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The Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort Līhuʻe

Where to stay (hotels)KauaʻiChecked Oct. 29, 2026

A beachfront resort on Kalapakī Bay, 5 minutes from the Līhuʻe airport, ranked No. 5 among Hawaiʻi resorts by Condé Nast readers in 2025. A huge pool, a calm beach for swimming, and fully open after Hurricane Lowell.

Area: Kalapakī Beach, Līhuʻe; central location for exploring the island.
From the airport: about 5 minutes.
Price: upscale.
Ratings: No. 5 Hawaiʻi resort, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025.
Status: open and fully operational (Oct. 22, 2026).
Highlights: one of Kauaʻi's largest pools, Kalapakī Bay's calm water, Duke's Kauaʻi next door, golf nearby.
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

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Sources: Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice · Kauai.guide: hotel status after Hurricane Lowell (verified Oct. 22, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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