Kaanapali Ocean Inn

Had an ocean-front room on the 3rd floor just steps from the beach. The view was worth much more than we paid. The room was clean and comfortable, but the shower is very small. As others have noted, it's an older hotel that could use some TLC. It seems like some paint could help the entire Royal Lahania property. It's a great location and a good value when you consider you get all the amenities of the RLR... just don't expect the Ritz. You're not paying for it.

So, I was a little nervous because of the low reviews here. Expedia has higher reviews and that's where I booked our stay thru. The rooms are older but clean. Make sure you do NOT get southwest side that is where Luau is. We were on Northside and never heard it at night. We had an amazing view from our room on the 3rd floor. It felt more private that the 12 story Royal Kaanapali resort. The beach access was close and pools were nice. At the resort we rented a cabana one day for $50 and there was hut right up the steps where we could get drinks and food. Someone brought us pitcher of water too, just as courtesy. The last day we had a few issues w room service and extremely loud neighbors and Goergia was VERY helpful and even gave us a $50 credit, which I was not expecting. There is a coffee place that we went to every morning that was reasonably priced and Brooke was very nice. We left on the 4th and I saw Flora with a red/white/blue lei and asked where I could get one and she gave me the one she was carrying. Again rooms are older but if you can look pasted that the people and amenities are amazing!!

Me and my fiancé stayed here for a week, when we was booking our holiday to Hawaii the hotels was very expensive, then we came across Kaanapali ocean inn. Which was £1000 for the week which is still a lot of money. The place is truly amazing. But the room really let it down. It is so outdated the hall ways, carpets in the rooms that is really dated. It really lets such a beautiful down. I really hope it gets the update it needs as it is such a shame.

This hotel grew on me during my trip. The reality is that its location is perfect. It is right on the Kaanapali beach, facing the islands of Lanai and Molokai, amazing views. The daily Royal Lahaina Luau happens right by it, and in my case, it was right by my window, which is an amazing experience to have daily. The first day was rough as I was tired from my trip and trying to sleep, but all the drumming and singing got in the way, but after that it became a fortunate thing to be part of every day. The issues were: (1) small ants (really small) all over the room, which worried me as I had lots of treats purchased from Costco on my way from the airport to the hotel), but I placed my suitcase in the shower and no ants got inside; (2) minutes after I arrived a plumber showed up asking if he can change the sink faucet. I had to talk him into doing this after my departure, and although he initially insisted to do this the next day while I was out, I did not agree to it, so he finally accepted to do this work after I left; and (3) the toiled stopped flashing my last day there. Other than this, my stay was quite pleasant. Be prepared to carry your suitcase up the stairs for one or two floors, as there is no elevator.

This hotel has not seen a remodel in decades. There was a hole in the hallway due to rot (seriously). Some of the windows showed that the rooms were not being used. Although the view from the lanai was gorgeous, right out to the ocean, the room was old and dated. Then we found out that the nightly luau was held behind a bamboo fence NEXT TO our room and we would be hearing that EVERY NIGHT until 10. This hotel is part of the Royal Lahaina Resort. They gratiously moved us to a cottage room, away from the ocean, that was in the same price range. After that we had no complaints.