The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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On the beach, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Golf
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool View)

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 2120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

  • Ocean view
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Lihue hotel walkable to Kalapaki Beach
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 movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

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.
Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Aupaka Terrace - This poolside coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Duke's Kauai - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Self 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches 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 movies
  • 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

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Faith Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful and everyone on the staff that I encountered was very nice and professional. Nice dining options both at the resort or near the property like Dukes. The pool is awesome and the beach is perfect for water sports or volleyball. Conveniently located, easy to go up North or down south. Definitely recommend. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Puyallup

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zennin

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property, pool is awesome! staff very nice. highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Went on a honeymoon and couldn’t be happier. Also staff is amazing and everyone is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful resort, nice spacious rooms, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Precious

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaunna, Lockport

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelina

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

8/10 Good

Jasjeet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It met our requirements but not exceeded them..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto, Miami

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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