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Royal Kona Resort

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Exterior
Beach nearby, beach massages
Beach nearby, beach massages
Beach nearby, beach massages
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Overview of Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel with spa, near Hulihee Palace

8.2/10 Very good

1,736 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
Map
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • Mauna Kea Summit - 19 min walk
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • On The Rocks - 3 min walk
  • Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - 4 min walk
  • Island Lava Java Kona - 5 min walk
  • Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - 4 min walk
  • Laverne's Sports Bar - 3 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

At Royal Kona Resort, you can spend time at the beach getting a beach massage, plus you'll be 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mauna Kea Summit. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Don The Beachcomber serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Filipino, Japanese

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA), Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 436 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 4:00 PM until anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (5400 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1968
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Pool access ramp on site

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino
  • Japanese

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Don The Beachcomber – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Don's Mai Tai Bar – This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • Resort fee: USD 25.95 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Fitness centre access
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • In-room safe
    • In-room bottled water
    • Additional inclusions

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 23.00 for adults and USD 13.50 for children

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 21 November 2022 to 31 May 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of:

  • SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Intertek Cristal (third-party expert - Global)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
<p>The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.</p><p>Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.</p> <p>Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on site.</p> <p>Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.</p> <p>This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.</p> <p>State tax ID – TA-130-995-4048-01</p>

Also known as

Royal Kona Resort Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Kailua-kona
Royal Kona
Royal Kona Resort Hotel
Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona
Royal Kona Resort Hotel Kailua-Kona

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Kona Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Kona Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Royal Kona Resort?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Royal Kona Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Royal Kona Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Kona Resort?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Kona Resort?
You can check in from 4:00 PM - anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Kona Resort and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Royal Kona Resort also has 2 bars, a fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Kona Resort?
Yes, Don The Beachcomber offers beachfront dining.
Does Royal Kona Resort have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does Royal Kona Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Royal Kona Resort like?
Royal Kona Resort is a short 16-minute walk from Kailua Pier and 16 minutes' walk from Kailua-Kona Wharf. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.9/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Hawaiian feel
Really grate place for a great price
Denise, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Average hotel with no surprises
Hotel is overpriced for the condition of the hotel. Beautiful view but rooms are dated. Location is very good since it is centrally located to popular tourist destinations.
Manuel, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Poor service and unclean rooms, expensive parking
Room had dead insects in the carpet, which clearly hadn't been swept, and German cockroaches running around, which is no surprise since the room's door leads directly to the outside and has about a half inch gap at the bottom, no seal like other Hawaii hotels. They moved us to another room that had food crumbs in the carpet, again clearly not swept at all, and even after we told them to alert housekeeping, they only swept up some of the crumbs. Parking was $25 a day, which is ridiculous, and ran out of spaces at least one night. The free mai-tais were also given very grudgingly, our waitress treated us very poorly as soon as we ordered them. What's the point of offering this if the staff resent it so much? Wouldn't ever stay here again, and would not recommend.
Laurel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was comfortable. Could maybe have used 2 extra towels with the 2 we had. Loved the lanai and the view!!
Ruth, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great Service, Comfortable Room
The service was great! We did stay in the Lagoon tower which currently has construction so that was a bummer. But it wasn’t on weekends so it wasn’t loud while there. The room was definitely outdated but overall the stay was very pleasant.
Aulani, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Jessica, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

LeRoy, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Rooms were not what we had booked had to stay in a room one night then move the next day. Could not get into the new room until late afternoon. We were homeless one whole day. New room was OK. This hotel is old and run down. Only one pool one restaurant. I would not recomend this hotel.
June, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Loretta, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great getaway spot
Great hotel in great location. Walkable to many restaurants and stores. Great and friendly staff.
Paul, 3-night business trip
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