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Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

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

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

PACIFIC 19 Kona

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1487)
The price is AU$412
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
PACIFIC 19 Kona

About the area

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Hulihee Palace and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach. .This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Kahalu'u Beach Park and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kona Le'a Plantation.

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 436 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Don The Beachcomber serving guests of Royal Kona Resort. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Kailua-Kona? This hotel has facilities measuring 5403 square feet (502 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
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.

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 8 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 29.49 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 24.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1180 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 703 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 394 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 2571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 2571 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jianming

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Staff are not that friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views of Kona bay are undeniable and proximal to everything you want within walking distance. Staff was real kind
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jayme

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My initial impression was that it was rundown. Construction going on. Room seemed dated. But I have to say after really taking a look around. It might be a little older but so iconic so beautiful so Hawaii. The view from our room was spectacular and we slept to crashing waves all night long. Everything is in walking distance, ABC store, restaurants, nightlife.I would stay here again, construction, and all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service!
Our flight was canceled at the last minute and we needed a place to stay overnight. Of course, all of the motels on the app raised their prices immediately when they realized there was activity late at night with everyone trying to book a room. I was able to find a room at the Kona resort at their usual price. The staff member that checked us in was so kind and offered us a cot as we needed a third bed. Even though our stay was short, it was very enjoyable, and we greatly appreciated the service and lovely accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Malia Kalei

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The ocean is so close and beautiful, the restaurant was good and view is amazing and staff at the restaurant was nice. We stayed in the tower overlooking the tennis courts, do not recommend. For some reason the little side road between our tower and the tennis courts was very loud with people yelling and playing loud music and fighting in the middle of the night. Small cockroaches in our room as well. The property was nice but the room was pretty gross.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sawsan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful property in an excellent location, directly next to Kailua Kona, but the property is still undergoing extensive renovation & even areas that aren't listed as being under construction still need quite a lot of upgrades to make them up to the level they should be. Overall this makes the experience a bit overpriced for what they currently offer, but the staff is great & generally put in extra effort to make the stay enjoyable. Loved the daily yoga classes!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Terrible customer service and terrible place

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice in the 70’s but not worth the price to stay h
Large room but not updated in years. Huge balcony but with a raised table and counter height seats. No lounge chose, nothing to allow you to sit comfortably in your balcony. Loud bar next to the hotel plays music well into the night. Pool is small and construction noise from a tower renovation prevents you from enjoying being at the pool. The food at the restaurant was mediocre. Staff was very pleasant. I got a massage against my better judgement (they are never worth the money at hotels) and sure enough, it was like paying someone to rub oil on your skin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge R

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is always nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

sawsan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not like this hotel at all. The location is great but the cleanliness is horrible. Do not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a beautiful location and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hostesses at the restaurant were not very nice at all. The beds were uncomfortable and small.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nikolai

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was better than advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024