The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Oceanfront hotel with full-service spa, near Nawiliwili Bay

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Located near Kalapaki Beach, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers rejuvenated rooms, a golf course, poolside bar, hot stone massages at Alexander Day Spa, four restaurants, yoga classes, and on-site shopping. Travelers love its beachfront location.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

₩615,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

On the beach

This hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the sandy beach. Beachfront dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include beach yoga and beach volleyball. Noteworthy nearby activities include snorkeling and whale watching.

What guests liked about the beach

The beach is beautiful, convenient, and perfect for swimming with soft, smooth sand and great waves for jumping.

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Room options

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Tonight

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Tomorrow

Sep 21 - Sep 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 15 of 15 rooms

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Preferred Ocean View)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

43 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Sofa bed - double

Egyptian cotton linens

Separate bedroom

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Preferred Ocean View)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

43 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Ground Floor

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Ground Floor

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Vice Presidential, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront, 1 King + Sofa Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Sofa bed - double

Egyptian cotton linens

Separate bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Sofa bed - double

Egyptian cotton linens

Separate bedroom

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront (1 King + Sofa bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Sofa bed - double

Egyptian cotton linens

Separate bedroom

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Renovated in 2024

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling 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

3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

What's nearby

Kalapaki Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Nawiliwili Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nawiliwili Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Kauai Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Duke's Kauai
‪The Musubi Truck - ‬8 min walk
‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
‪Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach - ‬8 min walk
Hualani's

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Upscale 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, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach yoga and 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, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
11 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a computer station
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

Property amenities

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)
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
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Children's pool
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Shopping

Family friendly

Children's pool
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

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (weekly)
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
Picnic area
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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Netflix
Pay movies
Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

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; 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 at the property

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 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
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 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 Sep 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue on Sep 27, 2025 start from ₩458,995, 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 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).