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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Nawiliwili Harbor

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

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
  • Nawiliwili Bay
    8 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)

  • 43 sq m
  • 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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

  • 43 sq m
  • 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

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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Lihue

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay. The Ocean Course at Hokuala and Nawiliwili Harbor are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Beachfront hotel near Nawiliwili Harbor
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available.

This Lihue hotel is smoke free.

  • 356 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 27758 sq ft of conference space
  • 2579 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the 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. 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.

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.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 transportation

  • 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 roundtrip 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 common area(s)

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is W89793163-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1008 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSE, Virginia Beach

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! So glad we stayed there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is extra $30 a day. After 4pm parking is a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun relaxing resort style stay and a lot to do around and in the facility
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bob A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 hot tubes under construction. Noisy. Restaurant under construction. Parking rental car pricing was ridiculous price. Price of hold over in room because flight went out at 9:45 pm. But we did not arrive until 7:45 pm when entering hotel and spent 14 days in your resort. Was very disappointed in that.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jobin

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

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

Shanna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024