Royal Kona Resort

Big Island, Hawaii

Virgin 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 This is Hawaii! (watch Luau show for free)

Jul 26, 2024 mesatraveler Mesa, Arizona

Beautiful grounds. Perfect lobby and restaurant decor. and excellent service in all departments. NOTE: Luaus are over $200 per person, including a buffet. but if you book a corner oceanfront front room in the alii tower (rooms, 319, 419, 519, etc), you get a double balcony and the luau shows are directly in front and free. For the $200 pp… Read more
Beautiful grounds. Perfect lobby and restaurant decor. and excellent service in all departments. NOTE: Luaus are over $200 per person, including a buffet. but if you book a corner oceanfront front room in the alii tower (rooms, 319, 419, 519, etc), you get a double balcony and the luau shows are directly in front and free. For the $200 pp savings you can find a lot of great restaurants nearby. Order a drink from the lobby bar and enjoy the show from your private box. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ok for last minute booking

Jul 23, 2024 London B

Pros: great food on property nice pool and beach area descent scenery and views Cons: Small, uncomfortable beds in updated rooms Mediocre guest services for the most part Scratchy towels Kudos to Deanette for outstanding service which almost compensated for the previous lack of assistance when trying to book additional rooms (aka more money for… Read more
Pros: great food on property nice pool and beach area descent scenery and views Cons: Small, uncomfortable beds in updated rooms Mediocre guest services for the most part Scratchy towels Kudos to Deanette for outstanding service which almost compensated for the previous lack of assistance when trying to book additional rooms (aka more money for the hotel) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst treatment ever

Jul 22, 2024 just m

Visiting friends here. Was outside smoking, left my backpack on the bench Security guards came and said that I have to stand outside, can't even wait by the waterfall and sit down. . I'm a 55 year old disabled man need to sit not stand. My Lyft was running late. So they treat you l with no respect DO NOT STAY HERE !! Worst treatment ever.… Read more
Visiting friends here. Was outside smoking, left my backpack on the bench Security guards came and said that I have to stand outside, can't even wait by the waterfall and sit down. . I'm a 55 year old disabled man need to sit not stand. My Lyft was running late. So they treat you l with no respect DO NOT STAY HERE !! Worst treatment ever. The female guard was just a mean woman Served in the military, so people can have freedom. Unbelievable how the treat people. This was a Sunday night 7/21/2034 8:46 pm Plenty of other places to stay that are clean, respectful, and professional. DON'T STAY HERE PLEASE!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spectacular location out on the headland

Jul 20, 2024 DCachia77 Sydney, Australia

The location of the hotel out on the headland means that there are at least 180 degree water views from your room and balcony, depending on your room. The restaurant/bar area has the same outlook, and the sunsets were the focus, closely followed by the food . The lagoon pool at the end of the resort was spectacular and frequented by turtles… Read more
The location of the hotel out on the headland means that there are at least 180 degree water views from your room and balcony, depending on your room. The restaurant/bar area has the same outlook, and the sunsets were the focus, closely followed by the food . The lagoon pool at the end of the resort was spectacular and frequented by turtles and other wildlife, all swimming so close to guests, without any fear Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating LOUD/Not Relaxing/Cute

Jul 17, 2024 Loritheestylist831 Santa Cruz, California

Such a cute place with nice people. Very LOUD. Not relaxing. I wanted to stay here since our last trip. There is LOUD DRILLING at the pool. Also LOUD MUSIC at night and LOUD garbage cans and buses starting at 6 am!! Our room is really cute. They gave us a corner but it's over the garbage cans. (Room 436 don't do it!). No doubles so they gave us a… Read more
Such a cute place with nice people. Very LOUD. Not relaxing. I wanted to stay here since our last trip. There is LOUD DRILLING at the pool. Also LOUD MUSIC at night and LOUD garbage cans and buses starting at 6 am!! Our room is really cute. They gave us a corner but it's over the garbage cans. (Room 436 don't do it!). No doubles so they gave us a bed but there is no room for it so we take turns sleeping on the loveseat. The poke bowls are excellent and I would highly recommend if you want to eat here that's enough of a visit. Stay somewhere a bit away. It's not a place to chill. I'm from California but it would inky let me say Ireland. Read less