The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue has completed a multi-million dollar renovation of its accommodations, dining concepts and event spaces.

“This renovation represents more than just a material transformation. It showcases the evolution of one of Kaua’i’s most treasured resorts,” said Jim Pedone, the property’s general manager. “Every detail of this redesign was thoughtfully crafted to honor the deep traditions of Kaua’i, introducing an enhanced level of style, comfort, and amenities for today’s traveler. Whether guests are returning or visiting for the very first time, our hope is everyone experiences the timeless magic of Kalapaki Bay in an entirely new light.”

The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue features:

• an open-air lobby with bi-fold glass doors, polished lava-stone flooring, native hardwoods, tropical plants and a large wooden outrigger canoe as a central feature (the lobby’s oversized oversized koi pond has been preserved)
• 345 guestrooms and 11 suites that have been reimagined and now feature custom woodwork, kapa-inspired textural accents, and a soft, ocean-inspired palette
• bathrooms appointed with basalt countertops sourced from Hawai’i Island, step-in rainfall showers, and backlit mirrors
• two-storey Presidential Suite with multiple gathering areas, a private dining room, a wraparound lanai, and oceanfront views
• Hawai’i’s largest single-level swimming pool, spanning some 26,000 square feet and designed in a lagoon style
• new pergolas and shaded alcoves surrounded with clusters of native naupaka hedges
• a range of wellness facilities, including Alexander Day Spa and Salon, a 24-hour fitness center, and yoga and aqua-fit classes
• four distinct dining venues: The Royal Lanai (day-to-night eatery with a new design incorporating natural wood accents and ocean-inspired textures), Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach (refreshed with a Pacific Rim-inspired menu highlighting locally-sourced ingredients), Duke’s Kaua’i (named for surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku, and serving fresh seafood, slow-roasted kalua pork and Hula Pie), and Café Portofino (Italian cuisine with a Pacific twist)

In addition, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i now offers more than 27,000 square feet of upgraded, versatile event space across 11 distinct venues. The Kaua’i Ballroom is the island’s largest indoor venue at 17,280 square feet. Outdoor spaces include the Kamala O Kalapaki Gardens, a newly enhanced 5,000-square-foot space surrounded by tropical foliage, and the 3,000-square-foot, oceanfrom Wai’ale’ale Lawn.

The AAA Four Diamond rated property is just minutes from Lihue Airport. Known as the Garden Island, Kaua’i is a 45-minute flight from Oahu (Honolulu).