Active Advisories
Lagoon Tower Improvement Project, November 21, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
Royal Kona Resort is a 12-acre oceanfront landmark with three distinct guestroom towers - Alii Tower, Bay Tower and Lagoon Tower
Beginning November 21, 2022, exterior improvements will take place at the Lagoon Tower located on the southern end of the resort property. As a courtesy, resort guests will be accommodated exclusively in the Bay Tower and the Alii Tower for the project duration. To minimize noise disruption, repair work on the Lagoon Tower will be restricted between 9am and 4pm daily.
All efforts will be made to minimize impact to guests during this time.
Overview
This 12-acre landmark oceanfront resort overlooks breathtaking Kailua Bay and is in the heart of Kailua-Kona. Within walking distance of restaurants, shops, historical sites, activities and a great base for exploring the island including Volcanoes National Park and the Astronomy Center of Hawaii.
- Free Concert – Every Thursday (5:00pm – 7:00pm).
Resort fees include
- Welcome to Paradise Mai Tais (one coupon good for two Mai Tais per room/stay).
- Bottled water on arrival (two per room per stay).
- Filtered water stations.
- Enhanced guestroom wifi.
- Fitness centre access and guest room safe usage.
- Daily yoga and fitness classes.
- Local & 800 calls
- Daily Hawaiian Cultural Activities (weekly schedule and sign-up available at Front Desk)
- Reef safe sunscreen (available at pool).
- Discount off Court Fees, Complimentary Tennis Racquet Rentals, Tennis Balls & Water (available at Royal Kona Resort Tennis Club. Pre-reserved court times available.)
- Discounts available at Lotus Centre Spa and Makalei Golf Club.
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
436
Inclusions
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Lanai
- Mini fridge
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request, $)
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Partial ocean view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Partial ocean view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Lanai
- Mini fridge
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request, $)
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Ocean view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Lanai
- Mini fridge
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request, $)
- Safe
- TV
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Oceanfront
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Oceanfront
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 2 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Lanai
- Mini fridge
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Rollaway bed (on request, $)
- Safe
- TV
Amenities
Pool
Beach umbrella
Exterior view
Lounge
Outdoor bar
Restaurant
Outdoor Lobby
Location
Reviews
It's a resort hotel, not a cute boutique.
David-from-CT (Hebron, Connecticut) on Apr 11, 2024
This is exactly what you would expect. No more, and no less. The rooms were comfortable and in pretty good condition. I'd say our section of the hotel was due for renovation, but we had no complaints. Things were just a little tired. The staff were friendly. Parking was an extra which I always think is a cheap trick. This is a resort not New York City. It just sets you up to expect a nickel and diming experience. They seem way understaffed on the bar area (and that does meals and breakfasts) - so expect a wait to be seated even for a drink after dinner: and that bar closes early. Servers were efficient but not friendly (worked off their feet). The location is very good with excellent views over the bay. It has a nice small pool and separate kids pool, plus a saltwater tidepool/lagoon. If the hotel is busy these get slammed. There is no beach here - pure rocks. There's a small beach down the coast 3 miles (10 mins by Uber) at Magic Sands. Otherwise there's easy access to the rest of the town. Two things to be aware of. Kona is a cruise destination, so you get daily influxes of several thousand people flowing in and out. If you want to do excursions be sure to book ahead. This hotel hosts a big early evening luau with room for hundreds. Great if you are going to it; maybe not so good if you are staying.
Mostly wonderful
Malinda M on Apr 08, 2024
Best staff at hotel. Very friendly and helpful with any needs. Our room was fabulous but the bed was too hard. Probably different mattress or maybe needs topper for it. Most staff was nice except one front desk person said since we used third party she couldn’t help us. Lady I still paid and you got paid. One restaurant staff so rude to us for not ordering alcohol. I have a liver disease and I’m a Mormon. We do not drink. She made our stay miserable when she was around. They know she’s a problem. Please Amy stop making people miserable. You have a job because these people come there on vacation. Please be nice. I cried because you tried to ruined that part of my vacation. Tyler did make it so much better. Thank you for that. I would still say the food is FABULOUS!!! Good to see they keep the great employees like Woody who was there when I was there 14 years ago. Margo, Jenny , Lacey, and most staff were so nice. Paula you are the best. She does everyone’s job and smiles. The people were the best part. I will refuse to let one person destroy that. I would come back again. The coffee in the room not so great. Awful! Couple tweaks and this place would be a 12 out of 10.
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