Loved the ocean front location and being within walking distance to everything. Rooms are somewhat dated but very good value for the cost. Great happy hour at the ocean front bar. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

Have now stayed in all three towers of the Royal Kona and all are nice. We have had an ocean view each time. Easy access to all kinds of restaurants and shopping. Can walk to an abundance of things to do. Nice space in room, wet bar with mini fridge, lanai and a luau and spa on the premises. The beds are not the most comfortable I have slept in but not the worst either. Stayed here three times and will probably stay here next time we come.

If you want a luxury resort, this is not the place to be. We stayed at this resort due for a couple of reasons. 1. It is in the middle of town and allows you to walk to restaurants, shops. 2. There were few, if any, rooms available in some of the other resorts during the New Years holiday so we decided to give it a go. We were in the main tower of the hotel with one of the prime corner ocean view rooms. The location of the room is wonderful & the balcony very nice & large. The room could have been absolutely perfect if it had been decorated nicer. Everything looks old and tired--cosmetic upgrades are called for here. The towels were very tiny--had to request additional ones as they only left 2 bath towels in the room, serious cost cutting going on here. The restaurant is only open a few nights a week & even closed on New Years Eve??? The lobby bar is great & if you get one of the plum seats makes for a fabulous sunset view. However, the hotel was very good about allowing a late check out for a nominal fee--great when your flight does not leave until midnight.

as a vegan traveler - Lava Java do good vegan meals on the beach front. The Royal Kona is a very big hotel, reception staff always helpful but you can wait a while when its busy. the location is in a prime spot. a small man made beach ideal for snorkelling & swimming with the fish but little space so gets pretty full. ask for a sunny balcony as mine was in the shade all day - also the hotel is in 2 parts so you can be in a block over the other side of the main building. lifts to all floors & rooms big & spacious. plenty of restaurants in the area so never ate in hotel. plenty of activities & pick ups from this hotel & Expedia Maggie Clebsch is great on the tour desk. she is so helpful.