Royal Kona Resort
Hotel in Holualoa, HI
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hotel
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Hulihee Palace
At Royal Kona Resort, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
At Royal Kona Resort, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Holualoa, HI
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront (Corner)
Beds not specified • 450 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, Oceanfront
Beds not specified • 390 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, Ocean View
Beds not specified • 390 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View
Beds not specified • 390 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room (Standard)
Beds not specified • 390 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.5
We had a great stay and loved our ocean front room.
2.5
Excellent place, just wish we could have stayed longer. Enjoyed eating at Don the Beachcomber. Great sunset.
0.5
This is a very run down hotel. Our first room smelled terrible and the bed was all springs. When we requested another room, security led us up to check it. While walking, he expressed that tbis was very common. Once in our room, we decided to going buy a bedding set at Walmart as we were disgusted.
1.5
Really disappointed. Amazing view but rooms looked super run down and not high end what so ever. We have stayed at better motels. Also very loud and you can hear neighbors and those below. Not super eager to come back anytime soon.
0.5
It was awful. A cockroach was in the bathroom, and the lady at check-in was extremely rude and dismissive. It was the worst behavior I have ever experienced in a hotel!
1.5
Very nice Property. Nice staff very old built in 1968.
1.5
Very nice Property. Nice staff very old built in 1968.
2.0
Room sufficient. Lagoon tower under more construction than anticipated. Hope it turns out beautiful soon
2.0
Room sufficient. Lagoon tower under more construction than anticipated. Hope it turns out beautiful soon
2.5
Beautiful view with comfy beds
1.5
Overall, our stay at this hotel was very nice, however, I felt the price we paid was excessive for what we received.
I was hoping to have a nice romantic trip with my wife, so I paid about $200 extra for an oceanfront corner room with a wraparound balcony. We were really hoping to be able to sit outside on the balcony to enjoy the views, but the barstools were too uncomfortable. The total cost for this room was about $500 a night midweek.
When we arrived at our room, the views were stunning, but the room and the balcony lacked furnishings.
The wraparound balcony was approximately 300 ft.² and only provided a pub table and two barstools to sit at. That’s the same furniture that they provide on their standard room balconies.
In the main living/bedroom there wasn’t any real lamps or any type of reading light by bedside. There was only one lamp to light the entire room
There was also a sofa and one chair. It would have been nice to have a coffee table or end table to put my cup of coffee down on instead of on the floor. There’s plenty of space to add a table.
The bed was comfortable, but they didn’t have any extra blankets or pillows in the closet like you will find at most other hotels. The bathroom and the room was clean, and they did provide daily housekeeping which was nice, considering most hotels no longer do this.
This hotel also only offers one restaurant with a pretty limited menu.
1.5
Overall, our stay at this hotel was very nice, however, I felt the price we paid was excessive for what we received.
I was hoping to have a nice romantic trip with my wife, so I paid about $200 extra for an oceanfront corner room with a wraparound balcony. We were really hoping to be able to sit outside on the balcony to enjoy the views, but the barstools were too uncomfortable. The total cost for this room was about $500 a night midweek.
When we arrived at our room, the views were stunning, but the room and the balcony lacked furnishings.
The wraparound balcony was approximately 300 ft.² and only provided a pub table and two barstools to sit at. That’s the same furniture that they provide on their standard room balconies.
In the main living/bedroom there wasn’t any real lamps or any type of reading light by bedside. There was only one lamp to light the entire room
There was also a sofa and one chair. It would have been nice to have a coffee table or end table to put my cup of coffee down on instead of on the floor. There’s plenty of space to add a table.
The bed was comfortable, but they didn’t have any extra blankets or pillows in the closet like you will find at most other hotels. The bathroom and the room was clean, and they did provide daily housekeeping which was nice, considering most hotels no longer do this.
This hotel also only offers one restaurant with a pretty limited menu.
2.5
Beautiful view with comfy beds
2.5
We stayed 6 nights here, loved the location - very convenient to restaurants and shopping. There is an ABC convenience store just a few minutes walk away with food, drink, clothing, and souvenirs.
We splurged and got an ocean view room, worth every penny! We didn't rent a car; we used Lyft and/or walked instead and that worked perfectly for us.
No microwave but was nice to have a small refrigerator. Room in need of some updating, but our main complaint was choppy, unreliable WiFi which made uploading and sharing photos difficult. We threw away a lot of empty plastic bottles, hope the resort recycles but we saw no bins specific for that.
We would definitely stay here again if we get the chance to go back to Kona!
2.5
We stayed 6 nights here, loved the location - very convenient to restaurants and shopping. There is an ABC convenience store just a few minutes walk away with food, drink, clothing, and souvenirs.
We splurged and got an ocean view room, worth every penny! We didn't rent a car; we used Lyft and/or walked instead and that worked perfectly for us.
No microwave but was nice to have a small refrigerator. Room in need of some updating, but our main complaint was choppy, unreliable WiFi which made uploading and sharing photos difficult. We threw away a lot of empty plastic bottles, hope the resort recycles but we saw no bins specific for that.
We would definitely stay here again if we get the chance to go back to Kona!
2.5
Loved this property!
Location, pool, restaurant and bar are fabulous.
2.5
Loved this property!
Location, pool, restaurant and bar are fabulous.
1.5
The exterior is great! Interior is very run down and at least for us, wasn’t very clean. Views were great!
1.5
The exterior is great! Interior is very run down and at least for us, wasn’t very clean. Views were great!
