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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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An indoor area with a view of the ocean, stone flooring, wooden furniture, and decorative columns.
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A woman sitting on a rocky ledge by a clear, shallow water body with waves crashing nearby.
A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a curved roof, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel lobby with a water feature, seating, and a stone wall with a television.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hulihee Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, and a view of palm trees and the ocean through large windows.

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

View all photos for Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

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

View all photos for Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

View all photos for Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a wooden bed frame, a blue headboard, a wooden nightstand, and a blue armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, and a view of palm trees and the ocean through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden nightstand, a wooden desk, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and the sea.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

A balcony with a wooden table and chair, overlooking the ocean with boats and a palm tree.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Royal Kona Resort

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 Don's Mai Tai Bar. 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 body treatments, facials, or Ayurvedic treatments 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 spaciousness, cleanliness, and overall comfort
  • 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. Open daily.
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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 1462 out of 2971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 757 out of 2971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 449 out of 2971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 2971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 2971 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon tristan john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will always come back to this amazing resort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay awesome location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean, awesome staff who upgraded us to an oceanfront, great restaurant and pool too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valda Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The food was excellent Ann at the front desk was amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was delicious, lots of options, the free mai tais were a plus, pool area was very comfortable and pretty, rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kona downtown. Nice waterview bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamie Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cold a/c, comfortable bed, great bar, beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were fantastic! The view was incredible
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joel Vasquez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel walking distance to restaurants and shops abc stores
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site restaurant is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here, great cleaning staff, amazing views from the corner king.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort in close walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very friendly staff. Building needs updating, which they are actively working on now. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our trip to Kona was last minute, so we decided to see if the Royal Kona was available. It was & we already know we’ll be staying again for our next trip. It’s convenient to Old Historic Kona, which is the area we like. Plus the sunsets are incredible
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ac was great an the restaurant was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ketaki Mukund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short stay at the Royal Kona, while on Big Island. It is in a great location near everything you might want to do. The beds are very comfy and rooms are spacious. The resort also has great amenities as well. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Czarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and the lagoon and the in house yoga
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ver welcoming clean and close to shopping and lots of restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terra Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just a little dated.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the Thursday night entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

fnu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is courteous and location is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out so easy. Friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026