See all properties
Save

Choose dates to view prices

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Photo gallery for The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
On the beach, free beach cabanas, beach volleyball
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront (One Bedroom Oceanfront) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Overview of The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel on the beach, with 5 spa tubs
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
8.8/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
Map
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationKauai Lagoons Golf Club4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKalapaki Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNawiliwili Harbor3 min drive
  • AirportLihue, HI (LIH)7 min drive

Room options

About this area

Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is located on the beach and in an area with good airport proximity. Kauai Lagoons Golf Club and The Ocean Course at Hokuala are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay. Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Visit our Lihue travel guideOpens in a new window
Map

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Duke's - 11 min walk
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Ai Ono Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Rob's Good Times Grill - 4 min drive
  • Lilikoi Bar and Grill - 9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4-star hotel by the ocean
Located close to Kalapaki Beach and Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue provides 18 holes of golf, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas. Indulge in reflexology, a deep-tissue massage, and aromatherapy at Alexander Day Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 onsite restaurants, which feature international cuisine and a poolside location. Yoga classes and aerobics classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options
Room features
All 356 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Japanese

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows regional cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Health & Safety Standards (Hawai'i - USA)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 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 parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 31.95 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

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 spa tubs
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • 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
  • Free beach cabanas
  • 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
  • Accessible bathroom available in select rooms
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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
  • Separate sitting area

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • 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 31.95 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)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 0 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

As of Jun 7, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue on Jun 19, 2023 start from $351.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 40 per day.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Check-in is from 4 PM - anytime. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, one-way fee applies.

Where is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue located?

Located in Lihue, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 5-minute walk of Kauai Lagoons Golf Club and Kalapaki Beach. Nawiliwili Bay and The Ocean Course at Hokuala are also within 15 minutes.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 62%
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 24%
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 8%
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 4%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 3%

9.1/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.7/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and nice. Food was great. Areas of construction, but not noisy. Large place, so a lot of walking. Pool is wonderful and beach is right there. Clean beach, pool. Some pool service for food and drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property near the ocean. Restsurant and rental for water toys was near. Beautiful pool and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Moss Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views and grounds. Easy to get into "vacation mode" here : )
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eric Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel many times in the past but since Royal Sonesta took over it has gone downhill and prices are high for what you get. We were never told: construction is being done Mon-Fri 9-5 and is very loud; the heater to the pool has been out for quite some time; you have go offsite to purchase items, such as water, although you can buy it in your room for $7 a bottle; and they have staffing issues. The weather was bad, so it would have been nice to have at least the pool heater working. Staff is nice but we wIll not be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Promised a 1 day refund and never did.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023