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
Guest Reviews
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5581 reviews
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Jun 13, 2025Ohana at Kona
Check in was swift, room was immaculate. Well stocked. The staff were polite and helpful. Comfortable bedding. The views were breath taking. I will be back.
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Jun 02, 2025
Great stay at the Royal Kona Resort
Room was clean. Stayed just 1 night. Pool attendant very friendly. Check in and out very friendly . Had a great time- Clean atmosphere. Would book another vacation here. I would definitely try the restaurant next time. Didn’t have time to go there. Stayed on a Saturday night but wasn’t at the hotel long enough to see if there was anything going on at the hotel. Had other plans somewhere else.
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Jun 02, 2025Was once my favorite hotel in all of Hawaii
Most of the time when I stay in Kona I've stayed at the Royal Kona but now I'm going to look into what offers the most bang for my buck. They have a $25 fee each day if you need to use their parking lot as well as a mandatory $25 a day resort fee. I don't need drinks, their sunscreen, coupons, a yoga class, etc... On top of it, THEY DO NOT INCLUDE BEACH TOWEL RENTAL WITH THE FEES!!! WTF? I'm not making this up! I get that there are places that get angry due to people not returning towels which is why you take peoples' room numbers and name or even take a deposit but the nerve to charge a resort fee and to not even include a basic beach towel? There was nothing I needed of the $25 a day resort fee yet you get charged for it. If you are a solo traveler like me, the $50 each day is a huge extra fee when Hawaii is already expensive especially with the additional lodging taxes. I don't even mind so much paying the $25 a day parking since you pretty much need to pay for parking everywhere in Kona Town today thanks to the state selling land to property developers who now made the parking fees excessive. I also thought it was weird that they include 2 bottles of water the first day and then none the rest of the days. Yes they have water refilling stations, but why even give water bottles the first day in your room if you won't do it the other days?IMO if you are going to include 1 day of bottle water, keep it downstairs at check in not in your room. As beautiful as the view was from my room (that I paid extra for), next time I'm in Kona, I'm going to find a place that offers more than what the Royal Kona offers. Unrelated, I was talking to an employee and apparently he operators of the Royal Kona charges employees to use their own parking lot when they go to work. Messed up!!!
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Jun 01, 2025The two Mai Tai's included tasted great and are worth it!
Overall, this was a lovely resort with a fun local Island feel. The staff was super friendly. The resort restaurant and bar on site has an excellent beachfront view, making for a pleasant and relaxing drink or casual dining experience while listening to the waves on the rocks on the ocean shore below the resort. They also offered two Mai Tais included in the stay (as part of a resort fee perks). The Mai Tai drinks were nice, strong, and super tasty. Also, the place is close and great for walking from the resort, around Kona, and nearby restaurants and bars. Additionally, the Luau was worth it; my wife and I had a great time. We paid for the VIP seating at the Luau, and it was worth it (to us at least). The open bar drinks were strong and tasty, and the view of the show was fantastic. The tiki cups included in the price are lovely, making for a great souvenir. Lastly, the room was cozy but outdated, and another problem I noticed, but not until later, was some spiders in the corners near the sliding door to the balcony inside our room. I would recommend staying here, as it is mostly budget-friendly. It was a very relaxing experience for me and my wife, and we will likely stay here again.
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Jun 01, 2025
Great every time!
We always stay at Royal Kona when traveling to Kona. They have the friendliest, most helpful staff. The rooms are clean and comfortable. And we always enjoy the beautiful grounds and pool overlooking the ocean. We also like the fact that there are so many places to walk to for coffee, drinks, and all types of food.
- 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.
- AdvisoryLagoon Tower Restoration Project - Based on this update we can advise that the project will continue throughout 2025. Additionally, the project team has advised some work may be required on weekends starting now through 2025.
- 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