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75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740

“The Royal Kona Resort is perfectly positioned just steps from the ocean and within walking distance to the vibrant heart of Kona.”view full review

Royal Kona Resort, a 3-star hotel rated 7.5/10 on Booking.com, features oceanfront dining, a saltwater lagoon, and an array of leisure options. This Kailua-Kona hotel offers direct access to both the beach and recreational amenities.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Royal Kona Resort feature private lanais with ocean views, modern furnishings, and mini-refrigerators. Guests can choose from various room types, including Deluxe Ocean Front and Ocean View options, accommodating up to four guests.

Dining Options

Dining options include Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Bar & Restaurant, which serves meals daily with sweeping ocean views. Guests can enjoy fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails, with a special Hawaiian Luau offered several evenings a week.

Leisure & Entertainment

Leisure activities at Royal Kona Resort consist of a private saltwater lagoon for snorkeling, tennis courts, and a fitness center. The resort also organizes cultural activities, including hula lessons and live music events at the bar.

Transportation & Local Area

Transportation options include shuttle services to and from Kona International Airport, about a 20-minute drive away. Guests can explore nearby attractions like Kailua Pier and Coconut Grove Marketplace, which are within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Room 2 Doubles

2 persons

2 Double beds

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Oceanfront Room 1 King

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Partial Ocean View Room 1 King

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Partial View

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Ocean View Room 1 King

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Ocean view

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Getting around

Explore a range of transportation options for your spa getaway

City Centre

Kailua-Kona 1.1 km

Airports

Kona International (KOA) 15.3 km

Waimea-Kohala (MUE) 61.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Taste Sensation!

“The food at the on-site restaurant was good; I especially loved the French toast topped with coconut whip, a must-try!” view full review

Spacious Rooms!

“The room was impressively spacious, allowing us to relax and enjoy our stay without feeling cramped.” view full review

Relaxing Lagoon!

“The natural swimming lagoon was a peaceful retreat, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.” view full review

Cozy Corner!

“I enjoyed the cozy living area in my room, which made it easy to relax and catch up on reading.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Private beach
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Yoga class

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Location

75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740

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75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, 96740

City landmarks

Museum

Hulihe'e Palace

1.1 km

Church

Mokuʻaikaua Church

1.1 km

Landmark

Ahu'ena Heiau

1.5 km

Beach

Kailua Pier

1.5 km

Church

St. Michael The Archangel Church

1.3 km

Gallery

Pacific Fine Art

750 m

Landmark

Kona Henna

960 m

Landmark

Kamakahonu

1.5 km

Park

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area

2.2 km

Gallery

Lava Light Galleries

970 m

Landmark

Nana's Clay Flowers

1.2 km

Cemetery

Lekeleke Burial Ground

1.1 km

Landmark

Pu'u Wa'awa'a Forest Reserve

1.3 km

Landmark

Hale Halawai Park

740 m

Landmark

Kailua Bay

930 m

Landmark

Hulihee Palace Grounds

930 m

Beach

Kamakahonu Beach

1.5 km

Gallery

Kailua Village Artists Gallery

810 m

Landmark

Seaside Art Gallery

880 m

Landmark

Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum and Gallery

970 m

Landmark

Island Breeze Luau

1.5 km

Landmark

Kona Hawaii Temple

1.8 km

Landmark

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark

1.9 km

Nearby

Gallery

Wyland Kona Oceanfront Gallery

530 m

75-5852 Alii Dr

Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

100 m

Shopping Area

Coconut Grove Marketplace

320 m

Wai'aha

150 m

75-5776 Ali'i Dr

Magic sands beach

480 m

Beach

Honl's Beach

580 m

Gallery

Colors Of Paradise Gallery

570 m

Restaurants

Basik Acai

180 m

75-5831 Kahakai Rd

Gypsea Gelato

310 m

75-5813 Alii Dr

Oceans Sports Bar And Grill

630 m

75-5811 Alii Dr

Get Sum pizza

620 m

75-5813 Alii Dr Bldg H

Tropical Frozen Yogurts

350 m

75-5807 Alii Dr

Banyan Tree Cafe

550 m

75-5851 Kuakini Hwy

Subway

630 m

75-5799 Alii Drive Building B

Kona Town Market

660 m

75-5909 Walua Road Street

Umekes Ali'i Plaza

1.0 km

75-143 Hualalai Rd Suite #105

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

4/5 based on 4558 reviews

#3 of 14 hotels in Kailua-Kona based on Tripadvisor

Sidney

United States, December 2024

7.0/10

While the hotel offers beautiful ocean views and a nice lagoon area, the high prices for everything, including food and activities, left me feeling it wasn't a great value for money. The room was comfortable but outdated, and I was quite disappointed with the luau experience, as the weather negatively impacted it and there were no refunds offered. On the positive side, the hotel's location near great restaurants and shops really added to my stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was comfortable but felt somewhat outdated and could use an upgrade for charging devices.

Service

7.0

The service was decent overall, but I felt a bit ignored during some of the hotel events.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, which made it easy to explore.

Dining

6.0

Dining at the on-site restaurant felt overpriced, and the food didn't meet my expectations, especially considering the price.