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About
Located facing the Pacific Ocean on Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort features a private beach area, a saltwater lagoon, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. A TV, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are included in all the rooms. The rooms are decorated in soft colors with rich wood accents. All rooms provide comfortable lanais with select rooms offering mountain or ocean views, and select units offering unique wrap-around sliding glass doors. Featuring Asian fusion cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant is located on-site. In migrating season, guests can view humpback whales from the restaurant’s waterside tables. Royal Kona Resort offers tennis courts and an on-site spa and wellness center with massage services. Guests can also stop by the fitness center for a workout and a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk is offered. Kona Commons Shopping Center is 5 minutes’ drive from Royal Kona Resort. Kona Country Club is 5 mi away. Kohanaiki Golf & Ocean Club is 12 minutes’ drive north of the resort. Kona International Airport at Keahole is 9.9 mi away.
Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. The bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability. Lagoon Tower Improvement Project - Royal Kona Resort is consisted of of three individual towers in which guestrooms are located - Alii Tower, Bay Tower and Lagoon Tower. Exterior restoration work is taking place at the Lagoon Tower, located on the southern end of the resort property. No exterior restoration work is taking place at the Alii Tower or the Bay Tower. Guests booking the Royal Kona Resort will be accommodated exclusively in the Alii Tower or the Bay Tower, unless they have specifically chosen to book rooms located in the Lagoon Tower, which are being offered at a discounted rate and identified as "Lagoon Tower Renovation Rates". Resort guests may see scaffolding, repair work and painting occurring to the Lagoon Tower. While every effort will be made to minimize noise, resort guests may hear some work being done. Project work on the Lagoon Tower is restricted between 9am and 4pm. Our Lagoon Tower Improvement Project will continue through December 31, 2025 (subject to change)
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Pros +
- Rooms, view, location
- Very close to town and activities.
- Closeness to ocean and fact restaurant was onsite.
Cons -
- Almost 1 hour to check in. Very very loud bar music next door.
- Room carpet needs shampooing.
- The fact that resort fees and parking fees were not apart of the overall cost instead of being billed daily.
Top Quotes:
"The view was spectacular."
"Corner balcony was awesome."
"Great value for the prime location."
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Family with Young Children (622)
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Room Options
Tower Sea View
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Ocean View Room, 2 Doubles
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Standard Room, 1 King
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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room
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Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room
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Location
Royal Kona Resort
75-5282 Alii Drive, Kaikua-Kona, HI
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