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Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor wedding area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1204 out of 2607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 710 out of 2607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 398 out of 2607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 2607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 2607 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Gorgeous property and awesome staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay, it was a little loud at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location - great service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Royal Kona Resort. The ocean view from our room was spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel - pretty grounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deepa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful place! Restaurant menu was excellent and we loved the corner view room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tondachan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have already
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was alright
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

smit

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Bay Tower room facing west to the ocean and sunsets was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
View
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet nice comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025