The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Kalapaki Beach

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On the beach, free beach cabanas, beach volleyball
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Golf
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
    Bar
Main amenities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and 5 spa tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The price is $500
includes taxes & fees
$424 per night
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 463 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 453 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 463 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Garden View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 2120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Ocean Course at Hokuala - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

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

At The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, you can hit the beach to retreat to a free cabana or play volleyball, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Nawiliwili Bay. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 356 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite valet parking (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (27758 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 spa tubs
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.
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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 53.08 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business center/computer access
    • Fitness center access
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • Health club access
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Shuttle service

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 32.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 30 per day with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 40 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
State tax ID - W89793163-01
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 30 per day. Valet parking costs USD 40 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 5 spa tubs. The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue also has 2 bars, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as spa services, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue like?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a short 7-minute drive from Lihue Airport (LIH) and 8 minutes' walk from Nawiliwili Bay. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Royal Sonesta is AMAZING!!
The Royal Sonesta was AMAZING!! The resort was so beautiful. The staff was extremely friendly. The food was amazing. The beach was beautiful. The resort was quiet and comfortably isolated so you felt very relaxed, yet it was within walking distance of a quaint little shopping district where you could get food, drinks, and gifts. We will absolutely return here!
Greg, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sharon, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Need refacing !!!
Francisco H, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Warren, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5 Star!
Grounds were amazing! Pool and views were 5 star also.
Barry, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our 3 night stay was great! The renovations didn’t bother us at all, as they weren’t doing work on them during the day. The breakfast staff at the pool every morning was wonderful. Our room was clean and had a beautiful ocean view. There were always plenty of chairs by the pool and beach and wait staff was on top of it! We will definitely stay again!
Richard, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Jessica, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good Eats
Royal sonesta was amazing! I love their delicious food options in the morning!
Precious, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Gregory A, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Shanna, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it for families.
Brian, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very accesible and family oriented environment.
Claudia M, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Negar Dehghan, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel property is beautiful and well-kept. Some construction was going on during our stay, but it wasn't disruptive. The hotel did a good job accommodating the remodeling of a restaurant by putting up an outdoor seating area near the pool. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had access to most services. We would recommend taking advantage of everything that goes into the resort fees (free appetizers, a few drinks, discounted activities, etc). The rooms are comfortable and clean. The interior of the rooms and hallways looked updated.
Judy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay!
Lovely hotel. I’ve stayed here several times. The first in 1980 when it was Kauai Surf, then the Westin 1992, then the Marriott and now Royal Sonesta. Wonderful location and staff!
Maureen, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Overall hotel is not a 4 star, more like a 3. The beach is beautiful & rooms are clean. The pool and other facilities are outdated, 2 out of 4 hot tubs were in construction. the two that were open were dirty. Drilling and dust right into the pool. Not a relaxing environment. The room view is an old roof. They should add vegetation to help improve the experience. Some of the staff was friendly, while others left a lot to be desired. Resort fee get’s you old towels and old chairs. Hotel isn’t worth the money. I asked for a discount due to construction, they waved one day of resort fee, not enough after a long flight and an underwhelming experience.
Angela, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4.5 Stars overall, only because there was construction and it’s hard to give a full five stars. Facility was overall clean. The room was super clean and neat, pool was amazing. Walkable to the beach and the public beach was clean and was never crowded when we were there. We’ve seen the beach calm and a couple of days were very choppy but beautiful nonetheless. There were stores and restaurants that were walkable. And we had a car and drove out when we wanted. Staff was super friendly. The girl from front desk was very accommodating. And every time we picked up the phone for information or to request for some thing, they were very accommodating as well. Will definitely come back next year.
Roy, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Iris, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property clean. Close to restaurants and beautiful pool.
Timothy, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nicklas, 10-night family trip
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