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Royal Kona Resort

4.0 star property
Travelers find their tropical rhythm at this beachfront resort where sunny days blend into spa evenings, with tennis courts and poolside relaxation awaiting

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Royal Kona Resort offers a perfect balance of activity and relaxation with its beachfront setting and lush gardens. Enjoy nearby Magic Sands Beach, Lotus Center Spa, poolside cabanas, tennis courts, WiFi, yoga classes, and an on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

Upscale hotel near Magic Sands Beach
Located close to Hulihee Palace, Royal Kona Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. With amenities like beachfront dining and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, or Ayurvedic treatments at Lotus Center Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Don The Beachcomber, offers breakfast and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Concierge services, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 436 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like safes and WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Don The Beachcomber
  • Don's Mai Tai Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,403 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Royal Kona Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Kona Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Kona Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Royal Kona Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Kona Resort located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hulihee Palace and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Magic Sands Beach. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Kona Le'a Plantation are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1344 out of 2800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 750 out of 2800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 407 out of 2800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 2800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 2800 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great room service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinrui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff, have a great stay in Kona!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff , Ann at the front desk was amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful in a stressful situation with our flight cancellation Food was fantastic The complementary drinks were absolutely delicious. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lido R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and attentive. The rooms were immaculate, greta views:)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar. we liked a little beach located next to the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KATHLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok rooms nice park next door a lot of homeless in the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife had a great trip and stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

CERISE

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were wonderful and kind. The grounds are beautiful. The room was dated though. We loved the location and the restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous grounds. Friendly staff. Close to everything. It’s a wonderful place to spend a week and get into that aloha spirit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room in the Lagoon Tower. Very clean even though renovations were continuing. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff we came across were very nice and helpful. Our room was nice, clean and very roomy. We loved the partial ocean view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view off balcony!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a perfect view, staff was awesome, clean room, best location like being home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
centrally located in kona
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the housekeeping did a wonderful job.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
View was lovely and food incredible...highly recommend this resort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forest Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time. Room was clean and pretty view. The staff was very friendly and everything was great. Wish they had a bigger pool but there is a nice ocean nearby so can’t have it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeron Dale

Very neat and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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