Name: Castle Molokai Shores
Address: 109 Ala Malama St, Kaunakakai, 96748, US

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Brian

We arrived in Molokai at 3:00 p.m. Our rental car had a flat tire so they brought us a new one by the time this happened we missed the check-in time at Molokai Shores by 4:00 p.m. she went home and I could not find our room we had no cell phone service so we could not contact her. A local girl ended up helping me out she knew our host. She was a godsend. Verizon had service. We couldn't call or write and send email. She helped us with what was going on I had two room Reserve through hotel.com one for my family of 6. One for my brother family of 4. Both in my name. Hotels.com confirmed I had 2 rooms reserved. She only seen my name twice and assumed it was one room. When in fact it was two. My brothers room was available. So we dropped our luggage in his room. B/c there was no other available. We had dinner plans at my uncle's house 5:30pm. By the time we arrived at my uncle's. Our host had contacted through email. She had a room under construction that it was not in the best of shape. We had no other option it was 8:00 p.m. by this time and we had no other place to stay. So grabbed our stuff from my brother room and move to our new location. My brother and family where just landing on the island. 9pm. His complaint was how hot the room was every night when they arrived home. No A/C. The tub drain was stopped up with black hair. Like someone had taking a shower and just never cleaned it. Our complaint was FIRE ants by the thousands. No one got bite. Dirty room.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Jane

Shower was Moldy!!
Lots and Lots of Carpenter Ants!!!!
Spiders Everywhere that my kids couldn’t sleep at night!!!!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Tanya

In all it was good.
A toaster would have been nice and air conditioning

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

John

This place is great and the best affordable place to stay on Molokai. Full kitchen with microwave,s stove and oven. Nice balcony. The only complaint, that I'm not sure can be that controlled, were flies in the drains and we saw maybe 2 or 3 cockroaches. Which with being on a tropical island is the best outcome. Beds, couch, dishes, fridge and freezer all super clean. Only thing that could have made it better would be air-conditioning!

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2026

Cara-Lynn M

Location, grounds, pool, oceanside great and maintained. Room not so much.

Dirty.
Unwashed dishes, cabinets, counters, walls and appliances. So many random kitchen items, needs to be simplified so the poor housekeeper can check them. Long time since the floors were washed, especially to the corners. Bare feet my feet were black.
Bed quilt had matted hair on it. Matched ones left on the floors.
Very outdated decore so dusty its literally falling off of its display.
Livingroom TV warped and does not work. Remote broken.
Patio furniture rusty with feet missing so uneven.
Complicated check in x2 in 2 different places that are on island time hours.
On site office payment is for pool code, laundry code - (pay laundry and all soap and change machines out of order.)
parking pass.? Site says free parking.

'Resort' boasts rules++ including quiet time.
We were woken all 3 nights with parties, loud talking people on decks and stairs.
Someone unlocked our screen door locks x2 while we were out for the day. No answers from staff.

This is not a resort but owner occupied with many as personal homes, so felt like an intruder at times on property and also residents early departure to work with loud talking and doors slamming? outside quiet hours.

Castle resorts waved the cleaning fee after viewing pictures and did offer a room change.
The onsite office waved the fee after I questioned 3 times what it was for.
Sad for $$ paid

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Gary

Room was clean . View was spectacular.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Delia

There was no internet for 2 days and was only fixed when I called Spectrum. The beach was nonexistent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Gail

initially, i was put in a room that needed cleaning. i called and was moved to a better room, better view and was given a partial refund for the inconvenience

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2026

Mark

We enjoyed the pool, the view and the beach! We did not enjoy the loud, arguing, obnoxious people who played their music way too loud in the unit above us! They had the a security guard visit them and the local police.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jan 2026

Linda Jean

There was no support staff.. Office closed. I had to call the emergency number. Someone answered who helped me but was not very nice about it... Gave me the wrong access code to door by mistake. I had to call back twice. Got in the condo. There was no hot water. The stove did not work, the fridge was dirty, stove was dirty. I checked out the next day 3 days early... Not very happy I was charged for the one night I stayed. Had to take a cold shower. Will never go back.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

11 Dec 2025

Christina

Dated, not clean throughout. Be aware there is no air conditioning so the doors and windows must open and the screens on doors and windows did not fully close so bugs, etc could get in. The pool and bbq area was fine.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Ana Maria

better clean room,

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Joseph

Had a great time at the shores but really do need air conditioning for the rooms gets a little hot but overall nice place.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Jonathan

