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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Beach massages
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Beach views, open daily

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(122 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
(34 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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
(13 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

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About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and massage/treatment rooms.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Royal Kona Resort's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Honl's Beach. Enjoy features like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, or manicures and pedicures at Lotus Center Spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and tennis lessons
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, overall comfort, and spaciousness
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Hulihee Palace and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
Royal Kona Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 5403 square feet (502 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Kona Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Kailua-Kona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 24.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 1342 out of 2794 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 742 out of 2794 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 408 out of 2794 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 2794 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 2794 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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was large and clean, but really dated. The entire property needs upgrades. The elevators go up when they should go down, lots of rust everywhere ( I know, the sea air) and some of the nooks and crannies need to be cleaned. The luau happens almost every night and is LOUD. We were sitting on the sea wall watching the sunset and were scolded by a pool attendant for being too close to the luau. Honestly, if you're by the pool at all watching the sunset, you cannot avoid seeing the luau. Most annoying thing was, in addition to a resort fee, they charge $25 a night for parking. Over all the our stay was good. The view was good, the restaurant is decent and it's convenient to town. The staff was amazing, definitely a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

wui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Food service really need improve
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUBEN ARREOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna, La Verne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resort grounds are very beautiful but room furniture is a bit outdated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very old property that is in renovations mode. Great location to shops & restaurants in Kona.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Anika Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Beautiful resort. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahoss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love it there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Extremely dated property has not been updated since the original construction. The bathtubs are for very small people not by any standards that you find today in modern hotels. Concrete repair is constantly underway on some of the buildings as the concrete is deteriorating from the sea spray. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar is quite comfortable and the food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our experience. Room was cleaned and restocked daily. Food was delicious. It's pricey and there are several extra fees upon checkout ($250 for 4 days)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is really expensive. Everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ned

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view room was wonderful! Very nice to sit out on the balcony and have morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Starla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 4-night stay but left after only 1 night due to a roach infestation. One was even found crawling on my sister’s luggage. Although we were moved to another room, the thought of roaches in the building made it impossible to stay. The hotel is outdated, overpriced, and far from the standards expected at this cost. We’ve been to Hawaii more than 10 times and I’m aware that roaches are common but not inside the hotel room. This is absolutely unacceptable and disgusting experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place completely exceeded my expectations! 🌺 From the food to the setting to the staff, everything was top-notch. Food: The food here is so underrated, honestly, the best I had in Kona. Huge thanks to the chef, because every dish was perfection. I started with the tuna poke nachos, then tried the veggie Benedict for breakfast, and had the seared tuna burger with sweet potato fries three days in a row (yes, it was that good!). The ahi sandwich, poke bowl, and coconut shrimp were also amazing. And the farm-to-table style salads with liliko‘i dressing? Unforgettable. I wish they sold that dressing in bottles! Location & Ambiance: The resort has a wonderful atmosphere with its own private lagoon full of colorful fish and crabs, so peaceful and fun to explore. The location is perfect, within walking distance of town, shops, and restaurants. When needed, Uber rides were quick and easy. I also loved the quaint lagoon views while sipping on the complimentary mai tai (such a nice surprise!). Rooms: I stayed in a double-bed room with a partial ocean view. The room was spacious, had a refrigerator, and the provided amenities (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) were actually better than the ones I brought. The big balcony was perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and sounds of the waves. Yes, there’s ongoing renovation, so you may hear some machinery during the day, but it honestly wasn’t a nuisance. Experiences: I highly recommend booking the Wasabi Tours island tour through the co
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort located by the sea
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Paul the manager in the dining area is Outstanding and very professional and helpful. Rose at check in was accommodating. We will be back to stay with you again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025