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3.8 out of 5

"Great location and a pool with a view Everything is exactly as described " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 16 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

At Royal Kona Resort you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Hulihee Palace and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Magic Sands Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool.

A day of pampering at Lotus Center Spa can include beachside massages, body wraps, and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Don The Beachcomber, is open for breakfast and dinner. Don's Mai Tai Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, pool cabanas, and pool loungers as well as access to yoga classes. Other amenities include laundry facilities, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Historic Kailua Village hotel include Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$299* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room (Standard)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, Oceanfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Royal Kona Resort ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Royal Kona Resort

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4 out of 5
Great location and a pool with a view Everything is exactly as described

Posted by on 16 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Nov. 2023 by Customer Satisfaction Team

Mahalo for your feedback! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed our location and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!

4 out of 5
Needs an upgrade, dated.

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Sep. 2023 by Customer Satisfaction Team

Mahalo for your feedback!

2 out of 5
We had a terrible check in Not advised of anything the property interior of the rooms was very tired

Posted by on 14 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Sep. 2023 by Customer Satisfaction Team

Mahalo for your feedback! Our front desk team does provide each guest with our amenities sheet, which includes a map and activity schedule.

5 out of 5
Really enjoyed my time here! Perfect location and I loved the lagoon!

Posted by on 15 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Apr. 2023 by Customer Satisfaction Team

Mahalo for your feedback! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the saltwater lagoon and our location in Kailua-Kona. We want to thank you for staying with us, and that we hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to the Big Island.

Property Features

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 tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Kona Resort. For a fee, parking is available. This Kailua-Kona hotel is smoke free.

  • 436 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 5403 sq ft of conference space
  • 502 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

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.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is TA-130-995-4048-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • State tax ID - TA-130-995-4048-01
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

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 23.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.