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rlnadler

Rated: 2 of 5

Stay at the Maui Kai

Quite a few years back we stayed at this resort, and i use that name loosely. The actual apartment was done very nicely; the view of the ocean is very good. There's no reception area per se; the overall building reminds me of a tenement in a poor neighborhood and the pool is across the parking lot surrounded by concrete blocks. There is NO beachfront as there is no beach in front...only ocean. A retaining wall protects the lobby from the ocean rushing in. The shower in the apartment overflowed to the apartment below and not by any fault of ours. My wife and I are very careful and clean when we stay in someone else's apartment. Wouldn't recommend this rental building at all.

· By speed01 from Aurora, CO on 4/23/2009 for a stay in 9/1/2004

My Detailed Ratings

Value: 1 of 5

Check-in: 3 of 5

Location: 1 of 5

Cleanliness: 3 of 5

Comfort: 3 of 5

Service: 3 of 5

What I liked best about this accommodation

Nothing

What I liked least about this accommodation

Quite a bit

I selected this accommodation because of

Beach/Sun,

My personal tips

Mr.

Avoid this "resort" is all I can say

Additional details about me

My age: 55-64

My traveling group: spouse

I Recommend This For

"No way would I recommend this accommodation to my best friend!"

Young singles: No

Friends getaway: No

Large Groups: No

People with disabilities: No

Older travelers: No

Rugged travelers: No

Luxury-minded travelers: No

Families with young children: No

Families with teenagers: No

Tourists: No


Aloha Condos

Manager Response to speed01

Since 2004, we have completely redecorated and made several other upgrades such as an additional granite counter with new maple cabinets in the bathroom, new living room and dining room furnishings and balcony high table and swivel chairs on the lanai. A problem with the shower at the time was quickly remedied. Maui Kai is a smaller structure constructed of cement block which helps to eliminate noise compared to some of the large hotel-type buildings. As Maui Kai has the closest proximity to the ocean in West Maui, it is regularly maintained including re-spalling of the building, new paint and trim. The landscaping of the building has been upgraded with many Hawaiian flowers, plants, and waterfalls.
The pool and spa are part of a larger cabana area which includes an indoor kitchen, bathrooms, computer with printer, ping-pong table, and library. Outside is a large area for sunbathing and visiting, a covered picnic area, and gas barbecues. Perhaps his visit was during one of the rare storms that could bring in high surf and reduce the beach temporarily. However, North Ka’anapali Beach in front of Maui Kai actually stretches for three miles, all the way to Black Rock.
Maui Kai is not a hotel with one a grandiose entryway, but it does have a pleasant sitting area for resting and visiting now complete with orchids and newer furniture as well as free morning coffee and newspapers for purchase. Maui Kai is a location guests enjoy returning to year after year.