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Royal Kona Resort

75 5852 Alii Dr Kailua-kona, 96740 Hawaii

A Dramatic Oceanfront Setting and Hawaiian Ambiance in the Heart of Kailua-Kona

In the Heart of Kona
With a dramatic oceanfront setting, on a 12-acre volcanic outcropping, this resort hotel offers a perfect location just steps from the many restaurants, shops and historical sites in the village of Kailua-Kona. Show more
Oceanfront Entertainment
Enjoy oceanfront dining and stunning sunset views at the Polynesian-themed Don The Beachcomber Restaurant and Mai Tai Bar. This resort also hosts an award-winning Hawaiian Luau in its oceanfront Coconut Grove.
Hawaiian tranquility
Guestrooms at the Royal Kona display classic Hawaiian style and modern conveniences. Each room features a large outdoor lanai and most offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and those famed Kona sunsets. Hide

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4.1out of 5

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Garden/Mt. View
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Partial Ocean View
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Standard - Volcano Value
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Ocean Front Room
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Aloha Garden Special
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Ocean View - Value
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Oceanfront Corner King
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Special Ocean
1 king2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Fee for wireless Internet in limited public areas: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
    • Hot and cold buffet breakfast fee: USD 15.97 per meal (approximate amount)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Senior's Upgrade

Guests 50 years of age or older will receive a one-category upgrade when booking Garden/Mountain View, Partial Ocean View, Deluxe Garden/Mountain View and Deluxe Partial Ocean View room categories.

Offer based on availability at the time of check-in. At time of booking, when specifying traveler and room preferences, guests must enter "Seniors" in the Special Requests box to receive this promotion.

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Honeymoon/Anniversary Program

Honeymoon/anniversary couples will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne and a one-category upgrade. Upgrade is based upon availability at the time of check-in, and room category booked must be Garden/Mountain View, Partial Ocean View, Deluxe Garden/Mountain, Deluxe Partial Ocean View. Not combinable with any other upgrade promotion.

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Spa services on site
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Bar/lounge
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 452
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Banquet facilities
  • Year Built - 1967
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Beauty services
  • Business services
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Hair salon
  • Computer station
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Local Expert Concierge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 5400
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 5
  • Security guard
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Suitable for children
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) hot and cold buffet
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Parking (surcharge)
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Rooms

Royal Kona Resort offers air-conditioned guestrooms in three six- and seven-story wings. All rooms are nonsmoking and have balconies or patios with garden, mountain, or ocean views.

Amenities include compact refrigerators, in-room safes (surcharge), wireless Internet access (surcharge), and TVs with pay movies.

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Room Amenities

  • Pay movies
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Patio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Voice mail
  • Phone (surcharge)
  • Clock radio
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable television service
  • Window opens
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe (surcharge)
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
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Dining

Don the Beachcomber Restaurant - Oceanfront, open-air setting that serves Pacific Rim cuisine. Included on the menu are prime rib, seafood selections, and their signature Huli Huli chicken, which guests may watch as they’re prepared in the exhibition-show kitchen. Daily breakfast and dinner. For hotel guests only, children ages 11 and younger eat free with a paying adult.

Don the Beachcomber's Mai Tai Bar - Located adjacent to the restaurant, this bar serves lunch, island-style appetizers, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.

Breezeway Terrace Lounge - This oceanfront open-air venue features tropical wicker and wood furnishings and soft seating areas. The lounge is open for lunch; cocktails and light bar fare are available through late evening.

Luau - In the resort's coconut grove, luaus take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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Recreation

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bowling alley nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
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Spa

  • Number of treatment rooms - 3
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Ocean view from spa
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Royal Kona Resort

4.1
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.1
Hotel condition:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.7
Neighbourhood:
4.5
89%

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Christine from Anaheim, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Dec 2011

“Great hotel! Beautiful location.”

The room itself was a little on the plain side, I kind of expected a little more decorations, but the view made up for it. The hotel is in a beautiful location right next to the water, so you can fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the beach (I definitely recommend paying the little extra for the better view, it's gorgeous!). It's also in the middle of a great area of the island with tons of night life and lots things to do within walking distance. The hotel luau was fun too. The food was a little bland but the show and mai tai's were excellent! We went to the dinner buffet and ordered off the 2 dinners for $65 which included a bottle of wine, an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert, it was the best dinner we had the whole trip! Well worth the price; not to mention it overlooked the ocean, which made it even more worth it. The hotel bar is also great. The selections are endless and all the drinks were very well made. Travis was our favorite bartender! He made awesome recommendations and made the drinks just right. (I highly recommend trying one of his famous bloody marys). He knew the island very well and was able to tell us where the best spots were. We were very thankful for his couteous service and prestigious knowledge. Overall it was a great trip and a great hotel! Mahalo!

A Traveller from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Dec 2011

“Ocean View for Garden Price”

Stayed at the Royal Kona for four days at the beginning of our trip. We were booked in for a garden view, which we had but their hotel lanai is designed in such a way that it wraps around and in the corner suite we were able to have an ocean view, and watched the dolphins almost everyday. The problem with having a room on the north side of the building over the street, there is significant noise from trucks unloading at all hours. They have a spectacular location and the pool is beautiful. They hold the luau there on some nights so if you aren't going you will have to go outside later in the evening if you want to sit and listen to the waves. The morning buffet breakfast was well stocked, and changed a bit everyday. Their was usual breakfast fare of cereal, fruit etc. but also had the hot choices eggs,sausage or bacon (that changed daily), hash browns, and breakfast burritos, and oatmeal, miso soup, rice as well as assorted pastries and baked goods and either delicious blintzes or waffles with hot fruit compote. Our one issue with the breakfast is they only have coffeemate for coffee, no real cream so we had tea each day unfortunately because we are morning coffee people. We asked about the cream but the staff said they used to put it out but people asked for coffeemate (which doesn't go bad - I think the real reason) The lagoon is a wonderful place to snorkel when the tide is in and has a beach area to sun in. We plan to stay again but definately an ocean view.

