• Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is next to Kalapaki Bay and the 18-hole Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. The hotel offers 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. Guest rooms include a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The rooms provide a view of the ocean or the hotel's gardens. Select rooms offer a balcony. Guests can enjoy the hot tub or the well-equipped fitness center. A full-service business center is also available. Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach that serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests can also enjoy fresh seafood and ocean views at the casual Duke's restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American

Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Spa


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.0
High score for Lihue
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bert
    United States of America United States of America
    The resort was very nice. Great pools with plenty of chairs. The beach was extremely nice and clean.
  • R
    Ronald
    United States of America United States of America
    Had breakfast, off the facility. Like the access to the ocean and the pool. Service was very accommodating. Enjoyed their new sushi bar. Very good.!
  • Javier
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff and services were excellent from the time we were picked up at the airport in the complementary shuttle to the time we checked out. The only hiccup we had was at check-in, but staffing went above and beyond to address our situation. It made...

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Aupaka Terrace
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
  • Dukes Kauai
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Cafe Portofino
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner

Resort Facilities at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Beachfront
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $40 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

As our Valued Guest, this Resort Activity Package Includes:

-24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness center;

-Basic WiFi for unlimited devices;

-In-room coffee/tea offering;

-2 Mai Tais and 1 appetizer or dessert;

-Airport shuttle service; fitness and cultural classes.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: W89793163-01

FAQs about The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue

  • Room options at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Swimming pool
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Live music/Performance
    • Waxing services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Makeup services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair treatments
    • Beach
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue on this page.

  • The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue has 4 restaurants:

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

  • The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue is 1.9 miles from the center of Lihue. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.