Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    Don'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 Restaurants
    Don 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.
Room Type
  • Corner King Oceanfront
    Bedding: King bed

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 3 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Oceanfront Room, 1 King
    Bedding: King bed

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 3 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Oceanfront Room, 2 Doubles
    Bedding: 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Ocean View Room, 1 King
    Bedding: King bed

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 3 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Ocean View Room, 2 Doubles
    Bedding: 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Partial Ocean View Room, 1 King
    Bedding: King bed

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 3 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Partial Ocean View Room, 2 Doubles
    Bedding: 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Standard Room, 1 King
    Bedding: King bed

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 3 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Standard Room, 2 Doubles
    Bedding: 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Hair Dryer
    • Safe
    • TV
  • Standard Room (Renovation Rate)
    Bedding: king bed or 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Telephone
    • TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Partial Ocean View Room (Renovation Rate)
    Bedding: king bed or 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Telephone
    • TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Ocean View (Renovation Rate)
    Bedding: king bed or 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Telephone
    • TV
    • Wireless internet connection
  • Oceanfront Room (Renovation Rate)
    Bedding: king bed or 2 double beds

    We do guarantee the bedding requests based on the room type selected.

    Occupancy: 4 total
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Telephone
    • TV
    • Wireless internet connection
On-Site Amenities
  • 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*
Off-Site Amenities
  • Internet Access*
  • Meeting/Board Rooms*
On-Site Wedding Services
  • On site Wedding coordinator and full wedding services.

* Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Children's pool
    There is 1 children's pool on site.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports *
    Snorkeling
  • Pool
    There is 1 pool on site.
  • Sauna *
  • Spa *
  • Steam bath *
  • Tennis court *
    There are 4 tennis courts onsite. There are 4 lit tennis courts onsite.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf *
    Golf Course located within 10 Miles of Property.
On-Site Attraction
  • 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!

Off-Site Attraction
  • Hulihee Palace
  • Imiloa Astronomy Center
  • Volcanoes National Park

* Fees may apply

Set oceanfront overlooking Kailua Bay in the heart of Kona town, the Royal Kona Resort is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, historical sites and activities. After a multi-million dollar renovation, guests enjoy upgraded guestrooms in the Ali'i and Lagoon Towers, a private saltwater swimming lagoon, oceanfront pool, tennis courts and spa. The resort also offers meeting facilities, wedding services and Kona's best oceanfront luau. Dine at the water's edge at Don the Beachcomber signature restaurant or try one of the many unique Mai Tai creations at Don's Mai Tai Bar.

Property Information

Year Built: 1968
Last Renovation: 2006
Accessible rooms: 4
Floors: 7
Total rooms: 436
75-5852 Alii Drive, Kona, HI, 96740, United States Of America

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 5835 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Local Campground business owner

    Aloha, Working in Kona and sometimes just the time getting home safely is a factor! I had to stop in multiple times and grab a room for the night and back at it in the morning! Mahalo , Scotty Joe.

    Nov 11, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Good stay

    We stayed only a single night at the Royal Kona Resort, our final night in Hawaii before flying home. There were many positives including a friendly and helpful staff an accommodating our slightly early arrival and slightly late departure times. The coupon for two free Mai Tais was nice, too. We had a good view of the ocean from the lanai off our room. The property is definitely aging. The room was loud in the evening from the entertainment in the bar just below.

    Nov 06, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Aloha is a alive and the Kona Resort

    Rooms with great views in the heart of Kailua Kona. Walk to restaurants, shops, bars. Worked perfectly. Lacy at the restaurant and Danny at the pool were gracious, professional and exuded the Aloha spirit. They made our visit much better and should be highlighted.

    Nov 06, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Much Aloha

    The people that work there are what makes the place special. Lacy-Breakfast server Jennie-Breakfast expert Scott-Luau server Danny-Pool attendant Forrest-Director of Food & Beverage Mahalo and Aloha to you all! Bobby

    Nov 05, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    View of the parking lot!

    I selected "mountain view" and the resort was barely full (I hardly saw anyone!) and they gave both me and a friend I was travelling with a room with a view of the parking lot that was right on the street. I heard motorcycles, gardners and people walking downtown all day and night. Plus the staff upon check in was truly unfriendly. I would never go back here. Rooms are outdated and it has a very flat feeling.

    Nov 01, 2026
Hotel Advisories
  • 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.
General Policy
  • 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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Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319