The room and property was nice but could be cleaner. Overall, the staff was nice and friendly but communication for additional fees, such as cleaning amount did not match what reflected on Expedia, the hotel could do better to email tenants prior to arriving just confirming the exact amounts so what to expect is clearer. The stay was good. No complaints of the room. However, the spa was not hot.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Melissa

Lovely oceanfront condo with beautiful clean pool. Cant remember the security guards name but she was so nice and friendly to talk story with.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2025

Brandon

No AC - was HOT Staff very friendly

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Sean

Property was very good. Def worth the price. Dont expect a Four Seasons Hotel or a Marriott. Its a nice area.. close to the food and shopping, and you def get your moneys worth staying here.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2025

Lisa

The condo was in a great location to get around the island. The grounds and pool were well taken care of. The breeze kept the room cool so we didn't miss the a/c. However, the bedroom did not have curtains. The windows were frosty so you couldn't see in, but at night the lights shined in bright. At night and in the morning the roosters crowed to each other. Also, we had a few roaches we had to kill by spraying the unit.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2025

Colette

It was sufficiently clean but everything was dated. Caulking in the shower and kitchen were starting to separate. Coffee maker, hair dryer, bedroom closet door did not work. Refrigerator was very clean and nice. The location close to Kaunakakai and various eating and shopping spots is great. The grounds and proximity to the beach are also very nice.

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2024

Cynthia

I arrived at night and didn’t realize there wasn’t a front desk. My phone had no signal, so I couldn’t make a call. A guy who lived there was outside and let me borrow his phone, so I was then able to call and get instructions. There was apparently a key box, and they gave me the code. However, I couldn’t figure out how to open the key box, so I went back to that same guy, and, between the two of us, we figured it out. It was very frustrating getting inside, but once I did, I really liked the accommodations. It also took me a few days to acclimate with no air conditioning, as the place was hot for a couple of days getting aired out. Very pretty place though and a great location!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

MARY Helen

Our condo was recently upgraded and very clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Donna

We had a wonderful stay at Molokai Shores Resort. The weather in July was so pleasant; the ocean breeze through the open windows felt good.
Sounds of the birds, wind blowing through the palms and children in the pool, was so pleasant and relaxing. Even the wild chickens were well behaved!

There was a full kitchen supplied with cooking utensils, which we used. The grounds of the resort had friendly neighbors and helpful staff.
The place is less than one mile from family-owned grocery stores, food wagons and eating places.
Thank you!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2024

Maxine

It was okay but a much larger fee than we really wanted to pay, but was the same as other properties in the area.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Erin

Nice place for stay

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2024

Daniel

The office is not good at communicating with their customers. The close before the stated office hours, they do not return phone calls and do not follow through on their commitments. The office called me because they claimed expedia did not charge extra fees, even though I was charged more than the rate of the room for cleaning. I relented amd let them charge me an additional fee, as I was already on my island hopping trip and would be unable to book anything so last minute. The office associate verified my email address on file and told me that I would receive a receipt. That was 2 weeks ago. Unresponsive and unreliable describes this hotel and its office workers.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

EUGENIE

Fun time

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

Gordon

I liked how I was contacted prior to checking in about the cleaning fees. Also liked the checking in process. Because of work and my short stay I couldn’t enjoy the property but I remembered from previous stay.

Would love the ability to have a later check out at 11 instead of 10

Business Self

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2024

Mark

The cleaning charge that was greater than the hotel cost for a single night stay was astounding. And the fact that the hotel staff called incessantly to make me pay the bill before check in, while I was in the middle of work in a remote area on the island, was highly irritating.
Towels with huge holes in was also an unpleasant surprise.

Business

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2024

Elaine

Average property and amenities.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Bill

Please don;'t look at Molokai like some tourist trap. Pristine beaches.....no people. You can fish snorkel, chill out and hang with the locals. Don't be in a hurry. Don't gripe about the wild chickens...they were brought by sailors centuries ago and they BELONG there. You are visiting. If you are just willing to listen to and respect the locals you will truly know the meaning of aloha spirit and ohana. If you want to party like some frat boys choose another island. Molokai Shores was life changing.,,, Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Relaxation. But, not for those who want to party like rock stars.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2023

LeoLiza

I didn't like the room selected because it was dirty , filty and dead bugs on the pillow we saw , sorry to say , might not book there again .....

