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Kahana Beach Resort

3.2 (88 reviews)
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David B.

It's so hard to describe such a perfect vacation spot, especially one that checks all the boxes like Kahana Beach Resort. For over 20 years I've been coming to this exact place, and let me tell you why.... You will rarely find any resorts that are 99% water facing with the exception of a few rooms on the side that you can still see the water from. One thing I notice with huge resorts in high tourist areas is it's not centered for your view it's centered for how many people they can fit. Not the case with this place as you can see the beautiful sunsets you're constantly barraged with every day from my video and photo below. The staff are all extremely friendly and will take the time out of their work routine to talk or greet you, there's an on location pool which, yes, can be overshadowed by the beautiful Maui waters another 15 feet behind it... there's shaded lounge chairs, the rooms come with kitchenettes and a fridge and freezer so make sure to stock up at Costco, and they all have air conditioning. I have been so extremely satisfied with KBR's service everyone I'm here, given the chance to go anywhere else on the island would be a hard pass with the setup, location and hospitality I'm shown here

Black mold growing in our air conditioning.
Grant P.

I'd give 0 stars if I could. Check-In was a nightmare, had to pick up a random phone to check in with the place across the street just to get access The place is bug infested, there's black and there's black mold growing in the air conditioning unit and the air conditioning also broke halfway through our stay. We were overcharged, $1,000 more than we expected. I've genuinely had better experience at the cheapest motel I've ever stayed at. Stay away from this place at all. Cost.

Lousy excuse for an aloha greeting!
Toni G.

Check in was a nightmare. Arrived at 5 pm after long travel day. Only parking space super narrow and fishermen smoking weed were headquartered there. Desk closes at 4. Instructions for "Late Night Check In" (late night??? It's 5!) Sign says pick up red phone. Go to red phone. Sign says Red Phone broken. Call this number. Call the number. Finally picks up finally but says "Welcome, I need to put you on hold" 15 minutes on hold, cell phone battery in the red. Finally comes back on, asks for info as I provide it I'm disconnected! Meanwhile travel companions are being helped and hand me their phone. Given code to lock box with an envelope. 1key, that's all. No wifi code, parking info, nothing. A single key. Oh, And another sign...about the AC being broken. Welcome!!! Nice view. Uncomfortable bed (hard) with no end table. Alarm went off at midnight.

Balcony view from room
Taylor B.

I landed at 3 stars because you get what you pay for. It's cheaper than the surrounding hotels/resorts, so if you're looking for a budget stay, this is a good option. It also has spectacular ocean views from most of the rooms and includes a small kitchen with extensive cook ware and small appliances (toaster, blender, crock pot) to prepare meals and further travel to Maui on a budget. A couple of things to note. Our door from the balcony to the room had a broken lock. As we were staying in the 2nd floor, I did have some concern for our safety. We ended up using a broomstick to barricade the door each night for peace of mind. The beds are also rock hard. We are still in our 20s and woke up with a sore neck and back, so if you are older or have back issues- beware. They also do not offer daily room cleaning/tidying. If you need new towels or supplies you need to go to concierge. Check out included taking out your own trash to the bin etc. Overall, this a good option if you're looking to do Maui on a tighter budget. If you have a bit more cash to spend or are going for a special occasion, look elsewhere.

The beach is right behind the property. Nice view Molokai
Violet H.

It's early January 2024 and Kahana Beach Resort is now open. Rooms are being "refreshed." I'm not sure how much longer it will go on. My room refresh just finished and now they're working next door, but the noise hasn't been bad. I only heard footsteps upstairs briefly each morning. I heard doors closing and other noise from the hallway. The property is off of the old highway, so there isn't much street noise. I am in a studio. The doors are light and this is an issue when there are wind gusts. The doors rattle loudly and it sounds like someone is jiggling the handle and banging against the door to get in. The first night I was here there were lots of winds gusts and the loud rattling of the door repeatedly kept me from falling asleep. Gone are the Murphy beds; now there are regular queen beds. The mattress is firm but there's some give. There's still a pull-out couch; it's comfortable to sit on, but I didn't try sleeping on it. There are plenty of pillows, bedding, dish towels, and bath towels. All the basics are provided (pots, pans, dishes, utensils, dish soap, iron, etc., etc.). There is laundry on certain floors and they provide detergent. The machines accept coins, which you can get at the front desk. Please note: The machines have WashConnect stickers, but WashConnect does not work here. I contacted the company and they said that Kahana Beach Resort is not one of their accounts. All rooms have a lanai with tables and chairs. My room was in the corner on the mauka (mountain) side, which was fine with me, but I could see the ocean from the lanai. And the beach is literally right behind the building. There's a pool and hot tub, plenty of lounge chairs, two BBQs, and some tables and chairs by the grills. Parking is in front. There is a ramp right next to the five stairs in front. I never turned on the A/C or heat; I opened the lanai door when it was warm and put another blanket on at night when it was cold. There's a large flat-screen TV that seems to have tons of channels, but it really doesn't. There are no premium channels. But I found two Korean channels and one Japanese channel I watch a lot at home, so I was happy. BTW, there's a lag when you press any button on the remote; give it a few seconds before giving up. Theoretically the cable should always be on and you only need to turn the TV on and off (so said the instructions), but I always had to turn on the cable box. While there is plenty of room for two bathrooms sinks, there is only one. Personally I don't think this was a good move, but it saved money, and provided me with ample counter space to put out my things. Tons of mirrors; you can see your front and back, whether you want to or not. The large closet is behind the sink. (There's also a dresser below the TV.) The toilet and walk-in shower are in a separate, tiny, poorly-designed room. It's good because one person can be in there while someone is out at the sink. But you must close the bathroom door, even if it's just you there. The TP holder sticks out from an awkward spot behind the door. The walk-in shower does have a low barrier you must step over. There a cool rock design on the floor of the shower. There's a rainfall shower head and a smaller detachable shower head with a hose. Both have multiple settings. And they provide a non-skid shower mat! Hooray! I didn't have to use mine. Most places don't have these anymore and they should, for safety reasons. There's a dining table with four chairs in front of the couch. But, IMHO, with the removal of the Murphy bed, they should have moved things around so it makes more sense since the bed is always there now. As it is now, one edge of the bed is less than four feet from where you will be cooking your eggs or stir-frying your vegetables. The current arrangement also wastes space. The couch could go to the right of where it is now, the bed goes where the couch is, and the dining table goes where the bed was. That makes sense because then the table is next to the kitchenette and the bed is farther away from the stovetop, which is better for safety reasons. The bamboo "curtains" do a pretty good job of blocking out light. The kitchenette has an apartment-size fridge, microwave, coffee pot, and two burners. (No oven. My understanding is there are ovens in larger units.) There's no housekeeping service here. You take out your own trash and replace the bag. You drop off you dirty towels and sheets and then pull out new ones yourself from the cupboards and cabinets.

