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Royal Kona Resort

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

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Breakfast and dinner served
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Beach views, open daily

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(130 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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 Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • 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 Oceanfront Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 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

  • Honl's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Kona Resort to the airport?

Royal Kona Resort is 9.5 mi (18-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Kona Resort?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on May 21, 2026 start from CA $268, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Royal Kona Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Kona Resort.

How close is Royal Kona Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Honl's Beach and 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Magic Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Kona Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Kona Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 24.00 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Kona Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Kona Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Royal Kona Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per day.

Does Royal Kona Resort have a pool?

Royal Kona Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Royal Kona Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Kona Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Lotus Center Spa, where you can enjoy massages, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Royal Kona Resort to downtown Kailua-Kona?

Royal Kona Resort is 0.7 mi away from Kailua-Kona.

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1425 out of 2910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 752 out of 2910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 436 out of 2910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 2910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 2910 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Mitzi

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Kara Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Awesome oceanfront view however carpets in rooms were filthy (turned your feet/socks black). Lanai/patio doors squeaked loudly when you moved/opened them even on floors above and rooms next to us. Hardware in bathroom tub was rusted, only 1 ice machine in our tower on a different floor. Would be nice if they had microwaves in room. Resort staff were very nice. Close proximity (walking distance) to lots of restaurants/shops downtown and farmers market.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy, PARKLAND

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Courteous staff, nice enough accommodations, if overpriced for what you get. In our room, outside noise was deafening; the a/c was loud and above our headboard so impossible to sleep with it on (so uncomfortable nights); the TV faced nothing to sit or lie on for viewing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was swift and easy. The cleaning services were excellent. The concierge was very personable. Our waitress at Don’s Mai Thai was very professional the one time we had breakfast on resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and bathroom were very dated. Silding doors old and difficult to close. No fan in the bathroom. Staff unhelpful except for Maria at the front desk and Paul in food & beverage. Restaurant had bad food, got to go orders wrong. Did not carry milk?? Overall poor service and the hotel is in poor condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Poor communication with delayed check in process
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

audra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, all staff was friendly, bed was comfortable. The only thing i suggest is to update the shower as it was difficult to adjust the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, the staff was wonderful, the have some of the hardest working maintenance crews I’ve ever seen!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was filthy. The presence of what appeared to be bed bugs, along with visible mold, mildew, and unsanitary bathroom conditions (including hair and general filth), made the hotel room uninhabitable. We vacated the property within approximately 10 minutes of arrival due to these conditions. No alternative room or satisfactory remedy was offered by hotel staff at the time. As a result, we were forced to secure alternative lodging immediately, which cost more than double the original accommodation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the proximity to the ocean and to shops and restaurants nearby. Our room was right at waters edge, the balcony patio was our favorite place to watch the sunset. The room was clean, staff came in twice during our four night stay and made our beds, supplied fresh towels and did a general tidy-up. It was nice to come back to after a day of fun. Staff was attentive to any need, and the design of the grounds and landscape was stunning. We will definitely stay here again the next time we visit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an oceanfront room in one of the side buildings, This hotel is very old, I believe built in 1968, but it is super unique and you can't beat the location. The rooms are being renovated, but they still have some older fixtures which gives it some nostalgia that we love. Bed was great and pillows were good. The restaurant at the hotel had fantastic food and the service was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was rude
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Plumbing issue in bathtub. Water backed up in tub on last day of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sujatha, Boonsboro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tarick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was very courteous. Unfortunately, the Lagoon Tower, where we were located, was being rehabbed. So, there was constant noise and construction work going on during the day. In addition, the internet was constantly going in and out making it hard to accomplish any tasks that involved the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a nice room with a comfortable bed. They were doing remodeling, but it was during the day, so it didn't really bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026