Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with spa, near Hulihee Palace

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Experience the tranquil beauty of Royal Kona Resort, with its lush garden and beachfront dining. Soak up the sun on Magic Sands Beach or unwind at Lotus Center Spa, offering body treatments and aromatherapy. With a poolside cabana, tennis courts, in-room WiFi, yoga classes at the gym and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is £195
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(129 reviews)

Highlights

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

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

At Royal Kona Resort, you can spend time at the beach getting a beach massage, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hulihee Palace. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Don The Beachcomber serves breakfast and dinner, and the bar is a great place to grab a drink. Other features include a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 436 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (USD 25.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (5403 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1968
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 29.49 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness centre access
    • Fitness/yoga classes
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room safe
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 24.00 per person

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.

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs USD 25.00 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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 property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
State tax ID – TA-130-995-4048-01
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Royal Kona Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Kona Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Royal Kona Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Royal Kona Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Kona Resort?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 25.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Kona Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Royal Kona Resort and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Royal Kona Resort also has a fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Kona Resort?

Yes, Don The Beachcomber offers beachfront dining.

Does Royal Kona Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Royal Kona Resort like?

Royal Kona Resort is a short 19-minute walk from Kailua Pier and 16 minutes' walk from Kailua-Kona Wharf. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and bar offered good food and drinks with beautiful ocean views and reasonable pricing. (94 reviews)
  • The property is located right on the beach with great views of the waves and sunsets. (45 reviews)
  • Breakfast at this property was consistently delicious and a highlight of the stay. (28 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, amazing staff
John, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is wonderful, the views amazing, and the salt water lagoon relaxing.
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Teresa, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean-excellent room service.
Eden, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a nice room with a comfortable bed. They were doing remodeling, but it was during the day, so it didn't really bother us.
Janice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice. The food was very good. I didn’t have anything that wasn’t good.
John, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property is beautiful and perfectly located. Great mai tais too.
Christopher, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was okay, mix up with our room, and parking confusion. Restaurant was okay.
Niki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay
Nathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay
Dustin Fred, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very good service. convenient location
Alan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walkable area. Restaurants and shopping nearby. Clean. Staff very professional and helpful
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area was amazing!
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, great location
Lonny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Staff was so helpful and the restaurant was exceptional. Even with construction going on, not annoying.
Barry And Leontine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my wife had a great trip and stay.
Sidney, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

View was lovely and food incredible...highly recommend this resort
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room had a perfect view, staff was awesome, clean room, best location like being home.
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place.
Tom, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful location. The room’s carpet smelled of musty mold. I hope they refurbish it soon.
Traci, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very good
wendell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and the housekeeping did a wonderful job.
Daniel Kevin, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay
Kurt, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

centrally located in kona
Matt, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, drinks and staff
Yisel, 4-night trip