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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
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Kalapaki Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

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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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Garden View)

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

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)

  • 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

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

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

  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kauai Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 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
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 hot 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 at the property

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. 656 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1011 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

Yvonne, Falls Church

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, people were friendly, easy access to the beach. Within walking distance of shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gailyn, Windsor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but pricey restaurant.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the atmosphere, property views were amazing. And the staff went above and beyond. Namely Kobe, he made such a positive impact on our trip. He was friendly, helpful, informative, and we really appreciate his hard work.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robin Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and grounds. Great location central to most things. Staff very nice, need more housekeeping (currently only every four days). Need towels daily. Main restaurant great for breakfast, but expensive. Got shocked at check out with $42 a day hotel taxes- seemed excessive and acclimated quickly. Also $40 a day to park Was not aware of this with booking Would stay here again based upon beauty and location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ying

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel service is terrible, and food is very overpriced
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Sonesta is a nice resort property with multiple dining options, a wonderful pool and jacuzzi area, and local shopping within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Things changed from when it was the marriott, they used to have free refills for coffee downstairs, they now have you pay for velle parking when you have handicap placart. The bell people were good. They charge $9.00 for a bottle of water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a great fairly private beach and lots of dining options that are walkable. The pool and many hot tubs are great. Everything was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviva Raizel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location steps from the beach is great. The pool is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, amazing food and beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Every thing good. Exempt food no too much of variety on menu
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked free parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and staff were very friendly. We checked in and got conjoining room. The people next to us were loud and had children. We asked for room changed and they were able to move us to a great room. The property was very clean and well kept. The beach lounges are free. The beach was very clean and calm. There’s others food options around hotel. Definitely,need a car rental to get around. $30 daily hotel parking for car. There’s a Costco/ Walmart/ target about 10 mins away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Need refacing !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Naoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great! Perfect for a family, beautiful pool and beach. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10; very beautiful grounds!!! Absolutely stunning, couldn't ask for anything more comfortable and beautiful. We will be returning!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Isaac

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful wonderful. Unique nice and quaint. The one single draw back was the limited hotel food options. Overall awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024