Resort Details
- Various Lounges/BarsDon's Mai Tai Bar - Try an original Mai Tai and island-style appetizers while enjoying live entertainment. Also, serves lunch daily.
Don’s Breezeway Lounge - Various RestaurantsDon the Beachcomber - Pacific Rim Fusion cuisine with a unique Island flair that promises to satisfy any appetite. Set right on the water's edge, Don the Beachcomber specialty-themed restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A-la-carte menu items are also available for breakfast.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children welcome
- Elevators
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Children welcome
- Elevators
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Safe deposit box†
- Sauna†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access†
- Meeting/Board Rooms†
- On site Wedding coordinator and full wedding services.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †Snorkeling
- PoolThere is 1 pool on site.
- Sauna †
- Spa †
- Steam bath †
- Tennis court †There are 4 tennis courts onsite. There are 4 lit tennis courts onsite.
- Golf †Golf Course located within 10 Miles of Property.
- On-site Entertainment
VOYAGERS OF THE PACIFIC - a Tihati Production.
Enjoy interactive activities such as the Polynesian tattoo station where our artisan will draw simple Polynesian designs on willing guests. Create a floral piece to wear for the evening.
VOYAGERS OF THE PACIFIC show with stories of our precious island home of Hawaii and songs and
dances from across the South Pacific featuring the most dangerous dance in all of Polynesia, the Siva Afi or Samoan fire knife dance!
- Hulihee Palace
- Imiloa Astronomy Center
- Volcanoes National Park
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5503 reviews
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Jan 18, 2025Worst stay ever
Horrible service. We booked the top floor corner ocean view. Called and asked if we can get a lounge chair on the large lanai, and they refused. You look down below us on the cheaper, lower rooms, and they all have lounge chairs. The staff is extremely rude, especially if you're not from the islands. Avoid this place and go to the king kami. At least the marriott has standards.
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Jan 18, 2025Great town, beautiful scenery from most restaurants most restaurants all within walking distance.
Rooms are tired looking, just two chairs on the patio, the staff is hit and miss on 'service with a smile". We attempted to book January 2025, certain tower and type of room at the front desk. The only response I got was negative, "well you can book through reservations next month, but there is no guarantee on room type or tower when you check in...11 months later. Believe she could have worded that better. I topped the guy storing bags at the desk, never made eye contact or even a thank you. I will remember that next year. The location is terrific, that is why we would return. Lots of great eateries and ABC store across the street. If you plan on staying in town, you don't need a car. Love the town!
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Jan 17, 2025
Pretty pretty good.
We had been to the Royal Kona before, several times, most often to hear Hawaiian music on Thursday nights in the Don the Beachcomber bar/restaurant. We love it! Right on the ocean, open to the beautiful sunsets. But this was our first time staying in the hotel. We had a very good time! Now the challenges. First, the hotel desperately needs a renovation. (Which they have started in one of the towers.) Right now it's a 2-star hotel in a 5-star location. Our room was in the Bay Tower, the northernmost. RIGHT on the ocean. Which was great. But also directly overlooking Huggos-- so you can hear their nightly music in your room even with the sliding glass door closed. I feel like they should warn people renting these rooms. But it didn't bother us, we liked being right on the water, and within easy walking distance of the town. We will definitely be back. My only fear is the price will shoot up 100% when the renovation is down.
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Jan 16, 2025Front Desk Not at the Top of Their Game
We were in the Bay Tower (north most), room 385. The room was just okay. It's a bit dark and a bit dated. The problem was what was going on outside. All the rooms on that southeast corner of the tower have a direct line of sight to the hotel receiving and maintenance yard. All kinds of noise. One day, some worker had his radio blaring as he worked. Another day, some maintenance guy was banging on metal with a hammer. Also, there is a ton of street noise, including drunk people, all night long. I asked to be moved, which the front desk lady said she could do for an added $80/night pushing our daily charge past $400. On day 5 of 7, we noticed the room was over 80° F with the AC on. The next day, we called, and the front desk said, "Yeah. We had an AC emergency repair, which will last 3 more days." What? Were they thinking we would not notice? They did not notify us. I had just climbed Mauna Kea and was hot, dirty, and tired. The front desk called back, and they gave us a room in the Alii Tower. This was not handled professionally. We felt like they tried to dupe us.
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Jan 15, 2025We fell in love with the Royal Kona about around 10 years ago!
We love this resort, perfect relaxation trip every time! The vibe is super chill, the food is fantastic and consistent, the employees are very friendly and we both highly recommend this resort to our family and friends. The ability to walk to shops is very easy and quick!
- AdvisoryThe Royal Kona Resort is now a 100% non-smoking hotel. All guestrooms are non-smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any public areas. There are three designated smoking areas throughout the resort, please contact resort staff for further information. A $200 cleaning fee will be charged to those who violate this policy. The fee will be assessed by the hotel and charged to the guest's folio. Cleaning fee is subject to change without notice.
- AdvisoryA minimum self parking fee of $25 (plus tax) per room, per night, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. Parking fees are subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for, but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryA minimum mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $25.00 (plus tax) per room, per day, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
- AdvisoryLagoon Tower Restoration Project - Based on this update we can advise that the project will continue throughout 2025. Additionally, the project team has advised some work may be required on weekends starting now through 2025.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies: Check-in Policy:
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.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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