The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, USA, 96766
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About us
Surround yourself with the stunning beauty and splendor of Hawaii's Garden Isle at the enchanting beachfront The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort, a tropical haven where the Aloha Spirit has been elegantly melded with the most modern amenities and gracious Hawaiian hospitality. Come and experience this 800-acre paradise, where championship golf, water sports, endless activities, and Hawaii's largest single-level swimming pool create a world of unparalleled pleasure.
Venue Details
ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1986
Renovated2024
Total meeting space27,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms356
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Travel Channel - June 2016 "7 Water Wonders - Grown Up Getaways"
Travel + Leisure Magazine - 2016 World's Best Family Beach Hotels (#15)
Hotels.com - 2016 Excellent Award
TripAdvisor - 2016 Certificate of Excellence
AAA - Three Diamond Award, 2016
Hawaii Magazine - 2016 Reader's Choice
Conde Nast Traveler - 2015 Top 25 Best Resorts in Hawaii
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
May 9, 2025 - Jun 3, 2025
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
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Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jun 15 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Mar 25 - Jun 14Sep 01 - Dec 21
Low season
Jan 03 - Mar 24
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
27,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
17,280 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,230 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
10,936 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
17,205 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
1,350
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
27,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
17,280 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,230 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
10,936 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
17,205 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
1,350
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
356
Single (1 bed)
226
Single (1 bed) rate
$329.00 - $429.00
Double (2 beds)
130
Double (2 beds) rate
$349.00 - $459.00
Suites
11
Tax rate
17.962%
Occupancy rate
85%
Total guest rooms
356
Single (1 bed)
226
Single (1 bed) rate
$329.00 - $429.00
Double (2 beds)
130
Double (2 beds) rate
$349.00 - $459.00
Suites
11
Tax rate
17.962%
Occupancy rate
85%
Location
Getting Here
Located only 2 miles from Lihue Airport The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort is the perfect location for your next event. Providing complimentary transfers from the airport.
Distance from airport
2 mi
Distance from airport 2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $30.00/day )
Valet parking
( $40.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Blue Ocean Adventure Tours
Recreation
25 mi
THE NA PALI COAST AND SEA LIFE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL – WHETHER IT IS YOUR HONEYMOON GETAWAY TO KAUAI, OR YOUR FAMILY LOOKING FOR FUN, WONDER AND GREAT TIMES, BLUE OCEAN ADVENTURE TOURS IS YOUR PERSONAL ADVENTURE COMPANY. WE STRIVE FOR YOUR SATISFACTION AND AMAZEMENT!
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Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor
Kekaha, HI, US 96752
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Kauai Beach Boys
Recreation
1 min
Kauai Beach Boys are preserving and honoring the Golden Age of surfing, steeped in tradition from the 50’s and 60’s and the beach boy legacy of love of the ocean and sharing of Aloha.
The original Kalapaki Beach Boy, Percy Kinimaka, surfed, paddled, played music and shared his aloha on the very same beach we call home today.
Though there will never be another Percy Kinimaka, his legacy and that of all the Hawaiian Beach Boys are the foundation of everything we do. Under the same ownership since 1983, Kauai Beach Boys is Kauai’s original surf school and beach concession, located at the Kauai Marriott formerly the Kauai Surf.
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Waimea Canyon State Park
Park
40 mins
Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is a large canyon, approximately ten miles long and up to 3,000 feet deep, located on the western side of Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands of the United States. Waimea is Hawaiian for "reddish water", a reference to the erosion of the canyon's red soil.
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Jack Harter Helicopter Tours
Recreation
10 mins
Jack brought his first helicopter to Kauai back in 1962. His dream was to start his own helicopter business on the island offering tours, charters, and utility services. A man named Raymond Burr was so impressed by Jack and his tour of the island that he decided to invest in him. This opportunity led Jack to open Jack Harter Helicopters. He flew a variety of aircrafts throughout his founding years, such as the Bell 47G, Bell 47J, Hiller FH1100, and Sikorsky S-53.
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Koke'e State Park
Park
40 mins
Kōkeʻe State Park is located in northwestern Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. It includes the Kōkeʻe Museum at the 15 mi marker on State Road 550, which focuses on the weather, vegetation, and bird life; a lodge which serves food and sells gifts; cabins for rent; and hiking trails.
Lydgate State Park Beach - Snorkeling
Park
10 mins
Tree-lined beach with jetty-enclosed swimming areas popular for snorkeling, plus picnics & camping.
Opaekaa Falls - scenic overlook
Park
20 mins
Ōpaekaʻa Falls is a waterfall located on the ʻŌpaekaʻa Stream in Wailua River State Park on the eastern side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It is a 151-foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.
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Wailua Falls - scenic overlook
Park
20 mins
Wailua Falls is a waterfall on the island of Kauai, part of the US state of Hawaii. The 173 foot falls are located on the South Fork Wailua River near Lihue. The waterfall is prominently featured on the opening credits of the television series Fantasy Island.
