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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.5 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Kauai beachfront sanctuary

Majestic palm-lined gardens surround an expansive pool complex with five hot tubs. Beachfront cabanas on the private white sand cove offer a serene escape with calm waters. Alexander Day Spa provides rejuvenating treatments, complemented by four distinctive restaurants serving international cuisine.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P24,006
P31,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A resort with multiple swimming pools surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

King Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Preferred Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the mountains.

King Preferred Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the mountains.

Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Ocen View

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green accent pillow, a modern lamp, and a geometric wall panel.

King Ocen View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Queens Pool View

A resort with multiple swimming pools surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

Two Queens Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a building through a window.

King Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Queens Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of mountains.

Two Queens Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, and a view of the outside balcony.

Two Queens Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a pool and garden.

King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoor pool area.

Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a building through a window.

King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Oceanfront Lanai Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a chair, and a view of the beach and ocean.

King Oceanfront Lanai Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 197 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE POOL VIEW TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is in a walkable area with good shopping. The Ocean Course at Hokuala and Nawiliwili Harbor 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. Kauai Museum and Wailua Falls are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and water tubing 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 guide
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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and palm trees.
    Kalapaki Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and palm trees.
    Nawiliwili Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nawiliwili Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Ocean Course at Hokuala
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • 7-11
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Ai Ono Cafe
    8 min drive

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

  • Luxury hotel located near Kalapaki Beach with rooms renovated 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 beach cabanas. Indulge in a detox wrap, a massage, and a body treatment at Alexander Day Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach yoga and volleyball. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as concerts and live shows and a terrace.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, beach umbrellas, and ATM/banking services
    • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews say great things about 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, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
    • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 32.95 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
  • Royal Lanai

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Shopping
  • Surf lessons
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • 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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 53.42 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 bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • 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
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

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

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue on Sep 20, 2026 start from P24,006, 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, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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