With a stay at Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Hulihee Palace and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach. .This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Kahalu'u Beach Park and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kona Le'a Plantation.
What's nearby
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Kailua Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
Getting around
Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
On The Rocks - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Island Lava Java - 5 min walk
Laverne's Sports Bar - 3 min walk
Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - 7 min walk
About this property
Royal Kona Resort
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Lotus Center Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 436 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided 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 can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Don The Beachcomber serving guests of Royal Kona Resort. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Don The Beachcomber - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Don's Mai Tai Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Languages
English, Filipino, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
Secured self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 24 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Don The Beachcomber
Don's Mai Tai Bar
Things to do
Full-service spa
Gym
Outdoor pool
Tennis
Tennis lessons
Yoga classes
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Conference space
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Pool access ramp on site
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site
More
7 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1968
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from March 8 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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 29.49 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
In-room bottled water
In-room safe
Internet access
Phone calls
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 24.00 per person
Secured self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)
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 - TA-130-995-4048-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Property is also known as
Kona Resort
Kona Royal
Kona Royal Resort
Royal Kona
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Resort Kona
Royal Kona Resort Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Kailua
Royal Kona Resort Hotel
Royal Kona Hotel Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona
Royal Kona Resort Hotel Kailua-Kona
Royal Kona Resort Hawaii/kailua-kona
Royal Kona Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Loved our stay! Gorgeous property and awesome staff!!
Wendy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
sarah
Traveled with family
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location right on the ocean front. Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. Charming gardens and pool overlooking the sea. They are in the middle of painting one wing which wasn't particularly disruptive. The rooms are a bit dated but the view from the balcony and the very atmospheric bar make up for what the rooms lack. On Thursdays the bar hosts local Hawaiian musicians which is really nice.
The receptionist at the front desk wasn’t very polite. My room smelled of mold and there were signs of mold in the bathroom. The carpet felt dirty. There were wood planks everywhere as if there were some type of damage. The luau was amazing we were happy to experience it. The main area of the hotel is beautiful and clean.
Staff was excellent and curteous.
But…..
Room 227 had baby cockroaches everywhere in room.
Free mai ties were cheaply made.
They provided me resort credit fee and free parking for the cockroaches.
I understand its an island, but they definitely need to get a handle of the infestation in room. Need to invest on a monthly maintenance service to control.
I didn't like that the lagoon was closed, the information wasn't update on their system. I think they have hidden fees: resort fees, parking, room tax, county, excise, which are daily, we end paying an extra $217 which is a lot for me and I have not see it somewhere else. My understanding was that all fees were charged at the beginning.
Our stay at Royal Kona Resort was great! I wish we had stayed there longer. While the facilities were a bit dated and there was construction going on in one of the buildings, our stay was pleasant and quiet. The staff was very friendly and understanding. The restaurant was very good and had a beautiful ocean views. The concierge and gift shop were also great. Parking was convenient and easy to access. Overall, we would definitely stay here again!
Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Jen
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is under construction so probably not a fair review. The little swimmable lagoon was closed so that was a bummer. The luau on site was amazing. The front desk and staff were a little disappointing. They gave away our room and were told we could switch rooms the next day but had to check out at 11 and back in at 4. We didn't arrive at the hotel till after 3am. We asked if there was a luggage cart and were told no there wasn't. The next day we saw there was indeed luggage carts. Just little things like that should be addressed. The grounds are beautiful and it's a great location. Easily walk to tons of restaurants and shops.
Because our flight was scheduled to arrive in Kona around 8pm and we had a reservation elsewhere for the week, we made a "Renovation" reservation, thinking it was unlikely that construction would occur on a Saturday night. We were right--but what we hadn't counted on was a room in desperate need of renovation--old, filthy, carpeting, dated bathroom, a desk but no chair--for $300. The location on the water was lovely--but we didn't see it until we checked out. Never again!
Maureen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bruce
Mar 31, 2025
Bay Tower room facing west to the ocean and sunsets was spectacular!