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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

★★★★ 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, Lihue, US

8.8 guest rating· 330 reviews

About this hotel

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.

Rooms & rates

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Furnished balcony with ocean views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

King Oceanfront Presidential Suite

Sleeps 4 · 197 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>2120-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, queen sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

King Oceanfront Lanais Suite

Sleeps 4 · 93 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>1000-sq-foot room, furnished lanai with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, queen sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Two Queens Ocean View

Sleeps 4 · 42 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>453-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

King Garden View

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Furnished balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Two Queens Preferred Ocean View

Sleeps 4 · 43 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>462.6-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

King Preferred Ocean View

Sleeps 4 · 43 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>462.6-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, queen sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Two Queens Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>Furnished balcony with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

King Ocen View

Sleeps 4 · 42 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>453-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, queen sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Two Queens Pool View

Sleeps 4 · 42 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>453-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with pool views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - WiFi 50+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and local meal delivery service</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Braille signage</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2024</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Pool hoist on site
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Conference space
  • Full-service spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
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  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Golfing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • ATM/banking
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Computer station
  • Concierge service
  • Electric car charging station
  • Elevator
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Free airport transportation
  • Garden
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Picnic area
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Shopping on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Location

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, Lihue, US

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.8330 reviews

+ Beautiful setting+ Helpful staff+ Good restaurants+ Spectacular views− Poor service− Cleanliness issues− Overpriced
Cleanliness8.1
Service7.6
Location10.0
Room Quality8.6
Amenities9.1
Value for Money7.1

Gorgeous property!

10.0

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.

burnsc2003 · 2026-04-01

The Royal Sonesta Hotel Is Lihue’s Best Hotel

10.0

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!

arthuro683 · 2026-03-22

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

6.0

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

436memec · 2026-03-18

True Hawaiian spirit!

10.0

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.

ChicagoJanice · AURORA, ILLINOIS · 2026-03-14

Paradise in Paradise.

10.0

This hotel is gorgeous; the grounds are meticulously maintained. The food and drinks are top notch.There is plenty of shops, restaurants and spas within walking distance (1/4 mile)

normaw806 · MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA · 2026-02-13

Beautiful day in Kauai at the Royal Sonesta.

10.0

The Royal Sonesta is a beautiful hotel. The grounds are beautifully landscaped The pool is huge. There are plenty of loungers and umbrellas. You can choose beach, poolside or both. The atmosphere is relaxing. We were in Kauai for the day on a cruise ship. We purchased a day pass and it was a wonderful experience. Would go there again!

Travel4you · 2026-01-28

Good to know

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

The property is professionally cleaned.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Transportation

Car recommended

›Health & Safety

Property uses a professional cleaning service

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available