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
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5502 reviews
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Jan 15, 2025Needs refurbishing
The hotel needs a lot of refurbishment. The bar restaurant area has an amazing view, but all areas of the hotel have damaged areas where paint is scuffed, etc. I stayed in an ADA compliant room with my mother who is in a wheelchair. The room itself was very sparse and a bit dingy. I think this hotel was in its hay day about 20 years ago and they really need to update. We were disappointed that the lagoon area was closed. There was no information on the website to indicate this. The pool area is nice but the pool is very small. It is a great location as you can walk right in to town to restaurants and shops.
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Jan 15, 2025
No lagoon as advertised
Stayed for one night as a family of 4. Chose to stay at Royal Kona instead of another resort we had originally booked for 80$ less than the RK because we were arriving late and wanted to make the following day as easy for the kids as possible, thinking the kids could choose to swim in the pool or snorkel in the lagoon, which they were excited for. The lagoon was closed, and looks like it had been closed for a while. There was a sinkhole in the small patch of sand. Didn’t look like they were working on it. Kids still enjoyed the pool, but we were all disappointed about no lagoon. Otherwise the resort was as is stated in other reviews. The location was great, the views were great, the rooms were tired. The lady who checked us in was really lovely, which was such a nice feeling to start a stay with.
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Jan 15, 2025Not what we expected.
We are staying at this hotel for 2 nights on our vacation. The room is very outdated, furnishings are old. We were supposed to have an ocean view room. It’s a distant view of the bay. The room overlooks the roof of the hotel and the big air conditioners or some kind of motors are constantly running loudly all day and night. The balcony is uninviting to sit out there (didn’t use it). It has old carpet, old furnishings and is loud from the constant motor noises. Can’t leave the balcony door open. It’s very disappointing coming from a prior hotel that was much nicer. We asked for a different room immediately upon arrival but were told the room available would be no better. The restaurant area has nice seating by the ocean. All in all we would not stay here again.
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Jan 13, 2025Great happy hour
The rooms are really outdated. Check out. Moved to king k. Alot better. The happy hour is really good. Top shelf liquor and local beer. Reasonably priced. The hummus dip was excellent. Really nice view of the ocean. Great bar tender. The pool is small and no beach.
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Jan 11, 2025
Classic old school Hawai’i resort living.
This is classic old school Hawai’i resort living. Rooms are well maintained, and as of Jan ‘25, they are refurbishing one of the towers, so make sure when you book they don’t put you there for a cheaper price. Amazing views and it’s right in the heart of Kona, and within walking distance to everything. The pool overlooks the crashing surf, and their LUAU is wonderful. Sunsets are right there. It’s got it all.
- 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
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