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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

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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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool View)

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 427 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 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, pillowtop beds

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

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 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 (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 spa 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
  • 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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1004 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

8/10 Good

Jobin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property with a beautiful view in the room but they need to upgrade the rooms especially the bathroom which is like a three star at max. Otherwise overall good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Don’t
Surprise Extra charge of $30 for self-parking wasn’t cool. Construction on hot tubs was loud early around 9 am and housekeeping loud and woke us up knocking at 8 when checkout was noon. Overall huge disappointment for the $800 price nightly. Ocean view upgrade was $50 and was an eastern bay, dock view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Canyon County

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a great experience, I will be returning and telling my family and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, so well maintained. The room was beautiful and huge. I'd stay there again and would recommend 💯 The only suggestions i can think of is that I would have liked to have some background music at the outdoor areas, like the pool and the grassy area of the beach, and a few more free-standing umbrellas.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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