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.
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, 01/10/09
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 ...
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Well positioned and good value hotel
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/03/09
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 ...
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, 03/19/08
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 ...
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Upscale Motel 6
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/04/08
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; ...
I have no axe to grind with this hotel or any others, but be sure to check the "35 days in advance cancellation fee". We visited a Grandson who lives in the Hilo area, and although having initial plans to stay at the Royal Kona resort for two nights, we decided to stay with the Grandson for the duration of the trip, and called over a day ...
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People are the bes
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/06/07
We go every year for a month. It fits our budget and you get to know the staff and other guest who return every year for at least a month. The location is great and the food in Don The Beachcomber is better than Huggo's which is rated as a five star. Linda, Anne and Diane at the front desk are so helpful. Ivy and her sisters make sure the ...
I liked everything about my trip,especially the enviroment and my surroundings. The only downfalls was the 12-hour bus tour around the island, with polynesian tour bus service, didn't care for the female tour guide,she talked too much on her family, and when she wasn't talking about her family; she was taking unnecessary 20 ...