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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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On the beach, beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Kalapaki Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront (One Bedroom Oceanfront)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

  • 197 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Seafront hotel with full-service spa, near Nawiliwili Bay
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers 356 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lihue hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2024.

5 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Alexander Day Spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. Enjoy features like a free round-trip airport shuttle, plus 4 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Enjoy international cuisine with a beachfront location at Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the 5 hot tubs
  • Indulge with body wraps, body treatments or deep-tissue massages at Alexander Day Spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, volleyball and yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the beach
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay
  • Free airport shuttle service
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness centre, a garden and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available.

This Lihue hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Royal Lanai – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this sushi bar specialises in sushi and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open selected days.
Aupaka Terrace – This poolside coffee shop specialises in American cuisine and only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Duke's Kauai – This beachfront restaurant specialises in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Cafe Portofino – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 32.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aupaka Terrace
  • Cafe Portofino
  • Duke's Kauai
  • Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach
  • Royal Lanai

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 27,758 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in hallways (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 53.08 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 32.95 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - W89793163-01
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Humberto, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and areas, the pool and many jacuzzies were great, the beach was very calm and nice, food options were appreciated and finally the amenities like the gym was very good. All around a great option also cause perfect location to hit so many different sites
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was huge and had great food. It was conveniently located by the Airport. From our room we could see the pool and the Beach. The hotel had private beach access which was very nice. We will stay here again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

One night stay. Excellent! Dukes was excellent also
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Property

We had good time during our short stay. It was very clean and comfortable with a wonderful view and good service. The location was perfect for us as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex Steven, Gilbert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay with ample access to the beach and large swimming pools. Close to the airport but with no air traffic noise. Just calm, relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abdul K Chaudhry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice property. Very close to the beach and very friendly staff. I found the menu selection at the couple of restaurants onsite very limited and expensive for what was offered. There were a few better choices a short walk away. The rooms seemed to have paper walls and practically nonexistent sound proofing which was surprising. The gardens and grounds were lovely and the pool was huge and never overly crowded.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emon

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel property was beautiful. Even though the hotel was huge it didn't feel like there was a ton of people. We used the valet parking and it was convenient and great! The ocean by the hotel was excellent we had so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beautiful resort and staff!! One of our best 24 hours in Kauai!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karene Michelle, redmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort at a fair price. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What’s not to love about this property? Bed was great, beautiful views (we had an ocean view room), location is perfect - being close to the airport was actually nice because we got to the hotel in 10 minutes but plane noise wasn’t an annoyance since not many planes come in to or out of LIH. The setting by the beach on Kalapaki Bay is amazing too. The one thing we did not expect was the quality of the food onsite and nearby. We were only here 3 nights but enjoyed the poolside restaurant for breakfast every day and LOVED it. Also dinner one night. It’s untouched for food quality and taste for many hotel restaurants, not only ones that also serve as the pool and beachside bar. Enough raving - we loved the resort. Totally exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beachfront, the view, and the calm bay. Our kids loved the pool. The hotel restaurants were good and the nearby shopping and restaurants were nice too. It was easy to get around the island by rental car to check out other sites as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Curtis

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice rooms, great staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024