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Kaanapali Ocean Inn


Hotel class 2.0 of 5
2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI
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4 of 5 stars
gadgetman13   5 contributions
Denver, CO
Oct 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I have to agree with all the other reviewers who caution that this is for the budget-minded. The location is excellent, the reef off the beach are excellent for snorkeling. The rooms are definitely for the budget-minded considering the other hotels/resorts surrounding it. But, if you're on a budget and don't mind slightly outdated accommodations I would recommend it. more

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4 of 5 stars
cakungmo   3 contributions
Los Angeles
Aug 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I booked through pleasant holidays. My intention of the trip was to bring all 6 of my family member to Maui without breaking a budget. Here is the deal about the Hotel. if you stay make sure you stay n the 2nd or 3rd floor only, facing the ocean. Where can you find a place under 500 dollar facing the... more

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4 of 5 stars
sweetie1103   10 contributions
The O.C., CA
Jun 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

Like most other reviewers, the warning IS that this property is definitely for the budget minded traveler who does not mind some outdated decor and lack of elevator. With that said, the building is only 3 stories tall and the stairs weren't that difficult. If this Hawaiian trip is a "big" trip for you, then I may not recommend the... more

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Jerry Sager, Manager

As mentioned by this reviewer the Kaanapali Ocean Inn, although marketed as a separate property is located on the grounds of the Royal Lahaina Resort and offers guests full access to the resort amenities of the Royal Lahaina. The Kaanapali Ocean Inn offers guests standard room accommodations in a premier oceanfront resort setting, at a very economical price. For guests...

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3 of 5 stars
OceanB333   75 contributions
Vancouver
Apr 25, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/3 found this review helpful

The Kaanapali Ocean Inn is the economical part of the Royal Lahaina Resort on Ka'anapali Beach near Lahaina, Maui. For the rate of $97USD/night, this price was quite reasonable. The hotel/motel rooms are quite dated, however were quite clean. Although housekeeping do a fair cleaning job, upon arrival we found our shower entirely dirty with mud and sand, but the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Jezaka81   2 contributions
Sacramento, CA
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My Husband and I stayed here for our Honeymoon in April. We thought it was a perfect place for us. It was very quiet and ALL of the staff were VERY nice. When we checked in we were actually upgraded to an ocean view room at no extra charge!! The hotel is a bit older and some what out of... more

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1 of 5 stars
Town_Country   21 contributions
Los Angeles
Feb 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

This place is really for budget travelers. It's like a motel for truck drivers. I would give it a zero if that was an option. We arrived at the Royal Lahaina and checked in thinking it might be decent. They gave us real keys. That should have been a sign. Only old dingy hotels still use these kind of locks.... more

Management response from
Jerry Sager, Manager

As indicated by this reviewer the Kaanapali Ocean would suit budget travelers who are seeking standard accommodations in a resort setting. The Kaanapali Ocean Inn offers 60 rooms in a three story walk-up building, located on the oceanfront grounds of the Royal Lahaina Resort. Rooms offering no view (facing luau), garden view, ocean view and oceanfront views are available. Guests...

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4 of 5 stars
Islandhop_cg   2 contributions
Oahu, Hawaii
Nov 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Here is the scoop on this place. The Kaanopali Ocean Inn is actually closed (for remodeling/refurnishing I think). Because it is in accessible, your reservation goes through the Royal Lahaina Resort (owned by same people, located right next store). We checked in at the Royal Lahaina resort and the man said that we were upgraded (because Kaanapali Ocean Inn is... more

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RLRMAUI, Manager

Aloha. The Kaanapali Ocean Inn is a small 64 unit economical accommodation option located on the 27 acre grounds of the Royal Lahaina Resort. The Kaanapali Ocean Inn is not currently undergoing remodeling or refurnishing. Guests making reservations at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn are booking rooms for that specific economical accommodation type and should anticipate being accommodated in the Kaanapali...

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3 of 5 stars
Delfuego   7 contributions
Tustin Ranch, CA
Sep 10, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

I booked a room at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn and when I checked in I asked to be upgraded. Which they did, and put me in the Royal Lahaina town with an ocean view room, Those rooms go for $379. I only paid $174 per night for the KOI. The Kaanapali Ocean Inn looked addequit. I even peeked in a... more

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4 of 5 stars
TKat   11 contributions
North Hollywood
Sep 1, 2007 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

We reserved a room at the Kaanapali Ocean Inn which is part of the Royal Lahaina Resort in Maui and upon check in we were kindly upgraded to one of the "cottages". The cottages were spread out with lots of grass, trees, flowers and open space between each other. We had a private lanai (patio) too. It was very safe,... more

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3 of 5 stars
kiheikitty   1 contribution
CT
Aug 21, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

When we arrived there they didn't have 2 double beds that we requested so they gave us a King size bed and a roll-away bed for my friend. Our room was right next to the Luau stage so every night we got to watch the show. Every morning my friend ran on the beach and my husband and I slept... more

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Address: 2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI