Because the hotel steps down the cliffside, there's an appealing sense of isolation and privacy amid expansive lawns and gardens.

ResortQuest Kona By The Sea is set amid rocky shoreline, two miles from the center of Kailua-Kona. Unlike most condominium resorts on this stretch of the Kona Coast, Kona by the Sea has a sandy area—roughly 70 yards wide and 15 yards deep—set between the ocean and the resort’s fresh-water pool. The resort primarily draws vacationing travelers.

Brimming with the cheerful, hospitable aloha spirit that characterized Hawaii's appeal when the resort was built in 1967, the Royal Kona Resort preserves an easygoing, friendly charm.

Travelers appreciate the hotel's easy access to Kailua-Kona and the entire western part of the island.

Budget-minded international travelers seeking a central Kona location and full resort services find this place suits their wishes. Regulars return annually for the hospitality and casual atmosphere. In the hotel's hallways are numerous Hawaiian artifacts, such as a feathered cape and helmet, and portraits of Hawaiian royalty. Two mounted, record-setting blue marlin are also on display. Both artifacts and marlin pay tribute to Kona's special attractions and fascinating history.

Budget-minded vacationers find this hotel's central location ideal for strolling around Kailua-Kona Village's shops and attractions and for exploring the Big Island. The atmosphere is low-key.

Moderate prices, a relaxing sense of isolation alongside the ocean, and a convenient location for enjoying the attractions of Kailua-Kona Village attract budget-minded travelers.