Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
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

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • 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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • 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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Royal Kona Resort

3.5-star hotel in Historic Kailua Village
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Royal Kona Resort features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

Event facilities measuring 5403 square feet (502 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Royal Kona Resort is a smoke-free property.

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
  • 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 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
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. 1178 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 709 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 389 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 2571 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

smit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exceptional property and it has a beautiful view of the ocean and the waves and it has a lot of walking restaurants nearby. Also, it has a lot of fun things to do with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zebb

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal Kona Resort excellent staff all 3 shifts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a mix-up on the date of our reservations. My fault, not the hotel's. Jadyn was extremely helpful and went above and beyond duty to help us fix the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Royal Kona Resort is ocean front property. You wake up everyday the sound of waves and sunshine! A very pleasant atmosphere. We were able to walk to Ali'i Drive where there are shops and restaurants. There was a restaurant and bar at the resort as well. The room has a tiny kitchenette with sink and mini fridge. I would highly recommend this property. This resort is 2 hours from volcano national park and 1.5 hours from hilo.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception desk were friendly. The room was kept clean. My only complaint is the attitude of the staff at the restaurant; other than my very first day and meal there I was made to feel that my appearance there was an imposition. The food
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was more basic and the mattresses were maybe 6 foot. My feet hung off the edge when head was touching the head board. Really loved the lagoon though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park! Awesome staff! Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alll is explained in note
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and most helpful staff. Had a medical emergency and they handled it with real kindness and professionalism. Loved my stay and would recommend to anyone I know. Thanks for your thoughtful care.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samaresh

Nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Codi

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View from Don’s Bar.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Decidedly meh. Key problems on check in and the ‘resort fee’ and parking felt a little pushed. Restaurant reception was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
My husband and I had a fantastic time! Great location. So close to restaurants, shops, and beachfront.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just got in from a LONG day of flying. Really appreciate the efficient and friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine and clean. The area around the hotel is a little sketchy. The homeless are very prevalent and although they didn’t bother the guests they seem to linger about which is a little uncomfortable. The town of Kona also needs to be more diligent about having clean streets and common areas. (Ie empty the overflowing waste cans).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Traveled with partner
A bit dated but adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025