The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue | Hotel in Lihue

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Lihue Hotel | The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue: Your Beachfront Spa Escape in Lihue, Hawaii

Experience the allure of The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, a stunning retreat just steps away from the pristine shores of Kalapaki Beach. Bask in the sun or unwind at the resort's luxurious full-service spa, providing an ideal escape for your Hawaiian getaway. Savor delectable cuisine at any of the hotel's four exceptional dining options.

Your comfort is a priority with 356 well-appointed accommodations featuring laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Sleep soundly on pillowtop beds adorned with Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Each room is equipped with smart televisions offering premium cable channels, pay-per-view movies, and Netflix. Enjoy spacious bathrooms that include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This hotel in Lihue offers high-speed wireless Internet access (50+ Mbps) for a nominal fee, making it easy to stay connected during your visit. Business travelers will find practical amenities, including desks, desk chairs, and telephones. Weekly housekeeping ensures your space remains pristine. Notably, all guest rooms received a complete renovation in August 2024, enhancing your stay with modern comforts.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue features five rejuvenating spa tubs and an inviting outdoor pool, alongside a dedicated children's pool. For those looking to maintain their fitness routine, a 24-hour gym is available, ensuring you can stay active while enjoying your vacation.

Explore a variety of on-site and nearby recreational activities, although please note that some may incur additional fees. Embrace the essence of a tropical paradise at this captivating Lihue hotel, where every detail is tailored for your enjoyment.

Where to Stay in Lihue: Discover the Charm of Lihue, Hawaii

When considering where to stay in Lihue, Hawaii, you will discover a vibrant city that serves as the gateway to Kauai's stunning natural beauty. Renowned for its lush landscapes and rich Hawaiian culture, Lihue boasts unique elements such as the historic Kauai Museum and the scenic Nawiliwili Harbor. This picturesque locale offers an inviting coastal atmosphere where visitors can enjoy both relaxation and adventure, making it the perfect destination for those seeking to experience the spirit of Hawaii.

Staying at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue places you in close proximity to a plethora of attractions. You can easily unwind on the soft sands of Kalapaki Beach, where you can soak up the sun or take part in various water sports. Within the resort, indulge in luxurious treatments at the full-service spa, dive into the outdoor pool, or maintain your fitness routine at the 24-hour gym. After a day of exploring, savor delicious cuisine at one of the resort's four restaurants, ensuring your stay combines both comfort and adventure. With 356 well-appointed accommodations featuring modern amenities, The Royal Sonesta truly enhances your experience in this enchanting city.

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, 96766, USA

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Phone
Breakfast
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 32.95 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
Parking
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Braille signage
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Lever door handles
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
Activities
  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Whale watching
  • Water tubing
  • Swimming
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Surf lessons
  • Bodyboards on site
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Concerts/live shows
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Beach volleyball
  • Volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Beach yoga
  • Art gallery
Entertainment
  • Pay movies
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
General
  • Meeting rooms - 11
  • Business center
  • Conference space (27758 square feet)
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • ATM/banking services
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
Guest Services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Outdoors
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Picnic area
  • Beachfront location
  • Terrace
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach loungers
Spa
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Reflexology
  • Body treatments
  • Massage - prenatal
  • 5 treatment rooms

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
Child Policy
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)!
Payment Policy
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 the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Reviews

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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Two Queens Preferred Ocean View
Room Size: 462.6 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

General

Square feet - 462.6, Square meters - 43.0, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 13, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
King Ocen View
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Ocen View

General

Square meters - 42, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Ping - 13, Extra bed count 1, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
Two Queens Pool View
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Two Queens Pool View

General

Square meters - 42, Pool view, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 13, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
Two Queens Garden View
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Two Queens Garden View

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
King Garden View
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Garden View

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

General

Square meters - 42, Number of bedrooms - 1, Furnished lanai, Sofa bed, Ping - 13, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Bed count maximum 2
King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Deluxe Roll-in-Shower Lanai

General

Square meters - 42, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Furnished lanai, Sofa bed, Ping - 13, Extra bed count 1, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
King Pool View
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Pool View

General

Square meters - 42, Pool view, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Ping - 13, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
King Preferred Ocean View
Room Size: 462.6 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Preferred Ocean View

General

Square feet - 462.6, Square meters - 43.0, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Ping - 13, Extra bed count 1, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Two Queens Deluxe Ground Floor Lanai

General

Square meters - 42, Number of bedrooms - 1, Furnished lanai, Ping - 13, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Bed count maximum 2
King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite
Room Size: 1000 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Oceanfront Vice Presidential Suite

General

Square feet - 1000, Square meters - 93, Ping - 28, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
King Oceanfront Lanais Suite
Room Size: 1000 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

General

Square feet - 1000, Square meters - 93, Ping - 28, Number of bedrooms - 1, Furnished lanai, Sofa bed, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
King Oceanfront Presidential Suite
Room Size: 2120 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Double Sofa Bed
King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

General

Square meters - 197, Square feet - 2120, Ping - 60, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2
Two Queens Ocean View
Room Size: 453 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Two Queens Ocean View

General

Square meters - 42, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 13, Ocean view, Bed count minimum 2, Square feet - 453, Furnished balcony, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this Lihue hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Lihue hotel?

Check-in time for Lihue hotel starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Lihue hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Lihue hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Lihue hotel?

Best-rates for the Lihue hotel starts from $522 per night with includes Transportation/Shuttle, Guest Services, Hot Tub, Air Conditioner, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Toiletries, Entertainment, Breakfast, Kitchen, Accessibility, Business Services, Restaurant, Bar, Internet, Laundry, Pool, View, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Parking, Wheelchair Accessible with all amenities included. HawaiiVillas pairs each traveler with their ideal accommodation, whether traveling with a group, family, friends, or pets.

Is Lihue hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Lihue hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Lihue hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Lihue hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Lihue hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Lihue hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Lihue hotel are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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