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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, free beach cabanas, beach volleyball
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Golf
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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, spacious rooms

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

Map
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
    4 min walk
  • Kalapaki Beach
    5 min walk
  • Nawiliwili Bay
    8 min walk
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    7 min drive

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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

  • 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

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
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers its guests a full-service spa, 5 spa tubs, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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.

Business amenities include a business center and 11 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 27758 square feet (2579 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). 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 (free)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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. 644 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

JOSE, Virginia Beach

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia M, san rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very accesible and family oriented environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Negar Dehghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property clean. Close to restaurants and beautiful pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicklas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annabel De Leon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the easy to access the beach from the hotel. The beach is perfect for swimming!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siarhei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
the elevators to the rooms don't any security and they are easy access to anyone to enter, they are next to a public parking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl, Germantown

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful & rooms were nice & clean. However, our room was only cleaned every other day & we ran out of toilet paper & towels. My son stepped on glass in the pool which cut his foot. He went under the water & found a handful of glass pieces on the bottom of the pool. The pool could have been a bit cleaner. I know this all sounds bad, but I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. The grounds were kept clean and landscape was very lush. The rooms could be cleaned a bit more thoroughly between guests. Otherwise great stay for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is beautiful and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica Eduwiges

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a lot of options for recreation. Our room was always clean and cool. The food at the nearby restaurants was delicious. The location is centralized enough t that driving To other places on the island was a breeze. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caisa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was an issue
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was under renovation. I like the fact that they are updating and maintaining the hotel. However, this caused 2 of the 3 restaurants to be closed and a temporary “restaurant “ was opened by the pool. The staff was amazing and the hotel was clean. However, the beach is a public beach which we didn’t realize. The beach itself was not real clean. There was even a homeless individual living in a tent at the one end of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting of the hotel as well as the garden with the koi pond were spectacular. Lots of options for good food within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The pool was amazing. Loved it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hjalmer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Believe when a resort is under construction (pool area, front desk, other) it should be required to notify guest prior. When we checked in we couldnt hear the desk clerk due to the noise, the pool was a quarter closed due to construction. Realize it is an older resort that needs constant up keep but also it is my vacation dollars that keep it open.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is being renovated which limits full accesss. Otherwise, this is the second time my wife and I visited Royal Sonesta and it never disappoint. This time, I took my big family and they too liked the place. Definitely returning when all the construction is completed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024