It is like a time machine back to the 80's going to this hotel room. Dated decor, dated amenities and in need of an overhaul. That being said, the price is great and the location is amazing. The room we had (for a $20 upgrade) was a partial sea view and looked over the crashing waves over some amazing little... More

This property and it’s restaurant are right on the water; the views are great. But the carpet in the rooms looks like circa 1970 as well as the decor. The management was kind enough to offer us another room after we complained, but it was the same. They explained this is an independently owned hotel. Therefore, there is no franchisor... More

Overall this hotel served it's purpose to a t. It's well located and the views of the ocean are great. The only downside was the hotel needs some updates. The carpet is wearing thin and it needs a paint job. Noise was able to infiltrate pretty badly as well. It's close proximity to the village is very convenient and the... More

Ideal location if you want to be on the dry-west coast of Big Island. The ocean front rooms are nice, and the private laguna is a good each solution at 5 mins from your hotel room. But neither breakfast, more the parking or the WiFi was included in the room, so once you add say an extra 20$ per night... More

I've stayed at the Royal Kona to many times to count... Love this hotel. It's comfortable... Tremendously convenient and very affordable. No bells and whistles.. Or big slides for the kids!! Pool area is small, but offers amazing ocean side lounging . The Tiki Bar -casual and Dons Beachcomber are both in the hotel.. Excellent ambience and great food!! Royal... More

I liked this hotel. It was in a quieter part of "downtown" but was in easy walking distance to stores and restaurants. The room was clean and a good size. The bed was comfortable. The view was great and we only had a partial ocean view! My only suggestion to the hotel is to do so me updates, it had... More

Very friendly helpful staff. Jay the manager was great in so many was to help us enjoy our stay. The view from the room was beautiful, however our first room lack a little in privacy. The management help us with this by giving us another room and a better view. Thank you! The Royal Kona is located in the perfect... More

We weren't happy with our standard room ... it had no view and a musty smell (Lagoon Tower). Peter (front desk) offered to upgrade us (great deal) to a room on the 5th floor with an ocean view (Bay Tower). It was a large room with a huge lanai ... loved it. We spent a lot of time on it... More

I was here from the UK for my best friend's wedding and I have to say I had the best holiday ever!! The hotel is in the perfect location, close (but not too close so there's noise issues) for bars, restaurants, shops and salons. The pool is a real sun trap and quite a few times we were sat by... More