Meetings & Events
Intimate oceanfront meetings and group events in Lihue’s serene Kalapaki Beach setting.
THE IDEAL VENUE
WHY HOST HERE?
Beachfront Setting
Host gatherings on Kalapaki Beach, with oceanfront lawns, tropical gardens, and Nawiliwili Bay moments from Lihue Airport.
Personalized Experiences
Shape memorable agendas with Hawaiian cultural activities, beachfront luau entertainment, and distinctive dining moments for your attendees.
Flexible Venues
Choose from 27,758 square feet across 11 spaces, including Kauai’s largest ballroom and outdoor event lawns.
Island Team Building
Bring groups together with beach yoga, volleyball, lei making, ukulele lessons, nearby kayaking, golfing, hiking, and scuba diving.
Resort Catering
Enhance events with on-site restaurants, poolside cuisine, craft cocktails, sushi, Italian dining, and Hawaiian-inspired beachfront flavors.
Planning Support
Support guests easily with multilingual staff, tours and ticket assistance, accessible meeting spaces, and complimentary airport transportation.
Event Venues
Kaua'i Ballroom Venue
Host conferences, incentives and corporate functions in the Kaua’i Ballroom at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue: Kauai’s largest ballroom, 17,280 sq ft, divisible into four Salons with garden views.
Kaua'i Court Venue
Host conferences, incentives and corporate receptions at Kaua’i Court Venue, a 2,688 sq ft open-air terrace pre-function space at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue with dramatic 25-ft ceilings.
Puna Court Venue
Host conferences, incentives and corporate functions at Puna Court, a 2,464 sq ft open-air terrace at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue overlooking tropical gardens.
Lu'au Grounds Venue
Host beachfront galas, corporate celebrations and incentive events on the Lu’au Grounds at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, an oceanfront event lawn on Kalapaki Beach used for the resort’s lū’au.
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MEETINGS & EVENTS FAQs
What meeting and event space does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue offers over 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space spread across 11 flexible meeting rooms, including multiple pre-function areas. This makes The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue a versatile choice for everything from corporate meetings to large-scale celebrations, with capacity to comfortably host groups ranging from 24 to 1,350 guests.
What is the largest venue at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
The Kauai Ballroom is the largest venue at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, offering 17,280 square feet of mezzanine-level space and billed as the largest ballroom on the island. It can accommodate up to 1,350 guests or be divided into four smaller Salon meeting rooms, and it features garden views with soaring 25-foot-high ceilings.
Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offer outdoor event venues?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue features several open-air venues, including Puna Court, a garden-view space with 25-foot ceilings suited to intimate gatherings of up to 150 guests, the oceanfront Wai’ale’ale Lawn offering 3,000 square feet of outdoor event space overlooking Kalapaki Beach, and the beachfront Luau Gardens set on the sandy shores of private Kalapaki Beach.
Can The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue host weddings?
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is a popular wedding destination, offering lush gardens and ocean views for both ceremonies and receptions. Wedding venues at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue range from small, intimate ceremonies to grandiose parties of up to 900 guests, making it suitable for couples of every celebration size.
What ceremony sites are available for weddings at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Couples marrying at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue can choose from three distinctive ceremony sites: the Serene Garden, surrounded by cascading waterfalls and plumeria trees; the Ocean Oasis, a beachfront setting overlooking Kalapaki Bay; and the Garden Court, an open-air covered location amid cultivated gardens.
How many guests can The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue accommodate for a wedding reception?
The Kauai Ballroom at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue can host as many as 1,000 guests for a drinks reception or 900 guests for a seated dinner, while more intimate venues like the Puna Ballroom accommodate up to 200 guests, giving couples flexibility for weddings of nearly any scale.
Does The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue provide shuttle service for wedding guests?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Lihue Airport for wedding guests, making travel to and from the resort convenient for out-of-town attendees celebrating on Kalapaki Beach.
Are discounted room blocks available for wedding guests at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Wedding groups booking at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue can take advantage of discounted wedding block room rates, available for parties that confirm 10 or more guestrooms per night, making it easier for families and friends to stay together for the celebration.
Is the meeting and event space at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue features wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces and a business center, along with a wheelchair-accessible path to the elevator, registration desk, and public washrooms, helping ensure event spaces are accessible to all attendees.
What dining and catering options are available for events at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue?
Event guests at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue can draw on the resort’s four on-site restaurants — Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach, Duke’s Kauai, Café Portofino, and The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue — along with Kai’s Bar, for catering and celebratory dining. The resort also hosts its signature oceanfront lū’au on Kalapaki Beach, a family-friendly option featuring live music, dance, and dinner celebrating the spirit of Polynesia.