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Aaron A.

Wonderful hotel with easy check in process! Stayed in the suite above the restaurant overlooking the ocean, the suite had a king size bed, strong air conditioning, separate living room and full bathtub and shower. First time staying at this location and loved it. The king size bed could use an upgrade to make it more comfortable but overall loved our stay and look forward to staying again!

Caren G.

For a hotel built over 50 years ago, there is still so much pride that goes into this very quaint hotel. Definitely a place of retreat with just enough of what you need to find peace, comfort and relaxation. My room was very clean from ceiling to floor. I enjoyed the restaurant called Hiro's Ohana Grill, but note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays. I didn't get to swim in the pool but it was calling out to me. Hammocks near the ocean. Great customer service checking in and out. Simple life, and I loved it!

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What a beautiful hotel with an extremely friendly staff. It looks like the current restaurant closed down, but there's a new one coming in. That will be nice for the future. The hotel room was very clean and comfortable. And the sunrise and sunset were stunning. I highly recommend this little quaint spot if you're on Molokai. .

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Karine i.

I love this quaint hotel. Everyone is so friendly. It's close to town. Wonderful food and service. Front desk has amazing lady's who are they to help you with everything. Thank you. Maui Karine

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James L.

We picked Molokai just because it's an island we hadn't been to. Really glad I did. It is so mellow, and I don't think I've ever been this relaxed. Hotel Molokai is a great place to chill. It has these cute cottages that are Hawaiana and a pool and a great restaurant. There's also a sundries shop and an excursion desk. Like the rest of this island, this place is super mellow. Just quiet with beautiful grounds and some really lovely, soft live music in the restaurant next door every night. We really enjoyed our stay here and will book here again when we return to Molokai.

Melanie S.

I thought the Hotel Molokai was charming. There are only a couple of options on Molokai, and some Air B&B's or condo rentals to chose from. We had garden view rooms, and they came with small balconies with patio tables and chairs, and since they were upper floors, kitchenettes. The rooms had coffee service, wine glasses, and some pots and pans for cooking, which would have been helpful with a longer stay. The upper rooms do not have AC. They have sliding patio doors and the top half of the room is open screened, with ceiling fans. It was a little warm, but manageable. The pool is small, but nice, and sunset by the beach was lovely. The wifi is terrible, and cell service a little spotty. I'd plan on this being an unplugged stay, with hiking and relaxing by the pool or in the hammocks at the beach, but you probably should not plan on Netflix on your personal devices. The restaurant was quite good, but they recommend reservations. There are some nice looking dinner options in town, or if you have a longer stay, grab some groceries and take advantage of the little kitchen and make some snacks and sandwiches. When we checked in, the staff put us in lower floor rooms, and then called and had us move to the upper floor, which was a little annoying. They said they were too full for us to keep the first rooms we were in. The upper rooms were larger, and I guess cost less due to the lack of AC. We could have fit our entire families into the rooms for less than $200/night, which was pretty cool. Note that the property is run by a highly vocal gang of chickens who start vocalizing around 3 AM. With all of the windows open, you can't really avoid hearing them, but you probably don't have concrete plans for the morning anyway, since it's a pretty low key island, so I'd recommend ear plugs or just rolling with it. It's Hawaii, those little stinkers are everywhere. I'd really like to return for a proper stay and hiking in the forested part of the island!

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Paul N.

One of the very few hotels you'll find on Molokai, and my first time staying here in August 2021 was a pretty good and decent experience overall. The rooms are decent and clean, plus you get free calls from their in-room phones given how poor the cell signal is throughout the Friendly Isle. Parking is included, and there is an on-site restaurant (didn't check it out however, as I preferred to go to the nearby Kaunakakai Town's eateries instead). My only real complaint is the wireless internet and the fact that it's "integrated", meaning that none of the rooms have their own individual router, plus the Wi-Fi signal wasn't all that great either and dropped out at times.

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Angela C.

