Hono Koa Resort

Smaller resort with 28 condos. Close to everthing. Perfect for families

We LOVED it - we were there in late April 2010, and will go back in 2011. Its clean, comfortable, and "homey". Its not fancy - don't expect fancy. We liked the full kitchen, w/d in-suite, easy in/out and free parking. We LOVED seeing the whales from our balcony, also we LOVED seeing the tons of turles swimming just a few yards from the ocean deck. This property has no beach, but there is a beach within walking distance, also an ABC store, grocery store, farmers market, etc... What else does one need? One drawback, there is no AC - but the ceiling fans (in everyroom) and patio slider doors (2 sets) kept us cool enough.

we stayed there the last week of May, It was very hot due to a vog that covered the islands. These condo's have no AC, only ceiling fans so beware if you can't take the heat. On the second day (Monday) their hot water tank broke and was not repaired until Friday! They offered no compensation for this inconvenience. They do not offer great service at all, they may have in the past but not any longer.

The good.

The resort was very nice. Rooms were updated with new furniture and tile floors, just beautiful.

The bad.

We were in room 106 and the only view we had was sidewalk leading to pool it was very noisy from the water sprinklers that came on at midnight and around 3 am and again around 5 am, and from trash pick up every morning sounded like it was right outside our bedroom window.

Also, when I did my exchange I was led to believe it was ocean view,but the only view was of our balcony and plants. I was very disappointed for this but again as far as the resort it is very nice.

I also have to wonder about the response from the person Jan 2008. I have going to Hono Koa for over 10 years now. I have had nothing but a wonderful, relaxing experience there. The pool is always crystal clear, no "dirty" smells, and a very clean unit. The staff was VERY helpful, printing out boarding passes for our return home, and even knocking at our door to let us know about the ice cream social down by the pool. The location couldn't be better, right on the ocean with the breezes coming thru, close to Lahaina and Kaanapali. I always do a late checkin because of the flight schedule, and it couldn't have gone smoother. I always feel very safe there too. Even before the renovation with updated furniture and granite counter tops, the place was beautiful. This is definitely our first choice for accomodations when we go to Maui.

Wonderful, smaller, quiet place. Koa units especially nice with the ocean breezes and wrap around patios. Fantastic location. Units clean and comfortable.