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Royal Kona Resort

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

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Beach massages
Beach views, open daily
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 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
(128 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
(39 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
(17 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 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
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 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 Mar 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on Mar 6, 2026 start from 187.05, 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 Ayurvedic treatments, body wraps, and body scrubs.

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. 1380 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 738 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 437 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 2865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 2865 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Bell Service was very quick. No problems at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Margret

Staff was nice, hotel a little dated, woren looking. But it is in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Everybody was friendly, courteous and helpful. Especially Ann at reception/check-in. She was patient and kind and tried really hard to make it right for us. She even called us the next day to make sure we were happy. We stayed in the Lagoon Tower knowing they were doing renovations but it was a big mistake. You could not be in your room or out on your Lanai during the hours of about 8-5. The jackhammering could be heard throughout the whole tower. Their website doesn't tell you about that part. Our Lagoon Tower room looked exactly the same as our friends who moved to a different tower. Both ocean view rooms look just like the photos on the website. Only the rooms look like they are still in need of remodeling. Mold, poor quality, old furniture, (dresser drawers either wouldn't open easy or wouldn't stay closed), poor quality linens, bed and bath. resort is a stretch. When your pool doesn't have poolside service, you're not a resort! Some great ocean views throughout the hotel, but only going to hear the waves from rooms that are directly on the lagoon side. Dons Mai Tai bar and restaurant had some decent food at decent prices. Cocktails not so great. Parking is close to rooms which is great. Town is a 10 minute walk. Which is what I had to do every morning to get a decent cup of coffee because the resort just didn't have it. In room coffee maker makes a light brown water at best. If it wasn't for the staff, I'd have given our stay a one star.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Staff was lovely and so were the Don Mai tai staff workers, special shoutout to Lucy for her kindness and hospitality she brought on our first night grabbing lunch at the restaurant !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was good but for tall people the bed and furniture are very low to the ground so that getting into and out of the bed and chairs is difficult Our lanai had tall chairs so maybe having chairs regular height or that height inside the room is a good idea. Also in the bathroom the toilet is low to the ground. Your staff in the hotel are all friendly and welcoming. They were a pleasure. The bartender staff were excellent The restaurant staff are friendly but could get overwhelmed by large crowds so I don’t know if the kitchen staff did not hold up their end but the food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spot was awesome loved the layout!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and experience what an amazing resort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is wonderful, and great wings. Stayed on lagoon side which was awesome. Would have liked a microwave in room. All the staff were professional When rehab is complete, it will be beautiful. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

As
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Nice view
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianyu

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Ridiculous resort fee, nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa Rachelle, Bonney Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and drinks in the property was great! We were able to check in early as well. very close to shops/restaurants & we only rented a car for 1 day out of 5. Keep in mind we were really trying to just relax and unwind during our babymoon. Lots of renovations happening but still able to access the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Qiang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, breakfast is not included. Price is acceptable. Location is close to good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Miracle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

LYNN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was fabulous! So friendly and accommodating . Only issue is room was very musty smelling (carpet a bad idea maybe?) . We had a very nice free upgrade to ocean view- however the band music from 5 stories down was so loud that even with closed doors and windows it was impossible to drown out the noise. They are upgrading the other tower so maybe once this other tower gets remodeled it won’t smell so old . Beautiful views and excellent staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Clovis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They need to replace the carpet in the hallway and room. It smells
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location but property very dated. It was good for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew edward

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The construction was loud every day. A few wait staff was extremely nice and the rest were rude. The towel guy at the pool was a complete jerk. The rooms were outdated. The only thing that was nice on the resort was the outside view. Would not go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025