Hawaii Island Vacation Rentals

"I stay at the Royal Kona Resort every time I visit the Big Island. It is a throwback to the 1970s but that is why I love it so much. My favorite features: waterfalls and Koi gardens and tiki statues by the front entrance as well as the spectacular views from Don the Beachcomber bar and restaurant while listening to spectacular live music."

"Very nice, centrally located facility.Most, "down town", touristy things,are easily in walking distance. Staff are excellent.Rooms are nice and clean.Fitness room is small,but functional.On site laundry consists of two washers and two dryers.Breakfast area is very nice,and in 6 days,we never repeated a menu, different everyday."

"The hidden charges, Paid resort fee through Expedia Ann has to pay resort fee again at resort in the end. Payed for 3 breakfasts 2 adults one child 17. Had to pay full price for child with no way to amend on Expedia"

"The staff were so nice, with so much aloha! We have never met nicer staff. But the property is definitely older, and apparently scheduled to be torn down, something to do with the land lease not being renewed & plans for a marina in this location. Our room on 1st floor was spotlessly clean, with many nice little touches by caring staff, pretty folded towels, and our room included a small fridge with a freezer. The room is older — painted cement blocks — think college dorm room. The sliding glass door on first floor to our lanai did not lock or even latch. And — there was no AC. There was a ceiling fan, & a nice big room fan. But no window except the sliding glass door, which we kept shut all night, & put things in front of, for security, with many homeless in the nearby park. It was hot & humid & miserable all night. I think if we could have had an open window, it might have helped. If you know what you are getting — painted cement block walls like a college dorm room, & no AC, only fans, & no way to leave a window open on first floor, & no elevator & no ramp even to wheel up luggage — but absolutely wonderful staff & spotlessly clean — including a tiny kitchenette — you can make a better decision. Perhaps 2nd floor rooms would be better. It wasn’t for us. But Aloha, to the wonderful staff … "

"Wonderful hotel! Welcoming, friendly, clean, good bed, wonderful view! The extra money for the ocean view with the view of Mauna Kea over the harbor is totally worth it. We enjoyed sitting on our lanai & watching the fishermen down below, & the sailboats & canoes, & even the freighters. Enjoy! "

"Love the location, the renovations that are being made are very nice. The pool area/coffee bar/restaurant areas are great. We enjoyed our food from both the restaurant and coffee bar. Our room was fine, but for the price thought it could be a bit more updated. It sort of had a musty smell. Overall, recommend and I’m sure the remaining renovations to the property are going to be fantastic. The view from the check in area is beautiful. "

"The staff here is amazing and helped us with our needs "

"Staff were very friendly and helpful. The coffee is the lobby was delicious and always available."

"Decent place to stay, but hidden fees that are not advertised, like $25 for parking a car and a separate $25 "convenience fee" ... for coffee in the morning??"