[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fern Grotto Inn Riverfront cottages with kitchenettes and pillowtop beds ![Studio | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2320000/2318500/2318443/a17639e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Studio | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2320000/2318500/2318443/21c58074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2320000/2318500/2318443/d4f18f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2320000/2318500/2318443/43fa0e03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2320000/2318500/2318443/da2566e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Lydgate Beach and Opaekaa Falls Overlook, Fern Grotto Inn provides a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the paddleboards at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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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 refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Fern Grotto Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Recreational amenities at the cottage include complimentary bicycles. 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Walkway to water - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Portable fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Free bottled water - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Free bicycle rentals - Kayaking - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 5 buildings - 9 units - Built in 1942 - Free bicycle rentals - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Soundproofing ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available 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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 elevators ### Property is also known as Fern Grotto Inn Kapaa Fern Grotto Kapaa Fern Grotto Inn Kapaa Fern Grotto Inn Cottage Fern Grotto Inn Cottage Kapaa ## 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? > Check-out 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fern Grotto Inn Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Staff & service ### 9.8/10 Amenities ### 9.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark May 26, 2025 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. ##### Mark Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great area, easy parking. Safe, quiet. Adorable room. Very clean. ##### Deb Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIE Jun 5, 2025 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 ##### JULIE Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jake Jan 22, 2025 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. ##### Jake Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Just a calm and quiet place to stay. ##### James Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan Tracey Jan 13, 2025 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 ##### Meghan Tracey Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendall Dec 20, 2024 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 ##### Wendall Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia Feb 18, 2025 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 ##### Julia Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell Apr 24, 2025 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. ##### Russell Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica Sep 11, 2024 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. ##### Monica Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hnia Sep 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Hnia Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee Feb 2, 2024 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. ##### Renee Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Amber Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### DeeDee Jun 9, 2010 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Fern Grotto Inn, Almost Perfect My husband and I loved this property. It is small, convenient, and intimate. We enjoyed the fact that there are only four cottages on the property and that the growns were like a backyard at home. The location is perfect (about halfway between Lihue and Kapaa), across the road from a lovely beach, across the river from Smith Family Gardens, and 100 paces from the Wailua River Tours. The only drawback to the Fern Grotto Inn is that it is not a resort. We didn't have maid service during our stay, but we did have to pay a $100.00 cleaning fee. So be sure to budget that into your travel expenses (we didn't, because the bill came the day we were checking out). We had to use the cash we were going to use to pay the extra baggage fee from the airlines (put that on credit card). If wouldn't have been a big deal if we had known. I wouldn't have spent 3-hours cleaning the cottage that morning and would have left it the way it was when we woke up. I don't want to be negative, because the rest of the trip was perfect. I just don't like expensive surprises. ##### DeeDee ### 8/10 Good #### MARCIA Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication ##### MARCIA Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Billy Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### mark Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### mark Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### mark Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bernadette May 24, 2024 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 ##### Bernadette Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula May 10, 2024 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 😊 ##### Paula Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keri Marie Mar 29, 2024 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. ##### Keri Marie Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl Mar 20, 2024 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. ##### Sheryl Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pavel Feb 19, 2024 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. 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