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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Property class: 4.5
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Kalapaki Beach

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At The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, you can spend time at the beach enjoying cabanas, beach umbrellas and yoga, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kalapaki Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle and a poolside bar. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and 5 hot tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is AU$792
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Why we love this property

Sun, sand, and sea
Waterfront hotel with sandy beach paradise awaits. Guests enjoy beach volleyball, yoga, and cabanas while dining at the beachfront restaurant.
Work and beachside play
This hotel combines business amenities with beachfront relaxation. Tackle projects in meeting rooms, then unwind with spa services and poolside cocktails.
Culinary hotspot
The 4 restaurants serve international fare and fresh sushi with scenic views. Guests savour cooked-to-order breakfast, visit the cafe, or unwind at 2 bars.

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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

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

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

King Preferred Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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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
(33 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 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.

Two Queens Pool View

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

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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
(75 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Two Queens Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 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
(38 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

  • Kalapaki Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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, HI (LIH) - 7 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

  • At The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, you can spend time at the beach enjoying cabanas, beach umbrellas and yoga, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kalapaki Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle and a poolside bar. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 356 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Uncovered on-site valet parking (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Gas barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Bodyboard on-site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Surfing lessons
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Bodyboard on-site
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (27758 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bodyboard on-site
  • Paddleboard on-site

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Royal Lanai – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this sushi bar specialises in sushi and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open selected days.
Aupaka Terrace – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this coffee shop specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Duke's Kauai – This beachfront restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Cafe Portofino – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 53.42 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business centre/computer access
    • Fitness centre access
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • Health club access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Shuttle service

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 32.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 30 per day with in/out privileges
  • Uncovered valet parking costs USD 40 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property is professionally cleaned.
State tax ID – W89793163-01
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 30 per day. Valet parking costs USD 40 per day. Electric car charging is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as volleyball, beach yoga and surfing. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, volleyball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 5 hot tubs. The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue also has 2 bars, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as beach cabanas, spa services and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue like?

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a short 7-minute drive from Lihue, HI (LIH) and 18 minutes' walk from Nawiliwili Harbor. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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