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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Magic Sands Beach

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Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Balcony view

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
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Historic Kailua Village hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hulihee Palace and Magic Sands Beach. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Kona Le'a Plantation are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

4-star beach hotel near Magic Sands Beach
Royal Kona Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 5403 square feet (502 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Kona Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Kailua-Kona hotel is smoke free.

  • 436 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 5403 sq ft of conference space
  • 502 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 January 1 2025 to December 31 2026 (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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The tax ID number is TA-130-995-4048-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 1282 out of 2703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 723 out of 2703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 395 out of 2703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 2703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 2703 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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. The rooms need a tremendous amount of maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing, with great views ...once u leave the property though.. no public bathrooms because of the homeless population.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is very convenient and offers great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia Mendez

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Make sure you don't forget to have a major credit card, everything you do they have to put a hold on for at least $300+. They were able to work with me with the $430 resort fee, I did not expect because I bought a package deal and resort fees were in it already. This is common just make sure you call ahead and read all the fine print!! Overall this trip was good , and maybe that's because you're in Hawaii so how could it be bad. Just bad timing with the pool closure and unforeseen closure of their lagoon due to weather. The staff was very nice and helpful. I would consider staying here again.. maybe. Because it's a convenient walk to the village. Mahala to the staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone else put it - it’s a 31/2 star hotel with a 5 star location and other things that can’t be beat. They’re renovating which is super cool as some of the rooms could use it. Maybe throw a microwave in each room as well and update the carpets , but the beds are super comfortable The kindness of the people that work there. The overall long ago vibe that captures old school feelings. The food. Drinks. Bar. Yum 😋 Beautiful can’t be beat setting. Stayed here 3 times. It’s a gem in Kona. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I recently stayed at the Royal Kona Resort and the experience was far from what was advertised. The hotel is under major renovation, which was not clearly disclosed during booking., the pool was dirty, the shower didn’t work properly, and there were trash bags in the hallways every day. The experience did not match what was shown on social media or the Expedia listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell, SPRING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded my room. Good location for walking. Plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. Right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Hal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Royal Kona a half dozen times and each visit has been great. One of the biggest treats to the hotel is the lagoon that is part of the hotel front. Dons Mai tai bar is good, the service can be a little behind but for how busy it stays it’s expected. I have swam in cleaner pools but this pool is pretty much the standard for a hotel/resort of this size. The rooms are always clean with no pests, decors is more updated than most in the Kona area. The management has done extensive renovation the last few years so they are keeping it up and improving. Customer service at the front desk is spot on, very friendly, knowledgeable and take care of the customer. Can’t say enough about how good of a time you will have at the Royal Kona Resort.
Sunset from the pool deck.
View from room 323.
Voyages of the Sea Luau
July 4th from the bay tower side of the hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wendy at the front desk was absolutely helpful and super nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Long

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elvis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I paid for an ocean view and got a balcony wall view… had to stick my head out to view… i ask for a refund on that charge and person was acting like it was coming out of their pocket… shame!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Kailua-Kona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds on a beautiful bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qi, AURORA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

6/10 Okay

Kayleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is old. Needs to be updated in a bad way. Close to lots of shops and places to eat. If looking for a cheap hotel centrally located this is it. If you're looking for a nice Hawaiian hotel this is not it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. It’s my third time and it’s great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheng

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Probably wont stay there again due to the fact that the fees were not covered in the hotel price, i had to pay an extra $100 per day and the fees, along with the parking fee got taken out of there, not to mention the floor was so dirty, made under our feet black! That cost too much extra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025