Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Beach massages
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪19 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
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 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 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

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. 1435 out of 2940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 758 out of 2940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 443 out of 2940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 2940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 2940 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a nice room with a comfortable bed. They were doing remodeling, but it was during the day, so it didn't really bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William Charles

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey, Novi

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

4/10 Poor

Jordan Randall

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Casten

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had roaches, tv didn’t work and no compensation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dennis

N/A
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I got upgraded suite for my 50th birthday with a best view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jesse

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Staff was great and food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Location and price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
For what is paid for not worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lagoon, pool, and bar were the highlights, along with the views which were stunning. The rooms were fine, a little run down but nothing more than most hotel rooms. The partial ocean view was really nice, annd even with the noisy bar next door, we left our door open to listen to the waves which was a great way to fall asleep and wake up. The location is great! Walking distance to restaurants, coffee, Shave Ice, shopping, and lots of other neat things in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Troy

Avg. hotel, with dated features and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

All great, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome upon check in was a little rocky feeling, we were stressed from a long travel day and didn’t feel put at ease while checking in, as I felt the staff could have been more welcoming. The first night was rough as our bed was uncomfortable and didn’t feel like a hotel bed. We were able to request a mattress pad and more pillows and that greatly improved our comfort and sleep the following night. Aside from that, we were given two rooms with the ocean view which was not our original booking, so that was a HUGE plus and we are very grateful we got to experience that. Although we knew going in the lagoon tower was undergoing renovations, we hardly noticed it - even walking the long way around to the other entrance by the lagoon was not a big deal in the slightest. The pool was great and we were always able to find a seat, even on its busiest days. The room and bathroom were well cleaned and we did feel comfortable after the first night. I would recommend staying at this resort and absolutely request the ocean views. We also got to enjoy morning yoga by the ocean and saw a whale and dolphins. It was incredible and if we are on the big island again, we will request the lagoon tower ocean view room.
View from our lagoon tower ocean view room
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Boban

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen, Tigard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service, very clean, nice location right next to the beach. The restaurant in hotel has good food, reasonable prices; we could watch sunset while eating in there. We enjoyed our stay there. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vrbo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026