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Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Spa

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
  • Don the Beachcomber
    1 min walk
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront (Corner)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Oceanfront

  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 390 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room (Standard)

  • 390 sq ft
  • 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, 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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • 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

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Pool

PACIFIC 19 Kona

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1068)
The price is $250
per night
$324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
PACIFIC 19 Kona

About the neighborhood

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

  • 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

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 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 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 transportation

  • Secured self 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 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Property 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
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
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. 1162 out of 2499 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 683 out of 2499 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 380 out of 2499 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 2499 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 2499 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

8/10 Good

Christopher Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a nice property it will be nicer when remodeling is over
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We stayed in a gorgeous ocean front room! Ocean front restaurant and bar was amazing! The resort is beautiful. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very Disappointed
The hotel is “tired”. Needs paint, carpet and improvements. We loved the look of the hotel in regards to the Royal Kona look. The restaurant has a great ocean view. Check in was disappointing. The women who helped us must have been having a bad day. She was not very friendly. Dinner was nothing to write home about either. We will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yutthaphum

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond, Toano

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relatively inexpensive - walkable to restaurants in Kailua-Kona. Property is dated, but they are refurbishing some of the buildings so that should improve things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Srinivasa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth for the money they charge
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Toniann

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like mold and pee. The guy at pool for towel service was rude and staff at mai thai restaurant was rude. Front desk girl was great though. You're treated like cattle and the rooms are old and moldy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Louisville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. There is renovation going on in one of the towers but no one was staying there. The rooms are spacious and clean. The restaurant and bar menu was good but a bit pricey for someone used to Midwest prices. The open air restaurant, bar and lobby were interesting for me, coming from a region that’s gets fours seasons. I was told the temps are pretty steady at this facility. Don’t worry, the hotel rooms have walls and a spacious balcony. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Royal Kona Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Deisy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and views of ocean. Great amenities even with construction.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth, Havre

Liked: Staff & service
The grounds and location of the property are the best in Kona. The room was definitely a let down. The air conditioning did not work in our and there were questionable stains on the couch and headboard.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laveille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kaila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk and Bell man excellent service! Restaurant Not enough staff everyone called out sick food did not taste good and pricey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed for one night, but would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
In resort restaurant was solid
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a difficult review. The location and staff / housekeeping was excellent. Our view was excellent after I complained about the first room not meeting the pictures advertised…however we were quickly and politely moved to a room of our liking, meaning we had a couple rooms to choose from. The public areas were excellent. What you need to know is that two of the four towers comprising the hotel are being refurbished, which is long over do. The tower we stayed in on the outside was cracking and peeling. Our room had some bugs. We have no problem with older properties in general, but this tower was pushing the limits. It’s difficult for me to understand why ownership has waited so long to refurbish a hotel in such a great location…perhaps it’s under new ownership. However we did stay, so that says something. The fourth tower looked fine, from the outside. If I was to stay there again that’s the one I would try. Remember this is just one review, from a mainlander.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana Griffin

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was not good bad smell from room carpet and bugs in bathroom.not recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leearne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Great restaurant and bar. Choice of swimming in the ocean or pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very nice place and the location on the edge of the ocean can’t be beat. The view from my room was unfortunately right over the loading dock and was awoken by the sounds of a reversing (beeping) laundry truck. I didn’t come to sit on my balcony though and I did go with a little lower rate. The hotel restaurant/bar overlooked the ocean and was open-air, so enjoyed that experience greatly. It shows its age, but there is evidence of updates throughout. I’d recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024