
Royal Kona Resort
This resort is set on 12 oceanfront acres overlooking Kailua Bay in the heart of historic Kailua-Kona town on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Hotel Details
Hotel Description
Set oceanfront on the south-end of Kailua-Kona Village, the resort is conveniently located just steps from many restaurants, shops, and historical sites. All guestrooms were recently renovated, with modern coastal inspired décor featuring teak furnishings and outdoor lanais to enjoy the surrounding views. A freshwater pool and sundeck, featuring teak loungers and cabanas, is perched directly above the ocean. The resort also has a private beach cove and saltwater swimming lagoon. Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar offers scenic dining, and the Resort features an oceanfront luau. Amenities include tennis/pickleball courts, massage and spa, a fitness center, Hawaiian cultural activities, and yoga classes. Onsite specialists are available to assist in booking tours and activities. Royal Kona Resort was selected as Hawaii Island's #1 Best Value Hotel in 2024 by readers of Hawaii Magazine's Reader Choice Awards.
Key Features
- Distance from Airport: 9 Miles
- Distance from Pier: 1 Miles
- Number of Rooms: 436
- Number of Floors: 7
- Elevator(s)
- Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Check-Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Wheelchair-Accessible Room(s) Available
- Nonsmoking Property
- Additional Fees Not Included in Room Price: $25 plus tax (per vehicle, per night) for self-parking. The fees will be added to the final statement upon checkout and are payable directly to the hotel. All fees are outside the control of Costco Travel and are subject to change by the hotel without notice.
Features
- Activities/Tour Desk
- ATM
- Bar(s)
- Beach (swimmable - nearby)
- Children's Pool
- Costco (nearby)
- Health/Fitness Facility
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shopping
- Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
Features for a Fee
- Babysitting
- Conference Room(s)
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Gift Shop/Boutique
- Internet Center
- Laundry Facilities (self-service)
- Massage
- Medical Facility (nearby)
- Parking (self)
- Spa
- Tennis Court(s)
- Wedding Services
Activities
- Golf (nearby)
- Restaurants (nearby)
- Shopping (nearby)
- Snorkeling
Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar: With its oceanfront, open-air setting, Don's offers unparalleled views of Kailua Bay and a vibrant food and beverage scene. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the restaurant features a variety of delicious ala carte menu items served with fresh local ingredients and delights with its relaxing tropical ambiance. Every Thursday evening Don's presents the Legends of Hawaiian Music Series, with a free concert for guests starring Hawaii's best known musical recording artists. Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar was selected as Hawaii Island's #1 Best Hotel Restaurant and #1 Best Bar in 2024 by readers of Hawaii Magazine's Reader Choice Awards.
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks
- Menu Type: A la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Recommended
- Cuisine Type: Asian | Barbecue | Hawaiian | Pacific Rim | Pizza | Sashimi | Steak and Seafood
- Dress Code: Casual Attire
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau: As the sun sets each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evening Royal Kona Resort presents the Voyagers of the Pacific Luau in its oceanfront coconut grove. Featuring an open bar, sumptuous all you can each dinner buffet and an award-winning luau show featuring the sounds, dances and stories of Polynesia, the show culminates with a breathtaking Samoan fire knife dance. General admission or VIP admissions are available for purchase. Royal Kona Resort's Voyagers of the Pacific was voted Hawaii Island's #1 Best Luau in 2024 by readers of Hawaii Magazine's Reader Choice Awards.
- Meals Served: Dinner
- Menu Type: Buffet
- Reservations: Recommended
- Cuisine Type: Hawaiian
- Dress Code: Casual Attire
Don's Breezeway Lounge: This casually elegant breezeway lounge offers inviting, comfortable sofas and armchairs. Each seat has been positioned to provide full ocean views, ideal for watching ocean activities during the day and dazzling sunsets each night, while savoring your favorite tropical beverage from the bar.
- Meals Served: Snacks
- Menu Type: A la carte
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress Code: Casual Attire
Experience the essence of island living with rooms designed to connect guests with their tropical surroundings. Rich teak furnishings, colorful natural fabrics, beautiful marble wet bars encasing mini-refrigerators and coffee makers along with modern coastal inspired decor and finishes complement the sheer beauty of the islands.
Available in All Rooms:
- Air-Conditioning
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Crib
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access (high-speed)
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Nonsmoking Rooms Available
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway Bed (fee may apply)
- Satellite/Cable TV
- Radio
- Housekeeping - Daily
Children under age 17 stay free in room using existing bedding.

Rooms are located on the back side of the Alii and Bay Tower and feature views of tropical gardens or the West Hawaii Mountains. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: King

Rooms are located on the back side of the Alii and Bay Tower and feature views of tropical gardens or the West Hawaii Mountains. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: Two Doubles

Rooms are located in the Alii and Bay Tower feature views of tropical foliage and a partial-ocean view from the lanai. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: King

Rooms are located in the Alii and Bay Tower feature views of tropical foliage and a partial-ocean view from the lanai. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: Two Doubles

Rooms are located in the Alii and Bay Tower feature a view of the ocean from the lanai. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: King

Rooms are located in the Alii and Bay Tower feature a view of the ocean from the lanai. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: Two Doubles

Rooms are located on the front side of the Alii and Bay Tower and feature full views of Kailua Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the lanai. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: King

Rooms are located on the front side of the Alii and Bay Tower and feature full views of Kailua Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the lanai. Additional amenities include custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 390
- Bedding: Two Doubles

Rooms are located on the front corners of the Alii and Bay Tower and feature full panoramic ocean views. Additional amenities include a private, wrap-around lanai, custom teak furnishings, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King

Rooms are located on lower floors and the back side of the Alii and Bay Towers, and feature views of tropical gardens or the West Hawaii Mountains. Rich teak furnishings and colorful natural fabrics connect guests with their tropical surroundings
This room category is no longer available for sale. The room category is now broken out by bedding; Standard Room - One King Bed and Standard Room - Two Double Beds.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 335
- Bedding: King or Two Doubles

Rooms are located on higher floors and feature views of the ocean from inside the guestroom. Rich teak furnishings and colorful natural fabrics connect guests with their tropical surroundings.
This room category is no longer available for sale. The room category is now broken out by bedding; Ocean-View Room - One King Bed and Ocean-View Room - Two Double Beds.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Approximate Square Feet: 335
- Bedding: King or Two Doubles
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