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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 star property

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On the beach, beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
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King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Kalapaki Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

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King Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 42 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

King Preferred Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Ocen View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Queens Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Queens Ocean View

Two Queens Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Two Queens Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

  • 42 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

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

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King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

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

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

King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

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

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About the area

Lihue

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue in Lihue, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Ocean Course at Hokuala and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Nawiliwili Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Kalapaki Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nawiliwili Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Kauai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Musubi Truck - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hualani's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kind Koffee Co. - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, 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 on request. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 356 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy international cuisine at Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Lihue? This hotel has 27758 square feet (2579 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). 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 and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Aupaka Terrace - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Duke's Kauai - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Shopping
  • Surf lessons
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • 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
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 bottled water
  • 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)
  • Uncovered 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 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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1055 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1055 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

caren valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great service at restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort. Only issue was the parking. People who are not staying at the property take up a lot of the parking. Sometimes handing to walk a long distance just to get back to our room. Other than that it was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here! Right on the beach and pool was also great! Multiple restaurants within walking distance and a very convenient part of the island. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean front property with a HUGE pool and five jacuzzis! Rooms were really comfortable and everyone was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach and pool. Beautiful grounds and newly renovated property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
The rooms were excelent! The staff very nice and hepful beautiful sights well maintaned gardens good food options
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter Gerard, rohnert park

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise carol di

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was obstructed a bit They put us by the elevators, which I would not suggest that again. Not because of the elevators, but because of the staff cleaning the garbage cans at night at 10 o’clock.
Dukes close by
Nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jake, Lihue

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anant

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, san diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing staff! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Great swimable beach just steps away. Only complaint was not enough in-room hooks to hang wet towels, bathing suits, etc. Only two hooks in the bathroom and there was plenty of room to add more. Had to resort to hanging wet items off door knobs and patio furniture. Otherwise, a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Llesica, Van Nuys

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren Jonhow, San Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Great location. Staff were all very friendly. We will be returning to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is stunning and staff was nice. The parking requires a bit of walking though, but it is super close to the airport which we loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property exceeded our expectations on every level. The property was clean and beautiful and every detail was tended too.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

yuvraj

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was inconsiderate and locked us out of our room after they misplaced our credit card details which we had given them during check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous resort, LONG walks to our room, lots of extra fees, very pricey
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025