1.5
Despite claims that the hotel and rooms were fully renovated in Bay and Alii towers, both on the website and when I asked at front desk), it was clear it was not completed. Our friends had a much nicer room, despite ours also being ocean front. Hotel in general was run down and staff all seemed stressed, including in restaurant. Bathroom was old, balcony was old.
1.5
Despite claims that the hotel and rooms were fully renovated in Bay and Alii towers, both on the website and when I asked at front desk), it was clear it was not completed. Our friends had a much nicer room, despite ours also being ocean front. Hotel in general was run down and staff all seemed stressed, including in restaurant. Bathroom was old, balcony was old.
2.5
Always an amazing stay!
2.5
Always an amazing stay!
2.5
Just stayed one night. Updates are underway so there is some construction going on. Great location. Great views from our room. We only gor apps and drinks at the restaurant, but both were good. Would stay again.
2.5
Just stayed one night. Updates are underway so there is some construction going on. Great location. Great views from our room. We only gor apps and drinks at the restaurant, but both were good. Would stay again.
2.5
Great place! Food
Was
Great! Service was great!
2.5
Great place! Food
Was
Great! Service was great!
2.0
The views are the best, with amazing sunsets! The staff is very friendly and helpful.
However, the rooms need some upgrades and it smelled of mildew the entire time we were there, which was very unpleasant. We had to buy a candle to help mask the smell.
2.0
The views are the best, with amazing sunsets! The staff is very friendly and helpful.
However, the rooms need some upgrades and it smelled of mildew the entire time we were there, which was very unpleasant. We had to buy a candle to help mask the smell.
1.5
Pleasant enough a little disappointed to find out via email after we had booked that renovation works would be carried out during our stay causing noise between 9am-4pm. Staff were friendly and room was clean. Shame about the noise and run down rooms/lobbys.
1.5
Pleasant enough a little disappointed to find out via email after we had booked that renovation works would be carried out during our stay causing noise between 9am-4pm. Staff were friendly and room was clean. Shame about the noise and run down rooms/lobbys.
2.5
Best hotel in kona hands down
2.5
Best hotel in kona hands down
2.5
We loved our stay at Royal Kona Resort. It exceeded our expectation. We loved the ocean view from our room. The lagoon was our favorite spot to relax, swim and snorkel.
Even though the rooms were a bit dated, but they were very clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant offered amazing ocean view. We really enjoyed our breakfast and dinner there. Will come to stay again for sure.
2.5
We loved our stay at Royal Kona Resort. It exceeded our expectation. We loved the ocean view from our room. The lagoon was our favorite spot to relax, swim and snorkel.
Even though the rooms were a bit dated, but they were very clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant offered amazing ocean view. We really enjoyed our breakfast and dinner there. Will come to stay again for sure.
2.5
Salt and sun battered, this Kona icon made for a fantastic staycation with a corner oceanfront lanai on the black rocks with a sunset view. The doors stayed open to sleep like the dead to the amplified sounds of the ocean. The staff all made for fun interactions and everything I consumed tasted great. When in Kona, you can’t beat the atmosphere of the entire resort grounds. I will definitely be back.
2.5
Salt and sun battered, this Kona icon made for a fantastic staycation with a corner oceanfront lanai on the black rocks with a sunset view. The doors stayed open to sleep like the dead to the amplified sounds of the ocean. The staff all made for fun interactions and everything I consumed tasted great. When in Kona, you can’t beat the atmosphere of the entire resort grounds. I will definitely be back.
1.0
This was the first time visiting the island. The downstairs of the hotel is very royal looking, but that is where it ends. We traveled all day and upon arrival, there was nothing welcoming. The service was majorly slow in both the front desk and the restaurant/bar. Once you arrived at your outdated room, you receive a water bottle and a coupon for a Mai tai. The first tower we were in faced a little bit of the ocean (we requested ocean view) & two bars. The music from the bar overtook the sound of the crashing waves and for the first three nights we were unable to get to sleep through the bar music. The third night we requested a room change (we had many activities planned that required us to be well rested). They changed us over to the main tower, were we now faced..another tower. We requested ocean view so they switched us room (with an attitude). When we arrived, the room was pungent. It smelled like cats or something disgusting was impregnated into the carpet. We opened up doors, but it didn’t help.
We had a roof over our head and good air conditioning.
1.0
This was the first time visiting the island. The downstairs of the hotel is very royal looking, but that is where it ends. We traveled all day and upon arrival, there was nothing welcoming. The service was majorly slow in both the front desk and the restaurant/bar. Once you arrived at your outdated room, you receive a water bottle and a coupon for a Mai tai. The first tower we were in faced a little bit of the ocean (we requested ocean view) & two bars. The music from the bar overtook the sound of the crashing waves and for the first three nights we were unable to get to sleep through the bar music. The third night we requested a room change (we had many activities planned that required us to be well rested). They changed us over to the main tower, were we now faced..another tower. We requested ocean view so they switched us room (with an attitude). When we arrived, the room was pungent. It smelled like cats or something disgusting was impregnated into the carpet. We opened up doors, but it didn’t help.
We had a roof over our head and good air conditioning.
1.5
The hotel is “tired”. Needs paint, carpet and improvements. We loved the look of the hotel in regards to the Royal Kona look. The restaurant has a great ocean view.
Check in was disappointing. The women who helped us must have been having a bad day. She was not very friendly.
Dinner was nothing to write home about either.
We will not be returning.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Holualoa?
The average price for a rental in Holualoa is $302 per night. This rental is $43 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Royal Kona Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Royal Kona Resort. Enjoy the water!
Is Royal Kona Resort pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Royal Kona Resort?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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