Name: The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Address: 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, Lihue, 96766
Telephone: 1-808-245-5050
Rating: 8.8

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue | Member Rates | Dyme

Wheelchair accessible parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Wheelchair-accessible van parkingWheelchair-accessible on-site restaurantSwimming poolPool umbrellas

Check-in / Check-out

From 04:00 PM · Until 12:00 PM

Classification

4-Star Hotel

Amenities

Full-service spa, Free beach cabanas, Boat tours nearby, Express check-out, Electric car charging station, Swimming pool

Location

Lihue, US

Indulge at the Full-Service Spa

Unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials, then enjoy 5 spa tubs and a 24-hour fitness center for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Culinary Delights

Taste international cuisine at 4 restaurants or grab a coffee at the cafe. Sip on drinks at poolside bar or the 2 bars/lounges. Don't miss the cooked-to-order breakfasts daily.

Luxurious Accommodations

Stay in one of the 356 guestrooms with Smart TVs, Egyptian cotton sheets, and private bathrooms. Stay connected with wireless internet and enjoy cable programming for entertainment.

Immerse yourself in beachside bliss at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue. Book your stay now for a tropical getaway like no other.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

8.8

Excellent

324 reviews

Highlights

+Beautiful setting
+Helpful staff
+Good restaurants
+Spectacular views

Could Improve

–Poor service
–Cleanliness issues
–Overpriced
–Difficult navigation

Cleanliness8.1

Room wasn’t very clean, especially the bathroom.

Service7.6

Worst service. Front desk staff not helpful and probably the least friendly in Hawaii.

Location10.0

Beautiful setting. Kauai much more laid back and residents very friendly.

Room Quality8.6

Ugliest hotel- looks worse than Hilton garden inn and had issues with amenities.

Amenities9.1

Specific amenities mentioned were limited and many were inadequate.

Value for Money7.1

With issues in cleanliness, service, and overall hotel quality, it seems overpriced.

Food and Beverage10.0

On-site restaurants good and dinner at Beach House had a spectacular view.

Overall Experience10.0

An experience marred by service and cleanliness issues, but beautiful location.

burnsc2003

Couples · Apr 2026

Gorgeous property!

Liked:Beautiful property with great dining options. We loved Portofinos! Staff was very attentive with waitresses walking around poolside to take drink and lunch orders. The cove on which property is situated is picturesque. Pricey but well worth it.

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arthuro683

Couples · Mar 2026

The Royal Sonesta Hotel Is Lihue’s Best Hotel

Liked:We are 50+ year Marriott Ambassadors. The Royal Sonesta acquired the hotel from Marriott and Marriott still has the adjoining time shares. We are staying in the time shares portion and were concerned that the “Marriott ethic” we are used to might be compromised in the hotel area which controls the food, beverage and pool. We are no longer worried! The Sonesta staff and facilities are still great and the “partnership” is seamless. Aloha!

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436memec

Friends Getaway · Mar 2026

overpriced for what you get :( if you stay here stick to the basic reviews the upgrades aren’t worth it!

Liked:Not a 4 star hotel but any measure but a decent stay. I would recommend paying a little more for a better stay if you want a luxury experience. Pros: nice pool, several hydrotherapy pools, tons of chairs, decent rooms, beach front access, staff seemed friendly Cons: older rooms (including updated rooms like Ocean View rooms), lack of communication about daily hotel activities, room service is expensive and selection is limited, beach towels are incredibly thin (like a paper towel is better quality

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ChicagoJanice

Solo Travel · Mar 2026

True Hawaiian spirit!

Liked:Great staff!!!! I visited on a day pass prior to a night flight to Denver and onto Chicago. I inadvertently left my phone in the lobby restroom and realized it within 15 minutes. Went back and nothing. Belinda (guest services), a gentleman at check-in and Devin and his colleagues with Security went above and beyond checking with the cleaners, housekeeping, the Marriott next door and checked all the wastebaskets/bins in the vicinity. Thank goodness someone turned it into the beach bar a few minutes after we checked there. No one knew who it was other than perhaps a local but really want to thank everyone at this hotel for their kindness and willingness to help a non-guest. This was a phone wallet with not only my phone but my ids, credit cards, cash, boarding passes for my return flights and my parking ticket for my car parked at O’Hare.

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Location

How to Find Us

3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766

Lihue · US

1-808-245-5050

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 04:00 PM. Check-out by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

<ul> <li>Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.</li><li>Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. </li><li>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. </li><li>A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property. </li><li>The property is professionally cleaned.</li> </ul>

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