I stayed at the Royal Kona last December. The place is o.k. if just a bit old (fridge, coat hangers still have the old curvy H Hilton logo). My wing only had one elevator working which made it slow (was on top or one but top floor). If you can get the rate cheaper at Priceline.com (I booked the stay both at priceline.com and Travelscape.com for $40-70), go for it.