Small and dark hotel room for over $200 per night. No phone signal, the hotel Wi-Fi worked poorly. The Ohana grill restaurant Wi-Fi is not allow to be given to guests. Be aware of the daily resort fee of $10 dollars. The pool is the size of a regular bath tube times 4. The room is less than 200 SF. At 3am, I woke up by the strong smell of manure, then kept awake by the car noises. The coffee creamer seemed to have expired years ago, it was suppose to be powder creamer , but the powder had combined in to a piece of hard sheet. The bed sheets are not comfortable, the 4 pillows, they are all too high. Same hotel room can be booked on VRBO or Airbnb for half price instead. The hotel shuttle can take you to town that's 2 miles away, but Doreen, who operates separately and independently from the hotel, charges $5 dollars per person to ride her van, for a family of 4, that will be $40 dollars. Doreen also offers airport pick up and drop off for. $50 dollars Cash Only round trip. But make that you confirm and reconfirms with her.

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Joey R.

Hotel Molokai December 7-14, 2019 General Manager: Michael Drew Security liaison: Jason Hotel clerk: Jasmine, Carolyn, Sonya Activities desk: John Impeccable customer service appreciation. Our joyous stay will always be unforgettable. We loved the calm, humble, and friendly attitude displayed by all staff members at the hotel. Our inquiries were answered in a timely & respectful fashion. The Hotel Molokai is the ultimate place for leisure travelers. It is absolutely fabulous! They have an amazing team of staff who want guests to feel welcome and enjoy their stay. From the General Manager down to the Housekeepers, they execute an outstanding service. If you are looking for a place to relax this is the perfect place to be. The hotel is right beside the most peaceful and stunning oceanic view I have ever seen. Will be returning to this excellent hotel for sure.

Wizard W.

I stayed here with a few friends and let me say their is definitely a reason they call this island the friendly isle. The people were amazing, staff was extremely accommodating. Their car service was on time, kind, helpful and friendly I believe the representative working was named Isiah who also did tours and bartending. Phenomenal service. The only reason this place wouldn't get 5 stars is their limited options for dining at the resort, quality of food and older pool area however given that is is a smaller island that is understandable. Would stay here again.

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I recommend booking with Hotel Molokai!!! Beautiful property. A nice place to relax on the island and Amazing service too!

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Great service and food. Right on the water! Good music at dinner. Kristen was a great server, very attentive

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. The room is centrally located, close to the restaurant, and has a lanai which my daughter and I used every day

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Pu'u O Hoku Ranch

Pu'u O Hoku Ranch

(2 reviews)

A hidden treasure, stay at this ranch or in the beach house instead of at a hotel. In fact it is…read morecheaper to stay with the ranch and you feel so well taken care of! Great location, super service and it feels like home!

pu'u o hoku ranch is a retreat facility. it's located far on the east end of molokai. it consists…read moreof a lodge and two other cottages. the lodge has 11 rooms and is located on he top of a hill. it has a beautiful view. some rooms have their own bathrooms and showers and others share with the room next door to it. the lodge also has a swimming pool and it's own laundry room. one of the cottages is called the sunrise which is located on a hill overlooking the ocean and the gulches below. it consists of two bedrooms and two baths and unfortunately it doesn't have it's own laundry room but those who stay here are welcome to use the laundry room located in the lodge. the second cottage is called the grove house. the grove house consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. it also has it's own laundry room. it's not really on a hill like the other two facilities but it's a beautiful place to stay. the swimming pool is of course open to all guests. pu'u o hoku also offers horse back rides. there are two different horse back rides you can go on: the beach or the mountains. it's your choice..of course they aren't free. anyways this is a lovely place and has a lot of history to it. it's a very spiritual place and it's far away from civilization. it's a great place to relax and enjoy.

