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3173 Akahi St, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 13, 2006 | Trip type: Business
9/9 found this review helpful

I took a chance and it was bad. Called ahead to confirm that clean towels would be provided. Got there at about 2pm and found one washcloth. I asked for towels and was told it would not be a problem. Left and returned at 10pm to find one washcloth and no access to clean towels. The basin had whiskers from the previous occupant near the valves and the shower had a used bar of soap in its dish. Stay at your own risk.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2005
  • Member since March 13, 2006
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Good Deal, clean rooms, excellant pancakes for breakfast

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4 of 5 stars
iam_learner 4 contributions
Houston TX
Jun 19, 2004
9/10 found this review helpful

This is a basic motel very close to the lihue airport and has clean rooms. If you are looking for a cheap place to stay this should be good, but not for romantic couples. Rooms have TV, AC, clean bed and restrooms. Car parking is in the lot and is not covered or fenced. Also, call them before you check in to make sure they are there, usually the resturant hours.

They have a restuarant downstairs and if you can , positively have their macademia nuts plus banana pancakes, they were very good, filling and cheap. They are closed Mondays.

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Very basic, cheap-but who cares if you are just going to sleep there?

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3 of 5 stars
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Westborugh, Ma
Nov 15, 2003
10/11 found this review helpful

Stayed there a few years ago with a friend. We took a last minute trip to Kauai and needed a place to crash, but didn't want to pay much. This place did the trick. $50 a night, two twin beds and a bathroom. Very basic motel, but what do you expect for $50 in Hawaii? No carpets on floors but a good restaurant right downstairs. If you are just looking for a place to sleep and not worried about ambiance, this is the place.
Highly recommended for those on a budget and not too picky.

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Haven't stayed there but eat there

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4 of 5 stars
SJKLOtraveler 1 contribution
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Sep 25, 2003
10/13 found this review helpful

We haven't stayed here but we go to the restaurant every time we are in Kauai. It was recommended to us by the conceirge at the Kauai Marriott as a place that the locals go to eat. (We always ask where the locals hang out) and find these are our favorite places. Our favorite is breakfast -the banana, macadamia nut pancakes. They are just like home made and served with a home made jam on the side- guava I believe. It isn't cheap and the place looks very plain and dull - but the pancakes are worth it and we return every year.

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Address: 3173 Akahi St, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766