Royal Sonesta Kauai
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
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About the Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort embodies the essence of paradise on the enchanting island of Kauai, Hawaii. Nestled along the serene shores of Poipu Beach, this luxurious resort offers guests a haven of relaxation and adventure amidst the island's lush tropical landscapes and azure waters. Each accommodation at the Royal Sonesta Kauai is elegantly appointed, blending contemporary comforts with Hawaiian-inspired décor. Many rooms and suites boast private lanais that overlook either the ocean or the resort's meticulously landscaped gardens, providing a peaceful retreat with breathtaking views. The resort's amenities cater to every desire for both relaxation and exploration. Guests can bask in the Hawaiian sun by the resort's expansive swimming pools, complete with cascading waterfalls and swim-up bars for tropical refreshments. For those seeking rejuvenation, the onsite spa offers a variety of treatments that incorporate indigenous Hawaiian ingredients and healing traditions. Adventurous spirits can partake in a range of activities, from snorkeling in crystal-clear waters to exploring nearby hiking trails that lead to dramatic coastal vistas and hidden waterfalls.
Location
Royal Sonesta Kauai
3610 Rice St
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
96766
Nearest Airport: LIH
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Pool Bar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Bar & Lounge
- Bar & Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Pool
- Spa on Property
- Spa Services
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Room
- WiFi
- Terrace
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry Facilities
- Outdoor Pools
- Sun Deck
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Conference Facilities
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Nearby
- Beach
- Interests
- Signature Perks
Reviews for Royal Sonesta Kauai
Paradise in Paradise.
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)
Wynn R - Morgan Hill, California
Beautiful day in Kauai at the Royal Sonesta.
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 - Lake Elsinore CA
Strange set up. Do your research.
What a strange place. Giant dated white building set on a beach next to a port. It should be torn down and replaced with a nice resort and the port area cleaned up to be more attractive.
Sunshine54926014190 - Dallas, Texas
Overblown, unhelpful, difficult
Our stay started badly and has not improved. The resort property is pretentious, oversized, overblown and difficult to navigate. The registration desk is invisible from the drive up entry, and staff are mostly indifferent. We arrived before our room was ready and instead of directing us to a place to rest and/ or providing a schedule of resort activities, they just cut us loose, saying they would call or text us when the room was ready. They didn't. Four hours later, after getting trapped in Lihue traffic and getting overpriced takeout from a Lihue deli, we still had not heard from them and had to return to inquire. The room (nearly $1,000/night) is in a remote tower requiring us to wind around the facility on foot with no guidance from staff. Yes, the pool is nice but the overall facility feels fake and pretentious, with design features having little to do with Kauai or Hawaii, and amenities including lounge musicians playing retreads of Neil Diamond. We will not be back. We feel greatly misled by your rating of this resort as a "real gem" (which we relied on when booking) and suggest you revisit and re-evaluate. Thanks. David Olson Email: cableczar1@gmail.com
David O
Try Kauai.
Pictures online don’t do this place justice. Beautiful setting. Rooms looked recently renovated. Prperty extremely well kept. Helpful staff. On site restauarants good and short walk away (less than 1/8th of mile) many other restaurants. Great golf course. Free shuttle to/from airport which is 5 min. away. Kauai much more laid back than other Hi. islands and residents very friendly. Went to Beach House for our big dinner. Spectacular view/setting.
Brad M
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