Ke Nani Kai - Small beach huts on Kepuhi Beach

Ke Nani Kai

(4 reviews)

First time to Molokai, honestly didn't know what to expect. Quiet, local and laid backstarts to…read moredescribe the Island. It's Hawaii 50 years ago. Spent copious amount of time looking up where to buy food and things to do. Sadly, talking to some of the locals and further reading some of these things weren't available. Part of the reason to go to Molokai was to visit the leper colony, Kalaupapa but it was still not open to tourists. We did go to the lookout for a view. Absolutely stunning.... Got sidetracked back to the condo. It was very affordable at $124/night, staying 4 nights. It was also clean and well supplied for beach items, bedding and towels. The kitchen was a bit short on supplies but we made it work. The condo was very quiet, which was incredible, listening to the wings, which never seemed to let up. Each morning we were greeted by the rooster walking around, welcoming the first rays of light. Along with the rosters, there were hens, turkeys, peacocks and a few cats that stopped by during the week. Grocery shopping was done in Kaunakakai, 20 miles away at Friendly Market or Misaki's. Prices were expensive but that was to be expected. We also got some local food from people selling on the street. The laulau was amazing. The bread from Kanemitsu's Bakery was amazing and affordable. The beach at the resort wasn't bad, but the surf was very rough, crashing right at the beach making our tough to get in and out. The beach itself was nice, quiet with very few people. Some nice trails to walk, including the now defunct and overgrown golf course, carts paths are still intact. This isn't glitzy and glamorous. No 5 star hotels or restaurants to eat at. Still sold good local island food can be found at the poke trucks in town and at Mana'e Goods & Grindz! Can never go warring with a moco! It was my speed, enjoying every moment of it, more than Maui, five days later. No commercialization and very few tourists. Rental car was cheap, and the flight runs trip on Mokulele was fun. You want retro Hawaii, this is it! Great time, friendly people. This is Hawaii!

Gorgeous well maintained facility with friendly staff. The workers kept a distance (perhaps because…read moreof covid) but we're very courteous when we did interact. They did an excellent job of keeping the place clean! The grounds were well landscaped with large grassy areas and lots of native flowering plants. We also enjoyed seeing the wild turkeys, peacocks and deers. There were wonderful trails to walk on along the road and previous golf course. It is located along a beach that has amazing sunsets. You can walk to the beach from your room and walk along the beach but the water is not for swimming. It is too rough and rocky. The pool is great and even has a hot tub. We also enjoyed the various grills and trash cans across the grounds. They also had a tennis court and library! We will be interested in returning again!

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort - Kaiholena Suite living room

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort

(148 reviews)

We have been here 4 times now. The first few times were absolutely excellent! This last trip was…read morenot worth the expense. The communication with Sensei before and during our trip was terrible and pretty much non-existent. We stay at Four Seasons resorts often and never have I had an issue with communication like Sensei. The massage tables had cheap sheets that were scratchy; not what I would expect for a $700 massage. The room temperature never got below 70. The miso cod at the restaurant was extremely fishy tasting and not fresh. Pretty disappointing for such a pricy place.

First time in Lana'i and I'm happy we decided to stay at Sensei between the two Four Seasons…read moreoptions as we needed some quiet mid-year R&R. We ended up staying in the Kaiholena Suite, and loved the balcony, bathrooms and living room with the games, very large screen TV, and comfy sitting areas for working and relaxing. I really liked the beautiful chess set which we made use of. The Sensei team was amazingly attentive, addressing all of our needs, and making us feel completely welcomed. Everyone from the front desk, masseuses, transportation, restaurant staff and everyone in between, we greatly appreciated their kindness and service. Special thanks to Elliott who assisted us with a minor thermostat issue in our room which was resolved without issue. Sensei by Nobu was a wonderful dinner with a relaxing ambiance and delicious entrees and desserts. We opted for a custom massage, snorkeling, and some hale time, well worth booking ahead of time, thanks to the wonderful Sensei experience team. Everything was seamless, from the transportation from Lana'i air to the resort, transportation to the snorkeling experience from the lobby, shuttle service to the other resort for dinner, to checking out and departing at the end of our stay. We loved the library and spent some time playing billiards and shuffle board. Some favorite things about Sensei vs the Four Seasons beach resort (based on my observations: -Slower pace overall -Mostly adults, no kids under 16 -Feels geared more towards relaxation and wellness experiences -Still have access to the beach resort via the shuttle that runs every hour -Feels more like a tropical hidden getaway Pros: Exceptional staff, gorgeous well kept garden and grounds, delicious restaurants and food options, beautiful suite, and seamless transportation. Cons: Having to leave.

