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Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona

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About the Resort

75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740

Located on the stunning lava shoreline of Kailua Bay, Royal Kona Resort boasts a rich history and offers a unique blend of modern amenities and traditional Hawaiian culture. With spectacular ocean views, the resort features Hawaiian-inspired design elements and serves as a center for authentic island experiences, including the Voyagers of the Pacific Luau. Renowned for its luxurious spa and various amenities, Royal Kona is recognized for creating unforgettable vacation memories in Hawaii.

Location

Royal Kona Resort is conveniently situated only 20 km from Kona International Airport, providing guests with easy access to the nearby scenery. The resort is within close proximity to various attractions, such as Kailua-Kona's quaint seaside shops and the famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Its elevated position along the coast allows for panoramic ocean views and stunning sunsets.

Rooms

Royal Kona Resort offers various room types, including Deluxe Oceanfront and Partial Ocean View rooms, all featuring a casual beach vibe designed to connect guests with Hawaii’s tropical surroundings. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and private lanais to enjoy breathtaking ocean or mountain views.

Eat & Drink

The resort houses Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Bar & Restaurant, renowned for its delicious cuisine that combines Hawaiian and international flavors. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner while savoring fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails with views of Kailua Bay. Additionally, themed dining options like the Voyagers of the Pacific Luau showcase traditional Hawaiian dishes and entertainment.

Leisure & Business

Guests at Royal Kona Resort can indulge in numerous recreational options, including swimming in the oceanfront pool, lounging in the saltwater lagoon, or participating in daily Hawaiian Cultural Activities. The resort's spa offers an array of treatments such as massages and wellness therapies, ensuring relaxation and rejuvenation after an active day. Live entertainment at Don's Mai Tai Bar enhances the resort's vibrant atmosphere.

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The resort provides a range of accommodations, including double rooms, family rooms, and suites, all with breakfast, free cancellations, and exclusive deals.
Standard Room 1 King
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Balcony
Air conditioning
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Standard Room 2 Doubles
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
2 Double beds
Balcony
Air conditioning
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Oceanfront Room 1 King
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2 persons
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Balcony
Air conditioning
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Getting around

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City Centre
Kailua-Kona 1.1 km
Airports
Kona International (KOA) 15.3 km
Waimea-Kohala (MUE) 61.8 km

Facilities

Enjoy a range of amenities at the resort designed for your comfortable stay and remarkable experiences.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Private beach
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Location

75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740
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75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740
Nearby
Gallery
Wyland Kona Oceanfront Gallery
500 m
75-5852 Alii Dr
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
100 m
Shopping Area
Coconut Grove Marketplace
300 m
Wai'aha
160 m
75-5776 Ali'i Dr
Magic sands beach
480 m
Beach
Honl's Beach
580 m
Gallery
Colors Of Paradise Gallery
540 m
Restaurants
Basik Acai
180 m
75-5831 Kahakai Rd
Gypsea Gelato
310 m
75-5813 Alii Dr
Oceans Sports Bar And Grill
630 m
75-5811 Alii Dr
Tropical Frozen Yogurts
350 m
75-5807 Alii Dr
Subway
630 m
75-5799 Alii Drive Building B
Island Ono Loa Grill
570 m
75-5799 Alii Dr Suite A4A
Kona Town Market
660 m
75-5909 Walua Road Street
Umekes Ali'i Plaza
1.0 km
75-143 Hualalai Rd Suite #105

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience. <br />
76%
liked the resort and would come back
Great oceanfront view
Friendly and helpful staff
Noisy room location
Expensive dining
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
6.5
Location
9.6
Service
7.6
Dining
5.6
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 10 reviews
4/5 based on 4558 reviews
7.4
7.4/10based on 2239 reviews
#3 of 14 hotels in Kailua-Kona based on Tripadvisor
Ellen
United States, January  2025
7.0/10