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Everything. .. however old, outdated and furniture dirty

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2020

Jacqueline

Molokai Hospitality

Molokai Shores is a gorgeous property and the hospitality of the management is next level. The only thing to note is that the room you receive is not necessarily the room you get - my room was pretty disappointing as the unit was really old and hadn't been maintained well. However, the kindness of Shannon and Charmaine at Castle Molokai Shores more than made up for it. I highly recommend a stay here.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2020

traveler

Needs some serious updates. Dishwasher was broken and extra amenities were nonexistent. Pullout bed was not an option even thought it was noted on reservation.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2020

P. G.

Close to town

Easy location to town. Clean property. Bed was terribly uncomfortable. Dated but comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2020

DarleneKidd

I felt the condo we were in needed a little updating 119 but my son was in 220 and it was very nice.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2020

Annetta M.

Very nice property in a great location

We enjoyed the oceanfront location. The property included nice indoor and outdoor living areas as well a beautiful grounds and swimming pool.
We did not enjoy the checkin process as the office was closed early with no representative to be found for two days. Thankfully our taxi driver ($40) had some ideas to find the keys. We did not have access to the pool or laundry area during this time.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2020

Lynda

A pleasant surprise

We arrived late and they had a staff on duty to make sure we found apt. and give us the keys. She was informative on places to go eat as most things were closed. A good location and able to explore both directions. The grounds were very well kept. They indicated areas to smoke in which was helpful. I would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Lovely location, laundry on site nice facilities. Check in at town has very restrictive hours 3-4 and they didn’t give me the required parking permit and no communication before arrival. This is a condo rent so what you get can vary widely I suspect, I was lucky with my appartment.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Getting a little worn out. Great view of the other islands.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2020

Dennis

Nice and simple, clean & convenient

room was in a quiet, yet convenient location with respect to the facilities, i.e. laundry room and office.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Location was perfect...pool was nice..beach was small but fun for the kids..the water was smooth and watched a lot of people paddle board..saw some whales out in the distance

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2019

Yoshio

Good experience

It was pleasant vidit snd stay.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

There is no AC, creepy crawling things. Nothing to do there except a small pool, and a laundromat.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The property is clean and the views unbelievable. I will be there next year and every year after to visit.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2019

Andre t.

Good

Good.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2019

Leilani

Once again

Once again, we booked Castle Shore for our business trip because it's just a wonderful place to be. We like the friendly service and the price of the booking is just right for our budget

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

BUYER BEWARE!! The property wanted to charge me over $130 for a cleaning fee for a 2 day stay. That equates to over the 30% of my entire trip cost - including airfare.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Leilani

Last minute Memorial Weekend Stay

Very happy that I could book my workers last minute to this hotel. Especially on Memorial Weekend. Love the staff and cleanliness of the place. This is the second time I booked this place for my workers to stay. Plan on booking this place again for our next business trip. .

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The grounds and view from the third floor are fine. That's where it ends. Luckily we don't spend a lot of time in the units because we are out and about. Where to begin.

The fan didn't work - note, there's no air conditioning. The lanai slider lock didn't work, so when we first got there on a hot day after hauling all our luggage up three stories (there are no elevators), with two elderly parents, we couldn't get any air into the unit. After a calling and waiting, when the facilities repairman got there, he had to jimmy the slider lock open with a screwdriver. They said they'd repair it - over and over again - but never did. Which led to us not closing it when we were there or gone. We accidentally closed it on the last night with all three of us on the lanai and had to call several numbers before finally the facilities repairman came late that night to rescue us off the lanai on a cool windy evening.

About half the light bulbs we're out. there were no plastic cups to drink from and only three very small glass cups. The very small coffee maker was right out of motel. They don't supply but the bare minimum of old silverware and/or lack just about anything else you might need. There's no beach towels, chairs, ice chest or umbrella. The couch was old and worn out. The TV - it was an old video monitor made into a TV and offered visuals right out of the 1960's.

I could go on and on, but really the best advice is don't go here if you want anything resembling a livable unit.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Our unit needs some upgrading bad screen door and front door hard to close

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2019

Cheryl

Great location and grounds. Kitchen utensils and dishes etc could use an update. Condo was nice and clean. Enjoyed our stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

It should be noted the units are not air conditioned. Very hot in the afternoon but it cooled down nicely in the evening. A $125/cleaning fee is pretty steep when you are told to empty trash and strip the beds. Check out is a bit early, 10:00.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2018

Adrienne

Very nice accomodations. Raised on Molokai, family visit. Enjoyed the time there.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2018

David

perfect getaway

We had a wonderful two weeks stay here. The grounds are immaculate, the pool perfect and right on the ocean with a little beach. Be prepared though that when the ad says basic amenities and self-catering it really does mean that. For example 2 toiletry samples, 4 towels were supplied for the whole two weeks, 2 knives for a family of four. However, when we went to the office in town to get more supplies they were very helpful and there the next morning. It's just remembering to do this. The apartment was very clean but needing some repair, structurally and to the furniture. Overall though one overlooks these little things, there's a great store, supermarket in town for anything you need, just enjoy the peace and quiet and beautiful surroundings.

Family

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2018

Lace

Wouldn’t recommend staying here

When you check in, you need to go to an off site property. The staff there is friendly and nice thou. The room wasn’t what I expected at all!!! The view was great but that’s about it. The bed made a noise with every move you made even the ceiling fan in the room made a constant noise. I only stayed for one night but I’m glad that was the case, spending another night here would not make me happy at all!!

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2018

Annette

it was fine.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2018

James

A Bit of Paradise

What a great place to just relax in beauty and warm weather. Grounds we beautifully maintained. Condo needed some updating, but was clean enough. Residents/renters of condos were very friendly and respectful of quiet hours. We will return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Limited options on Molokai. Cleaning fee extra!

There are not too many options on Molokai, so expectations weren't too high. This property was clean and comfortable. There are a mix of vacation rentals and full time residences at Molokai Shores. We were surprised by the additional one hundred-thirty dollar cleaning fee that charged at check-in (not covered in Expedia fees). ALSO NOTE: Check in NOT on the property. It's in an office located in the small town about a mile from the actual property. Finding the office was a little tricky and they close promptly at 4PM.

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Go to Molokai - but don't go here!

First, this is not a hotel, and should not be on hotels.com. (It's private condos rented as hotel rooms.) There's only one hour per day of on-site staff.
Second, when we pulled out the sofa-bed, the sheets were dirty and crawling with lice.

Family

2/10

Poor

02 Apr 2018

travis

Unexpected fee $130 \nIf I know this I'm not stay\n

Unexpected fee to expensive for that unit
And so dirty

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2018

Steve

One word....cockroaches

Look, I am not going to mince words. I have pretty simple standards for a room, and when I saw the first 6-legged \"friend\" in the bathroom, I thought, \"OK...this is bad, but it can happen.\" However, when I saw the second one in the kitchen, it was too much. The roach scurried behind the stove. That was it. As there's limited options in Molokai, we ended up staying the night. I woke up at 4:30AM, planned our escape and left immediately. We are still hoping to get a refund.

As this place is a condo, there's no staff if you arrive in the evening and we never spoke to anyone on the grounds by the time we left.

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2018

Tara Kimiko

Not what I expected

Hotel room is old with very uncomfortable furniture: beds couch and outdoor chairs made my back and neck hurt. Carpet was old and pulled up in places. Roaches roamed our second floor room at night. Neigbhors smoked and it filled our room, as no AC so windows need to stay open! Locals tresspass on property to steal roosters from lawn outside tying them up and taking them for illegal rooster fights. Police and manager were told and let them go. It was a sad sight. Only good was that manager of rental was accomodating and very nice! It was not like the posted photos I have seen when choosing my room. Experience was worst then good sadly to say I would not go back!

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2018

Oliver

Great place to relax for a few days

The whole complex is a little run down but nothing to complain. Pool is refreshing, hotel is right at the beach but the sand in the water feels more like a swamp then sand, you can still go in the water. No shop or restaurant on site. Rooms are clean.

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2018

Ron

Great Location and Grounds

We had a great time on Molokai but didn't spend much time at the resort. Our room was acceptable with a nice lanai and view. We stayed in one of the one-bedroom condos. The property is quiet and is a mixture of visitors and owners. The property and the units are well maintained but a little bit dated. It gave us the feeling of this is what is it like to live on Molokai. We would stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2018

ami

Nice place, great stay except someone hit my rental car in parking lot. Lot is small so be care where you park.

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2017

Lynn

Beautiful view

This is an older hotel but is well kept.and has a beautiful beach view. The bed was quite worn down. There was complimentary body wash and shampoo but not one bar of soap.??

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2017

Laura

vacation

very nice and relaxing and able to save money cooking

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2017

Bruce

Outdated But Convenient

The place is outdated and needs renovation. Although the location is close to town, but the check-in place is 5 miles away from the hotel. The bed is bad for people who has back problem. I did not get a good night sleep. It has a great ocean view. The hotel needs AC.

