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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.0 star property

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On the beach, beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Oceanfront
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766
  • Place, Kalapaki Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Preferred Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Preferred Ocean View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Ground Floor

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Vice Presidential, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront, 1 King + Sofa Bed

  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Oceanfront

  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront (1 King + Sofa bed)

  • 197 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lihue

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue in Lihue, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Bay. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Ocean Course at Hokuala and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Nawiliwili Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Kalapaki Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kauai Lagoons Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nawiliwili Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nawiliwili Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Kauai Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Kauai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Musubi Truck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lilikoi Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hualani's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

Oceanfront hotel with full-service spa, near Nawiliwili Bay
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue offers 356 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lihue hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2024.

5 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Alexander Day Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 356 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy international cuisine at Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lihue? This hotel has 27758 square feet (2579 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Royal Lanai - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.
Aupaka Terrace - This poolside coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Duke's Kauai - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Cafe Portofino - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 32.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aupaka Terrace
  • Cafe Portofino
  • Duke's Kauai
  • Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach
  • Royal Lanai

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 27,758 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in hallways (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 53.08 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 32.95 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - W89793163-01
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1060 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Relaxing

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sonesta Kauai. It's connected to a Marriott resort, so there are a lot of restaurants and different spaces in which to relax. Our room was updated and clean, though they only provide in-room services every two days. As a vegetarian, there were limited options and our best meals were off the resort. We traveled all over the coastline to many beaches and I'm glad we did. The beach at the resort is fine, but there are a lot better ones elsewhere. The pool is pretty empty early in the mornings and then later in the evenings and I swam laps and relaxed during those times.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Kay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on beach. Great for families. Room had sticky stuff on bathroom counter and the coffee maker was filthy where you pour water. Did not use it. Other than all staff was super nice except for check on. She may have had a bad day. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Workers are kind the pool is insanely nice. The beach is great. Literally a resort out of a movie screen. Partial ocean views from majority of the rooms too. Close to airport and located centrally on island!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lots of gorgeous landscaping, including a koi pond, and artwork to enjoy while walking along the hallways or pausing to rest at one of the many comfy outdoor seating areas. The large pool was awesome. There were 5 hot tubs, so you didn’t have to wait too long before one became available if you just wanted to hang out in one with your own group. We were in a pool-view room, but there was also a view of the ocean off to our left that only got better if you went out onto the balcony. The nearby beach was also beautiful and relatively calm due to it being a bit more protected by what seems to be a natural harbor. We appreciated the nearby dining options on days when we didn’t want to hunt around for something in town or just got cleaned up from a day hike and didn’t feel like going out in the car again. Sometimes the front desk seemed like it could have been better staffed (especially if you were there after pool house hours and needed to get pool towels) but staff was always courteous and apologized for the wait if there was one. I would definitely consider staying at the Royal Sonesta again.
View of the pool area.
Another pool view.
View from the restaurant area of the beach at night.
Our dinner at nearby Cafe Portofino.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to many shops and restaurants. Hotel restaurants are pretty pricey though.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Mesquite

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful! Easy assess to the beach and pool. There are some restaurants near by and the hotel also had a few, but were expensive! The only issue Ihad was that we didn’t rent a car and there was only one bus tour that picked people up at the property. If you have issues navigating the stairs be careful…the restaurant was down stairs and we could not find an elevator…according to the staff there wasn’t one?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. It was clean and the pool am
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian, Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay here after it was taken over by Sonesta. I've stayed her numerous times when it was a Marriott. Staff displayed the Aloha spirit, room was super clean and updated with The only suggestion I have is the pool towels and room towels be examined for wear and tear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and property
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, nampa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, the pool was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savorng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a beautiful resort.

Great stay. Had a 2 hr checking in delay but we were able to use the resort facilities so we headed to the beach. Also, we were able to get a 2 hr delay on check out plus we we invited to use the resort facilities even after room checkout. So we hung out at the pool and grabbed some refreshing drinks. The room was spacious and clean. The resort area was beautiful and included the largest swimming pool in Hawaii as well as a nice swimming beach.
Picture from room on 4th floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cafe
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Clean and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise place. Beautiful pond, pools, and hot tubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry Musgrove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New favorite place to stay in Kauai! Loved the beach, easy access, volleyball and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about this property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025