Royal Kona Resort

Big Island, Hawaii

Star rating

Don's Mai Tai Bar
Ocean View
Standard Room
Ocean Front Room
Corner King Room
Don The Beachcomber
Don's Mai Tai Bar
Ocean View
Standard Room
Ocean Front Room
Corner King Room
Don The Beachcomber

The hotel

An established resort hotel, the Royal Kona is surrounding by 12 acres of tropical landscape, just steps from the sea. Its laid-back ambience ensures a relaxing stay with amenities such as an oceanfront swimming pool and a private swimming lagoon to tempt you. There are also tennis courts for those who’ve remembered to pack their whites and a fitness centre for keeping trim. A hot favourite we think will be the Mai Tai Bar, not only serving 10 types of Mai Tai’s but set in a spectacular location, against the backdrop of Kailua Bay. The Breezaway Lounge is also idyllic, with sofas and armchairs strategically placed to offer full ocean views. Grab yourself a seat, a Mai Tai (of course!) and admire dazzling sunsets night after night. At Don the Beachcomber, the dining is as sumptuous as the view, fusing Asian inspiration and European technique to create the most delightful of dishes. Not to be missed is the Lu’au — a feast of tropical delicacies, song and dance celebrating the legends and lore of Polynesia, the dramatic Fire Dance finale is breathtaking!

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the Island of Hawaii, beside the sea in Kailua-Kona, in the historical district and close to Hulihee Palace.

Hotel information

436 rooms and suites in 3 ocean front towers. All with air-conditioning, balcony, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi*, mini-fridge, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Partial Ocean View Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Ocean View Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Ocean Front Corner King offer full panoramic ocean views with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Don the Beachcomber Restaurant, Don’s Mai Tai Bar, Don’s Breezaway Lounge. Ocean front swimming pool, private swimming lagoon. Fitness centre. 4 floodlit tennis courts. Ocean front Voyagers of the Pacific Lu’au* (select evenings). Weekly Hawaiian Music Legends Concert Series. Regular live music. Activities desk. Hair salon*. Spa and Massage Centre*. Laundry self-service*. Shops. Self-parking $12 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $25 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly staff, convenient, clean rooms!

Jun 30, 2025 Judy C Honolulu, Hawaii

We love that it's right on the bay. You can hear the ocean at night. It puts me right to sleep. The restaurant and bar are very convenient. Close to shopping and other restaurants, no need to drive if you don't want to!
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Jun 28, 2025 BJ K

Check in was a breeze. Front desk, Jayden, wasn't the friendliest. No aloha, no greeting, no smile. Rooms was big, third floor in renovation building. Could not hear any noise from renovation. Went down to check the luau. Outside security worker was not friendly, no aloha, not local, not helpful. Had breakfast before checkout. Nice… Read more
Check in was a breeze. Front desk, Jayden, wasn't the friendliest. No aloha, no greeting, no smile. Rooms was big, third floor in renovation building. Could not hear any noise from renovation. Went down to check the luau. Outside security worker was not friendly, no aloha, not local, not helpful. Had breakfast before checkout. Nice restaurant, nice view, good food, large portions. Checked out with Ann. She was nice, helpful, friendly. Willing to stay again when in Kailua-Kona. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 4 star! Could be 5 with a little adjustment

Jun 27, 2025 Expedition211883 Hilo, Hawaii

Reasonable Kamaaina rates and comfortable stay as always. Love the free parking, but would appreciate a charging station for electric car. Took mainland family & they were pleased. Location is perfect for walking to town. Breakfast was great with one exception…can’t get hot coffee. Ordered decaf. Coffee wasn’t hot. I asked for refill or new… Read more
Reasonable Kamaaina rates and comfortable stay as always. Love the free parking, but would appreciate a charging station for electric car. Took mainland family & they were pleased. Location is perfect for walking to town. Breakfast was great with one exception…can’t get hot coffee. Ordered decaf. Coffee wasn’t hot. I asked for refill or new cup of HOT coffee. Was told it is only perked once and it sits there with no heating element and there is no microwave! Waitress was rude about it too. Lots of folks drink decaf. Please update your equipment & train your wait staff in human relations. Mahalo. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Resort of the Past

Jun 25, 2025 warrenbruin Tehachapi, California

Royal Kona It may seem like a great deal, but don’t do it!  We decided to stay two extra nights in Hawaii and book a room at the Royal Kona resort. They had a special in the Lagoon Tower because it is being renovated.  Honestly, the sound from construction was not bad. But everything else was!  Access into the building is on the backside only as… Read more
Royal Kona It may seem like a great deal, but don’t do it!  We decided to stay two extra nights in Hawaii and book a room at the Royal Kona resort. They had a special in the Lagoon Tower because it is being renovated.  Honestly, the sound from construction was not bad. But everything else was!  Access into the building is on the backside only as the front entrance is completely closed off.   The room we got is atrocious! The carpeting is so dirty and old we could not walk around barefoot. The furnishings are minimal and older.  The bathroom reminded me of a cheap Vegas hotel off the strip.  The reduced rate to stay here is way more than it should be and quite honestly, they should not be offering these rooms in their current condition.  Enough said!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Old school Hawaii done with class and style

Jun 25, 2025 jamessP2333GO

Old school Hawaii done with class and style. From the restaurant to the primo location, Royal Kona is the spot in Kona. The luau is incredible. Special shout out to Danny for a daily dose of humor and wisdom, and Rudy for greeting us with a warm aloha on arrival. We will be back for sure.