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
5667 reviews
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Dec 29, 2025Paradise
The location is perfect; walkable to many restaurants and shops. Their pool and saltwater lagoon were perfect. I wasn't too impressed with their restaurant but that's a minor thing. The rooms were clean but the shower pressure wasn't the best. The staff were very friendly and supportive. I loved daily morning yoga overlooking the ocean. There is a Lua every night which was fun to watch from our view. We had an ocean view room and nothing could compare to such a gorgeous treat of watching the sunset nightly. We loved supporting a local company instead of the large corporations that have infiltrated the area. Mahalo!
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Dec 29, 2025Ocean Breezes and Luau Music
My deaf sister (70 yrs) had never been to our tourist area (we live in Hilo), I asked the hotel to put us in a room high up enough so she could view the luau and possibly see the ocean! We couldn’t have been more overjoyed at our room! She was ecstatic and didn’t want to leave! We found the Old Kona Airport runway park (ocean one side, gardens other side) and she was able to put her toes in the ocean and we totally enjoyed our visit. Great job Royal Kona Resort.
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Dec 28, 2025Old, out dated - Avoid
Avoid this hotel, not worth the $$$$. The rooms are outdated. The ceiling in our bathroom was leaking. It was fixed temporarily after complaining, started leaking again. Beds were hard, sliding doors to the balcony needed two people to slide them. They play recorded bird chirping sound in the loop even at night and it was annoying. The private lagoon is not great. If you are expecting a luxury resort, just lower your expectations. Note that there is an extra $25/day resort fee. The Pros: Location is good, staff is courteous and doing what they can with an old facility, Don's Mai Tai is great, Hele On bus 201 trolley stops right outside so convenient to go to Magic sand/Kahulu'u beach. Huggo 's is fantastic. Overall - I don't recommend staying here.
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Dec 28, 2025
Can’t Beat This Location!
The room was clean and the amenities at the Royal Kona Resort were awesome. We had an ocean view room in the Lagoon tower and could hear the ocean all night long! I was afraid that the current renovations would affect our time there, but aside from seeing a worker or equipment, there was no noise from them in the early morning or at night. The Lu’au, pool, and lagoon were all amazing amenities, and I was so happy with the location being so close to so many restaurants and shops. We loved our week here and would highly recommend it
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Dec 27, 2025
Great Kona Resort on the Ocean
We have stayed at this property three times. It is a great location in Kona! We booked a room with an ocean view and it did not disappoint. Every room has a small lanai and ours faced the ocean/bay. There is an onsite restaurant/bar. We attended the luau which is held on the property. It was fun to see the pig being lifted out of the ground! There is a guest laundromat on property which takes credit cards. There is also a small gift shop at the hotel. The hotel has a pool and also a salt water lagoon. Parking is extra and there is a resort fee. We will definitely be staying here again if we revisit Kona.
- 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.
- AdvisoryThe Royal Kona Resort’s Lagoon Tower restoration will continue until December 19, 2026. Guests will be accommodated in the Bay and Alii Towers, unaffected by construction, while discounted “Lagoon Tower Renovation” rooms remain available. Those opting for renovation rooms may upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability. Work is limited to 9 am–4 pm, with minimal noise expected. Scaffolding and exterior repairs will be visible, but guest comfort remains a priority.
- 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