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Reviews of Royal Kona Resort 3 stars

75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

#8 of 21 hotels in Kailua-Kona

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Review score

Based on 1865 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    7.0
    Overall it was nice, clean, and had a beautiful view… but the lack of services and age of facilities made it feel over p
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional location, but as stated the whole place felt and looked dated. The one pool is small, more like a paddle pool, with no pool service for food or drink. There is towel service though. The side lagoon has no services at all, but it is a nice cozy space to snorkel. Lots of lava rocks provide for nice calm water. My sister got the “room with ocean view” and while the view was stunning, there was no lounge furniture on the very large balcony to enjoy it. It was a big empty space with one small round table and two chairs… the same type I had on my small balcony.

    Location, location, location…. Beautiful site that was clean, but not necessarily well maintained. As of Nov 2024 there were much needed renovations going on, perhaps 15 years after they were necessary. The on site restaurant was great! Not only was the view stunning, but the food was delicious. I highly recommend the poke nachos. They were fresh, savory, crispy, and nutritiously topped with a bit of seaweed salad. Yum! All the staff were friendly and helpful, but at a casual Hawai’i pace. It’s vacation, so let’s relax and enjoy the view, right?

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    7.0
    Generally good but for the price a bit too shabby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You should have drinking glasses in the room, not cheap flimsy plastic ones. Kitchen area and bathroom needs upgrading.

    Didn't have breakfast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    9.0
    Nice resort stay in Kailua-Kona
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking can be an issue, there is a parking across the street, but it can be full. And it costs an additional $25.

    The location is great - close to everything. The staff was super helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room coffee not good and no microwave

    Location is awesome, great value for price

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs up-grades on rooms, elevators

    Location, parking facilities

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    Great place right in town?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lanai seating was awkward and not very safe (high tops). The couch was uncomfortable.

    Property right in town. Nice pool, excellent restaurant, beautiful grounds.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    great corner room with view

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    9.0
    Terrific!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the Lagoon tower and knew it was going to be noisy, but it wasn't all that bad.

    The grounds were well maintained.The pool staff was outstanding. The restaurant and front desk staff were very cordial.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    9.0
    Overall it was a great place to stay. The Luau on the property was wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was not a fan of the spa. I wish I would have saved the money and just got a massage when I got home.

    The location of the hotel was perfect. Easy walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Stayed in a deluxe ocean view room which was worth the view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Oceanfront
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony door was next to impossible to open and close. Could of had a few updates for the price

    Balcony lover looking ocean was great. Location was really good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were not comfy, shower was either too hot or too cold, tricky to get the right temperature.

    Great location, clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    5 days on Kona coast Sep2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Musty smell in hallway

    Location, daily yoga, private lagoon, pool, bar/restaurant, staff, safe parking

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice property, terrible service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar staff were extremely rude and the service poor. Had one drink and then went elsewhere for the rest of the trip. Could have done with a microwave and more than one packet of coffee per day

    Good location. Nice ocean pool

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice location. Comfotable room with wet bar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in took 15-20 minutes and I had a reservation. Store closes too early and opens too late—11am?

    Nice location. Nearby parking. Wet bar handy. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location ...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel towers and rooms are dated. That said, renovation works are on-going, so kudos for this effort to modernize the hotel.

    Great location, close to town, shops and eateries. Spacious, clean rooms. Nice lagoon pool to relax.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    I liked this property because it let us check in early and offer a late check out for a reasonable prize.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property should put microwave in the room for visitors to use.

    The property is to close to everything.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    Best price on the water on kona coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent beginner snorkeling in saltwater lagoon

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Expensive parking and one of the golf discounts offered was misprinted and not recognized by the golf club

    Good rooms, facilities, views and central location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay very much. Overlooked the smallness of the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Room small, cramped, although nicely decorated. Bugs! Bed mattress lumpy. Front desk staff not as friendly as I expected. Resort showing its age, cracks in the cement on the lanai. Plumbing in bathroom a problem at times.

    Located on the water, close to town. Restaurants easily accessible. Beautiful view, lots of activities provided, luau, singers etc. Spa a bonus for me. Most employees very pleasant, helpful. Value for dollar good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay while on Big Island!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In an overall impression it felt a little bit neglected(?). Buildings are much older than they look on photos. Also we feel that not all of offered activities were communicated clearly enough.

    The room had a beautiful view, we loved our balcony! Also the swimming pool and lagoon were amazing and right next to us, so that's a big plus. Localization is great and rooms are clean with daily service of cleaning.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Great location for Pacific Cup Billfish Tournamrnt. Bar staff were superb ranging to dire depending on rosters.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive

    Great location on the ocean looking at Kailua Bay

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    Great place, lacks in sustainability
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Oceanfront
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plastic cups and disposable coffee cups daily, you are literally by the ocean trying to protect endangered turtles and monk seals yet plastic! It’s such an outdated practice, get glasses and coffee mugs in the room or buy people reusable bottles like other places, really lacked in this department. Beds were very uncomfortable and bathrooms very outdated despite it being recently renovated.

    This property is fantastic for its location, it’s Hawaii feel, sunsets, convenience, beautiful grounds, pool, bar etc Rooms have STUNNING views and it is such an amazing price!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some work ongoing to renovate the outside of one block due to finish in Dec 2024 but not the rooms themselves. The rooms do need updating too

    Good hotel. Staff very good. They know the issues with the hotel and do their best to circumnavigate these.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    8.0
    A reasonable price in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s old and a bit run down.

    The location is excellent.

    Stayed in August 2024

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