Hotel Lanai

Hotel Lanai

(70 reviews)

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If you are someone who loves the country feel, open space, fresh air, trees, grass, and that calm…read morenature energy, this hotel is absolutely for you From the very front of the property, it feels peaceful, grounding, and welcoming. My other half and I stayed in a one bedroom room in the front with a shared porch, and it honestly set the tone for the entire stay. Check in was smooth and effortless. The front desk girls were wonderful, friendly, and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, the place felt very secure. You always hear stories or concerns when staying at hotels, but here I truly felt safe. Safe enough to feel like I could leave the doors unlocked, which I did not because safety always comes first, but the comfort of feeling that way says a lot. Let's talk about the bed because wow. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the sheets were next level. Manaola Comforters Lanai Hotel, you really did your big one here because I slept so good it almost felt disrespectful to my bed back home One of my favorite parts was the porch with rocking chairs. If you want to sit outside, enjoy the fresh air, and just slow down, it is right there waiting for you. Even better, there are steps directly to the outside, so if you want to quickly run to your car, you can. That convenience alone made this stay feel so easy and thoughtful. Your room and your car being right there made everything feel seamless. Now let's talk about the bathroom. First of all, the shower temperature. I wish I had it at home. Perfect pressure, perfect warmth, and the aesthetic was beautiful. Clean, modern, and calming. And now... the toilet. Yes, we are talking about the toilet because it deserves its moment The brand is Toto, and we are officially friends now. The warm seat changed my life. My expectations are now forever altered, and going home to a non warm seat was genuinely disappointing. If you are unsure about the extra settings or not used to them, totally fine. You can use it like a regular toilet. But if you are brave and curious, I highly recommend trying it. I will let you experience that magic yourself. The room also had a really good size TV. You can sign into your Netflix or YouTube, or just watch cable. There were drawers and a good size closet, perfect for a short stay and still enough space to feel organized. Here is where things get really fun. When you first enter the room, there is a small screen that controls everything. And I mean everything. You can adjust your shades from sheer to blackout, control the lighting to be brighter during the day or dim at night, and adjust the temperature for the entire room. The room felt so homey and cozy, yet the technology was very high class. The best part? You do not have to get out of bed to turn off the lights. That alone deserves a round of applause This hotel delivered comfort, safety, convenience, and thoughtful details at every turn. From the nature filled surroundings to the cozy yet modern room, it truly exceeded expectations and I didn't take a lot of photos or videos, but trust me on , Five stars without hesitation. I would absolutely stay here again

The walls are paper thin. I guess it wouldn't be bothersome if your neighbor didn't have a built-in…read morespeaker box in his throat. The gap between the bottom of the door and the hardwood floors allows noise to easily travel into your room. I was uncomfortable how this hole in the ceiling fan looked like a camera. I told management, however they said it was a remote sensor. Most remote sensors for ceiling fans are in the base of the fan, leaving it out of site. I could just be paranoid, but wanted to note that. Aside from noise and weirdly placed sensor, the decor of the room was great, staff was nice, food was good, and live music in the restaurant was awesome.

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

(214 reviews)

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We've stayed at all the Four Seasons properties in Hawaii (except Sensei) and Lanai is our…read morefavorite! It's also our favorite property for food. On our most recent trip, we stayed for 3 nights, and would've been happy to extend for another night. This is a great spot if you just want to live the resort life and relax by the pool. There are also activities that you can do off site, and a shuttle that goes into the city every hour. The downtown is small, but is worth checking out if you have the time. There's a handful of restaurants, a grocery store, a new retro-themed bowling alley, and movie theater. There are also a couple of hiking trails by the hotel. If you walk towards the beach, towards the left there's a short hike, and on the right is a longer hike along the water. The hike on the right is much harder--I'd describe it as an ankle breaker. It's mostly hiking over a lot of rocks, so you'll want to have the appropriate shoes, plenty of water, and go early in the morning to try to avoid the sun. On site, there are plenty of great views of the water, and five excellent restaurants to eat at: 1. The Break. Great casual spot for coffee, breakfast sammies, musubis, and acai bowls in the morning. Also serves lunch and dinner. 2. Malibu Farm. Nice restaurant by the pool for breakfast or lunch. Fresh, healthy, and local ingredients. This was my favorite spot. We came for lunch our first and last day. 3. Osteria Mozza. Italian restaurant by Nancy Silverton. Tasty pastas and pizza. 4. Views. This spot is a short car ride away, near the golf course. Nice spot for lunch for the scenery, but I prefer Malibu Farm for the food. 5. Nobu. We didn't visit this resaurant. In addition to the food, the rooms were spacious, and the staff was so friendly. We felt like VIPs while staying here.

