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Royal Kona Resort, Kailua Kona

75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Overlooking Kailua Bay near the village of Kailua-Kona, the Royal Kona Resort is a three-tower hotel set on 12 acres of tropical gardens, and is approximately nine miles from Keahole-Kona International Airport. Local attractions include Captain Cook, approximately 12 miles away, and Hawaii Volcanoes National ... More
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Overlooking Kailua Bay near the village of Kailua-Kona, the Royal Kona Resort is a three-tower hotel set on 12 acres of tropical gardens, and is approximately nine miles from Keahole-Kona International Airport. Local attractions include Captain Cook, approximately 12 miles away, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, located 88 miles from the resort.Steps from the beach, the Royal Kona Resort features its own lagoon, perfect for snorkeling. The oceanfront pool is decorated with turtle murals, and a children's pool is also present. The Legends and Legacies Polynesian Luau is an energetic, beachfront dinner show at sunset, complete with music, fire-knife dancing, and authentic island cuisine. The Lotus Center Massage and Spa offers massages, beauty treatments, chiropractic care, and fitness courses. The Royal Kona Tennis Club contains four tennis courts, staffed with knowledgeable instructors. The resort also features a complimentary fitness center. Shopping opportunities are also present at the resort. Parking is available for a fee. Dining options include the Pacific Rim cuisine at Don the Beachcomber, as well as drinks and live entertainment at Don's Mai Tai Bar.Guest rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, movies on-demand, lanais, alarm clocks, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, telephones, voicemail, refrigerators, safes, coffeemakers, and data ports. Wireless and wired internet are available for a fee.

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Air Conditioning (In Room)RefrigeratorIron
TelephoneTelevision (Cable/Satellite)Non-Smoking Rooms
TelevisionDaily Maid ServiceIn Room Broadband Internet Access
Safe (In Room)Coffee MakerTelephone (Voicemail)
Balcony/Terrace

