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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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Exterior
Balcony view
Beach massages

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
  • Place, Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(118 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

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About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a fitness centre and massage/treatment rooms.
Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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 body wraps, body scrubs or aromatherapy at Lotus Center Spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and yoga classes
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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 centre. 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 metres) 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 4-star Kailua-Kona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Secured 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 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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 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 on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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.
  • Cots (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 centre 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: from 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1335 out of 2793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 742 out of 2793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 412 out of 2793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 2793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 2793 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Renae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are out dated. Beds are low to ground, our refrigerator did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandee L

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So bad the owners should be ashamed.

I stay at many hotels and stayed here for a one night layover on the way back from Maui. It was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed at. Arrived at 4:30 and the 2 front desk people could not handle the line of 20 people. We left our bags with the bell desk and went out for a few hours. Came back to a filthy room that smelled like bug spray. Uncomfortable bed and cheap Motel 5 towels. I would not complain this much but it was $400 per night. They should be ashamed. It has a beautiful setting. Someone need to purchase this hotel and renovate it too to bottom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, friendly staff. Nice place to stay for vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mackenzie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

book the rooms we select!!!!

booked a ocean front view king bed , got there and they put me in a dboule queen of to the side with limited view of ocean ,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donelle, Evart

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is very old and the owners are working hard to remodel it but it is taking a long time. The main restaurant is still closed, but the dining area around the bar is still lovely and the food good. It's at the quieter end of town and about a 30 minute stroll to the main part where most of the shops are but we still like to come here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ARTHUR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scam

Was extremely dirty and way overpriced!! I stayed there before and was never treated so badly!! Check in was bad as i was not going to take the dirty room they had for me so they charged me more and moved me at my cost, not acceptable!! Then i was charged twice what others would have paid for the Luau from the hotel and was set way in the back, unreal!!! Then rain hit and we had to wait 20 minutes in pouring down rain to only get 50% of our tickets refunded!! We did not even get to eat!!! Do not book this hotel as it is a total scam! N
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marau

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was old and run down. the shower in my room did not work, the cold water handel was broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

xiaoming

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is at a great location of you want to be downtown. Property really needs an uplift it looks worn out and outdated. Staff is ok but not super welcoming. In general too pricey for what you get, and although it is next to the ocean, beach is not swimable and pool is small. There is an ok lagoon where you can plunge but there is no service there and loungers are dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa Rae

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. We had ocean view from our room we and loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Royal Kona. Very coinvent location close to restaurants and shops. Parking was right across the street. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday trip to Kona

Loved the location and the ocean view from our room was amazing. My Prim Rib dinner was Delicious and cooked to perfection. Can't wait to bring the family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

We switched resorts last minute and I am so happy we did. The resort was beautiful, peaceful, and had a nice Hawaiian theme. The food was good, service was friendly, and the staff was accommodating. I would return to or recommend this resort!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, pleasant staff, beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Demetrius

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, nice balcony woth ocean view. good staff, AC, washrooms etc. The surrounding area and hotel grounds are nice, its right on a walkable strip of tourist spots, shops and restaurants. There wasnt a microwave and parking (with validation) is 25 dollars a night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDGAR, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central. Historic Hawaiian. Charm. Effort to maintain charm of old Hawaii, beachfront, host local luau dinner show, if you are a first timer to Kona town, choose this venue away from it all but walkable to shops, gift shops, restaurants. room, balcony privacy...perfect getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ed

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Royal Kona Resort is a great resort but it just needs a little work. The rooms and building are really outdated, the room we stayed in had a sticky carpet which was really gross, the couches in the rooms filled with stains all over. For a 2 night stay it was not bad but I cant see myself staying at this resort for more than a weekend. Staff was friendly and the location is great, tons to do and eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025