Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona, Kailua-Kona - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

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

Royal Kona Resort is an oceanfront paradise situated on Kailua Bay, known for its spectacular views and rich Hawaiian culture. The resort's design embraces a casual beach vibe, connecting guests with Hawaii's stunning natural environment. Guests can indulge in a variety of activities, ranging from fine dining to exciting cultural experiences. Royal Kona Resort delivers an authentic Hawaiian getaway with its unique amenities and warm hospitality.

Location

Royal Kona Resort is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Kona International Airport and within walking distance of the quaint village of Kailua-Kona. Guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as the Coconut Grove Marketplace, offering dining and shopping options. The resort's proximity to natural wonders like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ensures that guests can enjoy the best of the Big Island.

Rooms

Royal Kona Resort offers a range of room types, including Deluxe Ocean Front Corner King, Deluxe Partial Ocean View, and Ocean Front rooms. Each room features a private lanai with views of the ocean or tropical surroundings, and amenities such as air conditioning, mini-fridges, and in-room coffee makers ensure comfort. The decor reflects a coastal aesthetic with light wood tones and vibrant fabrics.

Eat & Drink

The resort boasts an expansive dining experience at Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Bar & Restaurant, featuring Hawaiian and international cuisine infused with local ingredients. Signature dishes include fresh seafood and classic island favorites, complemented by handcrafted cocktails. Breakfast is available daily, along with delightful lunch and dinner options served with breathtaking ocean views.

Leisure & Business

Leisure activities abound at Royal Kona Resort, including a saltwater lagoon for family-friendly snorkeling and a swimming pool ideal for relaxation. Guests can unwind at the Lotus Center spa, offering traditional spa treatments, including massages and facials. The resort also features daily Hawaiian cultural activities, tennis courts, and live music events for vibrant evening entertainment.

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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.

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2 persons

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1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Standard Room

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2 persons

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2 Double beds

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Oceanfront King Room

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2 persons

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City Center

Kailua-Kona3700 ft

Airports

Kona International (KOA) 9.5 mi

Waimea-Kohala (MUE) 38.4 mi

Facilities

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

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 25 per day

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Babysitting

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 center
Snorkeling
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 center
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Massage

Room features

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

Location

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

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

City landmarks

Museums

Hulihe'e Palace

3600 ft

Church

Mokuʻaikaua Church

3500 ft

Behind the King Kamehameha Hotel

Ahu'ena Heiau

5000 ft

Beach

Kailua Pier

4900 ft

Church

St. Michael The Archangel Church

4200 ft

Gallery

Pacific Fine Art

2400 ft

75-5744 Alii Dr Ste 25

Kona Henna

3200 ft

75-5660 Palani Rd

Kamakahonu

4900 ft

Parks

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area

1.3 mi

Gallery

Lava Light Galleries

3100 ft

75-5782 Alii Dr # 2A

Nana's Clay Flowers

3900 ft

Cemetery

Lekeleke Burial Ground

3500 ft

Pu'u Wa'awa'a Forest Reserve

4200 ft

75-5768 Ali'i Drive

Hale Halawai Park

2500 ft

Hulihee Palace Grounds

3000 ft

Kailua Bay

3000 ft

Beach

Kamakahonu Beach

4900 ft

Gallery

Kailua Village Artists Gallery

2600 ft

75-5958 Alii Dr Ocean Front

Seaside Art Gallery

3000 ft

75-5706 Kuakini Hwy APT 112

Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum and Gallery

3100 ft

75-5660 Palani Rd

Island Breeze Luau

5000 ft

75-230 Kalani St

Kona Hawaii Temple

1.1 mi

Kaahumanu Pl

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark

1.2 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Wyland Kona Oceanfront Gallery

1700 ft

75-5852 Alii Dr

Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

400 ft

Shopping Area

Coconut Grove Marketplace

1000 ft

Wai'aha

600 ft

75-5776 Ali'i Dr

Magic sands beach

1600 ft

Beach

Honl's Beach

2000 ft

Gallery

Colors Of Paradise Gallery

1800 ft

Restaurants

Basik Acai

600 ft

75-5831 Kahakai Rd

Gypsea Gelato

1100 ft

75-5813 Alii Dr

Oceans Sports Bar And Grill

2100 ft

75-5811 Alii Dr

Tropical Frozen Yogurts

1200 ft

75-5807 Alii Dr

Subway

2100 ft

75-5799 Alii Drive Building B

Island Ono Loa Grill

1900 ft

75-5799 Alii Dr Suite A4A

Kona Town Market

2200 ft

75-5909 Walua Road Street

Umekes Ali'i Plaza

3400 ft

75-143 Hualalai Rd Suite #105

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the resort and would come back

Great oceanfront view

Friendly and helpful staff

Noisy room location

Expensive dining

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

6.5

Location

9.6

Service

7.6

Dining

5.6

4/5 based on 4558 reviews

#3 of 14 hotels in Kailua-Kona based on Tripadvisor

Ellen

United States of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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.