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Royal Kona Resort

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An indoor area with a view of the ocean, stone flooring, wooden furniture, and decorative columns.
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A hotel lobby with a water feature, seating, and a stone wall with a television.
A woman sitting on a rocky ledge by a clear, shallow water body with waves crashing nearby.
A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a curved roof, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $261
$219 nightly
$261 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hulihee Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Partial Ocean View Room (Renovation Rate)

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, and a view of palm trees and the ocean through large windows.

Partial Ocean View Room (Renovation Rate)

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

View all photos for Standard Room (Renovation Rate)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Standard Room (Renovation Rate)

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

View all photos for Ocean View Room (Renovation Rate)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a marble table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Ocean View Room (Renovation Rate)

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

View all photos for Oceanfront Room (Renovation Rate)

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a dining area, and a view of the ocean.

Oceanfront Room (Renovation Rate)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a bed, and a desk.

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed frame, a blue headboard, a wooden nightstand, and a blue armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, and a view of palm trees and the ocean through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden nightstand, a wooden desk, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and the sea.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden desk, a mirror, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

A balcony with a wooden table and chair, overlooking the ocean with boats and a palm tree.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a dining area, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

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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

  • Honl's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hulihee Palace - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

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. Planning an event in Kailua-Kona? This hotel has facilities measuring 5403 square feet (502 square meters), including conference space. 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. Open daily.
Don's Mai Tai Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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

  • 5,403 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2025 to December 31 2026 (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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1505 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 757 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 450 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 3006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was wonderful and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ocean view and had a great dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it is a good choice for travelers looking for beachfront resort with a good location and authentic Hawaii feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, professional staff, close to restaurants and shops
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Royal Kona. The staff are so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Conveniently located and walkable to beaches, restaurants and sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay awesome location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a last minute room, they were very accommodating. Great check in experience, lovely surroundings, quiet and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room right above the ocean slept like a baby would definitely come again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Great location. Nice view at the Bar and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramon tristan john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will always come back to this amazing resort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Royal Kona and have stayed there many times since 2018. It is an older resort, but the pool, the lagoon, and Don the Beachcomber restaurant are wonderful, as are the members of the staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and an easy going atmosphere. The rooms were SO clean and I slept like a baby!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Kona! Walking distance to beaches, restaurants, etc. the hotel pool is a bonus and perfectly situated to enjoy prime views of the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claude Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bartenders and the staff were the best part
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel conveniently located in downtown Kailua Kona, walking distance to near by shops and restaurants. Bay view room had a wonderful view of the water. Dinner at Don Mai Tai was delicious with nice view of water and sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , accommodating and friendly
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms could use updating but overall my husband and I loved the look and feel of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff I could feel the aloha
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view while dining was excellent the staff was very helpful. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean, awesome staff who upgraded us to an oceanfront, great restaurant and pool too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026