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Hotel overview
Location
Kailua/KonaProperty information
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Hotel details
Hotel advisories
General policies & fine print
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Resort Fee - A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Amenities included in the resort fee are:
• Welcome to Paradise Mai Tais (one coupon good for two Mai Tais per room/stay)
• Bottled Water on arrival (two per room/stay)
• Filtered Water Stations
• Enhanced Guestroom Wi-Fi
• Fitness Center Access
• Guestroom Safe Usage
• Local & 800 calls
• Daily Yoga/Fitness Classes
• Daily Hawaiian Cultural Activities (weekly schedule and sign-up available at Front Desk)
• Reef Safe Sunscreen (available at the pool)
• Complimentary Tennis Racquet Rentals, Tennis Balls & Water (available at Royal Kona Resort Tennis Club)
• $25 Island Activities & Tours Credit (valid when purchasing tours/activities valued at $200 through the Activities Desk)
• $20 Lotus Center Spa Credit (available on 90-minute massages)
• $20 greens fee credit plus 50% discount on club rentals at Makalei Golf Club ($25 value)
• 20% off green fees and club rentals at Makani Kai Golf Course ($33 value)+++• Welcome to Paradise Mai Tais (two coupons per room/stay)
Inclusions subject to change and are based on availability. Some activities require reservations.
Ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating
5595 reviews
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Jul 11, 2025Such a Wonderful Resort!!
Could you find another resort so close to all of the shops and restaurants than this one? No! Could you find a resort with better amenities and a better luau show or entertainment than this one? No! Could you find a resort with better staff and management than this one? No! Will I be staying here again and recommending this place to everyone I know? Yes!! Loved this place and our stay!!
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Jul 10, 2025
Beautiful
I had a wonderful stay at the Royal Resort. The staff was amazing, welcoming and attentive. They had great amenities. I loved the the location. You could either walk or take a city trolley to explore all that Kona has to offer, including but not limited to local restaurants, shops and beaches etc. The views were awesome, the restaurant/ on-site bar restaurant was really good (ask for Dayne and Autumn), the beds were comfy.
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Jul 09, 2025Really lovely property.
Large property close to everything you could need. Small pool was clean tidy and relatively quiet. No beach. Great bar/restaurant overlooking the water, only had breakfast there, which was good. Great service from all staff. Stayed in Alii Tower room was large comfortable and clean. Large balcony with furniture with partial Seaview. A bit rough round the edges and needs some small repairs and painting here and there but overall really nice. Would stay again and recommend to friends and family. Didn't hear anything from the building works.
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Jul 06, 2025
Outstanding stay and experience
This resort was great and I had an exceptional experience. I was celebrating my daughter's birthday. The Royal Kona Resort has a history with me as I was here back in 1998 with my daughter's mother on our honeymoon. The location of the Royal Kona Resort is absolutely scenic as it's right next to the ocean. You cannot have a better view of the ocean in any position but from this beautiful hotel resort In addition, the staff was very friendly and very helpful. I want to give a shout out to the manager on duty when I checked in whose name is Kevin. Great location and great restaurant that is in the hotel and everything is within walkable distance. My daughter and I had a great vacation and time of our lives. The rooms were clean and room service was outstanding. I highly recommend this resort. And their prices were very reasonable and affordable. Keep up the great work.
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Jul 02, 2025Great sea view but let down by outdated room (175) decor and bugs
We stayed at this resort when visiting Kona. We were given a ground floor room in the Bay Tower (175). It was cleaned to a good standard daily. On arrival it took a long while to get processed by only two reception staff on duty and a long queue. Our appointed room had a great sea view, and had great sunsets, but smelt musty / damp. The room was dated and needed renovating. The patio sliding door from room to patio was rusty and was difficult to open and close. There were numerous bugs / moths in the room that would land on your face during the night and wake you up. The provision of cheap plastic and paper cups lacked quality. The garden in the quadrangle outside the room had croaker frogs croaking all night long which kept you awake. Nice to have the greenery but not when it stops you from sleeping. The air con worked well and the car parking was good, albeit at additional cost. The hotel was well located near to shops and restaurants / bars. The hotels own bar and restaurant was good and efficient and the staff were knowledgeable about gluten free options on the menu which is essential for coeliac. Checkout was quick and efficient. Big Al’s Top tips: Ask for a room in the main block as they will probably be quieter