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Overlooking Kailua Bay and conveniently located just steps from restaurants, shops, and historical sites, the Royal Kona Resort is an oceanfront landmark in the heart of Kona.
The resort’s spacious guestrooms and suites feature modern coastal inspired décor and finishes, natural teak furnishings, and colorful woven fabrics.
The open-air lobby leads to an oceanfront sundeck and freshwater pool perched directly above the ocean, featuring luxurious teak loungers and pool cabanas. The Resort also offers a private sandy beach cove and sheltered saltwater swimming lagoon.
The Don the Beachcomber Restaurant & Mai Tai Bar offers a world-class setting, right on the water’s edge. The Resort is home to Kona’s best oceanfront Luau, the “Voyagers of the Pacific Luau”.
Other amenities include tennis courts; massage and spa treatments; a fitness center; Hawaiian cultural activities; and yoga classes. Specialists are available to assist guests in booking island tours and activities.
Lock in your charter now for this year’s Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series and register today! Kailua-Kona offers anglers a world-renowned big-game fishing experience in the calm, deep waters off the Big Island. Whether you’re gunning to weigh a grander, rack up tag & release points, or chase prizes for the biggest ahi and ono, Hawaii’s top captains and crews are ready to help you compete in this year’s series.
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