Royal Sea Cliff, Big Island

The Royal Sea Cliff Resort in Hawaii is an architectural masterpiece situated on over 7 tropical acres, offering stunning oceanfront views and a peaceful atmosphere. The resort is conveniently located just a mile from Kailua-Kona village, with its charming restaurants and shops. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including oceanfront saltwater and freshwater swimming pools, a hot tub, sauna, tennis court, game room, and poolside BBQ grills. The resort also offers weekly cultural activities such as lei-making, live entertainment, and local food tastings. The well-maintained grounds feature beautiful gardens with palms, mangoes, and a stream with waterfalls and pools. With its unique terraced design, the Royal Sea Cliff Resort provides a relaxed and upscale atmosphere for vacationers seeking a memorable Hawaiian getaway.

Royal Sea Cliff Average Rates


As of October 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Royal Sea Cliff is $371. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $665. The average takes into account Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher). Visit the Royal Sea Cliff Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 228 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

The Royal Sea Cliff condo resort on Big Island receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests, highlighting its stunning views, spacious and well-equipped units, and excellent location. Many guests praise the resort's beautiful landscaping, two pools, and proximity to beaches and downtown Kona. The wrap-around patios or lanais are frequently mentioned as favorite features, offering luxurious spaces for relaxation and enjoying ocean views. The resort's cleanliness and the responsiveness of property managers and hosts are also commended. While a few reviews mention minor issues such as outdated decor in some units, difficulty with Wi-Fi, and occasional maintenance problems, these do not detract significantly from the overall high satisfaction. The peaceful atmosphere, combined with the convenience of amenities like fully stocked kitchens, washer/dryers, and beach supplies, makes Royal Sea Cliff a highly recommended stay for a wide range of travelers, from families to couples. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 228 guest reviews.

Recent Royal Sea Cliff Reviews


The location is the best with a quiet lanai to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and sunsets. The view is amazing. The kitchen is fabulous with everything you could want and the full size washer/dryer were appreciated. We had plenty space spread out. A wonderful Hawaiian retreat.
Robert D.
July 2024

We had a wonderful stay at this condo. The views are beautiful and you can't get much closer to the ocean. The two pools both had views of the ocean (standing views) and our family enjoyed them each day. The lanai is very large and there is plenty of room and furniture for your family, although one thing to note is that the lanai is not in any way private. The condo had plenty of beach towels, bath towels, blankets, etc. Also included were beach chairs and ice chests. The beach umbrella that was provided was broken, but they promptly brought a replacement the next day. There was an issue with lots of fruit flies in the kitchen, but other than that the condo was very clean. We did have trouble getting in touch with the property management and left two voicemails that went unanswered, but we were able to contact the owner and they were quick to respond and assist. Overall lovely stay and we would definitely return.
Brittany M.
July 2024

We enjoyed our stay at this condo and enjoyed the ocean views and pool every day. Liked the upper floor location and parking garage was good. Nicely decorated with Hawaiian style art and very well cleaned. A few small things could have been better: no coffee provided and kitchen supplies were sparse. Headboard brackets broken so had to put towels behind it to not make noise anytime moving on bed. AC had a rattling noise that was pretty loud. Too bad the lanai sun shade system didn't work since it was very warm while we visited. The rental management Co used was not easy to communicate with. We got locked out on the last day after extending our checkout and they could not get us helped. We finally got in touch with the owner through the resort office who was helpful, but we almost were late getting to the airport. Overall was a good stay though.
Matt D.
June 2024

The condo was beautiful. Great location, close to beaches, shopping and restaurants. Beds were very comfortable. My granddaughter and I had a fabulous time celebrating her high school graduation.
Susan R.
June 2024

As advertised
Lance W.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was like a home away from home.
david l.
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice property in a nice and quiet location. The condo is nicely appointed and has a private lanai. The bedroom was large and the bed was comfortable. There was an electrical plug that didn’t work in the bathroom. The kitchen had the basic tools for cooking and BBQ tools as well. There was a Brita filter in the refrigerator which was a nice touch, as well as convenient strips in the living room and kitchen for electrical and usb charging.The facility has two pools and a jacuzzi, although one pool and the jacuzzi were out of commission for a few days during our stay for maintenance. We asked if there was an umbrella or a beach umbrella, and maintenance told us to look where the beach stuff was. We already did. The written instructions told us to register our car. When we got there, we were told it isn’t necessary.
Judy K.
May 2024

The property was clean. The check in was easy. The lanai was amazing. The owner was extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Wesley C.
May 2024

The unit is beautiful well-maintained. Great location I’ve stayed here in this complex before. Close to everything! I would stay here again! Mahalo
Sara R.
May 2024

