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Beach spa retreat walking distance from Kalapaki Beach

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Dates

November 2024

December 2024

On the beach, free beach cabanas, beach volleyball

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

Hot Tub

Spa

Breakfast available

Free airport shuttle

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766

Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
4 min walk
Kalapaki Beach
5 min walk
Nawiliwili Bay
8 min walk
Lihue, HI (LIH)
7 min drive

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Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred Ocean View)

463 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

453 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean View)

453 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool View)

453 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden View)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

427 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool View)

453 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred Ocean View)

463 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Garden View)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

453 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

453 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

453 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1000 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1000 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

2120 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

453 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean View)

453 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

453 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Pool

Hot Tub

Kids pool

Parking included

per night

$461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

About the neighborhood

Lihue

Kalapaki Beach is within a 5-minute walk of The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue while other popular sites like Nawiliwili Bay are within a 15-minute stroll. This 356-room hotel welcomes guests with 4 restaurants and conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 4 min walk
Kalapaki Beach - 5 min walk
Nawiliwili Bay - 8 min walk
Nawiliwili Harbor - 3 min drive
Kauai Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duke's - ‬10 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Paradise Grinds & Catering - ‬4 min drive
‪Rob's Good Times Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Kauai Beer Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Beach spa retreat walking distance from Kalapaki Beach

At The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Parking is USD 30 per day (USD 40 per day for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a 24-hour gym, 5 spa tubs, and WiFi in public areas.

Smart TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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.

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.

Languages

English, Japanese

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

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
24-hour gym
5 spa tubs
Beach volleyball
Children's pool
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Shopping
Yoga classes

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
Free beach cabanas
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
Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 coffee
Phone calls
Shuttle service

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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

Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Tax ID number is W89793163-01.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Oct 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue on Oct 27, 2024 start from $419.0, 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.

What's there to do close to The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Lihue, just steps from Kalapaki Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Nawiliwili Bay and Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. You'll also find The Ocean Course at Hokuala and Nawiliwili Park less than a mile away.

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

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 40 per day with in/out privileges. Electric car charging and wheelchair-accessible van parking are also available for guests.

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

Alexander Day Spa is the hotel's spa and services include prenatal massages, hot stone massages, reflexology, and couples treatments.

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue include a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and 5 spa tubs. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

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

Yes, guests can enjoy 5 spa tubs at this hotel.

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

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue has 4 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

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

The closest major airport to The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is Lihue Airport (LIH), which is 2.5 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished lanai or a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue if that's in your vacation plans.

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Chunhong

Sep 16, 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Sep 8, 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with family

Aug 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renan

Traveled with partner

Jul 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great property all around. Would stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Reno

Traveled with family

Jul 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannon

Traveled with partner

Jul 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with family

Jul 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated property, but great service and updated room

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

BRIAN

Jul 26, 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Symone

Traveled with family

Jul 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhisekhwar

Jul 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haris

Traveled with family

Jul 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing resort. Right on the beach. Closeness to the airport does not bother at all (you won’t hear anything). There is some construction going on, but that won’t bother you either. Very clean and great staff. The only negative note: self parking is way too expensive and difficult to find a spot closer to the rooms. Shouldn’t parking be included in the rate / resort fee?

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with partner

Jul 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful resort, great restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Would definitely go back! They did charge an unexpected $30/day self parking fee that was never mentioned during booking or check in but other than that everything was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Jul 22, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family

Jul 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful Hotels stunning pool and Dukes Restaurant is wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Traveled with family

Jul 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

The property was nice. The staff was friendly. Overall we really enjoyed our stay The only complaint I have is the beds we're not comfy and the bedding was cheap feeling. Other than that we loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Jul 18, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMI

Jul 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very accommodating property

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great pool.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family

Jul 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but could be a lot Better or Cheaper

Amazingly beautiful hotel. Problem was at over $500 a night the dinner restaurant is closed and there is construction going on at the pool which you do hear loudly when you are at the pool. And the breakfast buffet had minimal food selection at $40pp. Coffee service at the hotel ends at 2pm and the sushi restaurant gets so overwhelmed they stop serving an hour before closing. Birds crap all over breakfast chairs and peck at the buffet food when they can. At this hotel rate, it’s worth staying at only when they correct their problems. Weather was hit and miss at the Sonesta in Lihue. Sun is better in Poipu, in the South.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with partner

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Kauai makes Maui seem somehow less magical because the people on Kauai are really nice and friendly and the lush greens and beautiful beaches are just special/

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with partner

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice location with nice pool and beach right on the property. Rooms are clean and reasonably appointed. Hotel is running a remodel/construction on a small portion off the lobby and pool. Would have been nice to know this in advance. Only a minor nuisance in our opinion.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allan Ceja

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Jul 14, 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D

Jul 13, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with family

Jul 12, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Royally stinks

The beach here is not very nice. I wish we had stayed at Poipu. The shampoo and conditioner provided was horrible. My daughter lost a hairbrush full of hair trying to brush hers out. I called down to the manager Marylou to complain and was told that’s all they have and I was welcome to leave a review. Had to drive to Target at 930pm to get Pantene just to be able to brush my hair out. They say it’s a resort and spa?? For the price we paid I expect much better customer service. Kauai is beautiful but I wish we had not stayed here. Will never stay at another Sonesta property. The Royal Hawaiian on Waikiki was phenomenal.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024