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Royal Kona Resort


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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64% Recommend
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5 of 5 stars
UK
1 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Family

This hotel was great. It's pretty big but is separated into 3 towers so it's not so busy. Great offer of bars and food, but we mainly went to surrounding restaurants and bars as there are a lot within a minute or two. We were not in the main tower. Rooms are a little dated, but clean fresh and tidy.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, NY
31 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had not been to the Big Island before and had no idea where to stay. I was in research overdrive when I called an Hawaiian travel agent to help out. They recommended the Royal Kona Resort. When I read the reviews I was very nervous about what we would be getting. When we arrived after staying at a 5*... more

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5 of 5 stars
virginia
30 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

OK - you are going to read several reviews of the resort some good, some bad. I take a lot of pride in giving you the truth of the experience. The resort is excellent, especially if you stay in the Alii Tower (recommend this - as this is the recently renovated side). The hotel interior is beautiful and the scenic... more

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5 of 5 stars
Forster NSW
30 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We recently stayed here for the second year in a row during the Ironman Triahtlon. Both stays have been great and the staff are always helpful and happy. The location of this resort is perfect for attending the Ironman due to its proximity to the event. It is within waling distance to the Expo, the start of the swim and... more

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3 of 5 stars
novato, ca
28 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a tough one to review - the location within walking distance of all that Kona has to offer is great - the "Mai Tai Bar" has good drinks at good prices with an unbeatable view of the bay. "Don the Beachcomber" restaraunt has decent enough food again with the great view. All the service people we dealt with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tulsa, Oklahoma
24 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

The booking was made through bidding on Priceline. So, I didn't know what I would get as a "3-star" hotel. Royal Kona Resort could be seen as soon as we arrived to Kona. This was the highest hotel there and we believe probably the best. There was not a single problem we encountered while staying there for 5 nights. Of... more

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4 of 5 stars
Texas
22 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

Moved here after leaving another hotel whose A/C wasnt adequate and was further out of town. Loved this place, great atmosphere, great locaation on the edge of town, within easy walking distance of most of the town. Staff was friendly, service was good. Stayed in the Alii tower ocean front room. Amazing views, dolphins playing in the 'bay' in front... more

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4 of 5 stars
Port Orchard, WA
19 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We have stayed at the Royal Kona Resort on many occassions. The reason is, is that we like the location. We like the resorts private lagoon for swimming and we like the way the property is within walking distance of restaruants, shopping etc. The staff has always been helpful and curtious. The last stay was just as nice although the... more

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1 of 5 stars
Alberta
13 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Business
2/3 found this review helpful

Really, the only good things about this supposed "resort" is its location and ocean views. I was really hesitant to book here but the conference I was attending was here and so I booked with lots of prayer and hope. I had hoped that a lot of what the negative ratings were based on the much older "Bay Tower" and... more

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5 of 5 stars
portland
10 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

Royal Kona is a landmark in Kailua-Kona and one of the original resorts. I have been coming to the big Island for over 20yrs and have stayed everywhere from Mariott's to my friends B&B, which btw is very lovely. I now only stay here, prices are low, location is wonderful and the rooms are HUGE and with an ocean facing... more

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Royal Kona Resort Also Known As

  • Royal Kona
  • Royal Kona Kailua
Address: 75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740