Royal Kona Resort: Iconic Kona Hotel in Hawaii Undergoes $30 Million Transformation, Set to Reopen as Hampton Inn Kailua&Kona Bay

A historic Kailua&Kona hotel, originally known as Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel, is undergoing a $30 million makeover and will reopen as the Hampton Inn Kailua&Kona Bay in the summer of 2025.