ROYAL KONA RESORT, Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort offers rooms with private lanais, including oceanfront options with views of Kailua Bay. Choices range from standard rooms with king or double beds to corner suites with king beds and sofa sleepers. All rooms include mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning. Some feature teak furnishings and tropical-inspired fabrics.

Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar serves Hawaiian and international cuisine with 180-degree ocean views. The menu includes fresh seafood, roasted pig, and vegetarian options. The adjacent Mai Tai Bar offers 10 types of Mai Tais, local microbrews, and live Hawaiian music on Thursdays. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily.

The resort features a saltwater lagoon for snorkeling and an oceanfront pool with cabana rentals. Hawaiian cultural activities include hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and lei-making. The Voyagers of the Pacific Luau, held multiple nights a week, includes Polynesian performances and a fire knife finale. A fitness center and tennis courts are also available.

Located 20 km from Kona International Airport, the resort is within walking distance of Coconut Grove Marketplace and Kona Inn Shopping Village. Nearby activities include scuba diving with manta rays, coffee farm tours, and visits to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Shuttles, taxis, and rental cars provide transportation options.

The resort offers wedding packages with oceanfront venues, photography, and floral services. Guest services include an activities desk for tour bookings, laundry facilities, and a sundry shop. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Parking costs $25 per day.