Kalea R.

TLDR; This is not a resort has a 50m by 25m pool backyard style hot tub and limited beach front. This is a great place to stay if you just need a place to sleep and expect to be out exploring all day. Located on the beach and near shops and food options. More effort is definitely put into the sister location next door at the Sands of Kahana. ROOM I stayed in a studio with one bed and one pull out couch. Both were comfortable for me and my party. Room had a nice view of the beach from our lanai. Mini kitchen was convenient. There was lots of seating options for us to choose from. Bathroom is a bit small with many doors and walls close to each other making maneuvering hard. HOTEL There's not much to the hotel. Room cleaning fees are pricey around $27 and couldn't find employees around to replace towels or toilet paper. There's essentially no lobby. There are two desks with employees working one for hotel and one for activities. They're right next to each other in a cramped area. The desk closes early pretty early. The staffing areas seem dissatisfying to work in so hopefully staff are valued by management. We only interacted with one employee during check in and she was very helpful and kind to us. LOCATION Located on a disappearing beach which is unfortunate but we did what we could to enjoy what was there. Very minimal parking. Located near general stores, rental shops, cafes, restaurants , and a gas station. AMENITIES This is where Kahana Beach loses it ability to call itself a resort. There was a "backyard" hot tub which was barely operational. The pool was very disappointing . Probably the worst pool area Ive ever seen staying at hotels. There is no food or drink options. There is no usable items for beach use. Nothing good for lounging by the beach or pool . Access to the hot tub, pool, is subject to when staff decides to lock and unlock gates and there is little to no lighting.There are not even towels easily available for guests only through requests at the front desk. During our visit they ran out of towels to give out.

Julie S.

I seriously can't believe they would put us in a condo that has no lanai. There is scaffolding all up and down the building. I'm getting claustrophobic just being in room. No place to store clothes. No hangers... I have one more week in Hawaii. No pool, no beach. The drapes are so old and musty. The chairs are moldy. Just so dated. And they have time share meetings for you to buy a terrible unit as this. Stay away!!

M S.

Unsure why the reviews are so harsh. We loved our stay here! Everything was clean and even our studio was super spacious. We had a balcony that faced the beach - beautiful views all day everyday. The beach wasn't great for snorkeling but perfect for swimming and was a beautiful teal color. I didn't use the pool but used the hot tub daily - it was a bit cold the first night but it looks like they cranked up the heat afterwards. The only complaint we had was having to sleep in a Murphy bed which wasn't the most comfortable but we still slept well. The dining table, sofa, and mini kitchen were very useful.

Catch the sunset and even some rainbows from your balcony
Dee P.

Lalaloved this resort ! Even though it might not be a fancy resort with a lot of things to do, it really sits on the more peaceful vibe which we totally loved. The view from our balcony was breathtaking, the room was the right size and everyone there was amazing. Staff was attentive and even let me borrow their vacuum which alot of places do not. This part of the island had calm waves making it easy for us to snorkel any time and day we wanted too. We also saw a turtle from our balcony !!

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Perfect spot! Can't wait to go back!! Great mix of older people and families. Clean, friendly, and professional! 10/10!!!

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Ask the Community - Kahana Beach Resort

What happens if we have to check in after 8pm due to late flight arrival?

Your keys are waiting for you in a lock boxin the lobby. No hassle at all.

How is the resort and are ther any good restaurants near by?

Yes, right next door a 3 minute walk and you can have a delious meal or drink at the "Sands of Kahanna" Great food and service. We had a kitchen but didn't use it very much… Read more

Does this place allow you to use the amenities of the sister resort hotel next door?

Yes, you can use the amenities at the Sands of Kahana.?

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