The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

On the beach, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (One Bedroom) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,006 Ratings)

Hotel in Lihue, HI

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Ocean view hotel with full-service spa, near Kalapaki Beach
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
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. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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 weekly. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2024.

5 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Lihue, HI

Nearby attractions

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 427 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront (One Bedroom Oceanfront)

1 King • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

1 King • 453 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

1 King • 463 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

2 Queen • 463 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

$$$$

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,006 Ratings)

Hotel in Lihue, HI

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

5 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Lihue, HI

Nearby attractions

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 427 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront (One Bedroom Oceanfront)

1 King • 1 Sofa

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

1 King • 453 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

1 King • 463 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

2 Queen • 463 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,006 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

A beautiful resort with spectacular grounds and pool.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

The Royal Sonesta was AMAZING!! The resort was so beautiful. The staff was extremely friendly. The food was amazing. The beach was beautiful. The resort was quiet and comfortably isolated so you felt very relaxed, yet it was within walking distance of a quaint little shopping district where you could get food, drinks, and gifts. We will absolutely return here!

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

Need refacing !!!

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Grounds were amazing! Pool and views were 5 star also.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Our 3 night stay was great! The renovations didn’t bother us at all, as they weren’t doing work on them during the day. The breakfast staff at the pool every morning was wonderful. Our room was clean and had a beautiful ocean view. There were always plenty of chairs by the pool and beach and wait staff was on top of it! We will definitely stay again!

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Royal sonesta was amazing! I love their delicious food options in the morning!

0.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Surprise Extra charge of $30 for self-parking wasn’t cool. Construction on hot tubs was loud early around 9 am and housekeeping loud and woke us up knocking at 8 when checkout was noon. Overall huge disappointment for the $800 price nightly. Ocean view upgrade was $50 and was an eastern bay, dock view.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

The property was nice and the staff. Wasn’t sure to use complimentary tabs or if there was a charge for them. Didn’t use my birthday drink voucher because they weren’t available to use until 11 and I was already on with my days for adventure and sad didn’t use prior to leaving back home. One thing I was disappointed with was the cleanliness of the room. It appears clean but I’ve found two roaches in the room roaming near the tv and bedding area so my nights were restless having to wake up every now and then to be sure nothing else was crawling on me. Pest treatments are recommended to change my mind in the future for rating . My “upgrade” promised an ocean view from previous selection for $50 more a night I got a side view and main focal point was the pool area. My friends were asked about upgrades to their rooms too. Just be sure to double check what you pay extra for prior to agreeing . Parking near our tower was limited so you got lucky if you got a spot. They do provide more space but it is a distant for us and down hill. Wristband as room keys were beneficial for the trip and waterproof so didn’t have to worry about losing any keys. My ratings were all necessary for this trip.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

the facility is clean, staff is friendly

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Construction going on limited food choices and seating at pool!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Only complaint about the resort was they had construction going on.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

I liked how centralized it was in the island. Convenient to get anywhere you wanted to go. Also the easy access to both the pool and beach. Restaurants were good as well. However the property was under construction shutting down half the jacuzzi’s and restaurant next to the pool. The biggest complaint would be with the room. The tv hardly worked and then finally broke the last night. Plus the noise from the hallway! At night and in the early morning you could hear all doors opening and closing. Voices and footsteps echoed under our door into the room. Overall it’s a very nice property and we had a good time.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Crooks scam people out of an addition 400.00 plus another 96.02. Horrible staff cashier number #8393. Not good. Would Never recommend anyone go to this hotel ever!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Very nice resort with beach access. Staff were very friendly. Great location.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Fantastic views, pool, and beach. Very friendly staff and great proximity to Dukes Restaurant.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it for families.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Very accesible and family oriented environment.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The hotel property is beautiful and well-kept. Some construction was going on during our stay, but it wasn't disruptive. The hotel did a good job accommodating the remodeling of a restaurant by putting up an outdoor seating area near the pool. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had access to most services. We would recommend taking advantage of everything that goes into the resort fees (free appetizers, a few drinks, discounted activities, etc). The rooms are comfortable and clean. The interior of the rooms and hallways looked updated.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Lovely hotel. I’ve stayed here several times. The first in 1980 when it was Kauai Surf, then the Westin 1992, then the Marriott and now Royal Sonesta. Wonderful location and staff!

