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The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort LihuevsTurtle 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
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
3610 Rice St, Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
From $339/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This 345-room, 11-suite resort is a laidback property with plenty of activities for all ages."
Condé Nast Traveler85.8
"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 "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 Top Choice
"Anyone looking for a classic Hawaii resort experience won't be disappointed here." Full review
Turtle Bay Resort
Concierge
Jetsetter
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook Condé Nast Traveler
Zagat
Afar Magazine Gayot
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
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 "Family-friendly boutique surf lodge with two championship golf courses on Oahu's famed North Shore." Full review
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 "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 "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."
Condé Nast Traveler "This 840-acre spot is the one and only resort on Oahu’s rugged North Shore, home to some of the best surfing in the world." Full review
Zagat4.0
"For a "romantic escapade" that feels "light-years away" "from the hubbub of Waikiki", this "breathtaking" and "very private" resort offers "incredible" Pacific views."
Afar Magazine "Shaka! We got to stay on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu for two weeks in December. Typical beautiful Hawaii winter weather, the rain and clouds would usually break in the late..." Full review
Gayot "Casual, quiet and seasonally lively, this resort is located about 45 minutes from the Honolulu Airport and the shopping and nightlife of Waikiki."
The Telegraph8.0
"The only resort on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay offers activities from surfing to golfing that encourage guests to both relax in and interact with this remote and world famous setting." Full review