The hotel had a good location in Kona, making it easy to explore the area by walking. However, the rooms felt quite basic with some sound issues, which made for a less than ideal stay. The service was a mixed bag; while some staff were helpful, there were instances of frustration during check-in. Dining was quite limited, which was disappointing given the overall experience.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were quite spartan at best, and I wish they had thicker windows to help buffer out the sounds from outside. It was okay, but definitely could use some updates.
Service
7.0
While the staff were generally kind and helpful, there was a moment when one seemed frustrated while having to repeat the room location at check-in. It felt a bit disorganized at times.
Location
9.0
The location is very convenient as it’s right in Kona, allowing for easy walks to various attractions and quick access to the airport, which I appreciated.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left something to be desired; it was mostly a buffet with no real-time options like an omelette chef, which was disappointing. I expected more variety.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities included a nice outdoor bar area and pool, and the views were nice, making it a pleasant place to relax.
Arthur
United States, December  2024
8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, with its superb beachside location and friendly staff. The room was spacious and had a stunning view, although it could have benefited from a few more amenities. While the dining experience was quite nice, the prices were on the higher side, especially for breakfast. Overall, I felt it provided good value for money, despite a few minor hiccups with check-in.

Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious and comfortable, well-appointed with a splendid view. However, it could use a few more amenities to enhance the experience.
Service
9.0
The staff was super friendly and helpful, which made my experience much more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, directly on the oceanfront, with easy access to the pool, bar, and restaurant right by the water.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, but I found it a bit expensive, especially breakfast, which was around $45 for two.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were quite nice, especially the pool area, which was well-maintained and enjoyable.
Thomas
United States, November  2024
8.4/10

I stayed at this hotel and found it to be in a great spot, right by the ocean with a beautiful view. The rooms were spacious and clean, but unfortunately, I had a noisy situation as my room overlooked the car park. The staff was very helpful when I needed to switch rooms in the middle of the night. However, the dining options left much to be desired, especially breakfast, which was quite pricey for what it offered. Overall, the location and friendly service were definite highlights, but the dining experience wasn't ideal.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were large and clean, but I was disappointed as mine overlooked a noisy car park.
Service
9.0
The staff was very helpful and pleasant, and they changed my room without any issues at 1 am.
Location
10.0
The hotel was located directly on the oceanfront, which offered a beautiful view and easy access to the beach.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast options were quite overpriced and not impressive; it left a lot to be desired.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had nice amenities, including a good pool and access to a private beach.
Great oceanfront view
Noisy room location
Charles
United States, September  2024
7.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with sparkling clean rooms and an unbeatable view that truly made my trip special. The location was fantastic, with easy access to restaurants and shopping, but the dining options could use some improvement, especially concerning the price. Overall, it’s a good value for what you get, though the service felt a bit disorganized at times.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very clean and featured the best view ever, although they felt a little out of date and had a slight musty smell.
Service
6.0
The staff was nice and friendly, but they seemed a bit disorganized and understaffed, which affected the overall service.
Location
10.0
The location was superb, right on the oceanfront and within walking distance to some of the best restaurants and shops in Kona.
Dining
5.0
The dining was good but definitely overpriced, with breakfast costing around $45 for two.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had great amenities, including a nice pool area, but I wish they had more choices available for dining.
Drew
United States, September  2024
7.2/10

The hotel has a great central location that made exploring easy, and the staff was warm and friendly. The room was spacious but noisy at times, with street sounds and voices from the parking lot. Dining was enjoyable, especially the fried rice, but the breakfast buffet could definitely use more options. Overall, I felt it was good value for money, but the noise levels could be improved for a quieter stay.

