The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a coastal hotel on Kaua'i's southeastern shore, with sea views, an elegant, modern feel and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lihue, United States, hosting up to 900 guests. Best months: January, February, November, December.
About The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a coastal hotel on Kaua'i's southeastern shore, with sea views, an elegant, modern feel and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.
Outdoor ceremonies are welcome, with seated ceremony capacity up to 1,350 guests, seated dining for 900 and standing receptions for 1,000 across a ballroom, banquet hall and conference space.
Catering is handled in house, and accommodation runs from Two Queens Garden View rooms to the King Oceanfront Presidential Suite, with most room types sleeping up to four.
Lihue Airport (LIH) is close by, an estimated 10 minutes from the resort, making arrivals straightforward for travelling guests.
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Amex Hotel Collection stay I don’t know if i was upgraded rooms, but mine was nice room 1913 in Ha’upa tower facing the pool so i had great sunset views. food at the restaurant Kukuis where i used most of my $100 credit was delicious.
Kai · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 900 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 1,350 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 19 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$175 to US$325 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIH, 10 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space, ballroom and banquet hall
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Outdoor ceremony space with seated capacity for up to 1,350 guests
- Ballroom, banquet hall and conference space for indoor events
- Seated dining for 900 or standing receptions for 1,000
- In-house catering provided by the resort
The wedding season
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIH · about 10 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into LIH.
- Weather window
- November – February
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (808) 245-5050
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The resort offers outdoor ceremony space as well as indoor venues, so you can plan for both.
How many guests can the venue seat?+
Ceremony seating goes up to 1,350 guests, seated dining up to 900, and standing receptions up to 1,000.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is handled in house by the resort.
What does a wedding here cost?+
We estimate around USD 175 to 325 per head. Contact the venue at +1 808-245-5050 or salesftl@sonesta.com for current pricing.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
Room types range from Garden View and Pool View rooms to Ocean View and oceanfront suites, including the King Oceanfront Presidential Suite. Most rooms sleep up to four, with accessible king and two-queen rooms also listed.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 900 guests
“Up to 900 guests”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,000 guests
“Up to 1000 guests”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 1,350 guests
“With 16,552 sq. ft. of space for up to 1,350 guests, this venue offers 25-ft ceilings and ample natural light from large windows facing the resort’s tropical gardens.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 19 listed
“Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Exchange your vows with the golden sands of Kalapaki Beach beneath your feet and the ocean as your backdrop.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“A premier destination situated along the breathtaking Kalapaki Beach, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort – Lihue offers a harmonious blend of stunning venues and exceptional culinary offerings, creating the perfect backdrop for events of any scale.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Conference space, ballroom and banquet hall
“Conference space”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Plan your next gathering at The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue. With over 27,000 square feet of elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, including the island's largest ballroom, we offer breathtaking ocean views and a dedicated team to bring your vision to life.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“A premier destination situated along the breathtaking Kalapaki Beach, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort – Lihue offers a harmonious blend of stunning venues and exceptional culinary offerings, creating the perfect backdrop for events of any scale.”
Read the source for setting