The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue is a 5-star beachfront retreat in Lihue, Hawaii. Located at 3610 Rice Street, it sits about 1.9mi from the city center. With 260 reviews contributing to its story, this resort offers a sunny island escape worthy of the traveler's plans.

Featured amenities include a restaurant and bar, a beachfront setting, an outdoor swimming pool (free), a kids' pool, and Spa/Wellness packages. On-site services include an Airport shuttle (free), shuttle service (free), a business center (free), and beach access, with private parking and Wi-Fi available for extra charges. Water sports facilities on site and spa services carry extra charges, while prices start from $379.

Guest experiences embrace island life with non-smoking rooms and wheelchair accessibility, plus a terrace, garden, balcony, beach, and sun deck. The 24-hour front desk provides round-the-clock service, and options like meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) and live music/performances (extra charges) help shape memorable evenings on the island.

On-site dining options spell a little world tour after a sun-filled day. Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach blends a family-friendly, modern, and romantic vibe with International flavors. Aupaka Terrace offers American fare, while Dukes Kauai serves classic American plates, and Cafe Portofino delivers Italian favorites.

Outdoor pool days are a highlight, with a free outdoor pool featuring a shallow end and a view, plus a dedicated kids’ pool just steps from the sand. For extra adventures, water sports facilities are on site, and spa services are available for an additional charge. When evening falls, possibilities abound with live music or performances and flexible meeting/banquet facilities, both carrying extra charges, while the 24-hour front desk keeps the island vibe effortless.

For travelers who want to keep exploring, airport shuttle is free and shuttle service is free to whisk between the airport and the resort. Private parking is available, and Wi-Fi is available for an extra charge. The beachfront setting keeps the energy bright, and the location sits about 1.9mi from the city center, making island life easy to dive into.