Royal Kona Resort - Kailua-Kona

3-star oceanfront resort on Kailua Bay with a private saltwater lagoon

Amenities & Experiences

Royal Kona Resort offers a private saltwater lagoon for swimming and snorkeling, plus an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can play tennis on the resort's tennis courts or book treatments at the on-site spa & wellness centre, which provides massage, body treatments, and facial therapies. The hotel also features a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment and a sun terrace with loungers for oceanfront relaxation.

Dining

The Royal Kona Resort's on-site restaurant, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant, serves Asian-fusion cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. During migrating season, guests can view humpback whales from the restaurant's waterside tables. The bar is known for strong Mai Tais, and the restaurant offers outdoor seating with sunset views over Kailua Bay.

Rooms

Guest rooms at the Royal Kona Resort include a TV, refrigerator, and coffee machine, with soft-color decor and rich wood accents. Select rooms offer mountain or ocean views, and certain units have wrap-around sliding glass doors that open onto a lanai. The hotel is undergoing a phased renovation, with some towers already refreshed and others scheduled for updates.

Entertainment & Location

The Royal Kona Resort hosts an in-house luau combining dining and traditional Hawaiian culture, with live music on evenings when the luau does not take place. The resort is located steps from Kailua-Kona town, giving guests walking access to shops, restaurants, and the historic downtown area. Kona International Airport is 16 km away, and Volcanoes National Park is a popular day-trip destination from the hotel.

Wellness & Activities

The resort's spa & wellness centre offers massage services, body treatments, facial treatments, and light therapy, along with spa packages and yoga classes. The outdoor swimming pool is open year-round and includes sun loungers and beach chairs. For those who want to stay active, the fitness centre is equipped with modern machines, and the tennis courts are available for guest use.

• Location: Oceanfront on Kailua Bay, walkable to downtown Kona
• Lagoon: Private saltwater lagoon for swimming and snorkeling
• Dining: Don the Beachcomber Restaurant with Asian-fusion cuisine
• Entertainment: In-house luau and live Hawaiian music
• Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with massage and body treatments

Licence number: TA-130-995-4048-01