The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property
Beach spa retreat walking distance from Kalapaki Beach

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is AED 1,392
AED 1,837 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Room options

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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
  • 43 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 43 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 93 sq m
  • 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
  • 93 sq m
  • 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
  • 197 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
  • Kalapaki Beach - 5 min walk
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 8 min walk
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 3 min drive
  • 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

Hotel located near Kalapaki Beach with rooms rejuvenated in 2024
Located close to Nawiliwili Bay and The Ocean Course at Hokuala, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course, 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 a sports massage, a facial, and a body treatment at Alexander Day Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and shopping on site.
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 computer station, and 11 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
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. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

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)

Restaurants on site

  • Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach
  • Aupaka Terrace
  • Duke's Kauai
  • Cafe Portofino

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

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 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at noon.

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

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

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 10-minute walk of Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay. The Ocean Course at Hokuala and Nawiliwili Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 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

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Traveled 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

Pavel

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the additional parking charge when I did not have a car. I need a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a giant tourist machine. Prices are way too high for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen A.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Unfortunately the towels were really rough! Bad on sunburn. But overall no other issues!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best vacation spot ever, be back asap
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Parking space leaves a lot to be desired
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

David B

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I read a ton of reviews about the place having trouble with housekeeping - which is true. We stayed 6 days and only had our room cleaned one. Time. (: one time. We had tracked so much sand into our room from the beach the floors were covered. The front desk told us we would get “touch up cleaning” day two, which we did, and then said we’d get a “deeper clean day 4” and we never did. My only other problem is some of their outside cabana and seating situation. There is no signs on anything on the beach to be rented. I went back and read through my emails and seen rental services for the cabanas, but if you don’t read over there and show up, there is no signs, nothing, on the beach. I watched people get booted off the cabanas and kind of scolded by a worker for using them. Parking was 100$ for 3 days which was a little crazy. And for 6 day stay we paid almost 55$ in hotel fees, one being, a 100$ housekeeping fee…. For the one time they cleaned. Besides those few things this property is amazing, great beach, great food options near by, close to the airport, nice rooms. I would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas Keith, Thousand Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for a stay close to the airport. Beach and pool are amazing. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the restaurant, bar and some of the jacuzzis are closed for remodeling. Close to local restaurants and bars. The only con we had is one of the pool servers was kind of rude serving us. Maybe Monica should get a different job.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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