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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
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

Room options

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Located in Historic Kailua Village within a short walk of Hulihee Palace, Royal Kona Resort is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Magic Sands Beach. This 436-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

At Royal Kona Resort, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, a computer station, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self 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 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is TA-130-995-4048-01.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Royal Kona Resort?

Royal Kona Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Kona Resort?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on Mar 30, 2026 start from $261, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Royal Kona Resort?

This hotel is situated in Historic Kailua Village within a short 16-minute walk of Kailua-Kona Wharf and also 18 minutes on foot from Kona Brewing Company. You'll also find Kamakahonu Beach and Honl's Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Royal Kona Resort?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 25.00 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Royal Kona Resort?

Lotus Center Spa is the hotel's spa and services include beach massages, couples treatments, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Does Royal Kona Resort feature a casino on the premises?

No, Royal Kona Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Kona Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Royal Kona Resort?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Royal Kona Resort have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Royal Kona Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Kona Resort serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Don The Beachcomber.

Will Royal Kona Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Kona Resort though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Kona Resort?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Royal Kona Resort?

The closest major airport to Royal Kona Resort is Kona Intl. Airport (KOA), which is 9.5 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Kona Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Royal Kona Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or resort views.

Does Royal Kona Resort host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Royal Kona Resort if that's in your vacation plans.

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1396 out of 2887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 742 out of 2887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 444 out of 2887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 2887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 2887 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabela

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

yovita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Meh.. outdated property at a great location. Pick your battle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Frank

Front desk ..woman who checked me in was indifferent ..very transactional No aloha spirit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was dated, but clean. Significant street and crowd noise made it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nelya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

T W

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room needed updates and repairs. The cleaning staff was extremely friendly. The registration desk and restaurant staff didn't demonstrate the Hawaiian-friendly spirit experienced at many of the other restaurants and businesses we visited while on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Arunachalam, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok service .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall location and environment is good. The room can use some updates, the staff is nice. But we have had one day no room cleaning due to worker strike.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Hattie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamaika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Royal Kona and will likely stay every time I visit the Big Island! It’s a great price point with fantastic amenities available, as well as being family-friendly. I did notice some availability issues, which is always surprising to me because it seems a touch unreasonable to overbook nowadays, especially when some folks are coming in on international flights. Most everyone on staff is professional but I can understand that particular frustration, though I was lucky to dodge that issue this time. With that small note aside, the food was amazing as usual, spa treatment was luxurious and necessary, and the pool area was well maintained like it has been on every previous visit! I’m so grateful to have been able to spend Christmas in Kona at my favorite resort :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Very clean- great housekeeping staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoying

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the property. The lagoon area was nice! Pool had a great view of sunset, but cold. (Dec) Nice area to walk for food and shopping as well as central to beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enliang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with family
We waited over an hour for our rooms to be available even though we arrived after the check in time
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unkept hotel, dirty , the only good thing was the Lua show
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

noel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was set up well and the view was great. The hotel is in a beautiful spot right on the water. However, the sinks were clogged, and the faucets and tub could use replacing. Overall, the property feels a bit run down and would benefit from some maintenance. Because of this, it didn’t feel worth the price for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel, Edmonds

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wenxi

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First, we arrived around 3:00 PM, but were told that our room was not ready. We ended up waiting nearly three hours before we were finally able to check in. After checking in, we realized that the room was not the oceanfront room we had booked. It looked completely different from the photos shown online and was actually a garden-view room with a very limited partial ocean view. We went back to the front desk and waited another 20 minutes. Despite this, the staff insisted that the room was an oceanfront room. We requested a room change and were eventually moved to a slightly better room, but it still only had a partial ocean view. There was no introduction or explanation provided at check-in. We were not even informed which WiFi network to use. We asked for a resort brochure, which was not offered initially, and followed its instruction to use the “Royal Kona Resort” WiFi. That WiFi did not work at all—poor connection and extremely slow internet. When we contacted the front desk the next day, they told us we should be using the Hyatt WiFi instead, which also did not work. In the end, we had to contact the internet vendor, Spectrum, ourselves to resolve the issue. During our stay, the staff went on protest and strike, so our room was never cleaned, and towels were not replaced. The resort simply slipped a letter under our door stating that they did not have enough resources, which was not helpful at all. Overall, the resort is old and extremely unprofessional. The Lagoon To
This is the room that we stayed in with partial ocean view
No one cleaned the room due to strike/protest
No privacy at all out in the balcony
Our room was next to a true oceanfront room, which remained empty throughout our stay. Despite this, it was never offered to us, and we could only catch a glimpse of the ocean by peeking through their balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laundry was convenient, Staff was nice, The entire hotel was clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff , Ann at the front desk was amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jigna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor service due to union strike
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharmaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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