Royal Kona Resort
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--HI/Kona_(Big_Island_of_Hawaii)/Royal_Kona_Resort.h12356/
Hotel Overview
I could live here :)
We had such a great time! The hotel is beautiful and perfectly located in the heart of Kona. My...
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Nams
- May 9, 2013
Great vacation
The chairs in the room are not comfortable. Didn't like having to pay for WIFI. Only hotel that we...
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Miss Organizer
- Mar 28, 2013
Oceanfront Kailua resort features Don the Beachcomber mai tai heaven
Perched on a lava-rock promontory on the edge of downtown Kailua-Kona, the Royal Kona Resort is a landmark hotel with renovated rooms and stellar ocean views. On site, guests find the legendary Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and Don's Mai Tai Bar. A tri-star shaped hotel built around an open-air lobby and surrounded by a tropical saltwater fishpond, the atmosphere captures the Big Island spirit without forgoing all the niceties of resort living. A sandy beach ledge, sheltered swimming lagoon and split-level swimming pool add to the romance.
Royal Kona Resort Rooms
- Alii Tower / Lagoon Tower Rooms
- All guestrooms in the Alii and Lagoon Towers were completely remodeled in 2006, offering guests a fresh, new, contemporary decor. All guestrooms feature large open-air lanai and mini-refrigerators. Available room categories include: Alii / Lagoon Tower Garden/Mountain View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View and Oceanfront.
- Bay Tower Rooms
- Offers travelers a choice of comfortable, value-priced guestrooms which were refurbished in 2001. All guestrooms feature large open-air lanai and mini-refrigerators. Available room categories include: Bay Tower Standard, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View and Oceanfront.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Pool
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Kailua-Kona-Big Island of Hawaii, HI
- Nearby airports
- Kona International Airport-LOA
- Area description
- Unique and dramatic setting located overlooking beautiful Kailua Bay. Walking distance to historic Kailua-Kona town's shopping and attractions. Approximately 15 minutes south of Kona International Airport.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Hotel provides over 25,000 square feet of function space that is ideal for small intimate gatherings or meeting to theatrical Theme Parties for up to 500 guests! Audio visual equipment is available to rent in addition to WIFI services.
Dining
- Don the Beachcomber
- Set oceanfront with sunsets and a tropical atmosphere, the Hotel presents Don the Beachcomber, a specialty-themed restaurant serving Pacific Fusion cuisine. This Restaurant is the newest addition to the Royal Kona Resort serving breakfast and dinner daily.
- Don's Mai Tai Bar
- Curving around the water's edge, features Hawaiian specialty drinks including the Original Mai Tai! In addition to the complete cocktail service in Kona's most spectacular location overlooking Kailua Bay, guests can enjoy lunch or appetizers (pupus) while watching dolphins, sea turtles and whales (seasonal) frolic in the ocean. This is the ideal spot for watching a Hawaiian sunset. Big screen television, dancing and entertainment scheduled throughout the week.
- Lava Legends & Legacies Polynesian Luau
- Featuring Kona's only oceanfront Luau, guests can enjoy an open bar and a feast of traditional Luau favorites. Watch as the evening begins with an authentic Imu ceremony and continues with a lively performance of song and dance that is common throughout the Pacific Islands. The evening of entertainment concludes with an incredible fire knife demonstration by the award winning Tihati Productions!
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (396)
Ratings and reviews for Royal Kona Resort
- All travelers (396) 3.8 / 5
- Business (22) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (240) 3.8 / 5
- Families (60) 4 / 5
- Friends (27) 4 / 5
- Singles (40) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Swiss Couple
What we expected
Everything a bit old, but the rooms are big and clean. You have to pay additional for parking! We had a very good stay at this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tlightle
Great location great service
The staff was wonderful and helpful. Loved the breakfast included package. Great location central to shopping, eating and recreation. Bar has a fabulous view. Highly recommended
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
Purchase the prepaid breakfast Buffett.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sebastiano
Weekend Get-Away
Hotel nicely located, registration staff very friendly, room was comfortable. Only housekeeping item was one of the elevators floor carpet was severely stained. Could use a cleaning. Aloha
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Farmers market just down the Alii Drive from the hotel was a wonderful place to shop and to support local business people.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
supercooper
Don't be surprised!
Parking 10$ a day! Internet 10$ a day! Check your bill, even if you didn't use an internet!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
LAVA JAVA! Excellent food, free internet
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tommy123
A perfect retreat in Kona
Kona is the least touristy island which makes it a great place to kick back and relax away from the crowds. This is the place to stay. Location is great. Best part about this resort is that it's right on the water so you hear the waves crashing from your room and the whole resort grounds. Bar food is nice and fresh, not too overpriced. Staff are friendly and helpful. The lagoon is very cool and you can see angel fish and other aquatic life hanging out in there. The interior decor is a little dated. The guests are fairly mixed but seem mainly to be married couples revisiting but also a bevy younger travelers too.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There are several inexpensive local bars and restaurants a short walk from this resort on Alii Drive. Bongo Ben's does a great breakfast if you sleep in past the hotel buffet.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
pacificblue
Good location is about all
The location of this hotel was very good but as far as amenities and friendly staff that is a much different matter. The bathroom was extremely short on the number of towels. The coffee maker in the room was never replenished after the maid came. Extra cost was never openly indicated. Parking was $10 a night per vehicle, wi fye was $10 a day. Extra charges that were not legitimate were added on to the total bill and had to be removed. The restaurant staff were beyond rude, never smiled, were unhelpful, created an atmosphere which was very unpleasant.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Shark Plus
A Great Place to Relax
The Royal Kona was a great place to relax and to enjoy the sights and sounds of Kona. It is only a short, five minute walk to the friendly shopping and eating district frequented by many tourists.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
The KTA Super Market has a great selection of food for lunches and dinner.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
neha31
Great location.
The hotel is at a very good location, very close to the downtown. It is quite old as compared to the pictures they have put up online. They don't have microwave in the room. You have to pay extra for the coffee. Get your own conditioner, they don't have any. You can see their Luau dances for free from your hotel room or the pool.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SherLs
Nice ambiance even though it's a little worn
The pros: I loved the decor and architecture. We had an ocean front room which has a lovely view that was worth the upgrade. There are several lounge and sitting areas with slightly different looks making for nice variations in scenery all in one location. It's near one end of the tourist strip, which was great for us because it was slightly away from the noise and gaudiness but well within walking distance of all of the activity, shops and restaurants. They offer a nice luau on site, which we attended and enjoyed. (I gathered that some other locations' luaus are more elaborate.) The cons: the rooms and some of the lounge areas were a little worn in places, needing paint or other maintenance touch ups. The rooms were a little smaller than I expected. The restaurant closes early and there is no room service at all. Overall, the pros outweighed the cons and we enjoyed our stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
In Hotel
There are two sales booths on site selling tours, attractions, activities. We purchased from 'pleasant'. The sales person was unnecessarily misleading on two or three specific topics. As a result, I would not buy from them again.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
nurse di
great location
Lovely sunsets nice option for late check out Good pool views lagoon is nice too
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
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