Kailua Kona hotell

I loved the architecture of this place and the staff was very accommodating in making sure we had a great view and a high floor. The waves were crashing below the lanai and made for a great sleep! And the view can't be beat! The restaurant/Mai tai bar is a hopping place (at least when we were there) and had great food and an amazing selection of tropical drinks to get you in the mood for the islands! It seems to be an older hotel and is a little dated and worn, decor-wise, but the bed was comfy enough. Parking is a little confusing and costs10$/day as does wireless internet, but there isn't a resort fee. My att signal was nonexistent in the room but fine everywhere else.

Close to airport and beach front Very small pool

The grounds were really nice, it was cool to watch the manta ray boats in the evening, and the waves crashing on the cliffs at sunrise. The rooms were nice and clean, it was a really nice stay for the price. Our ocean view room did have a glimpse of the ocean, but there was a parking lot and another building between us and the ocean and we really couldn't hear the waves from our room.

It is a beautiful resort, peope are very friendly. The additional charge per day. Charge is for parking use of telephone etc. Don't use the phone and if no car why do you have to pay this? Plus then you get limited cleaning service but an additional $200+ is added to your bill. If you are paying the amout you pay for the resort, parking should be part of it . Bar at pool closes too early. No discount on activities for guest to do different tours, found that surprising. Usually you get at least 10% off if you book through the hotel

Excellent pool with slide; great for our 7 & 8 year old boys. Some rooms called "oceanview" are a sliver of bay - really partial oceanview; lets just try to stretch it too much

Pool, cleanliness, comfort, view, things for kids to do. Slow elevators, distance from Kailua town, pricey food and drink.

Expensive and all prices should be included in original quote.

Beautiful clean rooms and grounds. Friendly staff. Really great, relaxing atmosphere Didn't stay long enough!

We stayed Sunday-Weds and it wasn't crowded/busy at all and so relaxing. We loved the grounds of the resort and the open/airiness of the hotel. We walked arounds all the ponds and looked at the fish and enjoyed the cabanas on the beach. Although we didn't as much advantage of it, there are free workout classes (yoga, pilates, etc) and free usage of the snorkel gear, kayaks, and bikes. The shuttles that can take you to the Fairmont, the Shops (with grocery), and the gym/spa was very convenient. Everyone was very friendly at the hotel. We had an ocean view room where we could view the pool area too and we were able to watch the gorgeous sunset from our balcony every night. Our king bed room was very spacious with double sinks. I would definitely stay here again. Not a huge deal, but there were some ants in the bathroom and when I left a can of juice out on our coffee table. We also ate at the Honu bar (spelling?) the new bar and it was just the 2nd night it opened. The food and drinks were overpriced for the atmosphere of the bar, which looks like it was put together with random leftover furniture. I think if they invested more into the ambience the food/drink price would be better matched or keep that space as a casual cafe. It would be nice to have a more casual priced restaurant at the resort, where you could grab coffee, drinks, and sandwiches. I felt like the eating options were limited.

Lush landscaping, multiple fish and turtle ponds. Loved the balcony, ocean view. Secluded quiet beach. We went in October so it was not crowded. The breakfast buffet was great. The valet service was exceptional. Snorkeling right there. Not enough restaurants. Although the entrance and lobby was grand, it looked a bit shabby. Missing tiles in the hot tub, general upkeep stuff. The room was small even though we paid for high end room.

Exquisite! Paradise! This facility is outstanding! It was more than I expected! Very plush, tranquil ponds and water falls with lots of exotic plants, fish ponds, beautiful beach front and grounds! Inside is beautiful and well maintained. Good breakfast buffet selection and menu items. A little pricey, but all of Hawaii is pricey! Loved our stay and look forward to returning! Aloha!

Beautiful grounds and great treatment Nothing

Awesome hotel!! Stayed in a bungalow!!!! Loved everything about it!!!

The service was impeccable and the small touches that most hotels miss made things memorable.

Right on the ocean! Full kitchen, washer & dryer in unit, lanai, TV with free DVD rentals. beautiful!! The elevator was out for most of our stay.

Friendly staff. Cheapest price. Cool layout and great location. When we checked in, counter staff told us about free parking in the adjacent parking lot (instead of pushing their paid parking), which was a nice touch. The room was pretty worn down, and has 't been maintained as well as it could have been. Free breakfast was pretty limited.

This place has been around for ever. The location is awesome….very close to all the bars and restaurant. The breakfast is simple, but sufficient. It's not the prettiest place I've stayed at, but what can you expect when you're seeking a budget stay. Anyone who complains about this place should go elsewhere and spend 2-3 times the amount! Theres also a cool farmers market with all the fruits and veggies you could want along with arts and crafts for sale. The rooms are plenty clean and quiet, the staff is friendly and helpful.

I was so pleasantly surprised by Uncle Billy's!! The room was a good size with a fridge, safe, 2 big poofy chairs, a desk with chair, a big dark wood dresser and a large flat screen TV. The bed was comfy and had 5 nice pillows on it. Based on a previous review I immediately checked the mattress for bedbugs and there were none. Everything was very clean and fresh smelling and looking. You could tell time and care were put into cleaning the room. The lanai was very nice with sliding doors and a view of the pool and Ali'i drive. The air conditioning worked great, too and having driven through snow to get to the airport to come to Kona we needed a reprieve from the heat those first days :-) Great staff, clean and comfy rooms, fantastic price and perfect location. Give Uncle Billy's a try. My gripes were few and minor. The bathroom was not beautiful. The toilet was what you'd expect in a public restroom but MUCH MUCH cleaner. The shower was old and mustard yellow BUT it was clean and the water pressure was amazing.

I stayed for 7 nights for my honeymoon and we were given a 2 bedroom oceanview condo. It was such so large and roomy. We were kept stocked with towels which come in handy for the beach. The staff was extremely helpful and very friendly. The hotel was clean and the garden down the middle is spectacular. The location of the hotel from town I thought was a perfect distance away. Not too close with all the commotion and traffic but still close enough to walk it if you had to. Overall we had a pleasant stay at the royal sea cliff. I would definitely go back.

we stayed in one of the one bedrooms which has a full kitchen. we could hear the ocean from our room.the gardens are beautiful. the staff always nice we have stayed here at least 5times and it is nice.town is just a short drive away .we walked it alot but we are walkers.close beaches nearby.two open air markets nearby. thank you mary mike carley

This was a great home base for us. We stayed in unit 408, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It was tastefully decorated and felt like a home away from home. The landscaping was lovely, but the outside of the buildings weren't much to look at. The pool areas were located close to the ocean but were locked until 9:00. I would have liked to sit near the pool and have coffee in the mornings. In the afternoon and evening the pools were overrun by families with loud young children. I'd request adult swim hours if I were a year round resident. There were some minor issues with the room that I hope the property owners/management do not neglect. A pocket door in the second bath did not slide properly and would not close completely. The toilets required the handle jiggle technique and, even though I reminded my 3 teens, we came home once and one was still running. The front door deadbolt is broken, although there is a separate latch for added security when we were in the room. The ceilings ar...

Booking last minute on a search engine made me a little wary, but I absolutely loved the property & amenities. I was a single female travellor & felt totally safe. The location was a nice walk into town, beautiful ocean views & super friendly staff!!