The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Nawiliwili Harbor

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On the beach, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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King Oceanfront Lanais Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalapaki Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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

King Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Preferred Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Ocen View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Queens Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Queens Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queens Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 453 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

  • 453 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

  • 2120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Lihue

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay. The Ocean Course at Hokuala and Nawiliwili Harbor are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nawiliwili Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kalapaki Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Ocean Course at Hokuala - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Kauai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Musubi Truck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kind Koffee Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hualani's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4-star beachfront hotel near Nawiliwili Harbor
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Lihue hotel is smoke free.

  • 356 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 27758 sq ft of conference space
  • 2579 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers 356 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lihue hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2024.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. The tax ID number is W89793163-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue to the airport?

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is 2.5 mi (7-min drive) away from the Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue on Dec 4, 2025 start from $325.0, 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.

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue have an airport shuttle?

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, on request.

How close is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 32.95 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30 per day, and valet parking for USD 40 per day.

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and pool views.

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

Pamper yourself with a day at Alexander Day Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, detox wraps, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue to downtown Lihue?

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is 1.9 mi away from Lihue.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1034 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that they didn't give me a printout of my expenses at the hotel. I am trying to get that now.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet pool area, close to restaurants, beautiful grounds
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every angle from this location had a beautiful view. I also cannot compliment the staff enough. Very friendly, accommodating and helpful. We spent half of our honeymoon here and had every intention of venturing out each day… but the resort was so beautiful we ended up dedicating multiple days just hanging out at the pool and beach. 10 out of 10! I hope we can make the trip back someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOLORES ALDENIA, WINCHESTER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was EXCELLENT !! Rooms can use some upgrading
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PANKAJ, portland

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Patuxent River

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds were beautiful, with both a beach and pool. Would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. Its well taken care of and the staff is very polite and friendly. Security is there to make sure only hotel guests use the pool (always wear your wristband). The pool is much bigger than it seems from the pictures and the beach is only steps away. We went back and forth from pool to beach all day. The beach has soft, smooth sand, not rocky at all. There are sure lessons onsite. My daughters took a lesson and loved it. Several food options, although they are hotel prices. There is a small market that is walkable if you need something. would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hotel stay ever! The pool alone was fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Room Infested

Hotel was fine, dated however. Room Was clean upon arriving but then w room Service every other day and trips to the beach the room gets dirty quickly. Not a fan of room Service, we ordered dinner one night and they brought it in a paper bag, disposable containers, etc. pretty sure it was bought at an outside restaurant and uncharged after that. Then to top it off a dead cockroach (yes a cockroach) was found in the room. We were Staying on the 6th floor so not even ground level. It took me 2-3 calls to get “maintenance” (who had better things to do on a Saturday night, hence the 2-3 phone calls) to come a remove it from the room. The incident would’ve been better tolerated if I didn’t get attitude or at least got an apology from the front desk about it. Never have I found a dead cockroach inside a hotel room. Absolutely disgusting. Won’t be staying at this hotel ever again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Peaceful, manicured grounds, amazing pool area, comfortable room, driving distance to shops, airport, restaurants. Staff incredibly friendly and welcoming. Room clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan de

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time visiting and we will definitely be back. The aloha spirit is incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Seyedjavad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, and my experience was quite disappointing. I initially booked a room with a pool view, but the hotel staff suggested upgrading to an ocean view room over the phone. I paid an additional fee expecting a significant improvement in the view. However, when I arrived at the hotel and went to my room, I found that the view was still largely of the pool. From the balcony, I could see a small part of the beach from a corner angle, but it was far from the ocean view I was promised. The staff's description of the room seemed misleading, and I felt misled about what I was paying for. To add to the frustration, when I brought this to the attention of the staff, there was some inconsistency in their response. They initially didn't acknowledge the issue, but later, the reception mentioned that the room type was indeed "ocean view" and offered to upgrade to an "oceanfront" room for an additional fee. Given the significant extra amount I paid for the upgrade, I expected a room that truly lived up to the description. The lack of transparency and consistency in the hotel's communication and room allocation process was disappointing. If you're considering staying at this hotel, I would advise being very clear about what you're booking and perhaps verifying the details in person before making any upgrades or additional payments.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HERMINIO ALVARADO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alexandre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is swimmable (what is hard in the island), and just outside the pool. The room was very nice and renovated. The fact that is close to the airport was a concern I had, but you cannot hear a single plane pass by. You can walk to several eating spots and small shops, what was thing to do in the afternoon. staff was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is beautiful with mountains, ocean and palm trees as the backdrop
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John George Jr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. It had great rooms and helpful staff. There are lots of restaurants and shops close by!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort. It’s very big and nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025