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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Beach massages
Exterior
Beach views, open daily

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
(36 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
(130 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
(41 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(18 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 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
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 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
(9 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 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. 1388 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 741 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 441 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 2875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 2875 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with family
We waited over an hour for our rooms to be available even though we arrived after the check in time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unkept hotel, dirty , the only good thing was the Lua show
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was set up well and the view was great. The hotel is in a beautiful spot right on the water. However, the sinks were clogged, and the faucets and tub could use replacing. Overall, the property feels a bit run down and would benefit from some maintenance. Because of this, it didn’t feel worth the price for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel, Edmonds

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wenxi

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First, we arrived around 3:00 PM, but were told that our room was not ready. We ended up waiting nearly three hours before we were finally able to check in. After checking in, we realized that the room was not the oceanfront room we had booked. It looked completely different from the photos shown online and was actually a garden-view room with a very limited partial ocean view. We went back to the front desk and waited another 20 minutes. Despite this, the staff insisted that the room was an oceanfront room. We requested a room change and were eventually moved to a slightly better room, but it still only had a partial ocean view. There was no introduction or explanation provided at check-in. We were not even informed which WiFi network to use. We asked for a resort brochure, which was not offered initially, and followed its instruction to use the “Royal Kona Resort” WiFi. That WiFi did not work at all—poor connection and extremely slow internet. When we contacted the front desk the next day, they told us we should be using the Hyatt WiFi instead, which also did not work. In the end, we had to contact the internet vendor, Spectrum, ourselves to resolve the issue. During our stay, the staff went on protest and strike, so our room was never cleaned, and towels were not replaced. The resort simply slipped a letter under our door stating that they did not have enough resources, which was not helpful at all. Overall, the resort is old and extremely unprofessional. The Lagoon To
This is the room that we stayed in with partial ocean view
No one cleaned the room due to strike/protest
No privacy at all out in the balcony
Our room was next to a true oceanfront room, which remained empty throughout our stay. Despite this, it was never offered to us, and we could only catch a glimpse of the ocean by peeking through their balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry was convenient, Staff was nice, The entire hotel was clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff , Ann at the front desk was amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jigna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor service due to union strike
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharmaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fisher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinrui

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff, have a great stay in Kona!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a strike that disrupted our stay. Other than that it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew S

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was 100% neglected. They had over 150 workers quit and go on stike. They didnt offer us any discounted rates or free drinks or anything for a inconvenience that cane became of them! I will never recommend this hotel to anyone and will make sure it gets posted on social media so people are aware aswell
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lido R

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and attentive. The rooms were immaculate, greta views:)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing. The room was nice, needs some minor updates & refreshes (baseboards worn with chipped paint, lanai doors are bit rusty & hard to open/close). Location is fabulous so close to Kona town. We appreciated free drink tickets at Don’s Beachcomber bar. During our visit in December 2025, there was construction at the lagoon tower & the hotel staff were picketing (on strike for a new contract), using bullhorns & making noise starting at 7 am. Other than that, a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful in a stressful situation with our flight cancellation Food was fantastic The complementary drinks were absolutely delicious. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeron Dale

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great room service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Could use some updating though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Olson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025