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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.

Guests: 900 at dinner · 1,350 at the ceremony; Venue website
Rooms: 356 rooms; Venue website
Cost: About US$37,000 for 80 guests; Aisle estimate
Ceremony: Outdoor ceremonies; Venue website
Season: Best weather Jun–Sep; Aisle estimate
Getting there: LIH · about 10 min by car; Aisle estimate

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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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner: 900 guests
Standing reception: 1,000 guests
Ceremony, seated: 1,350 guests

Staying over

Rooms: 356 rooms
Room types: 19 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests: About US$37,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price: US$175 to US$275 per headAisle estimate

House rules

Music until: 10:00 PM
Pets: No
Children: Yes

Getting there

Nearest airport: LIH, 10 min by carAisle estimate
Parking: Yes
Step-free access: Yes
Guest transport: Yes

The spaces

Event spaces: Conference space, ballroom and banquet hall
Reception indoors: Yes
Reception outdoors: Yes
Space for dancing: Yes
Indoors or out: Both
Setting: Coastal, modern, elegant

The place

Swimming pool: Yes
Sea view: Yes
Beach on foot: Yes
Gardens: Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering: Yes
Bring your own wine: Yes
Bar on site: 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

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Costs and booking details

Getting there: LIH · about 10 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into LIH.
Weather window: June – September
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.

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Last updated 20 October 2026

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Seated dinner: 900 guests
“Up to 900 guests”
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Standing reception: 1,000 guests
“Up to 1000 guests”
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Ceremony, 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.”
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Rooms: 356 rooms
“The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue features 356 guestrooms designed for comfort, each outfitted with refrigerators, Smart TVs, and pillowtop beds dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets.”
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Room types: 19 listed
“Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront”
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Outdoor ceremony: Yes
“Exchange your vows with the golden sands of Kalapaki Beach beneath your feet and the ocean as your backdrop.”
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In-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.”
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Bring your own wine: Yes
“Corkage Fee for 750 ml bottles of Wines | $25 per bottle”
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Bar on site: Yes
“A picturesque oceanfront dining experience with shaded outdoor seating and fire pits, Kukui’s and Kai’s Bar on Kalapaki Beach delight guests with island-inspired dishes, fresh local flavors, and craft cocktails facing both the pool and Kalapaki Bay.”
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Music until: 10:00 PM
“- Music must end by 10:00PM”
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Pets: No
“Pets not allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees”
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Children: Yes
“Children are welcome”
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Parking: Yes
“• 24-hour valet parking and self-parking available”
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Step-free access: Yes
“- Wheelchair accessible”
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Guest transport: Yes
“Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Lihue Airport for your wedding guests, ensuring a seamless and convenient travel experience.”
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Event spaces: Conference space, ballroom and banquet hall
“Conference space”
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Reception indoors: Yes
“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.”
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Reception outdoors: Yes
“From intimate ceremonies to elegant receptions under the stars, experience a celebration as effortless as your love for one another.”
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Space for dancing: Yes
“- Dance floor”
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Indoors 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.”
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Setting: 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.”
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Swimming pool: Yes
“Enjoy direct access to the golden sands of Kalapaki Beach, straight from Hawaii’s largest single-level swimming pool.”
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Sea view: Yes
“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.”
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Beach on foot: Yes
“Enjoy direct access to the golden sands of Kalapaki Beach, straight from Hawaii’s largest single-level swimming pool.”
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Gardens: Yes
“Kamala O Kalapaki Gardens provides 5,000 sq. ft. of serene outdoor space, ideal for unforgettable gatherings in a lush, tranquil setting.”
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