THE ROYAL SONESTA KAUAI RESORT LIHUE, Lihue
About the Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue - A beachfront 5-star hotel with Hawaii's largest pool, oceanfront dining, and golf access
Situated on Kalapaki Beach, The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue offers direct access to a protected cove ideal for swimming and water sports. The 5-star property features Hawaii's largest one-level pool, four on-site restaurants including Duke's Kauai for seafood and Café Portofino for Italian cuisine, and proximity to The Ocean Course at Hokuala-a mile away with Hawaii's longest oceanfront golf stretch. Guests stay in renovated rooms with ocean, garden, or pool views, equipped with Keurig coffee makers, laptop safes, and work desks. The Alexander Day Spa provides beachside treatments, while the 24-hour fitness center includes cardio and weight equipment. Royal Sonesta is 3 miles from Lihue and offers a free airport shuttle. Event spaces span 27000 sq ft, including the 17280 sq ft Kauai Ballroom with garden views.
Pros
Direct beach access to Kalapaki Beach with calm waters for swimming.
Largest one-level pool in Hawaii with ocean views.
Multiple dining options, including oceanfront Italian cuisine at Café Portofino.
Free shuttle service to Lihue Airport and Hokuala Golf Course.
24/7 fitness center with cardio and weightlifting equipment.
Cons
Self-parking costs $30 per day.
Some nearby attractions, like Hanalei Bay, require a 32-mile drive.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Public areas with access for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Children are welcome
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Beauty salon
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Volleyball
- Yoga class
- Jogging track
Guest Parking
- Refrigerator
- Microwave on request
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Business services
- Fax/Photocopying
- Audiovisual equipment
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Playground
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Sun loungers
- Lounge chairs
- Ballroom
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Relaxation room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Hot stone treatment
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Aromatherapy
- Reflexology
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Central heating
- Connecting rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Balcony
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub shower combination
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Lighted makeup mirror
- Laundry basket/ Clothes hamper
- Toilet
Self-catering
- Refrigerator
- Microwave on request
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
- Pillow top mattress
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Radio
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor