This room is on the main floor, opening to the courtyard area via sliding door. Outside is paradise, feet from the pool, and yards from the ocean. What was perfect for us is that our kids could come in and out door without having to walk around thru lobby, long distances, etc. We could sit on lanai and watch them swim. The resort is on the "sunrise" side of the island, and we enjoyed walking straight to the beach to watch every morning. Lihue was a nice place to stay, close to the airport (consider if you are getting in later at night) and about halfway between the north shore and Poipu. We traveled each way several times, but having the central location was nice. Also, close to costco, walmart, and other shopping. Check-in/out is an absolute breeze as you use the resort front desk at the hotel. This allows you to arrive early/late without any real issues. (Our flight was delayed 6 hrs, so we got there late and tired.)