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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue NEWLY RENOVATED

3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, USA, 96766
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About us

Discover an unparalleled Hawaiian escape at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort, a tropical haven on the Garden Isle that has been transformed by a multi-million dollar, multi-year renovation. Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of our beachfront location, where the Aloha Spirit is elegantly woven into every modern amenity and gracious hospitality. Our extensively updated resort now features refreshed guest rooms, a reimagined lobby, and a magnificent 26,000-square-foot pool area – the largest single-level swimming pool in Hawaii. Savor enhanced culinary experiences, from the renovated Kukui restaurant to our brand-new bar, and be captivated by the rhythm of our "Drums & Dances of Polynesia" luau, offered every Thursday. Within this 800-acre paradise, championship golf, thrilling water sports, and a myriad of activities await, promising a world of endless pleasure and unforgettable moments.

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

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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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

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

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Kaua'i Ballroom Download PDF
Kaua'i Ballroom
Kaua'i Court Pre-function 1 Download PDF
Kaua'i Court Pre-function 1
Nawiliwili Meeting Room (Puna A) Download PDF
Nawiliwili Meeting Room (Puna A)
Halele'a Salon (2) Download PDF
Halele'a Salon (2)
Ko'olau Salon (3) Download PDF
Ko'olau Salon (3)
Halele'a & Ko'olau Salon (2&3) Download PDF
Halele'a & Ko'olau Salon (2&3)

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%

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
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! https://vimeo.com/285342349
Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor
Kekaha, HI, US 96752
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Kauai Beach Boys
Kauai Beach Boys
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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
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
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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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue NEWLY RENOVATED Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue NEWLY RENOVATED 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 NEWLY RENOVATED'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 NEWLY RENOVATED 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 NEWLY RENOVATED 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 NEWLY RENOVATED's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue NEWLY RENOVATED 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 NEWLY RENOVATED 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
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