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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue vs Kaanapali Alii

Both Kaua'i Marriott Resort and Kaanapali Alii are recommended by professionals. On balance, Kaua'i Marriott Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Kaanapali Alii. Kaua'i Marriott Resort has a TripExpert Score of 77 with accolades from 5 reviews like Frommer's, Gayot and Lonely Planet.

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
7 / 10
3610 Rice St, Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
From $339 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"This 345-room, 11-suite resort is a laidback property with plenty of activities for all ages."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
85.8
"Built on Kalapaki Beach, the Marriott’s 800-acre Kauai resort is a good fit for families and business travelers alike." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This 10-story, multiwing hotel—the tallest on Kauai since opening in 1986...superlatives include Kauai’s largest swimming pool, a sort of Greco-Roman fantasy that would fit in at Hearst Castle" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Anyone looking for a classic Hawaii resort experience won't be disappointed here." Full review
Kaanapali Alii
Kaanapali Alii
7 / 10
50 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $553 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Gayot Gayot
"Guests rave about this Kaanapali condominium, and many return year after year."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A winning choice for families and those wanting to play house on Maui's most stunning shores." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Kaanapali Ali consists of 184 one and two-bedroom apartments." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"Condos as big as "full-size homes" make this beachfront Waikiki resort "fantastic for families.""
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"If you want to feel like Ka'anapali is your home and not just a place you vacation, then slink on in to a two-bedroom condo at the Ka'anapali Ali'i." Full review
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