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Overall hotel is not a 4 star, more like a 3. The beach is beautiful & rooms are clean. The pool and other facilities are outdated, 2 out of 4 hot tubs were in construction. the two that were open were dirty. Drilling and dust right into the pool. Not a relaxing environment. The room view is an old roof. They should add vegetation to help improve the experience. Some of the staff was friendly, while others left a lot to be desired. Resort fee get’s you old towels and old chairs. Hotel isn’t worth the money. I asked for a discount due to construction, they waved one day of resort fee, not enough after a long flight and an underwhelming experience.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

4.5 Stars overall, only because there was construction and it’s hard to give a full five stars. Facility was overall clean. The room was super clean and neat, pool was amazing. Walkable to the beach and the public beach was clean and was never crowded when we were there. We’ve seen the beach calm and a couple of days were very choppy but beautiful nonetheless. There were stores and restaurants that were walkable. And we had a car and drove out when we wanted. Staff was super friendly. The girl from front desk was very accommodating. And every time we picked up the phone for information or to request for some thing, they were very accommodating as well. Will definitely come back next year.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

If it had had enough parking lots, that would have been much better experience. Facilities and breakfast are excellent. This is my second opportunity to visit Kauai, this staying experience will make me go to Kauai again, even more longer stay I will have. Thank you for hosting us.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Property clean. Close to restaurants and beautiful pool.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

I love the easy to access the beach from the hotel. The beach is perfect for swimming!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Good

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

the elevators to the rooms don't any security and they are easy access to anyone to enter, they are next to a public parking

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The hotel was beautiful & rooms were nice & clean. However, our room was only cleaned every other day & we ran out of toilet paper & towels. My son stepped on glass in the pool which cut his foot. He went under the water & found a handful of glass pieces on the bottom of the pool. The pool could have been a bit cleaner. I know this all sounds bad, but I would stay at this property again.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The staff was friendly and accommodating. The grounds were kept clean and landscape was very lush. The rooms could be cleaned a bit more thoroughly between guests. Otherwise great stay for the price.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Beautiful property with a lot of options for recreation. Our room was always clean and cool. The food at the nearby restaurants was delicious. The location is centralized enough t that driving To other places on the island was a breeze. Can’t wait to return!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

It is beautiful and a great location

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Parking was an issue

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The hotel was under renovation. I like the fact that they are updating and maintaining the hotel. However, this caused 2 of the 3 restaurants to be closed and a temporary “restaurant “ was opened by the pool. The staff was amazing and the hotel was clean. However, the beach is a public beach which we didn’t realize. The beach itself was not real clean. There was even a homeless individual living in a tent at the one end of the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The setting of the hotel as well as the garden with the koi pond were spectacular. Lots of options for good food within walking distance. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The pool was amazing. Loved it all.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Property is being renovated which limits full accesss. Otherwise, this is the second time my wife and I visited Royal Sonesta and it never disappoint. This time, I took my big family and they too liked the place. Definitely returning when all the construction is completed.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Believe when a resort is under construction (pool area, front desk, other) it should be required to notify guest prior. When we checked in we couldnt hear the desk clerk due to the noise, the pool was a quarter closed due to construction. Realize it is an older resort that needs constant up keep but also it is my vacation dollars that keep it open.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great property all around. Would stay here again.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful resort, but there was a lot of construction going on that I don't think should have been happening during high season of summer. I would have picked a different resort if I knew. Areas by the pool and beach were under construction and that kind of ruined what I saw compared to the web pages. Also, good thing I looked at my final bill, I was charged for 3 days vallet parking, but only used vallet parking the first night. I caught the error at chechout, so it was resolved, but felt stupid for even having to bring it up. 🙂 Also, there is a homeless in his tent right on the beach by Dukes alkng with lots of garbage around his tent.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Amazing vacation spot!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We had a beautiful ocean view room. During a time of craziness with Delta's major mess up, Royal Sonesta was so very helpful. I would recommend the resort to people visiting. It's proximity to the airport was great.

1.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The property is dated, but clean. There is a lot of construction going on, so the restaurant is under a tent right now near the beach and the pool, which should go around in a full circle, is partitioned off on one side due to construction and two of the five hot tubs are closed. It’s still nice down there, but just an FYI. The best part of this hotel is the service, which was really great. And while the property is dated, our room was nicely updated.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Lihue?

The average price for a rental in Lihue is $1,067 per night. This rental is $482 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue. Enjoy the water!

Is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.

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4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(1,008 Ratings)

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

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in Lihue

4star

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Garden · Pool · Kitchen or Kitchenette

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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Hotel in Lihue, HI

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Lihue, HI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront (One Bedroom Oceanfront)

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Hotel in Lihue, HI

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Lihue, HI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront (One Bedroom Oceanfront)

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Lihue?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

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