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Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach massages
Balcony view

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

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

View all photos for Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

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

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PACIFIC 19 Kona

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1669)
The price is AU$417
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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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

  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬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. 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese

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

  • 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
  • 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

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

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. 1197 out of 2589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 710 out of 2589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 390 out of 2589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 2589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 2589 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

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Goldie

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

8/10 Good

Giancarlo M Hermogeno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
price is reasonable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in ocean view room in a tower being renovated so got a nice discount. well worth it considering what was in the room and mattress/shower quality. my room had an ocean view on the side of the tower with 2 quasi comfortable high top balcony chairs (not loungers). the pool area is small but adequate. I did hear waves crashing all night so be aware if not your thing. very walkable to lots of local food and drink options made it a plus as well as 20 min from walmart/target. $25 daily parking fee is reasonable. stayed for the in-house luau which was my first luau and enjoyable. Overall would recommend renovation tower for a good stay at a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
good location, but the building is in terrible condition. Concrete crumbling from balcony edges,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

yvonne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when in Kona. Love the restaurant by the ocean. Friendly staff always. Rooms are clean. Would like a microwave in room though and a gym somewhere in hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a 4 seasons price with motel 6 accommodations..sad scartchy blanket..this hotel has no business charging almost 700 a night for any rooms..they arre on desperate need of an update literally everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth a, saint joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and would us this place when i go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cindy, galesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I chose this resort because it was near the airport. We enjoyed our stay. Our room was average, but the resort was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karimah Faiza

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey, Myrtle Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ambiance throughout. Great staff. Overall good experience
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
water machine filter was very expired, broken fridge, room was over loud parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debra J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
V
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, little outdated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enioyed our time at Royal Kona Resort. The property was quite out dated however we knew this going in and received rates accordingly. The enterence and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. We enloyed watching the luau from our balcony. Im anxious to see what the place will look like after upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy j

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francois

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There are no microwaves in the rooms. When did that stop?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John L., St George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very noisy. Remodeling one building and the beach was closed for renovation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025