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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Beach views, open daily
Beach massages

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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 Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(124 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
(39 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 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

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.8 km
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
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 transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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

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. 1362 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 733 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 428 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 2828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 2828 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was accommodating and helped us change rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

All good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a perfect view, staff was awesome, clean room, best location like being home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nm
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joannie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was unfailingly pleasant and accommodating. The property is a bit dated (under renovation), but still a nice place to stay. Good amenities (salt water lagoon, pool). Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room easy to check in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Actually the most disgusting place I’ve b
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tenisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
there should be a trash can by the TV, working shower… it was always WAY to hot or WAY to cold, no matter what we did the temperature was either one or the other. The no fan in the bathroom for steam kine sucked too.. maybe some mirrors in the bedroom area… other then just the bathroom. Some art would be kinda nice. As much as it was for 3 days, I expected it to be a lot better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ac in room did great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a beautiful resort, very well maintained. The rooms are large and comfortable. The lagoon was our absolute favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELETHIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and our room attendant was very attentive. There was a mix up with our room when we checked in and staff went above and beyond to correct the issue.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant but the facility is in bad need of updating and maintenance. The tower we were in was in the process of some type of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with real housekeeping service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the amenities at the Royal Kona Resort were awesome. We had an ocean view room in the Lagoon tower and could hear the ocean all night long! I was afraid that the current renovations would affect our time there, but aside from seeing a worker or equipment, there was no noise from them in the early morning or at night. The Lu’au, pool, and lagoon were all amazing amenities, and I was so happy with the location being so close to so many restaurants and shops. We loved our week here and would highly recommend it!
View from the balcony
The lagoon
King Ocean view room Lagoon tower
Pond in towe4
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place. Great amenities and set right in the center of downtown Kailua-Kona. Friendly staff (real housekeeping service!) and a quick walk to the shops and restaurants nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carli, Hurricane

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025