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Royal Kona Resort

3.0 of 5
75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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Ranked #9 of 14 hotels in Kailua-Kona
3.5 of 5 stars 1333 Reviews
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“Introduction to Hawaii”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
majonicho18 Hobart, Australia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Hobart, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Introduction to Hawaii”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This was our first trip to Hawaii. The hotel is in a beautiful spot right on the water. The rooms are a little dated - reflected in the rate - but clean. Our room was in the Bay Tower facing the water. We would recommend this tower over the others as it is quieter, being away from the restaurants and... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha TA family, pleased to know our friends from Down Under had a wonderful time, and enjoyed their room with a view recently. Nailed it on location, we have the best, and are steps away from Alii Drive for more shopping, dining, drinking and historical sites. We sincerely strive to provide a great hotel experience without making too much of... More

El Sobrante, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great View”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Spacious room with a magnificent view. Spent hours in the balcony listening to the waves and enjoying the scenery. Beautiful sunset with excellent photo opportunities. Helpful and cheerful staff. This is our second stay at Royal Kona and it is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation.

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha TA Crew, it's awesome to see that we really exceeded these return guests expectations. Having the amazing location we do, ocean front, with views of the pacific wherever you look, what more can you ask for? We're definitely the best value for location in Kona, and strive to provide great service, clean and well maintained rooms and grounds for... More

Marion, Iowa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great value and location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I spent 5 days at this resort, June 1-6. The resort is location right on the water. The bar/restaurant is awesome for views of the ocean and sunsets while enjoying a drink or meal. However, get there early for a good seat as it fills up quick. Great photo opportunities in the area. Drinks at the bar... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha Team TA, nice to see we exceeded this Senior Contributors expectations! Nailed it though, fantastic location close to all the dining, shopping, historical sites, farmers market etc. Glad they enjoyed the great food and beverage we offer, nestled above the crashing surf below. We're a traditional resort, moderately priced with all the amenities you'd expect from a Big Box... More

Brisbane
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Perfect Honeymoon in Kona”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This was our third stay at the Royal Kona Resort in four years. We were here for ten nights, and we were very kindly upgraded to an Ocean View - room 733 - in the Ali'i tower by Jay Rubenstien for our Honeymoon. The view was incredible. We spent many an hour on the balcony watching the water or the... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha TA family, it's all about meeting and exceeding expectations in this business. Here is a perfect example visitors who did their homework, and had their expectations exceeded! We are not the newest kid on the block, but having clean well maintained rooms, an amazing location, great staff and F&B we make memories. I'm so glad they had an enjoyable... More

Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Breakfast on the beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Great place to stay - breakfast on the beach watching the dolphins swim and play in the bay - I mean who could ask for more than that...but wait there is more...a small private beach where the turtles come ashore and the water is clear so you can see the fish swim by...wonderful!

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha TA family, really pleased to see our friends from NZ had such a great stay with us. They were able to enjoy the amazing views, spinner dolphins in the bay, and the turtles "honu" that frequent our lagoon. we truly have the best location for the best value in town, hands down. We'll look forward to seeing them again... More

Auburn, Washington
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great view from the bar!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I spent our anniversary here. What a great place to sit in the lounge and view the water and the awesome sunsets. Good drinks slightly overpriced I thought service was just okay. We were there on a weekend when it didn't seem like the hotel was very busy so I was curious why the hotel didn't have... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha TA family, interesting review I must say. Guest likes our ocean view rooms, and said they are worth it, but on the other hand says they won't recommend. As for the understaffed concern, we're always fully staffed but sometimes things are out of our control. We truly have great food and beverage, and Happy Hour from 4p-6p is always... More

Portland, Oregon
1 review
“comfortable stay, staff may vary”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful view and great location. The building seems a bit older but with reasonable renovation attempts. The stay itself was quite comfortable. The place is kept very clean and well taken care of. The one thing that stood out about this resort was the service from the front desk. At most other resorts it seems like they rush you off... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Aloha TA Family, nice to see these guest had a great stay with us. We strive to provide clean and well maintained rooms and facility for our guests to enjoy. Great views, staff and overall ambiance is key to our success. We'll look into the aloof breakfast staff, and see what we can do to kick it up a notch.... More

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
1 review
“Nickle and dimed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

The bar and patio is fantastic. A great ocean view on a curved patio so you have a more than 180 degree view of the bay. I agree with another reviewer, the place is not hip. It was a nice place to cool off and relax with a delicious Mai Tai though. The hotel is in a Nice location, easy... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Aloha TA family, for those who don't know by now, who haven't done their homework, we are definitely not hip, nor ever will be, we're in Kona Hawaii! Glad these guests found our bar to be amazing, and a great place to chill, relax, and hang with friends. The views from our bar are the best in Kona, come down... More

Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great Value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Decor was a bit outdated but I enjoyed it (felt like I was in a Mad Men episode meets 70's David Bowie space themed music video). Everything was clean, amenities were all there and most importantly view was excellent (we had a oceanview room) plus the pina coladas at the oceanfront bar were delicious. Hotel was less expensive than the... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Aloha TA Family and Bowie fans, LOL glad these guests found the resort to their liking. Clean and well maintain, on par with the competition, but definitely a better location and value for price paid. We try hard to ensure all of our guests are happy and have wonderful stays. We'll look forward to seeing these guests again soon, warmest... More

SOUTH MISSION BEACH QLD
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37 reviews 37 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Very comfortable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

We stayed one night (a Friday night). The room was a partial ocean view, well we got a very good ocean view. It was on the side of the main tower on the top floor overlooking the pool and the ocean, great value. The room was large, typical of older resort rooms, yes it's a bit dated but you are... More

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DofSales, Director of Sales at Royal Kona Resort, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Aloha TA family, really nice to see our friends from Down Under found the amazing value we offer here at the Royal Kona, great rooms, great staff, and the best location in Kona! Although we're not for everyone, we are for most. Please do your homework wherever you travel, and you'll always have your expectations met or exceeded. Much Mahalo, More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • “Ocean views” (28)
  • “Great location” (26)
  • “Pool area” (14)
  • “Breakfast buffet” (13)
  • “Lagoon tower” (11)
  • “Front desk staff” (10)
  • “Rental car” (10)
  • “Friendly and helpful” (9)
  • “Short walk” (7)
  • “Happy Hour” (7)

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Additional Information about Royal Kona Resort

Address: 75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
Region: United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Kailua-Kona
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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#7 Family Hotels in Kailua-Kona
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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