive, but SO worth it!) from Lihue. Also, go to Allerton Garden & Estate (south) & Kilauea NWR (north). Too many things to do & so little time! We were there 4 nights.
There is some road noise, even with the windows closed & there are roosters that like to crow at various times of the day or night, but there is Alexa that you can play music or white noise to offset any sounds.
Paul was out of state, but we got to meet Rick. Great guy! Thanks Rick!
Definitely a must stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Jaclyn

The Fern Grotto Inn was absolutely beautiful and in the perfect location for accessing all areas of the island without making the drive too long. The River Cottage was perfect, the bed and pillows were so comfy! We were extremely happy with our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Maureen

Fern Grotto Inn was perfect for us! We felt like we stepped back in time away from the hustle and glitz of modernity while providing all the comforts and supplies we could want. We chose this place because of the kayaks/river, and it was a highlight of the trip! Full size fully stocked washer and dryer, snorkel masks, beach chairs, well-equipped kitchen, dreamy mangos right off the tree, friendly staff. The east side location provided easy access for a day on the north shore or heading south to Waimea canyon. Walked to Lydgate Park to watch the sunrise every morning. We would absolutely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Richard

The room met all of our expectations and then some. We were welcomed with a treat and drinks, there were flowers everywhere and we had our own private garden area. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed and the room was quiet and romantic.
We used the kayaks and bikes provided on the property as well. It was fantastic!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Shawn

Had a great stay here! Room was nice and very well appointed with quality furnishings and items. Loved the double headed shower!
Would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Steven

The Fern Grotto Inn was a great location for exploring the island. The hosts seemed to think of everything from laundry to coffee to kayaks. It was a wonderful experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Nicholle

Very convenient location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Scott

Great room! Private and clean with lots of special touches.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

MIKE

Great spot right in the Middle Easy to get to anywhere
Really well equipped w everything you could need plus washer and dryer for the muddy hikes… only wish is better outdoor furniture place to chill but that is minor there is so much good !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Sheryl

I loved this property so much. Rustic, great location and kayaks & bicycles for use. Lydgate Beach is an easy walk and gorgeous, very close to airport and Poipu. I loved hearing Hawaiian music playing as I entered my gorgeous, clean,quiet, spacious room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Susan

The place was great! Cozy, had everything you can imagine, clean, in a convenient and safe area. I highly recommend it!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Lynette

Fern Grotto Inn was a beautiful vacation getaway. We were extremely pleased with the Coco A cottage that we stayed at. Would recommend this over a hotel. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking and well kept. So many amenities that are an added bonus. A true gem in Kauai! Thank you Paul and staff
Lynette & Gary

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

DAVID

Excellent stay, felt like we were staying with friends. Clean inside and out, everything needed was provided includes coffee, water filter and all the appliances. Has nice screened porch, kayaks provided, bicycles provided, beach gear provided and if the fruit on the trees are ripe you are welcome to pick them.
We felt safe the entire time and parking is close by.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Ismael

Great stay. Will be coming here again. CoCo D was a perfect sized cottage for me and my wife. They give you access to their bikes, kayaks, and beach supply with direct access to the Fern Grotto from the property to kayak from.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Jaren

Beautifully kept place. Comfortable. Had everything we needed and then some. Would definitely stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

George G

Wonderful cottage with many amenities to include a full kitchen, coffee/filters, kayaks, coolers, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, snorkeling gear, laundry soap, fruit to pick and more. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful views and direct access to the Wailua River, which leads to Fern Grotto and Secret Falls.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Shahriar

Great place to stay

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. They had thought of almost everything. Felt like our home.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Deb

Great area, easy parking. Safe, quiet. Adorable room. Very clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

JULIE

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Mark

We enjoyed our stay at the Fern Grotto Inn. The cabin was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Russell

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2025

Julia

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2025

Jake

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

Meghan Tracey

It was amazing! The perfect place to stay! We even had the river in the backyard to kayak

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Wendall

Nice cozy property with lots of extra amenities such as kayaks, beach equipment, etc. We would visit again in the future

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Monica

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

James

Just a calm and quiet place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Amber

We stayed in Coco Unit D for my honeymoon recently for 5 nights and we had the most incredible stay. The river view from the unit was stunning. The units themself are small but really comfortable and have everything you’d need such as AC and a kitchen with dishes and pots and pans and coffee maker and a comfortable bed and plenty of towels. The location is really ideal since it’s in between Poipu/Waimea and the north shore and 10 minutes away from the airport.

But what makes this place really stand out is the amenities it has to offer. We used the free kayaks to kayak to Secret falls trailhead which was about 40 minutes away. We used the free bikes to bike along the ocean. We loved being able to do our laundry here and use the snorkel equipment. Also the mango trees! There are about 5 mango trees on the property that you are allowed to harvest from and the mangoes are so delicious! There was also a star fruit tree and a small lime tree!

Paul has truly put so much thought into his property and I couldn’t have imagined a better place for us to have stayed at for our honeymoon.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2024

Bernadette

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Paula

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 😊

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

Keri Marie

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2024

Sheryl

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Pavel

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2024

Renee

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

Gregory

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Hnia

Booking the River cottage instead of a hotel and resort was such a great decision. The cottages are surrounded by lush gardens with trees laden with fruit and flowers. The area is quiet and affords you complete privacy. The check in process was great! Everything was already prepared for us when we went inside. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and was impeccably clean. There is an access point to the Wailua river with kayaks available. Laundry facilities were also such a convenience. I would love to stay here again! Such a magical and whimsical place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2023

Cecil M

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!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Jerry

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Jaeyoon

Clean, well maintained, and quiet.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2022

Richard

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2022

Lisa

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

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2022

Timothy

The amenities and the property was well taken care of and it was a lovely place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Eric Norman

Quiet property, convenient, close to activities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2022

Daniel

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2022

Mylene

This is such an incredible place to stay! Includes laundry, full kitchen stocked with beer, water, and chocolates, coffee, tea, olive oil, a grill, a private backyard, snorkel gear, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach shoes, even kayaks and SUPs! I even had a cordless Dyson to vacuum any sand daily. The honeymoon suite is incredible for couples - just a wonderful place run by wonderful people who make the stay just lovely.

Leisure Partner