I really can't believe the few good reviews. We arrived at the hostel late at around 8pm. The manager wasn't there so we waited for 20 min. When he arrived he couldn't stop talking about all the rules and that you should clean up something like the public bathroom and so on. He tried to make an "easy going" impression... more

Booked three night reservation online five days prior to flight to Kauai, paid online by credit card. On day of arrival showed up at noon to find hostel entrance locked with no sign or note posted and no visible sign of activity. Called number, left message, then proceeded to wander around Kapaa with knapsack and laptop, grabbed lunch. looked around... more

I stayed here with my girlfriend for 3 or four nights before being told to "get your things and get the [--] out of here" by the delightful manager. Staying in this hostel is just like what I imagine staying in a prison would be like. I stayed here as part of a 6 month world trip staying in approx... more

When I arrived at the hostel, I was told to move on as it was full. However, once the manager learned of my intention to pay cash up front, it transpired that there were plenty of beds as only 2 other guests were staying. Despite my easy-going nature, he kept whinging at me and pulling out smart-alec comments. WIthin a... more

KIH is based on a few simple rules such as cleaning up after yourself and harmony. The manager is the only person who works there so it is very important to follow these rules. I bring groups to KIH and wouldn't stay anywhere else because my students have a great time. more

Beware travellers - the owner of this hostel is a complete weirdo! He has an awful temper and a tendacy to lose his temper & threaten to throw out travellers on a daily basis. He has crazy rules written on post it notes everywhere & throws people out of the hostel without warning. The man is a bully. I witnessed... more

Those guests that have good experiences....well, I don't know what to say. I have a hard time even believing you're real. My experience was one of verbal abuse,agression, hatred and negativity. Defiantly, one of the worst experiences of my life! Be warned. more

What a lovely website you have. I am 60 year old non drinking or druggie lady. This was my third trip to Kapaa. I sat next to a very nice college student. Our plane was late. I offered him a ride to Kapaa. A local said there was a hostel on Lehua Street. We arrived at !0:10pm. The manager Maikiki... more

Holee bejeezus there are some HATERZ out there! Well anyhow I had no problems checking in. Yeah Mike has his rules, but the rules keep the establishment clean and without problems. In a place that is such an excellent bargain there will be some people trying to stay inside that could cause problems if you know what i mean. Go... more