Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Beach views, open daily
Exterior
Balcony view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
At Royal Kona Resort, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
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 body treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, or body scrubs 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.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Kona Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-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.

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

  • 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.

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. 1189 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 706 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 389 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 2576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 2576 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

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

6/10 Okay

LUZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. We had a room with a great ocean view. The property is very old lots of updating. There is currently construction taking place which is great but also an inconvenience. The location has its good and bad. There are lots of shops and restaurants in walking distance but we also felt unsafe. There is also lots of homeless in the area. I would not bhave ok this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family

Great Location, but …

If not for the excellent location (walking distance to Kailua town, and the sunset views are spectacular), I would seriously consider staying somewhere else on my next trip (approx. every 3-5 years). The exorbitant resort fee is a ripoff, and to charge for self-parking ABOVE AND BEYOND the fee is almost criminal. What do you get for this fee? 2 bottles of water — for the stay, not each day! — doesn’t come close to justifying the fee. I was given a coupon for 2 Mai Tais; when I explained that we do not like Mai Tais, I was told that this is not exchangeable for anything else (I was even willing to redeem them for a single drink of another type, but we were basically told ‘too bad’ — I guess guests who do not drink alcohol are similarly just out of luck. There are no snack or beverage machines. The fitness machines are hard to figure out, and unlike any I have seen in other resorts. If the fee is going towards resort maintenance, the results are not obvious; the place is somewhat run-down since our last trip (the ponds are filthy). And I find it insulting that visitors for the luau might find parking more easy than paying guests. And for the third time, I will argue for a hot tub (and you can certainly find a place for it; several years ago, I was told ‘yes, many people make that comment.’ So, why don’t you heed such comments?) The food at Don’s is good, but there should be lighter options for those who just want a snack (see comment about lack of machines above).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close it was to get to return my rental and catch my flight there was ample shopping close to the resort and also that evening i attended the luau right at the resort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chuck

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great but my room was over the parking lot and was loud and unpleasant, asked to be moved
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane Wilson

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Randipa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the beds are very small and not comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
No microwave. Bed a bit uncomfortable. And for the price, the bathroom should be much nicer. I had booked a king ocean view room. They tried to give me a 2 double bed room and when i explained i booked a king room i was told they could put me in a king room for $98 more a night. This was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SAMUEL, FISHERS

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great person at check in. Loved the view and mai-tai bar. Parking situation was chaotic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a terriable room not worth the money paid room was dirty stains on walls and floor. Wanted a single bed got 2 twin beds cupboard was broken no microwave. Only a used rool toilet paper. My worst exsperience ever will never rent again when asked for another room i was told nothing available. Not true they always have rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not impressed booked a king thru expedia months ago and prepaid....arrived to find king not available. Smoke detector not working told desk did come and replace the dead battery so far gone wasn't even beeping. Such a safety issue as we are on 5 th floor. Very noisy as by road and Huggos glad checking out tomorrow. Restaurant was great won't be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025