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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay vs The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

St. Regis Princeville Resort and Kaua'i Marriott Resort are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, St. Regis Princeville Resort scores significantly better than Kaua'i Marriott Resort. St. Regis Princeville Resort is ranked #7 in Hawaii with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Frommer's, Gayot and Fodor's.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
8 / 10
5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $585 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Sprawling across 23 acres of Kauai’s North Shore, the opulent St. Regis Princeville Resort sits on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Hawaii’s first and only St. Regis—a brand renowned for its opulence and service—opened in late 2009, following a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Princeville Hotel." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This is one of Kauai's top resorts and is located about an hour from the Lihue Airport on the cooler, greener and wetter North Shore of the island."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Originally built as a tropical escape for an English prince, the resort was completely redone last year to echo the natural beauty of Kauai’s North Shore." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.7
"Reviewers "love, love, love" this "exclusive" bluff-top North Shore resort, one of the "finest properties in the Hawaiian Islands.""
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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