Area recommendations
Kaileua Kona
Family-friendly activities
The Sea Horse farm was a very interesting excursion. You actually get to have a live seahorse wrapped around your thumb. You get a discount if you book on line of $5 per person off. It is a little pricey but when you realize that the money goes towards the preservation of these precious little creatures, think of it as a charitable donation towards the future for our grandchildren. It was definately a memorable experience for all.
A Traveller from TN
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Dec 2011

“Good Location in Kona”

Very conveniently located. With in walking distance of great restaurants. Close to airport and marina where snorkeling, dolphins swims, and manta ray swims begin. Was charged for things I expected to be included like parking and internet access.

Must see
We swam with the dolphins, and with the manta rays. Would highly recommend both. We snorkeled on our own beside the place of refuge national park. It was fabulous.
Dining
You must eat at Bubba Gumps!
A Traveller from Sunnyvale, CA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 29 Nov 2011

“Room condition needs improvement”

Balcony needs updating. Wood screen door gets stuck. While returning back from the beach with dirty towels, the Receptionist told us to bring the dirty towels back to our room onthe 6th floor instead of taking it from us. There were 4 receptionist on hand talking with each other. Very unprofessional and bad service from this experiance on the last afternoon stay.

Luying from SH
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 27 Nov 2011

“Convenient Location Hotel in Kona”

It's our first time 3 day trip to the Big Island. Royal Kona's location is great, quite closed to the town and very convenient to walk within a few minutes to get anything you need. There is an Expedia Local Service Room right in the ground floor in Royal Kona. Friendly lady... The room is clean and all in good conditions. What I disliked, there is a locked wooden door to the other room, sometimes we can hear my neighbour's voices in the night...

A Traveller from Alaska
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Nov 2011

“Good value for the price”

Although this is an older hotel we found it to be a good deal. Our room was very clean as were the common areas of the hotel. Air conditioning was a bit loud but once we were use to it no big deal. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. This is by no means a luxury resort but it was a solid mid-level hotel.

Area recommendations
The Green Flash espresso cafe just .7 mile from the hotel had excellent lattes, breakfast sandwiches and smoothies. Easily walked to and well worth it.
james w from New York
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Nov 2011

“Wish I could go back but the flight is to long.”

We loved the hotel the staff are the best, expeida at the hotel worked with us each day great work kathy. You need to rent a car to travel around they have a bus that has a cheap price on and off. The food is a little high at the hotel take extra money but we found a great place down the road the lava java great food over all had a great time.

Area recommendations
The Kona bay resort has a lot to do bus shuttle north and south all day two dollars on and off or you can stay on all day. The area has a mile or more of walking with stores and bars each way. Food in each cafe with tv's, bar's and food. At the Kona hotel thay have a expeida staff on site to help you with great savings with a show each night at the hotel makes it nice the staff at the hotel are great also the strip has music each night all the out side bars this makes it nice for sunsets.
Nightlife
The mile strip has out side music at each cafe every night so the sunset can be seen from each place, great food at each place.
A Traveller from Anchorage, AK
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Nov 2011

“Fun In Kona”

We had a problem with the first room, but the front desk staff changed us into another room and everything was great for the week we stayed there. Great location and comfortable bed.

Kyle H from San Fran
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Nov 2011

“Good quality for price- great location!”

The rooms include a wet bar which is great. Most rooms have ocean view and you cant beat the location!

Huhsler
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 14 Nov 2011

“It is what it is”

Honestly this hotel looks better in the pictures that it is. I also stayed at the Royal Lahiana in Maui, which was pretty good, and was expecting something similar when I arrived in the BI. The hotel was pretty dingy looking and rooms (which were supposed to have been renovated) looked dank and dark (not what you would want in a resort area). the lagoon and pool are tiny which is a big deal since there really are not good beaches in walking distance. The place is however right in the middle of the town in Kaluai-Kona (which is not much itself). There is a shuttle bus that takes you around to other areas at 2 dollars per ride. If you are looking for a cheaper motel the Royal Kona is what it is. Just keep your expectations low. Its a cheaper motel in a decent location. I would highly recommend paying extra and staying at the Sheraton at Keahou Bay. You will pay about 80 dollars more per night but the resort is outstanding (huge pool and awesome views) plus the shuttle service is included. Highly recommend going to outrigger bay from the shuttle and snorkel in the water. Plenty of big fish and turtles to see.

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Royal Kona Resort

75 5852 Alii Dr Kailua-kona, 96740 Hawaii

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Hulihee Palace - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden - 3.2 km / 2 mi
  • Honokohau Marina - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
  • Kona Country Club - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi

Location Highlights

  • On beach
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In historical district

The preferred airport for Royal Kona Resort is Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Kailua-Kona, HI, United States (KOA-Kona Intl.)

Area:

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States of America: Kailua-Kona is the epicenter of shopping and recreation on Hawaii’s western shore. Big-game fishers delight off its waters, while shoppers reel in deals along Alii Drive. The Kailua-Kona area is a hiker’s paradise because many of its best beaches are accessible only by foot. Inland, the scent of coffee permeates the air as plantations harvest precious Kona beans. Nearby coffee farms open for tours.

Royal Kona Resort

75 5852 Alii Dr Kailua-kona, 96740 Hawaii

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