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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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Beach massages
Balcony view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(34 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(122 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
(34 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

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

  • 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
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1344 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 747 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 409 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 2804 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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was clean with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy, Corona

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy, Corona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, very helpful. Room was spotless! Great service every where. Would stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Beautiful resort. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahoss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love it there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Extremely dated property has not been updated since the original construction. The bathtubs are for very small people not by any standards that you find today in modern hotels. Concrete repair is constantly underway on some of the buildings as the concrete is deteriorating from the sea spray. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar is quite comfortable and the food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our experience. Room was cleaned and restocked daily. Food was delicious. It's pricey and there are several extra fees upon checkout ($250 for 4 days)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is really expensive. Everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ned

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view room was wonderful! Very nice to sit out on the balcony and have morning coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Starla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 4-night stay but left after only 1 night due to a roach infestation. One was even found crawling on my sister’s luggage. Although we were moved to another room, the thought of roaches in the building made it impossible to stay. The hotel is outdated, overpriced, and far from the standards expected at this cost. We’ve been to Hawaii more than 10 times and I’m aware that roaches are common but not inside the hotel room. This is absolutely unacceptable and disgusting experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place completely exceeded my expectations! 🌺 From the food to the setting to the staff, everything was top-notch. Food: The food here is so underrated, honestly, the best I had in Kona. Huge thanks to the chef, because every dish was perfection. I started with the tuna poke nachos, then tried the veggie Benedict for breakfast, and had the seared tuna burger with sweet potato fries three days in a row (yes, it was that good!). The ahi sandwich, poke bowl, and coconut shrimp were also amazing. And the farm-to-table style salads with liliko‘i dressing? Unforgettable. I wish they sold that dressing in bottles! Location & Ambiance: The resort has a wonderful atmosphere with its own private lagoon full of colorful fish and crabs, so peaceful and fun to explore. The location is perfect, within walking distance of town, shops, and restaurants. When needed, Uber rides were quick and easy. I also loved the quaint lagoon views while sipping on the complimentary mai tai (such a nice surprise!). Rooms: I stayed in a double-bed room with a partial ocean view. The room was spacious, had a refrigerator, and the provided amenities (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) were actually better than the ones I brought. The big balcony was perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and sounds of the waves. Yes, there’s ongoing renovation, so you may hear some machinery during the day, but it honestly wasn’t a nuisance. Experiences: I highly recommend booking the Wasabi Tours island tour through the co
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort located by the sea
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Paul the manager in the dining area is Outstanding and very professional and helpful. Rose at check in was accommodating. We will be back to stay with you again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025