Royal Kona Resort
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Brimming with the cheerful, hospitable aloha spirit that characterized Hawaii's appeal when the resort was built in 1967, the Royal Kona Resort preserves an easygoing, friendly charm.
A breezy lobby area has whirring ceiling fans and boisterous macaws. Budget-minded travelers return annually for fun and relaxation.
The Lotus Center Spa, a full-service massage-and-health center, also offers chiropractic care and acupuncture.
Amenity highlights: On the oceanfront is a swimming pool, a small children's pool, and a good-sized sundeck. On its southern edge, the resort created a pocket-sized sand beach behind a lava-rock retaining wall that faces a natural, calm-water cove for swimming and snorkeling.
Because Royal Kona Resort guests love luaus, three are held weekly in a coconut grove on the oceanfront. Dining is also available at Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and Mai Tai Bar.
Insider tip: This area is where King Kamehameha established his summer residence in 1812 after unifying the Hawaiian Islands and returning to Kona, his homeland.
Next to the Kona Pier in the center of Kailua-Kona is the waterfront location of his thatched-roof home and a temple he had built. Replicas of home and temple have been constructed, with signs explaining their significance, and the area has been preserved as a National Historic Site.
Property Amenities
The Royal Kona Resort comprises 452 rooms in three six- and seven-story wings. Four lighted tennis courts and a pro shop are among the resort's amenities. The Hawaii resort also includes shops, a health spa, various sunning areas, and an activity desk. Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby, and meeting and banquet rooms (surcharge). |
- 24-hour front desk
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa services on site
- Swimming pool - children's
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Laundry facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge services
- Number of rooms: 452
- Number of floors: 7
- Banquet facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Internet access - wireless
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Patio
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Self parking
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
Royal Kona Resort offers air-conditioned guestrooms in three six- and seven-story wings. All rooms have balconies or patios with garden, mountain, or ocean views.
Amenities include compact refrigerators, in-room safes (surcharge), wireless Internet access (surcharge), and TVs with pay movies.
Rooms in the Alii/Lagoon Tower are nonsmoking, while rooms in the Bay Tower are smoking.
Room Features
- Internet access - wireless
- Pay movies
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Patio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Telephone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Wheelchair accessible
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Window opens
- In-room safe (surcharge)
- Television
Area Attractions
Captain Cook Monument - 30 minutes
Parker Ranch - 1.25 hours
Waimea Town - 1.25 hours
Mauna Kea Visitors Center - 1.25 hours
Volcanoes National Park - 1.5 hours
Keahole-Kona International Airport (KOA): Approximate driving time to the Royal Kona Resort is 15 minutes and distance is eight miles.
Driving directions from Keahole-Kona International Airport: Exit the airport and turn right to take State Hwy 19 (Queen Kaahumanu Hwy) south for about 6.5 miles. Turn right on Palani Rd and continue on Alii Dr for less than a mile.
Getting there: The best option from the airport is a rental car, especially for guests planning to rent a car anyway for sightseeing. Taxis ($16–25) are also available. Fees subject to change without notice.
Getting around: The Royal Kona is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of historic Kailua-Kona. For other destinations, a rental car is the best option. Guest parking (surcharge) is available at the hotel.
Activities
On the oceanfront is a swimming pool, a small children's pool, and a good-sized sundeck. Tennis courts and a massage center (surcharge) are also on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling
- Parasailing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Boating
- Golfing
- Golf - driving range
- Hiking/biking trails
- Mountain biking
- Tennis
- Horse riding/rental
- Swimming
- Scuba diving
- Water skiing
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Windsurfing
- Yoga classes/instruction
Restaurants & Bars
Don the Beachcomber Restaurant - Oceanfront, open-air setting that serves Pacific Rim cuisine. Included on the menu are prime rib, seafood selections, and their signature Huli Huli chicken, which guests may watch as they’re prepared in the exhibition-show kitchen. Daily breakfast and dinner. For hotel guests only, children ages 11 and younger eat free with a paying adult.
Don the Beachcomber's Mai Tai Bar - Located adjacent to the restaurant, this bar serves lunch, island-style appetizers, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.
Breezeway Terrace Lounge - This oceanfront open-air venue features tropical wicker and wood furnishings and soft seating areas. The lounge is open for lunch; cocktails and light bar fare are available through late evening.
Luau - In the resort's coconut grove, luaus take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Location
75 5852 Alii Dr
Kailua-kona, HI 96740
USA
Nearest major airport:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (KOA-Keahole)
Area:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States of America
Important Information
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
