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We just returned from the Royal Sea Cliff in Kona and would definitely stay there again! The room was clean and we had an ocean view. The grounds were lush with a waterfall running down the middle of the grounds. Two swimming pools right on the water. There isn't a beach, but we knew that going there. There are a few sand beaches nearby but a beautiful huge one north of Queens Market. We were too busy to worry about being on the beach! Royal Sea Cliff is near the heart of Kona so plenty of shopping and eating.

We stayed in a quiet I bedroom condo on the ground floor, adjacent to the big, family pool. We could just walk out the lanai door and across the grass to access the pool, overlooking the shoreline. We've stayed in this resort at least four times, in different accommodations, and never have been disappointed. It's a quick drive into Kona town from here.

This was the perfect place for us to stay while visiting the big island. 1. We wanted to prepare a lot of our own meals (thanks Hawaii Costco!) and the kitchen was excellent for this. It had everything that we needed. 2. We hike/run/swim every day and it was so nice to have full size laundry in the unit. That makes packing easier (lighter) because you don't need so many clothes when you can wash them every couple days. 3. Free onsite parking! 4. Short walk to Kona proper (about a mile). 5. Excellent spot for our morning runs. Ali'i drive doesn't have a separate running trail or sidewalk, but the bike lanes are great for running and it is definitely a running hot spot. From 6am, you will find so many people walking, running, and biking along the beautiful coast. The traffic moves slow enough that it feels quite safe. If you don't like running next to the road, there is a nearby 3mi dedicated path nearby that you can drive to with plenty of roadside parking. 6. Super clean condo unit with excellent air conditioning. Great porch for enjoying morning coffee. 7. We don't use the resort-style amenities at most places (pools, bars, onsite dining), so this was more our speed. The two pools are quite nice and we did enjoy reading on the pool deck and looking at the ocean.

Our room was a private owned condo. It was in a great location and had a delightful view. We had breakfast listening to birds every morning. The primary bedroom had poorly executed repairs from water damage. The toaster didn't work and required 2 days and multiple phone calls to get fixed. The screens fell off the patio doors if they weren't opened very gently. All in all it was ok and I would probably stay at the same location just a different condo next time.

We spent a week here with another couple in different suites. We wanted something on the ocean with a full kitchen and Royal Sea Cliff did not disappoint. First off, location is great. Easy to find, right on the ocean and a short 15 - 20 minute to all the shops and restaurants in Kona. There is also a small grocery - liquor store a 5 minute walk down the road. As others have mentioned, there is no sandy beach on the property but seeing the waves break off the lava rock shore is entertainment on its own. The grounds are meticulously maintained. It seemed the crew were cutting grass, cleaning up fallen leaves and pruning the plants pretty much daily. The common areas of the complex, outdoor halls, lobby area and both pools were always spotless as well. There was always lots of (free) parking as well. We had an ocean view suite which was clean, spacious and had two balconies. The furniture was dated (as others have mentioned) but everything worked, was well kept and comfortable. Something happened with our friends reservation so they were upgraded to an ocean front suite: what a treat! Spectacular views, sunsets and the sound of the waves crashing the shore was amazing. Lastly, every staff member we encountered was very friendly and the concierge was also helpful. If back on the big island, I would definitely consider staying here again.