Hotel Details

445 Rooms / 7 FloorsBuilt in 1968Electronic Key
Laundry/ Dry Cleaning ServiceMulti-lingual StaffSmoke Alarm in Rooms
Photocopy ServiceMeeting FacilitiesAdministrative Services
Concierge ServicesUniformed Security on SiteBarber/Hair Stylist
Common/Public Areas Accessible to WheelchairsSurveillance Cameras On SiteBusiness Center
Currency ExchangeA-V Equipment RentalParking Area Well Lit
Crib/Rollaway BedFax (For Guests)Common Area Wireless Access Fee Ind
Common Area Wireless AccessGift ShopATM/Bank
Laundry RoomRestaurant in HotelHealth Spa/Massage
SnorkelingPool (Outdoor)Tennis (Outdoor)
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Old, tired, needs updating; good location
By Lisa, 1/18/12
Reserved ocean front room, but got ocean view. Did not complain and went with it. Popcorn ceilings and walls with old, small tub. Toilet ran, and bathroom door stuck. Shower water was lukewarm. We were told that tower rooms had been renovated, however, once seeing the rooms, we had to ask ourselves how long ago this renovation took place? Beds were hard. There was some sort of brown disgusting goop on the bathroom floor. I called housekeeping to clean it up, which they did, but there was still some left in the grout. Bathroom grout was dirty. Lanai was not private; only a small low barrier that anyone could step over. Luau is done 3 nights a week. If you are in your room, you will hear it. There was a wedding on our last night there. We aren't fuddy duddies, but just wanted to watch a movie. The music was very loud, definitely louder than the luaus were. It was extremely annoying. This is something to consider when booking this hotel. All in all, the location is good, but that's it. I would NOT stay here again.
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absolute Garbage! ripped off!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/29/11
First they advertise stay 3 get one night free, however if you try that on their site, they have made it impossible to get your 4th night. As if this run down roach pit was full. NOT! Food was terrible. Room was out dated and not terrible clean. This place is held up by paint. Its not worth a dime to stay there. And thats too bad. I use to stay there every year but the last couple its been worse and worse. Dont be bumbed in Hawaii. Read these reviews and listen! This is not even a two star joint. The view is great! But then again... everyplace has a view!
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Disappointed
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/12/11
We booked a room that was supose to have a queen or king size bed, they gave us a room with two double beds. The beds are horrible, the beds caved into the center. I went down to the front desk twice and was told they could give me a different room if I paid 50.00 more one time and the next time they wanted 70.00 more. I was able to get very little sleep the first night so we slept in the other the next and had a very sore neck the next day till noon. Nice resort but good luck getting a good night sleep.
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not really a resort
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/11/09
We had a corner suite which offered a great view of the ocean but not privacy when sitting on the balcony. Room was small. Stayed in a great suite at the Waikiki Sheraton in Oahu then here. Kinda like going from a 4 star suite hotel to a Motel 6. Was within walking distance to shop and eating. Which is great cause their is no place to park in town.
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Going back next year
By chris, 7/5/09
Great place near everything, the food is excellent the prices are about the same as if you go out to applebees or something of that sort. if your cash flow is not that great there is a walmart and a target near by. a new shaved ice stand opened up its real good. try to stay away for the travel guide stand they over charge, plan out your days worked great for me. Best vacation ever, The beaches a must do for anyone
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Royal Kona was great will go back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/10/09
The hotel is a cheap place to stay and everybody was friendly. We were there for 10 days in mid Dec and could not be happier. Good place to stay because it is right next to shops and restaurants and ocean is right there.If you want a quiet, mellow, nice place to shift into slow gear and veg out this is the place.If you want decent cheap coffee to start your day buy coffee from Kona coffee lady across the street from Bongo Bobs(good breakfast place) she sits in an old truck thats been there for 40 years she will give you filters for your rooms coffee pot.Both places are less than 100 yards north of the Hotel. I also recommend Snorkel Bobs for reasonably priced gear for swimming Hotels Lagoon is good place to start, Hotels bar is great place to hang late in evening as it has great 180 view of ocean. For the active crowd there is a great sports bar restaurant right behind the ABC mart next to Bongo Bobs. I had no real complaints about this hotel our room we were in was probably in need of an upgrade but the room was clean and in good shape and being able to hear the ocean all the time was the best.You will wake up some mornings to find a cruise ship anchored right off your hotel's beach and thats worth a picture or two. Our Balconies view with the sound of the surf made me feel like I was in a Corona beer ad. I will be going back to Kona and the Royal Kona Hotel, Aloha
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Well positioned and good value hotel
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/4/09
If you're looking for luxury you'll be disappointed, but if you're looking for a good quality, clean and comfortable room in a great location then this is it. This isn't a `resort' in the sense that you hang out around the pool sipping cocktails. The bar is nice for a quiet drink after a day of looking around the island and Don's restaurant looks OK... but when you're this close to the great choice of restaurants, cafes and bars on the main street then you should really only be at the resort to sleep, park your car and maybe check out the Luau. There are better places to swim and work on your tan on the Big Island, but as far as hotels go, this is a good one. I'd stay there again.
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I wouldn't stay here again
By golfgrll, 8/11/08
theroom wasn't clean. there was mildew in the room. the service was poor. okay breakfest. peeling wallpaper in the room.smelly sheets th shower wasn't great. i wouldn't stay here again.
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Great place
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/20/08
My wife and I stayed at the Royal Kona for 8 days on our honeymoon. The place was great!The staff was very friendly and helpful,the loacation was unbeatable,on site luau and little swimming lagoon were great too.Great view too! We stayed in the renovated section in a deluxe room--which was clean,comfortable,and looked fresh--the renovation was obvious as the room appeared new! I've been to the islands 4 times-and this place was the best place I stayed.After reading the other reviews--I would recommend travelers to pay a few extra bucks and get one of the higher grade rooms --after all,you get what you pay for.Aloha :)
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Upscale Motel 6
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/4/08
The best feature of this hotel is the location that is walking distance to restaurants and the famous ABC store. They also have a private lagoon for snorkling. The service is terrible. Most days, I had to request soap and towels. The maids were not complete in their tasks. No microwave! Why? The on-site restaurant is like a Denny's; nothing original or tasty. The drink prices are very high--similar to a full service resort. They charge a delivery fee to the pool--that is about 20 feet from the bar. yet they don't tell you of the fee unitl you notice it on the bill. Also, they charge $10 a day for parking. Zero bell service. Not one person helping guests with suitcases. And the parking lot is far from the elevator. A low class hotel.
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