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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Property class: 4.5

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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King Oceanfront Lanai Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$444
$374 nightly
$444 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 5 - May 6

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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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

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King Pool View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Preferred Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Ocen View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 453 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 453 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Queens Ocean View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Two Queens Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Two Queens Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

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

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Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

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

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King Oceanfront Lanai Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Oceanfront Lanai Suite

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 2120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Harbor - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Ocean Course at Hokuala - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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 53.42 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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 842 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1162 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made the stay! Hotel very clean and resort impeccable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trinna, Coldstream

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, staff were endlessly helpful and friendly, amenities were enjoyed! We generally use self-sufficient Airbnb properties for the majority of our trip, and then check into a resort for the last few days to relax and take advantage of pools and restaurants. We really enjoyed it here and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bartley

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were beautiful. Staff & Food was great.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property of the service were impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maksym

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford, Shaker Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with wonderful pool and also right on the beach. Food and drink as good or better at hotel than outside restaurants. Kid friendly. Overall outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arpit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious with a nice view of the pool and beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The employees of the property were the friendliest that we have ever been around. Everyone was nice and was always looking for a way to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
volley ball courts center of beach should be moved to one end or another stafff were very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great except the young girl working the pool hut allowing the locals to occupy the beach lounge chairs while my wife and daughter sat on the ground because the beach chairs are “first come first serve”.!!I only spent $11k for a room and $4k in the art gallery…. Why show me any respect or preference
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Reyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The resort itself was fine and as expected for a four star resort. The dining options were limited, and the service was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Royal Sonesta has the most courteous resort staff I’ve ever encountered, hands down. Their in-room dining services are incredible and so quick, which is really great when you’re traveling with kids and everyone wants to do something different. The amenities are to die for, honestly I never want to leave when I stay here. The rooms are spotless upon checkin, upgraded with beautiful renovations, and have pretty much everything you’d need. Plus, the surrounding restaurants and businesses are also fantastic and so much is within walking distance. 10/10 resort, no complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Srastanka Kumar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was given a pool view room instead of ocean view that was booked.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sujeethnath

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff support sucks. They lied about a lot of things.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raminder S

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Resort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds. Our kids loved the pool and proximity to the beach. Service was also very good and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms are little tired and onsite food options were expensive for the quality of food, but that goes with the territory when staying at a resort. Overall, we would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. Loved the huge full sized closet and robes. We had an amazing view in Ocean preferred. The pool was never full and one could easily get a pool side lounge chair. The food was good. The grounds were lovely and there's a nice walk to the light house. The beach was very nice and the waves were small so one could easily swim. The resort is huge and had a really festive Christmas vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Louise

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, wonderful staff. Rooms clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Attractive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025