Located facing the Pacific Ocean on Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort features a private beach area, a saltwater lagoon, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. A TV, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are included in all the rooms. The rooms are decorated in soft colors with rich wood accents. All rooms provide comfortable lanais with select rooms offering mountain or ocean views, and select units offering unique wrap-around sliding glass doors. Featuring Asian fusion cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant is located on-site. In migrating season, guests can view humpback whales from the restaurant’s waterside tables. Royal Kona Resort offers tennis courts and an on-site spa and wellness center with massage services. Guests can also stop by the fitness center for a workout and a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk is offered. Kona Commons Shopping Center is 5 minutes’ drive from Royal Kona Resort. Kona Country Club is 5 mi away. Kohanaiki Golf & Ocean Club is 12 minutes’ drive north of the resort. Kona International Airport at Keahole is 9.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Spa


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 full beds
1 king bed
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2 full beds
1 king bed
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2 full beds
1 king bed
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2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
6.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.4
Low score for Kailua-Kona
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leonid
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is great - close to everything. The staff was super helpful.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    The location! The view from our deluxe ocean front room
  • Peggy
    United States of America United States of America
    Property right in town. Nice pool, excellent restaurant, beautiful grounds.
  • Kathy
    United States of America United States of America
    The grounds were well maintained.The pool staff was outstanding. The restaurant and front desk staff were very cordial.
  • Christian
    United States of America United States of America
    Resort vibe, pretty view, convenient food/bar area.
  • A
    Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenience to the village without a car. The views.
  • Bernardo
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, daily yoga, private lagoon, pool, bar/restaurant, staff, safe parking
  • Mallory
    United States of America United States of America
    The restaurant attached to the resort was wonderful. The staff were so friendly and accommodating as well. There was some renovation happening, which we were informed about, but the noise level from that was very minimal and done at a reasonable...
  • Xueying
    United States of America United States of America
    The private beach and pool are amazing! The mai tai is great!
  • Gerwin
    United States of America United States of America
    Royal Kona resort was amazing . The hotel has a great location by the ocean and the view was stunning. Our family was super thankful to Pansy, manager, who save our family vacation that was almost ruin by the mess up of the hotel we originally...

Property questions and answers
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  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    Aloha, there is not a private beach next to the property. Our resort is surrounded by lava rock, and thus we have an oceanfront lagoon on site for gue..
    Answered on 23 October 2019
  • Do you have Kamaaina rates?

    Yes when booking direct
    Answered on 13 January 2020
  • Are there other restaurants within walking distance from the hotel?

    Aloha, Yes we are in the heart of town. There are plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Mahalo
    Answered on 2 January 2020
  • Is Resturant food also included in the price

    Aloha, The restaurant food is not included.
    Answered on 2 January 2020
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    The resort is beautiful all year round, however the winter months are generally considered the best to travel to Kona(November - March).
    Answered on 22 October 2019
  • Do you have an airport shuttle service?

    Aloha! We do not have airport shuttle service. I would recommend Speedi Shuttle, they are a popular option on the island.
    Answered on 12 October 2020
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Don the Beachcomber Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Resort facilities at Royal Kona Resort

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $25 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • ATM on site
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Laundry
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Light therapy
    • Body treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    • Filipino

    House rules
    Royal Kona Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.

    Lagoon Tower Improvement Project - Royal Kona Resort is consisted of of three individual towers in which guestrooms are located - Alii Tower, Bay Tower and Lagoon Tower. Exterior restoration work is taking place at the Lagoon Tower, located on the southern end of the resort property. No exterior restoration work is taking place at the Alii Tower or the Bay Tower. Guests booking the Royal Kona Resort will be accommodated exclusively in the Alii Tower or the Bay Tower, unless they have specifically chosen to book rooms located in the Lagoon Tower, which are being offered at a discounted rate and identified as "Lagoon Tower Renovation Rates". Resort guests may see scaffolding, repair work and painting occurring to the Lagoon Tower. While every effort will be made to minimize noise, resort guests may hear some work being done. Project work on the Lagoon Tower is restricted between 9am and 4pm. Our Lagoon Tower Improvement Project will continue through December 31, 2025 (subject to change)

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    License number: TA-130-995-4048-01

    FAQs about Royal Kona Resort

    • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Royal Kona Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Royal Kona Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Royal Kona Resort is 0.8 miles from the center of Kailua-Kona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Royal Kona Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Snorkeling
      • Tennis court
      • Body treatments
      • Swimming pool
      • Beauty services
      • Private beach area
      • Light therapy
      • Tennis equipment
      • Facial treatments
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Beach
      • Yoga classes
      • Spa facilities
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Royal Kona Resort include:

      • Quad
      • Triple
      • Double
    • Check-in at Royal Kona Resort is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Royal Kona Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Don the Beachcomber Restaurant