Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Fishing
View from property
Balcony view
Aerial view

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
  • Honl's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hulihee Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
At Royal Kona Resort, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Royal Kona Resort's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Honl's Beach. Enjoy features like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, or manicures and pedicures at Lotus Center Spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and tennis lessons
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, overall comfort, and spaciousness
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Hulihee Palace and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
Royal Kona Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 5403 square feet (502 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Kona Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kailua-Kona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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

Parking and public transport

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 25.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: USD 24.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Don The Beachcomber
  • Don's Mai Tai Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (5403 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 24.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 1160 out of 2506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 682 out of 2506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 382 out of 2506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 2506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 2506 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

8/10 Good

Maritess

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, good staff, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julio Cesar Alonzo

Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed our stay, convenience to shopping and dining, ease of access to nearby activities and most of all the amazing view.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Came in late after WestJet cancelled another flight and fuddled until 12oclock 4 parties got to the hotel at around 1 and the night clerk was totally overwhelmed taking over an hour to check us in The room was spartan, beds were brutal and the restaurant staff seemed uninterested
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since I only stayed one night and had to leave for an early flight, the resort fee seemed unfair as we had no time to use any facilities covered by the $25 fee and the $25 parking fee which added $50 to our original room cost.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mario, Hilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

RENEE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room sufficient. Lagoon tower under more construction than anticipated. Hope it turns out beautiful soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kona
Beautiful view with comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Corner Room with wrap around balcony
Overall, our stay at this hotel was very nice, however, I felt the price we paid was excessive for what we received. I was hoping to have a nice romantic trip with my wife, so I paid about $200 extra for an oceanfront corner room with a wraparound balcony. We were really hoping to be able to sit outside on the balcony to enjoy the views, but the barstools were too uncomfortable. The total cost for this room was about $500 a night midweek. When we arrived at our room, the views were stunning, but the room and the balcony lacked furnishings. The wraparound balcony was approximately 300 ft.² and only provided a pub table and two barstools to sit at. That’s the same furniture that they provide on their standard room balconies. In the main living/bedroom there wasn’t any real lamps or any type of reading light by bedside. There was only one lamp to light the entire room There was also a sofa and one chair. It would have been nice to have a coffee table or end table to put my cup of coffee down on instead of on the floor. There’s plenty of space to add a table. The bed was comfortable, but they didn’t have any extra blankets or pillows in the closet like you will find at most other hotels. The bathroom and the room was clean, and they did provide daily housekeeping which was nice, considering most hotels no longer do this. This hotel also only offers one restaurant with a pretty limited menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Emiliano

Travelled with partner
Beautifull location, but too old inside, and even roaches in the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MARTEE, Arvada

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with partner
I booked a king room and the property did not guarantee bed size so I had to pay more to get the upgrade I had already paid for. There was construction and jackhammer noise. The room had a few cockroaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wyndi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this resort in our oceanfront room except for the bed. It was hard as a rock and we felt like we were sleeping on a board. Other than that everything else was top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the people were very nice. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, convenient location with amazing views
We stayed 6 nights here, loved the location - very convenient to restaurants and shopping. There is an ABC convenience store just a few minutes walk away with food, drink, clothing, and souvenirs. We splurged and got an ocean view room, worth every penny! We didn't rent a car; we used Lyft and/or walked instead and that worked perfectly for us. No microwave but was nice to have a small refrigerator. Room in need of some updating, but our main complaint was choppy, unreliable WiFi which made uploading and sharing photos difficult. We threw away a lot of empty plastic bottles, hope the resort recycles but we saw no bins specific for that. We would definitely stay here again if we get the chance to go back to Kona!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, Milwaukie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient check in, friendly attentive staff at the Mai Tai bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The check-in was a breeze, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the drinks were good. We stayed in the lagoon tower because we were only there for one night, which states is under renovation. It definitely needs a glow up, updated bathrooms, and exterior. However, the patios are large, and even though the bed is pretty stiff It was fine for the one night. The pool area looks much better in the photos online and it is not a true infinity pool by any means. However, the lounge chairs are nice and the views are outstanding. The location of the property is incredible, we walked all around Kona and had a wonderful time. There’s so many cool bars and restaurants at your fingertips and a phenomenal sunset! I’m glad that they are doing an upgrade because this property absolutely deserves it. The front desk girls were very welcoming, and the grounds still have some really beautiful areas to sit and enjoy the ocean view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looking forward to next time
Loved this property! Location, pool, restaurant and bar are fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024