Great location, the deck was terrific to watch the sun set
Lorie P.
May 2024

I truly enjoyed my stay at Royal Sea Cliff and would definitely considering staying here again! This unit was a perfect fit for my needs. It was nicely appointed with comfortable furnishings and stylish decorations. The kitchen was more than adequately provisioned with all that was needed for cooking and eating within the unit. The lanai provided a gorgeous backdrop for meals as well as plenty of space and furniture to enjoy the day. The only thing I would have liked is the ability to cover part of the area by a shade or awning as much of the lanai received direct sunlight from late morning through the remainder of the day. I was only on the Big Island for a few days, and did not get a chance to enjoy the pools at Royal Sea Cliff, though I could see them from the lanai and they looked very inviting. All in all, a great place to stay on the Big Island!
Marcella C.
April 2024

Beautiful property. Very well appointed and maintained .
Pamela M.
April 2024

Close to everything
Sarah R.
April 2024

Spacious ground floor condo with every amenity needed. Large lanai perfect for lounging and watching sunset.
Debbie S.
April 2024

We absolutely loved this rental! What can I say. Great location in Kona. Parking was never a problem. The unit was very clean and had everything we needed. The best thing was the wrap around lanai! We beautiful sunsets almost every night. Left the bedroom windows open to the sound of crashing waves below. Very satisfied stay.
James C.
April 2024

Great location!
Tiffany B.
April 2024

A beautiful condo with a view. Nice and quiet.
Marianne R.
April 2024

Condo has a huge lanai overlooking the ocean. Watched brilliant sunsets every night. Owner left chairs that were great for the beach. Easy to get to snorkeling, shopping or whatever you want. Parking easy. This place is fantastic and we look forward to returning.
Karen M.
April 2024

The adult pool was relaxing, quite and the jacuzzi was nice and hot. Perfect for time to unwind.
Lisa
April 2024

Located about 1-1.8 miles just south of the center of downtown Kailua-Kona on Ali'i Hwy - this was an awesome spot on the west side of the Big Island! Incredible sunsets from the back porch (which wrapped around the entire corner of the building) and no road noise at all because of the distance from Ali'i Hwy to the unit - which is at the ocean's edge. We could hear the ocean from both bedrooms and it was incredibly relaxing and tranquil! We played pool on the billiard table almost nightly, used the fully equipped kitchen, and the washer and dryer regularly. Our family of four was quite comfortable in this spacious unit!!! We would love to have stayed even longer than the 8 nights we were there and hope to be back sooner than later! Mahalo!
Jennifer M. B. C.
April 2024

This was our fifth stay at this property. Every stay ends with discussion about when to come next! The owner and the local manager are wonderful - communicative and definitely convey the spirit of aloha. A five star experience, but with the privacy of a luxurious Hawaii style house, right on the ocean.
John H.
April 2024

Perfect family friendly location
Steve R.
March 2024

Hot tub not available and tv in room did not work first 4 days. Management replaced the remote but it froze every 20-30 seconds. Old tv is what I was told when it wasn’t working. Everything was clean that was nice and very roomy. Loud buzzing in unit. Management said it wad the cooler and nothing they could do. Difficult to sleep. Noise didn’t stop even with AC OFF.
Barbi M.
March 2024

We loved this place, not just the room itself, but the view and the location. The location allows an introvert to get their needed downtime. The location allows an extrovert to walk/drive just a mile or so to the life of Kona. Watching the sun set was something we enjoyed almost every night. Taking family pictures at the rocky shoreline and watched the sun come up behind us as we enjoyed the sound of the crashing waves!
Ida S.
March 2024

Condo worked great for us. Close to parking and getting groceries. Pools and hot tub great. Just had to keep following up to get new refrigerator since it was not repairable
Mary G.
March 2024

Overall the condo is great. I have stayed in this property as a timeshare owner numerous times. However this stay included lots of cockroaches, even though we were assured it was fumigated the day we arrived. As a former resort owner I was surprised at the response from the rental company that no one came to inspect the unit for cockroaches after we voiced our concern. We will continue to stay as timeshare owner at this property. The location is great. Close to the farmers market and restaurants.
Carol S.
March 2024

This property touted as garden view, with the images which show that are misleading. The photo's in the listing have been strategically taken to not show the parking lot that you overlook and the backside of the next wing of the building.
Ken W.
March 2024

We had such a wonderful stay! So much so that we booked our next stay before we checked out. We live on the opposite side of the island. Occasionally we like to stay on the Kona side for a staycation. Within minutes of stepping out onto the lanai, we saw 3 whales that seemed so close to the shore. I was blown away! So close that we could hear them blowing out their blowhole! The condo is very comfortable. Great location, clean, and the grounds are beautiful. Looking forward to our next stay. Mahalo!
Jaime L.
March 2024

