Royal Kona Resort - Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii - Oceanfront Luxury Resort in Kona Town

Set on twelve seaside acres above Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort has been serving visitors to the Kona Coast since 1968. It is located at the south end of historic Kona town, just a short walk from International shopping, dining and local attractions.

The resort's 436 guestrooms and suites were most recently upgraded in 2006 as part of a multi-million dollar revitalization project. All of the deluxe guestrooms in the seven-story Alii Tower and six-story Lagoon Tower received a makeover, which included re-designed bathrooms, updated room amenities, and plush bedding. Every one of the units comes with a large lanai, featuring either mountain vistas or ocean views.

Standard rooms are located in the six-story Bay Tower, northernmost of the resort facilities and closest to the village of Kailua-Kona. This tower was last renovated in 2001, offering travelers a choice of 390-square-foot interior ocean-view rooms and 450-square-foot and corner rooms with king beds.

All of the amenities one might expect of a luxury tropical resort are available on the premises. There is a split-level oceanfront swimming pool, a private beach and a saltwater swimming lagoon for aquatic activities. Also on-site, four lighted tennis courts provide the opportunity for more strenuous recreation.

Located in the Bay Tower is the resort's Fitness Center. It features a range of equipment, such as treadmills and dead weights, for guest use daily. Meanwhile, the adjacent Massage and Spa Center offers a soothing way to relax tired muscles after workouts. Spa packages, body polishes, wraps and facials are available, as are self-improvement courses, chiropractic care, and Yoga and exercise classes.

The Royal Kona Resort's signature open-air restaurant is Don the Beachcomber. It is open daily for breakfast and dinner, serving award-winning cuisine. Attached to the restaurant is the newly remodeled Don's Mai Tai Bar, with a full a full lunch menu. This is where the original Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai was first concocted.

On scheduled evenings throughout the week, the Royal Kona Resort stages "Lava Legends & Legacies - Journeys of the South Pacific.'' This is a quintessential Hawaiian luau, complete with an open bar, an all-you-can-eat buffet of island fare, and a traditional Imu (underground oven) demonstration. For entertainment there are native drums, dancers, musicians and fire artists as part of an hour-long Polynesian revue.

For meetings and conventions, the Royal Kona Resort offers some 10,000 square feet of event and banquet space. Its air-conditioned meeting rooms come equipped with audio-visual systems and conference center equipment. Complete catering services are available for groups ranging from 20 to 300 persons, with a selection of Hawaiian, Polynesian, Pacific Rim and American cuisine. Weddings and receptions can also e arranged, from intimate indoor affairs to lavish outdoor celebrations.

The Royal Kona Resort is managed by Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts. The address is 75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740, just minutes from Keahole-Kona International Airport. Self-parking is available for a charge. Please note that, in compliance with Hawaii State Law, the resort is a 100% non-smoking hotel. The only places smoking is allowed are the Lagoon Terrace, the Sunset Cove and in a designated smoking section by the pool.