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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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Balcony view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Beach massages

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Oceanfront Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

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

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About the neighborhood

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What's nearby

  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Kona Resort on Oct 26, 2025 start from $194.65, 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 body wraps, Ayurvedic treatments, and facials.

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. 1283 out of 2699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 718 out of 2699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 395 out of 2699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 2699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 2699 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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. The rooms need a tremendous amount of maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing, with great views ...once u leave the property though.. no public bathrooms because of the homeless population.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is very convenient and offers great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia Mendez

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Make sure you don't forget to have a major credit card, everything you do they have to put a hold on for at least $300+. They were able to work with me with the $430 resort fee, I did not expect because I bought a package deal and resort fees were in it already. This is common just make sure you call ahead and read all the fine print!! Overall this trip was good , and maybe that's because you're in Hawaii so how could it be bad. Just bad timing with the pool closure and unforeseen closure of their lagoon due to weather. The staff was very nice and helpful. I would consider staying here again.. maybe. Because it's a convenient walk to the village. Mahala to the staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, luau, views, the Staff, food, options all the things!! Would 100 percent recommend this as your travel destination!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
noisy in the room air conditioner was making to much noise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

An Enjoyable Stay

The Royal Kona Resort is well situated near shops, bars and restaurants and has onsite parking charged at US$25 per night. Its quite an old property so the room look a little dated, however good facilities including coffee making and ice are available and rooms were serviced daily during our stay. I had to ask for more towels, although the room was booked for 3 people only 2 sets of towels were supplied. There was a long queue for reception when we arrived which is far from ideal after a long flight, with no attempt made to reduce the queuing time. At other times reception appeared to be completely unmanned. The pool area is pleasant, but much smaller than it appears in the photos. Towels are provided and in general the pool area was quiet. We did not eat at the resort, but we enjoyed a very nice complimentary Mai Tai!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rahul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, and the room service was excellent. Try parking along the road before prepaying for parking. Once the hotel adds parking to your room, they don't remove it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
property is great location with a few upgrades could be world class
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is being remodeled and a bit rougher than we expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Lovely place. Great staff nice grounds. Rooms are dated but comfortable. Definitely a repeat for our small family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Kailua-Kona

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Kailua-Kona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A room with a large balcony so you can really enjoy the sea and breezes makes the Royal Kona a very special experience. I’m glad to see the renovations going on that will keep this hotel a landmark on the Kona coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sterling

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Kailua-Kona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the greatest places on the whole coast in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone else put it - it’s a 31/2 star hotel with a 5 star location and other things that can’t be beat. They’re renovating which is super cool as some of the rooms could use it. Maybe throw a microwave in each room as well and update the carpets , but the beds are super comfortable The kindness of the people that work there. The overall long ago vibe that captures old school feelings. The food. Drinks. Bar. Yum 😋 Beautiful can’t be beat setting. Stayed here 3 times. It’s a gem in Kona. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephane

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I recently stayed at the Royal Kona Resort and the experience was far from what was advertised. The hotel is under major renovation, which was not clearly disclosed during booking., the pool was dirty, the shower didn’t work properly, and there were trash bags in the hallways every day. The experience did not match what was shown on social media or the Expedia listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell, SPRING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded my room. Good location for walking. Plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. Right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Hal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Royal Kona a half dozen times and each visit has been great. One of the biggest treats to the hotel is the lagoon that is part of the hotel front. Dons Mai tai bar is good, the service can be a little behind but for how busy it stays it’s expected. I have swam in cleaner pools but this pool is pretty much the standard for a hotel/resort of this size. The rooms are always clean with no pests, decors is more updated than most in the Kona area. The management has done extensive renovation the last few years so they are keeping it up and improving. Customer service at the front desk is spot on, very friendly, knowledgeable and take care of the customer. Can’t say enough about how good of a time you will have at the Royal Kona Resort.
Sunset from the pool deck.
View from room 323.
Voyages of the Sea Luau
July 4th from the bay tower side of the hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025