Beach and oceanfront resort was lovely, but I preferred Four Season Sensei Lanai over this…read moreproperty. Sensei was recently and completely renovated and unique in its offerings. Complimentary shuttle between both properties so you can still enjoy the beach if staying at Sensei. This beach resort is beautiful but typical of most high end beach resorts in Maui, Oahu etc.

Dreams Come True Bed & Breakfast

Dreams Come True Bed & Breakfast

(18 reviews)

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Best experience of aloha on the islands. Hospitality level infinity. Priceless service of true…read morekindness and generosity. The spirit of the aīna honored as these wonderful beings bring reverence to everyone that steps through that door. Stewards of the land holding sacred healing and therapeutic restful space on this magical island. Precious gems of human beings with overflowing compassion. Humbled to have stayed with them!

Dreams Come True Bed & Breakfast:…read more We stayed on the island of Lanai for 11 days in April. We had stayed at this B&B for 6 nights during our stay. It is located almost at the center of Lanai City downtown, 5 minutes' walk from Hotel Lanai, right by Dollar rent a car. We absolutely loved staying here. The Innkeeper Isabelle did a great job, preparing very good breakfast and keeping a great company. There are 4 bedrooms in the house. Noise level depends on who you are sharing the house with. If you are traveling with family and rent the whole house $516.00/night, you don't need to worry about strangers' noise. We had 2 perfectly quiet nights and rest was ok noise. There is no Kamaaina discount for this B&B but price is reasonable $129/night. They do not charge for unlimited Shuttle Service. You need to deal with the Shuttle directly. WIFI available but the connection is slow. I think only Four Seasons Hotels on the island has good connection. Main road is right there. You might want to choose the back room to avoid traffic noise - which is never heavy.

SpaWell Maui at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort - Another beautiful evening in paradise

SpaWell Maui at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort

(1.4k reviews)

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This is a very nice resort hotel. Our king bed room had a marvelous ocean view. Our room was…read morespotlessly clean and the bed was very plush. This room also had a terrace overlooking the Pacific ocean where we could enjoy the view and trade winds. This hotel is right on the beach and has a lot of fun amenities and activities on site. If you prefer you can also walk next door to the Hyatt Vacation Club and enjoy some quiet time at their adult only pool. On check in we were helped by Jeff on the World of Hyatt desk. Jeff is a wonderful human being who is caring empathetic and is a master of customer service. He is an outstanding problem solver. Jeff is warm, welcoming and attentive to detail. He is also fast and efficient. It is clear Jeff does the work of ten people and accomplishes it with style and grace. It is outstanding people like Jeff that convinces me of the value of Hyatt Globalist status and motivates me to only book my hotel stays world wide with Hyatt. Double highly recommend.

Everything we experienced from this hotel was fantastic! While waiting for our Lua Hula show to…read morestart. We posted up at a bar to get some adult beverages. We were a few hours early. We had a large group. Our bartender was awesome. Walked around to look at the Decor that this hotel has to offer. Not dissapointed at all. Very fancy. At the end of the night, after the Hula show was said and done. It was easy to get our rides share in the front doors. The workers were very courteous. The Hula show was entertaining. The food was just okay to me. The drinks were superb! I would book a room, dine and enjoy the entertainment of this hotel. Beautiful place right on beach front property!

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