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures - Zipline
Recreation
40 mins
Join us on our unique Kauai adventures! Enjoy tubing down an old sugar plantation irrigation system, through open canals, and through several tunnels hand-dug in 1870. Soar through the air on our seven-line zipline course, traversing the side of a mountain down to a lush bamboo grove. Through it all, learn about our island’s history, culture, and natural environment. Join us and take home memories for a lifetime!
The mission of Kaua’i Backcountry Adventures is to provide eco-tourism activities that are accessible to a broad range of people. Our zipline and tubing tours have a minimal environmental impact and contribute to the preservation of Kauai’s history and culture. We have helped restore sections of the old plantation irrigation system, which are now used for the Mountain Tubing Adventure.
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Kipu Ranch Adventures
Park
40 mins
Kipu Ranch is a 3,000 acre property extending from the Huleia River to the top of Mt. Haupu. It is home to many movie sites and wildlife! The ranch has seen many changes through the years, from a sugar plantation to the working cattle ranch it is today. Kipu Ranch is a private ranch – not accessible to the general public. Ride through the ranch on your very own premium Kawasaki off-road vehicle! All tours are guided scenic tours with a classic stop-n-go flow full of history, culture, movie locations and aloha. Come and let us share some of Kauai’s hidden beauty with you and your family.
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Watersports Adventures
Recreation
20 mins
Watersports Adventures is a family owned and operated business on Kauai. For the past 3 decades, we have provided the ultimate Scuba diving and snorkeling adventures on Kauai. With our perfect safety record, your family could not be in better hands for the adventure of a lifetime.
Come explore our beautiful tropical reefs with colorful fish and amazing corals. The Hawaiian green sea turtles, dolphins, seasonal whale songs, and the Hawaiian Monk seal are the most likely highlights of your dive with us.
Watersports Adventures offers guided snorkel or scuba tours and Padi certifications for all experience levels, from snorkel lessons and adventures, to first time scuba divers, all of the way through divemaster level training.
Every day, we see spectacular colorful reefs, these dive sites are home to sea turtles, corals, and reef fish like the famous Hawaiian State fish: the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a. If we are lucky, a Hawaiian spinner dolphin, spotted eagle ray, or even a Hawaiian monk seal will swim by!
We love the ocean and nature, it is our responsibility to minimize our impact and care of the environment. That is also why we only take small groups diving.
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Smith's Fern Grotto/Wailua River Cruise
Recreation
20 mins
Sharing Songs and Legends of the Wailua River Valley is a Family Tradition. In 1946, Walter Smith, Sr. and his wife, Emily, started our family business with a small rowboat and a borrowed outboard motor. Four generations later, we continue Grandpa’s tradition of sharing our love of Kauai and its rich cultural heritage.
During the two mile river journey, you’ll hear songs and stories of ancient Hawaii — like the King’s Highway, sacred Mount Kapu, and the First Hau Tree. In addition, guests enjoy learning the hula during a lesson provided by one of our cousins. Everyone gets into the act during the river cruise!
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Ali'i Kayak Tours
Recreation
20 mins
One of the best ways to see the hidden places on Kauai is on our Wailua River kayak adventure. Of all the various activities available on Kauai, kayak tours have the least amount of environmental impact and will bring you up close and personal with our island’s unique places – Wailua River, lush rainforests, and Secret Falls.
Captain Andy's Na Pali Sailing Adventure
Recreation
40 mins
Since 1980 we've taken guests on Kauai boat tours down famous Na Pali Coast. Whether you choose our 65' Star Yachts, Classic Sailing Catamarans, or Wet & Wild Raft Expeditions, nobody has more fun!
Hawaii Movie Tours - Films Made in Hawaii
Recreation
10 mins
Lights, camera … action! If you’re a film buff, this Kauai movie day tour is especially for you. With its natural beauty and tropical landscapes, Kauai has long been a sought-out destination for Hollywood. You’ll love recognizing the iconic locations and backdrops from all your favorite films. For the maximum experience, immerse yourself in movie clips aboard the tour minibus and see how filmmakers made the island of Kauai translate onto the silver screen.
See where Harrison Ford and Anne Heche survived a crash landing in Six Days and Seven Nights. Relive the fate of those shipwrecked on Gilligan’s Island and feel just like a competitor in The Amazing Race. Check out the waterfall shown in the opening credits on Fantasy Island and remember, dead men tell no tales on Pirates of the Caribbean. Also don’t forget about a classic Jurassic Park tour.
Or you can croon along with Elvis in Blue Hawaii in Coco Palms – this is a special treat, as Roberts Hawaii is the only tour and transportation company with access to this popular site.
Huleia National Wildlife Refuge
Park
20 mins
The Hulēʻia National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi. It is adjacent to the Menehune Fish Pond, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, on the southeast side of the island.
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Kauai Museum
Museum
10 mins
he Albert Spencer Wilcox Building was established as a library in 1924. and then converted to the Kauaʻi Museum. It has exhibits on the history of the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii.
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Additional Information
Safety Information
Cancellation Policy
7 Days
Additional details
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The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes,
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No
Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua''i Resort Lihue clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Public Areas are cleaned every three to four hours
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
No policies are in place
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes : Fitness Center is routinely cleaned like other public spaces
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
No
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
No
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jennifer Rausch – VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.com
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