Travel Advisories

Travel Guidance - Kauai, HI

A message from the Hawaii Tourism Authority:

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has issued updated travel guidance for Kauaʻi, developed in collaboration with state, county, and visitor industry partners. Guidance will be reviewed weekly and updated sooner if conditions change. 
 
This official guidance is reflected on our visitor landing page at gohawaii.com/lowell, including recovery information and verified donation resources.  
 
For clients with upcoming Kauaʻi plans, please advise them to do the following before departure: 

• First contact their accommodations directly to confirm conditions, available amenities, and their ability to host guests. 

• Confirm flights, activities, transportation, and other essential parts of their itinerary directly with providers. 

• Review current road, park, beach, and heavily impacted areas. 

• Reconfirm arrangements as their arrival date approaches. 

 
If essential parts of a client’s itinerary are unavailable, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority recommends rescheduling the Kauaʻi visit instead of canceling the Hawaiʻi trip. 
 
Clients traveling to Kauaʻi should be prepared for conditions that may not yet be typical. Please encourage them to respect closures and “local traffic only” designations, follow county and emergency guidance, and show patience toward businesses and employees managing recovery-related limitations. 
 
Visitors can also support Kauaʻi by patronizing local restaurants, shops, and activity providers that are operating. 
 
Mahalo for helping your clients make informed, responsible, and respectful travel decisions as Kauaʻi recovers. 

Property Updates:

• Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa (171): The property expects to be fully operational by September 20, 2026, with Anara Spa, Poipu Bay Golf Course, the pools and restaurants open. The saltwater lagoon will remain temporarily unavailable.

• Castle Kiahuna Plantation and the Beach Bungalows (3411): The property experienced significant flooding, including damage to several ground-floor units. The property is currently unable to accommodate reservations through at least September 30, 2026.

• Castle Po'ipu Shores (3006): The property experienced flooding in several units and other storm-related damage. The property is currently unable to accommodate reservations through at least September 30, 2026.

• THE ISO HOTEL, Trademark Collection by Wyndham (8140): The property sustained roof and water damage to portions of the property and restaurant. The property is currently unable to accommodate reservations through at least September 30, 2026.

• Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue (4110): All reservations with arrival dates through September 18, 2026 will be cancelled to support local community and ongoing relief recovery efforts.

• 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay (26752): All reservations with arrival dates through September 27, 2026 have been cancelled due to the extended timeline for resorting power to the North Shore.

• OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa (1085): To support your clients during this dynamic situation, the Wholesale Desk is standing by to assist with modifications, changes, or cancellations for arrivals scheduled between Thursday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

• Aston Islander On The Beach (3222): To ensure the safety and well-being of our guests, arrivals have been suspended through September 30, 2026.

• Aston At Poipu Kai (4630): To ensure the safety and well-being of our guests, arrivals have been suspended through September 30, 2026.

• Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club (4113): Currently, the property is closed and all reservations through and including September 18, 2026 have been cancelled. Additionally, the hotel is waiving cancellation fees through and including September 30, 2026.

• Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort (173): Currently, the property is closed and all reservations through and including September 18, 2026 have been cancelled. Additionally, the hotel is waiving cancellation fees through and including September 30, 2026.

• Marriott’s Kaua‘i Beach Club (25720): Currently, the property is closed and all reservations through and including September 18, 2026 have been cancelled. Additionally, the hotel is waiving cancellation fees through and including September 19, 2026.

• Marriott’s Kaua‘i Lagoons – Kalanipu‘u (4111): Currently, the property is closed and all reservations through and including September 18, 2026 have been cancelled. Additionally, the hotel is waiving cancellation fees through and including September 19, 2026.

• The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas (1363): Currently, the property is closed and all reservations through and including September 18, 2026 have been cancelled. Additionally, the hotel is waiving cancellation fees through and including September 30, 2026.

• Waimea Plantation Cottages (4554): Now that the property has a more complete assessment of the work that must be done before they can welcome guests again, they have made the difficult decision to cancel all reservations through September 30, 2026. With the number of workers, trucks, noise from chainsaws and other equipment, it is not a safe time for guests to be on property.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2026