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Royal Kona Resort

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

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Beach views, open daily
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Breakfast and dinner served

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, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 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 neighborhood

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 - 0.5 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
  • ‪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 Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on Apr 27, 2026 start from $266, including 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 facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

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. 1422 out of 2917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 747 out of 2917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 444 out of 2917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 2917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 2917 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alexander, Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old and needs updating. The room was clean but hallways very worn. The staff were good. I would likely look at alternatives if travelling here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Monika, Ivanhoe

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was okay, mix up with our room, and parking confusion. Restaurant was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were always very clean but the hotel is old and the furniture looks old and worn. The bathroom is very small and the tubs were old and looked like a gazillion people had used them before you. The showers were extremely hard to regulate substandard for what you were paying for the hotel. The drawers either stuck so you couldn’t open them or rolled open when you walked by. The patio door was a joke with the handle almost falling off. Would never stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and mostly in good condition. However, the bathroom was old and the taps in the tub were difficult to use/adjust for water temperature. It was always a little hit or miss as to the extent our room was cleaned and towels swapped out. Sometimes it was cleaned first thing in the morning and other times it was cleaned in mid afternoon. Sometimes fresh towels and sometimes not! However, we had a ground floor room…ocean front with a huge lanai! Listening and watching the waves was a favorite pastime! All in all, there was nothing very “royal” or “resort-like” about the Royal Kona Resort.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lizette Anavy De La

Traveled with partner
Room and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location, close to the restaurants and tourist shops. Parking is expensive to park everywhere. The pool is small and cold. The rooms are clean but over run with roaches. Our room had a small fridge. The bed was comfortable. The room was large with a couch, two outside patio chairs and table on the balcony. Hotel staff was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Carley

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here! We felt unsafe. There are very little amenities and does not look like the pictures! Nothing has been done to this place since the 60s. Terrible!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was average with ok food and drink. Our room was clean and nice but not enough blankets on the bed to stay warm and shower head was nothing special. Our balcony looked over the ocean but was right under the restaurant and you could hear the oven fan go constantly which made it hard to concentrate on the waves. The restaurant was a disappointment food lacked flavor and was costly. They have a little store but hardly had anything in it. ABC is down the street and is a better shopping experience. The pool was nice but not enough room for all the guest along with the private beach which was beautiful. Sadly the noise of the construction was loud by pool and annoying. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location and room overlooking the ocean. Construction ongoing to renovate but not much inconvenience. Lunch was disappointing at the restaurant but the views were spectacular. Bell service was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was great
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view from the lagoon tower was incredible. The room was also very close to the private lagoon. Staff was friendly and attentive, walking distance to great restaurants and the pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel needs an update. The room just was not worth the price. I am in Kauai now at the Ko’a kea and it is superior for another 50 a night. The location is great. But when you can’t sleep because the bed and sheets are prison issue Idk. I would air bbb next time
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hisanori

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms at this property feel extremely old, as if they are stuck in the 1980’s and the facilities are in very poor condition and too expensive for that facility. There were not enough chairs, the bed was old, and the bathroom equipment was outdated in the room. The staff’s response was slow. The elevator was far too old and took a long time to arrive. In addition, the common areas are too small for the number of guests. I will never come back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026