Rooms
7.0
The room was large and had plenty of space for the two of us, but we did experience some street noise and conversations from the parking lot.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and helpful when needed, but we did encounter issues like missing towels and coffee bags in our room.
Location
9.0
The location was great, central, and made it easy to get around, but the area could use more parasols by the beach.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had some highlights, like the delicious fried rice and pork belly, but I was disappointed in the limited breakfast buffet options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but I feel they could enhance the overall experience with more amenities like a la carte breakfast options.
Greg
United States, September  2024
8.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The location was unbeatable, right in the heart of downtown and close to shops and restaurants. The room was spacious and offered a lovely view of the ocean, even though it did face a parking lot. The staff was friendly, but I encountered some inefficiencies at the bar and restaurant. The dining options were nice, albeit a bit pricey. Overall, I appreciated the location and view, but there were some areas that could use improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The room was really big and had a lovely view of the ocean, even though I didn't book anything specific like an ocean view.
Service
6.0
The staff was friendly and accommodating, especially when they helped my son with a first aid situation, although the service at the bar could be improved.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for walking around Kailua-Kona, very close to restaurants and shops.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were sufficient and more reasonably priced compared to other places, but still on the expensive side for breakfast.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel could use some freshening up but had decent features overall.
Ann
United States, September  2024
7.4/10

I recently stayed at this hotel and while it has some perks like a beautiful location and friendly service, the rooms definitely need some updating and there was an odd cleaning product smell. The dining prices were on the expensive side too, which detracted from the overall value for money.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were okay, but they felt quite old and in need of modernizing. Additionally, there was a strong smell of cleaning products, which was a bit off-putting.
Service
9.0
The service was wonderful, and the staff were super helpful and friendly. They were quick to assist with anything we needed.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a perfect location right on the waterfront. I could easily walk to several great restaurants and shops nearby.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were okay, but quite pricey for what was offered. Breakfast for two cost around $45, which I found to be rather steep.
Facilities
7.0
I found the facilities satisfactory but nothing remarkable to mention. They met basic expectations.
Edward
United States, September  2024
8.0/10

I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, especially due to its excellent location right by the ocean and close to shops and eating spots. The rooms were spacious, but they felt a bit dated and could really use some updates. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made me feel welcome throughout my visit. However, some aspects of the service could be improved, like the dining options which were quite pricey for mediocre food.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious with a huge balcony, but they felt a bit old and dated, especially since I was in the older tower.
Service
8.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They brought additional chairs and lamps when needed, although these were a bit on the cheap side.
Location
10.0
The location was fantastic, right on the ocean-front and very close to convenient shops and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The dining options didn't impress me much. The buffet was quite expensive and the quality of the food was mediocre.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out as luxurious, which is what I was hoping for.
John
United States, September  2024
7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the plus side, the location is fantastic with beautiful ocean views and easy access to shops and restaurants. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making my stay more enjoyable. However, the rooms were in need of updating and felt a bit dingy, which was disappointing. The dining options were somewhat pricey, but I appreciated the variety at breakfast.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were very clean, but they definitely need updating. Mine felt a bit dingy and I could hear noise from the elevator, so I requested a new room. The overall decor felt like it was from the 1970s.
Service
10.0
The service here was amazing! The staff was very nice, informative, and accommodating to my special requests. Everything was kept clean and it was easy to find my way around.
Location
10.0
The location is perfect—walkable to a variety of shops and dining options along the waterfront, and I especially loved sitting near the bar to enjoy the view of the crashing waves.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were a bit on the expensive side for what they offered, but the breakfast buffet had a good variety. Just be prepared to spend a little more if you want to eat on-site.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were fine, nothing overly luxurious, but they served their purpose well.
Bill
United States, August  2024
6.6/10

I recently stayed at the Royal Kona and it had some great aspects, like the modern tropical vibe of the rooms and a fantastic location close to the beach. However, I did find the service a bit lacking, especially with the staff not keeping us informed during certain events. Overall, the experience was decent but could use some improvements in service and dining value.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and kept very clean with a modern tropical vibe, which I really appreciated. However, there was some renovation noise due to a wedding happening nearby.
Service
5.0
The service was not ideal, as staff didn't seem too helpful in keeping guests informed or entertained during our stay.
Location
9.0
The location is fantastic, just a short walk from restaurants and shops, plus I enjoyed having an ocean view.
Dining
5.0
I found the dining to be quite expensive for what was offered, with breakfast costing around $45 for two. It felt overpriced for the value.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had decent amenities like a nice pool area, which added to the overall experience.
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