We stayed 40 nights. It is a studio suite so keep that in mind if a lengthy stay. The unit needs some updating, the bathroom in particular. We made it work. The owner, Marc, was great to deal with. Communication was instant. You can’t beat the location and the resort itself is beautiful. Thank you Marc!!!
Austin B.
March 2024

The apartment was clean and spacious and we had a fantastic stay. It is close to everything Kona has to offer. The complex itself is very well maintained as well.
Gaurav M.
February 2024

Our stay for two weeks was amazing! The condo was so well appointed and had everything we needed!
Judy S.
February 2024

Wonderful property everything we expected. Would highly recommend.
Lisa S.
February 2024

Clean, very confit and close to all amenities. Would definitely come back.
David K.
February 2024

This place was fantastic! The property overall was really nice. The lanai was an absolute dream. We ate breakfast out there daily and spent tons of time watching whales and could even see fish in the breaking waves. Bring your binoculars! The furnishings inside were very tasteful. The kitchen was equipped with the cooking supplies we needed. We didn’t have a chance to use the pool and hot tub but they looked great from the lanai. I would definitely stay here again!
Jen C.
February 2024

A pleasant surprise! Large 1 bedroom unit with spacious lanai with sunset views. Complex is quiet and well-kept with 2 Oceanside pools.
Robert W.
February 2024

Great property and place. Lots of room.
Pete H.
February 2024

It was a great stay with family
David F.
February 2024

We've stayed at this property a few times now, but this was our first stay since the pandemic. New owners since our previous stay and although the property was already fantastic, they've found a few tweaks and improvements to make things even better. As other reviews have pointed out, as good as the photos are they really do not do it justice. There is simply nothing negative to say about this place. The location is stunning, watching sunsets from the garden wall is jaw-dropping. The garden is immaculate, a very generous size, and very private. The house is finished to a very high standard and the owners have thought of pretty much everything you may need while enjoying your stay. If you need a definitive example of perfection done right, just stay at this property. There is absolutely nothing I can say - however trivial - that is anything less than 10/10 Sitting in the hammock, with a morning coffee and an unobstructed view of whales breaching just a few hundred yards away........things don't get much better than that. We'll be coming back (again) - staying anywhere else on the island would feel like a huge downgrade.
Neil H.
February 2024

The best lanai around. We loved our visit!! Thank you for sharing this special place.
Gina B.
February 2024

The property had amazing ocean views from the huge lanai. We enjoyed watching whales and dolphins from our unit. The condo had everything we could need and more. So nice to have the washer and drier. Also appreciated the multitude of beach towels. I will recommend this place to friends and would stay here again.
Pam R.
February 2024

this property is amazing. no better view of the ocean! no obstructed views & patio was very spacious and private. multiple seating options. condo had everything needed to make meals. lots of beach toys & chairs no cooler. condo had beach towels for use. close enough to town if you wanted to walk but it is not as close as you would think. we took uber about $7-10 one way but parking starts at 25.00 so uber was a great deal!
Troy B.
February 2024

Very nice facility, good location and highly responsive communication.
Rich W.
February 2024

This property was wonderful. We were looking for a place right on the water and this condo delivered. The unit was well appointed and made a perfect base to enjoy the island.
Heidi M.
January 2024

This unit has an amazing view! The lanai is so large, we enjoyed watching the sunsets. The property has gorgeous gardens. Would recommend
Lena M.
January 2024

This is a nice location which has everything 2 couples may need for their visit. As others have mentioned- we could see whales from the balcony which was a nice bonus.
Tamara C.
January 2024

Very comfortable bed and clean unit!! Everything you need for a great vacation! I would stay there again for sure!
Ellen K.
January 2024

Loved being close to the water. The view isn’t a full view but it’s still a good one. Spacious patio. The pool and view from there was wonderful also. We utilized the bike share close by which made a quick trip to nearby restaurants. Otherwise it’s just over one mile down the road. Great coffee place close by, Green Flash.
Jessie C.
January 2024

We could not have asked for a greater view. The large wrap around large porch area allowed all eight of us lots of room when watch for whales or when the cruse ships came in. The pool table was the favorite activity in the evening when we were not out watching the sun sink into the ocean. Just gorgeous and make sure you video it. We highly recommend this luxurious property to all. The only comment was from the young adults that could not log into the wifi because the special character was a period and they totally missed it on the instructions. The 69 yr old had to show them how it's done.
Steve S.
January 2024

This is an excellent, central spot to stay. There are two pools on the water. Love it! Beautiful complex. The lanai has an ocean view. You can always hear the waves and see whales and birds.
Brittany B.
January 2024

The property was quiet, totally on its own from the large resort and had the full view of the ocean front with all the necessary amenities. The spinner dolphins added the true Hawaii touch.
elaine C.
January 2024


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