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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Kalapaki Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪3 min drive‬
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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Oceanfront Lanais Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

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

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King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

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

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Beach hotel with 4 restaurants and 5 hot tubs
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 scrubs, massages or detox wraps 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 fitness classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool 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 4-star 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.

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

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
  • Smoke-free property

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 bottled water
  • 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 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 727 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelica

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

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, well maintained resort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Lance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with everything in this resort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth, kensington

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort. The beach is part of the property which makes it really convenient. The little pool area with water slides for kids made our visit remarkable for our toddler.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort, HUGE pool with lots of chairs around the pool and on the beach. Very spacious and modern rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only here for 2 nights/3 days and I wish I could have stayed longer. I had amazing interactions with everyone there from the airport shuttle driver to Susan (front desk agent who checked me in) she was lovely! It was a beautiful property with such amazing views from my lanai. Will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with an amazing pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bronson who drove us to and from the airport was amazing. He set the tone on a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keerthana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I visited Kauai in June and we stayed at the Royal Sonesta Resort in Lihue. This resort offers the biggest pool there is on the island and we enjoyed it to the fullest, including the hidden but public hot tubs around the pool. In my opinion these hot tubs were the best part. Easy access to the beach and restaurants, and it has many amenities. We enjoyed our stay at this resort and I recommend it for a fun summer stay with good vibes and weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect Hawaiian vacation. Everything was amazing. My family had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S

Liked: Cleanliness
Food was good just pricey but overall the
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milind

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Relaxing

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sonesta Kauai. It's connected to a Marriott resort, so there are a lot of restaurants and different spaces in which to relax. Our room was updated and clean, though they only provide in-room services every two days. As a vegetarian, there were limited options and our best meals were off the resort. We traveled all over the coastline to many beaches and I'm glad we did. The beach at the resort is fine, but there are a lot better ones elsewhere. The pool is pretty empty early in the mornings and then later in the evenings and I swam laps and relaxed during those times.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Kay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on beach. Great for families. Room had sticky stuff on bathroom counter and the coffee maker was filthy where you pour water. Did not use it. Other than all staff was super nice except for check on. She may have had a bad day. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Workers are kind the pool is insanely nice. The beach is great. Literally a resort out of a movie screen. Partial ocean views from majority of the rooms too. Close to airport and located centrally on island!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lots of gorgeous landscaping, including a koi pond, and artwork to enjoy while walking along the hallways or pausing to rest at one of the many comfy outdoor seating areas. The large pool was awesome. There were 5 hot tubs, so you didn’t have to wait too long before one became available if you just wanted to hang out in one with your own group. We were in a pool-view room, but there was also a view of the ocean off to our left that only got better if you went out onto the balcony. The nearby beach was also beautiful and relatively calm due to it being a bit more protected by what seems to be a natural harbor. We appreciated the nearby dining options on days when we didn’t want to hunt around for something in town or just got cleaned up from a day hike and didn’t feel like going out in the car again. Sometimes the front desk seemed like it could have been better staffed (especially if you were there after pool house hours and needed to get pool towels) but staff was always courteous and apologized for the wait if there was one. I would definitely consider staying at the Royal Sonesta again.
View of the pool area.
Another pool view.
View from the restaurant area of the beach at night.
Our dinner at nearby Cafe Portofino.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to many shops and restaurants. Hotel restaurants are pretty pricey though.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Mesquite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful! Easy assess to the beach and pool. There are some restaurants near by and the hotel also had a few, but were expensive! The only issue Ihad was that we didn’t rent a car and there was only one bus tour that picked people up at the property. If you have issues navigating the stairs be careful…the restaurant was down stairs and we could not find an elevator…according to the staff there wasn’t one?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025