Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, decorative pillars, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
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A bar with a view of the ocean, wooden chairs, and a stone floor.
A hotel courtyard with a pool, seating area, and lush greenery.
An aerial view of a resort with a circular pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, set against a backdrop of rocky coastline and ocean waves.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $261
$219 nightly
$261 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

Explore the area

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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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 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
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬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.
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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1454 out of 2970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 760 out of 2970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 448 out of 2970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 2970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 2970 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay awesome location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site restaurant is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ac was great an the restaurant was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ketaki Mukund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ver welcoming clean and close to shopping and lots of restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out so easy. Friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staffs, wonderful views, outdoor parking, prepped the food for guest when under heavy rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

fnu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is courteous and location is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a beautiful view, kind staff, and it even had a cool lagoon on site with tropical fish. Good restaurant and convenient walking distance to other restaurants and stores too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean front restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean views, nice pool, great restaurant, friendly staff. Happy with the location overall as there are plenty of dining and excursion options.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location; comfortable room; nice amenities
Sunset from our balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but well maintained. Friendly helpful staff. Easy walk to restaurants and Kona tourist streets. We had an ocean view room and it was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay, great experience with Expedia!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar and atmosphere is fantastic. Food is great! Spa is as well!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location, setting, and views were beautiful although rooms were a little outdated and tower was being remodeled when we stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Kona was great, peaceful rooms, nice restaurants and cool entertainment and all within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The lagoon on the property was a unique experience as well
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I have ever stayed at. food wise, customer service wise and general humanity score wise!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and comfortable. Not fancy but good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff, amenities, clean, great views
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Augie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view, Don The Beachcomber staff was great!!
Loco Moco
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had ocean views - was clean -a little worn for wear but still enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Picturesque location and great for walking the quaint Kona town, full of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Love this place! Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026