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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property
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On the beach, beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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Golf

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
    5 min walk
  • Kalapaki Beach
    5 min walk
  • Aupaka Terrace
    5 min walk
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

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

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Garden View)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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 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 - 5 min walk
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 8 min walk
  • The Ocean Course at Hokuala - 14 min walk
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 18 min walk
  • Kauai Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Grinds & Catering - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kauai Beer Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Ocean view hotel with full-service spa, near Kalapaki Beach
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 spa 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 shower/tub combinations feature complimentary 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 spa 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 many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a 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 a 24-hour front desk. 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, 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 (USD 0 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per day)

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 32.95 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (27758 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 11

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Beach towels
  • Renovated guest rooms – August 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • 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

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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1011 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous resort, really nice pool, ocean and mountain view. Unfortunately some construction going on during our stay but didn’t stop us from having fun. Sushi at Royal Lanai is AMAZING!! Ask for Chris, he is the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing was finding parking lot was hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t call it a four star per say but it’s location can’t be beat.. on the beach, etc.. yes it’s a resort and in Hawai’i but watch out for overpriced 40$ a person…
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was being renovated therefore they had a lot of limited options to choose from. I think they should have at least a continental breakfast to choose from considering all the money that we had to spend per day to stay there. They didn’t meet my expectations this time around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just walking down to the beach everyday and enjoying dinner at The Royal Lanai, was perfect 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Enmanuel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 week vacation here was amazing more than expected.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chunhong

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and the staff. Wasn’t sure to use complimentary tabs or if there was a charge for them. Didn’t use my birthday drink voucher because they weren’t available to use until 11 and I was already on with my days for adventure and sad didn’t use prior to leaving back home. One thing I was disappointed with was the cleanliness of the room. It appears clean but I’ve found two roaches in the room roaming near the tv and bedding area so my nights were restless having to wake up every now and then to be sure nothing else was crawling on me. Pest treatments are recommended to change my mind in the future for rating . My “upgrade” promised an ocean view from previous selection for $50 more a night I got a side view and main focal point was the pool area. My friends were asked about upgrades to their rooms too. Just be sure to double check what you pay extra for prior to agreeing . Parking near our tower was limited so you got lucky if you got a spot. They do provide more space but it is a distant for us and down hill. Wristband as room keys were beneficial for the trip and waterproof so didn’t have to worry about losing any keys. My ratings were all necessary for this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith Ann de

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the facility is clean, staff is friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Construction going on limited food choices and seating at pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer, Kent

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only complaint about the resort was they had construction going on.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeran Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked how centralized it was in the island. Convenient to get anywhere you wanted to go. Also the easy access to both the pool and beach. Restaurants were good as well. However the property was under construction shutting down half the jacuzzi’s and restaurant next to the pool. The biggest complaint would be with the room. The tv hardly worked and then finally broke the last night. Plus the noise from the hallway! At night and in the early morning you could hear all doors opening and closing. Voices and footsteps echoed under our door into the room. Overall it’s a very nice property and we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Staff & service
Crooks scam people out of an addition 400.00 plus another 96.02. Horrible staff cashier number #8393. Not good. Would Never recommend anyone go to this hotel ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyless

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort with beach access. Staff were very friendly. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

betzhabeth S

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vahagn

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024