Royal Kona Resort

This place needs a serious update.
I don’t mind staying in ‘budget hotels’ if I’m paying budget prices. But if I’m spending $ 200+, I’m going to expect no tears in the carpet, no concrete falling and cracking off the balcony, and a shower with decent pressure and no mold.
If this place was $ 100, I’d say it’s fine. But for $ 200… No mahalo.

The hotel offers a great location in Kona, close to Huggo’s, and downtown Kona. We were able to choose and walk to breakfast and dinner easily. We love the location. The hotel sits close to the beach so if you have Oceanview or oceanfront you will be able to listen to the sounds of the surf. (My husband says deafening sounds. …) The lobby, bar and pool area are nice, with plenty of space to chill out with a fruity drink. Mia tias at happy hour are well worth the $ 5.
The rooms are dated and very average. The housekeeping staff did a good job. Small Coffee pot and equally small frig in the room. We were told they had microwaves upon requests.

This hotel offers an incredible deal — especially for kama’aina — with good rates and ideal location along Ali’i Drive in Kailua Kona. You can sometimes tell that it’s an older property, but they have regularly updated rooms, pool, etc. over the years. We only stay at this hotel when we drive over to Kailua Kona. The breakfast buffet is really good and at night, the restaurant and bar are very good, as well. One feature that my family really appreciates is the salt water lagoon which is small, but perfect to relax at or go snorkeling in. The customer service is top-​notch, as well, with nothing but great service every time we come in. I highly recommend the Royal Kona Resort for your Kailua Kona stay. Great room rates, the location along iconic Ali’i Drive, and the friendly staff are just some of the things that make this a great place to stay!
Note to firework lovers: For anyone spending time in Kailua Kona during the Fourth of July… The Kailua Kona fireworks show is fired from a barge in the bay right outside of the Royal Kona Resort. Certain sides of two of the hotel’s towers offer balcony views of the fireworks, but the show can be seen from the common areas (pool and bar) as well.