The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$506
$426 nightly
$506 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23

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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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

King Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Preferred Ocean View

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

Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Ocen View

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

Two Queens Pool View

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

King Garden View

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

Two Queens Ocean View

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

Two Queens Garden View

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

King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

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

Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

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

King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

  • 453 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

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

King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

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

King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nawiliwili Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Kauai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Musubi Truck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kind Koffee Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hualani's - ‬18 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 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)
  • Uncovered 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
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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

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. 771 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1076 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room, it was a ground floor room facing the pool. I travelled as a single mom with 2 kids and this was perfect. We could leave our pool floats and beach toys on the deck and go in and out. This made it so easy with the kids. The kids LOVED the kid pool and the big pool. Both were great! There was always enough chairs to sit, even if we didn’t get out there until mid day. The beach was AMAZING. The water here is calmer than at other beaches and there is less wind. I suggest renting chairs and umbrella from a rental place in town, that makes the beach experience perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort ! Huge pool and fun kids pool and kids slide
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline Sandoval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, the views wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stepan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing and I highly recommend it!! The staff was welcoming and excellent to interact with. This hotel is a great value with the best views & beach on the island in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing time. The grounds were beautiful! The resorts location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic pool. Plenty of pool chairs. Rooms were comfortable with good beds and pillows. The pool view was great. Housekeeping staff was very friendly. Although Duke's and Cafe Portofino restaurants accepted room charges they did not count toward the $110 food credit. We were never told this at check in. Also-one day locals from the beach (2 women and a bunch of kids) hopped into the hot tub. The women were wearing sports bras and underwear. No one was wearing room bracelets. After they left - the hot tub had brown foam all over the top. We opted to stay in the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Taylie Jayde

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Multiple hot tubs, huge pool next to the ocean, kept our room clean! Balcony view of the ocean and pool! Huge koi pond!
Beach
Beach
Koi pond
View from hotel room at night
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool and beach area; restaurant was good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with lots of flowers and pools. Relaxing environment. Shuttle always arrived within 5-10 minutes of our request. Check in was great and the entire staff was friendly and knowledgeable of excursions. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Great for couples

Gorgeous hotel! Staff is so amazing and kind to help or answer any questions or needs. Room was very spacious and clean. Wifi was a bit slow/spotty at times - same with the TV in our room (slow to navigate). HUGE pool with amazing food/bev service. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our 4th time in this hotel. This hotel has gotten better since it split from Marriott
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet pool area, close to restaurants, beautiful grounds
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resort and parking fees are very high.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fayemae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite beach/spot to be on the entire island. The beach is peaceful and beautiful to soak in. Plenty of loungers for guests. Walkable dining options. we went to all four parts of the island directionally- they’re basically same options so it’s nice to be in walking distance. Do keep in mind the all the hidden fees, well it’s not really hidden but just account for parking/valet fee and daily resort fee. Everything Adds up. (Especially if you just charge everything to your room, easy to get carried away sometimes heheheh) 10/10 most peaceful trip I have ever taken. Along with my favorite part of our entire trip we went to Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, great customer service, perfect location, multiple restaurants in walking distance. The only issue is the daily fee plus parking cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Idaho City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely beautiful! This stuff is all very welcoming and attentive to your needs at the drop of a dime. The views from any room I'm sure are amazing, the views from our room were absolutely spectacular. We will for sure be back!
The property grounds
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cigdem

Liked: Staff & service
It was
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property with wonderful welcoming staff…each and every staff member was warm and genuinely caring. They upgraded our room which was a wonderful surprise My stay was cut short due to an accident on a hike. The staff were very accommodating. I will be returning one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Nice resort

Great pool and beach area! Hallways were extremely stuffy with pool ventilation and minimal a/c. Hit and miss with staff. Some were very nice and others seemed bothered. Late night flight so staying at Sonesta fit into our day best. Would we stay there again? Probably
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Russo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to explore the island. Resort amenities were fantastic. The pool is beautiful and the hot tubs overlooking the lush mountains and foliage. Awesome Resort. Plenty of food options nearby and on-premises. Room service is definitely a plus! Dukes restaurant is connected to the resort, making it easy access to great meals. Plenty of food choices within the resort as well. Picturesque spot perfect for couples, Business travel or families. I highly recommend staying here. The beach is a swimmable beach with calm water. The rooms were recently updated and immaculately clean. We had an ocean view /pool view which was heavenly! We will definitely be returning hopefully within the year .It was one of the best weeks of my life.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025