Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Royal Kona Resort

Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Fishing
View from property
Balcony view
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Parking available
The price is AU$480
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Explore the area

Map
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Honl's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hulihee Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

What's nearby

  • Hulihee Palace - 13 min walk
  • Kailua Pier - 16 min walk
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 16 min walk
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papa Kona - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
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 3.5-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.

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

  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 8 March 2024 to 31 December 2025 (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
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. 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 11 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on 26 Jan 2025 start from AU$432.31, 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.

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. 1160 out of 2501 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 685 out of 2501 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 382 out of 2501 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 2501 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 2501 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Husam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dee the disk Host was awesome person with beautiful Smile and kind response.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pleasant enough for the price.
Pleasant enough a little disappointed to find out via email after we had booked that renovation works would be carried out during our stay causing noise between 9am-4pm. Staff were friendly and room was clean. Shame about the noise and run down rooms/lobbys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even after telling the check-in clerk that it was our honeymoon, she gave us a room in the older section of the hotel. The room smelled old and moldy. The property itself is rundown. Not worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and great service. The property itself is dated, needs repairs, fresh coat of paint. Rooms are clean but minimal (no room service, or any hotel information packets, basic tv channels, bed linens are minimal) Service was great, changed room for a view with no extra charge, people that worked on grounds were very helpful and friendly. They genuinely seemed to enjoy working at hotel and happy to assist. Location is fantastic and walkable to all sorts of shops, restaurants and even the beach. Parking was not included in the hotel price which was disappointing since they charged a extra 375 after 7 days
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in kona hands down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had one restaurant and a lot of seating but still had to wait. Good food and service. Parking was a challenge as the resort was full. People coming in to attend the Luau made the parking somewhat challenging. Otherwise, good atmosphere. A lot of touristy things to do in the area in walking distance. The gift shop was nice. Staff was very friendly at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They need to have a better menu with a bit more variety. Waiter needs to be more in tune with the customers needs. We had to wait for the check as well as to refill are coffee cup. Service could be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bartender was very rude
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LILIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are a bit outdated, but everything appeared clean and spotless. I enjoyed the "old Hawaii" atmosphere of the common areas, such as the open-air lobby and restaurant. Restaurant staff were unfriendly and rude.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Manda Lisa

Never made it to the hotel. My flight was cancelled 5 hrs before check in and now I have to file a “claim “ to get my money back..beyond my control so I think it’s b/s!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
We loved our stay at Royal Kona Resort. It exceeded our expectation. We loved the ocean view from our room. The lagoon was our favorite spot to relax, swim and snorkel. Even though the rooms were a bit dated, but they were very clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant offered amazing ocean view. We really enjoyed our breakfast and dinner there. Will come to stay again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shih-Hua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great view. Rooms are clean and spacious. Parking can be a bit of nightmare. We are glad we visited during shoulder season and able to find street parking most nights or else it could have easily been another $25 a night just for parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the view and restaurant view amazing along with the staff!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeswanth Rohith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Royal Kona Resort is a breath taking experienc. From the view when you first walk to check it you’re hit with the Aloha hospitality. Only complaint I had was our balcony had a turfed carpet and unfortunately it smelled like pee really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Black rock ocean sanctuary
Salt and sun battered, this Kona icon made for a fantastic staycation with a corner oceanfront lanai on the black rocks with a sunset view. The doors stayed open to sleep like the dead to the amplified sounds of the ocean. The staff all made for fun interactions and everything I consumed tasted great. When in Kona, you can’t beat the atmosphere of the entire resort grounds. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024