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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Beach views, open daily

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$368
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Explore the area

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

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

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

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

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 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

About the area

Kailua-Kona

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 4-property class Historic Kailua Village hotel include Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 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

Royal Kona Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 metres) 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.

  • 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 members are 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 centre 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: from 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Kona Resort?

Royal Kona Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$368, 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.

Is parking available at Royal Kona Resort?

Yep, Royal Kona Resort has a secured self car park with in/out privileges for USD 25.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Kona Resort?

Yep, Royal Kona Resort is a short 18-minute walk from Kamakahonu Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Royal Kona Resort?

Yep, Lotus Center Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as beachside massages.

Does Royal Kona Resort have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Royal Kona Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Royal Kona Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Kona Resort.

Does Royal Kona Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Kona Resort?

No, Royal Kona Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Kona Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Kona Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Kona Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1406 out of 2895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 745 out of 2895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 440 out of 2895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 2895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 2895 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Di

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wish I could upload photos... I booked an ocean view room but what I got was 90% street view + 10% ocean view. I talked to the front desk girl and also reached out to the hotel via Expedia, their answer was that my assigned room was listed as an ocean view room in their system -- not even partial ocean view! I was transferred to another ocean view room later and it was 85% hotel/parking lot view + 15% ocean view. The ocean was only visible if I stood on the balcony and turned to the right. There was no ocean view from the room itself. SUPER TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! When I mentioned that I could contact Expedia to see how this could be resolved, the front desk girl replied, “Then you can just sit there and wait. You didn’t book through the hotel, and unless you pay extra to upgrade to an oceanfront room, this is the room you paid for. There’s nothing I can do.” Her exaggerated facial expressions (wide eyes, raised eyebrows, and visible effort to restrain her tone) made the interaction feel dismissive, hostile, and extremely unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool side sunset
Every corner is delightfully beautiful
Can't beat that sunset
Sunset with a view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
las fotografias son muy buenas, pero no se corresponden a la realidad
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t use the laundry. Didn’t have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Miki

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nelya

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

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley, The Villages

Room and other staff great. But checkin person was very bland.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is dated and the rooms are in need of updating. The rooms were clean and housekeeping did a great job of checking in to see if we needed anything on the days we didn't want housekeeping services. The staff was friendly but the wait time when checking-in was very long. There were only 2 staff members working the front desk. The parking lot is small for the size of the hotel. When there is a luau parking will be very difficult to find. The pool is very small and no beach access. There are not many loungers around the pool area. The location of the resort is great for walking to restaurants and shops. Food at the resort restaurant is delicious, no room service. Overall, our stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Terava

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The laundry was definitely there but we didn't take advantage of it. The renovations taking place only inconvenienced slightly how long we had to walk to places, but it was otherwise not an inconvenience at all. Our room was renovated and the view was outstanding. The hotel bar was a treat and we were there almost every evening. All of the staff we encountered were fantastic. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property based on its reviews and location. We were between properties in Kona and staying over New Year’s, so being close to town mattered. Based on what we read, we felt it would be an acceptable option. Unfortunately, the hotel was very disappointing. The property was built in 1965, and it clearly shows. Although they were able to check us in around 2 p.m. (which we appreciated), the front desk staff was unwelcoming. The room had a strong damp, musty smell, like wet towels that never dried, and the carpet was very old. The door was rusted and rotted and difficult to close. We were given two twin beds and told nothing else was available. Our room was directly under the drop-off/pick-up area, so starting around 6 a.m. we could hear trucks and constant noise. The furniture is extremely outdated, and the hotel overall feels neglected. I did not feel comfortable walking barefoot on the carpet. We also attempted to use the pool area. The pool and jacuzzi are both very small and overcrowded, with adults and children packed in, and the area was not inviting or relaxing. Because it was New Year’s, we made the best of it and spent very little time at the hotel. The property feels more like a motel than a hotel. If you are trying to save a lot of money and don’t care about room condition or amenities, this may work. Otherwise, I recommend looking elsewhere. The only positive was Don’s Mai Tai, which was good. Overall, we were incredibly disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean-excellent room service.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard Gene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was good but culinary was overworked and understaffed. The resort is old and needs the owner to put some money into it. We had one of the more expensive rooms and it was the same as what any other room was. A couple of lounge chairs would have been nice. Daily housekeeping
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025