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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue vs Turtle Bay Resort

Both Kaua'i Marriott Resort and Turtle Bay Resort are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Turtle Bay Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Kaua'i Marriott Resort. Turtle Bay Resort comes in at #18 in Hawaii with approval from 12 reviews including Frommer's, concierge.com and Jetsetter.

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
Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort
8 / 10
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731
From $239 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Ideally located on a five-mile stretch of a secluded North Shore bay, this luxurious 880-acre property has a high hip factor."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Family-friendly boutique surf lodge with two championship golf courses on Oahu's famed North Shore." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Turtle Bay Resort boasts spacious guest rooms averaging nearly 500 square feet, with lanai that showcase stunning peninsula views." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Set on a wide stretch of oceanfront on the North Shore of O’ahu, this resort has guest rooms, beach cottages, and ocean villas."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Smack in the middle of legendary surf breaks, golden sand beaches and the North Shore's "pray for surf" scene, this resort is in the midst of what makes Hawaii surf culture world famous."
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