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2017

Rocky

Dirty, Infested with Bugs

Planned trip as a quick getaway before the kids started school. Been to Molokai Shores before & were satisfied with what they had to offer-knew we couldn't expect rooms compared to Aulani or the Hilton. Unfortunately this time we were given a room that seemed to have been unoccupied for YEARS. I opened the door & was overwhelmed with this musty, pungent odor making it hard to breathe. Opened all doors, every window I could pry open (very dusty/rusty) hoping the room just needed to be aired out. We left, went for a swim at the pool (which was oddly warm, barely one pool jet functioning & couldn't find where the water was being filtered?? Which explained the rubbish floating & sitting on the bottom. Chlorine was so strong it burned our eyes. Wading pool was stagnant.) for an hour but came back to the room smelling the same. Upon closer inspection, the upper portion of the bedroom walls covered in dust, the popcorn ceilings (which I thought had asbestos and needed to be removed?) covered in dust. A thick blanket of dirt and dust on the ceiling fan and a black ring of dirt circling it. Kitchen & cabinets smelled of cockroaches. At night about 50 beetle looking bugs came from ?? & congregated on the ceilings near the lights. Absolutely disgusting. Floors sticky & grundgy, screens falling off from wind, door jamb fell off exposing rusty nails. The only good thing 32\" smart tv and the WIFI. Offered another room, bigger, but with beetles & bonus of cobwebs & dead spiders. GROSS!

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2017

Ashley

Wouldn't stay again.

First off, Castle is not on site. We needed to turn around and go back into town to check in at their office and grab our keys there. No elevator, so if you have heavy luggage or are in a wheelchair, you're screwed if you are on the 2nd floor. Initial room we got, all fans were broken. THERE IS NO AC HERE. Room was DISGUSTING. Seen a roach crawling on the kitchen counter. Seats were stained. Everything is ancient, like a time warp into the 80's. I have no idea how they can advertise this room slept 4, because there was just a small queen bed and a nasty wicker love seat. Called to switch rooms. 2nd room, still gross and dirty but atleast the fans actually worked and there was sufficient furniture in there. Floors were VERY dirty, kept finding hair everywhere, décor very dusty, old, kitchen is old. Bathroom was ok, towels smelled clean and so did the extra bedding thank GOD. Some windows were busted, screen sliding door had a huge hole. We needed a crib, as advertised, for our 10 month old, called their after hours phone number, no one returned our call since they close at 4pm (check in only from 3p-4p wth) and the next day was July 4th, NO ONE WAS WORKING. Had to improvise, pushed bed up against wall, hubby and son had to sleep on the 2 couches while I slept with one eye open on the bed with baby. I know its Moloka`i but dang, I rather have pitched a tent in my familys yard than stay here. Castle had the nerve to charge a $125 cleaning and RESORT fee after all this!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

from great to not very good

Room and grounds were amazing. however the tenets of the condos are very noisy and loud. Other than being overall loud, quiet time is from 10pm - 8 am and the tenets are up talking loudly at 5am. Dont plan on much sleep if you stay here.

4/10

Poor

26 May 2017

Verified traveler

We were very disappointed with our stay.

We have been there on other occasions in the past and noticed the depreciation of all the ratings listed above.
Staff - Located several miles away from the facilities.
Facilities - Fans and bathroom facilities, old, broken, noisy, archaic.
Cleanliness - Dusty, cluttered.
Comfort - Beds old and uncomfortable.
Good things - Landscaping - lawn moved and pool. Beautiful ocean view.

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2017

Craig

The location was excellent however when we checked in we were hit with an extra $US125 charge for cleaning, for a 3 night stay. This charge was not mentioned when I booked via hotels.com. Had I have known this I would have looked around elsewhere as the condo was very old and really needs an update. I could have got a newer condo in another complex for the same cost if you include the extra $125.

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 May 2017

Sharon

Not a hotel--individually owned condo units.

Your unit is totally dependent upon the owner--if they modernize it, great. Ours was outdated and unsafe. Windows were stuck shut and lock broke on door when we closed the door while going out to dinner. No on-site night personnel so we were lucky when a neighbor with locking picking skills came out to help us.
Location has great potential. \"Resort fee\" covers???????????
Molokai is beautiful but buyer be ware when it comes to picking a place to stay. Talk to someone who has been there--if you know what you are getting, it's OK but when you expect one thing and get another, it may ruin your trip.

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2017

Verified traveler

Comfortable, Well-Equipped Condo

Every unit in this well-maintained condo community is oriented to have a lovely view of the water. In unit #203, the owners ensured that the kitchen was well-equipped and the furnishings were comfortable. They even provided a self-authored guestbook with their suggestions about things to do while on Moloka'i. Ocean breezes kept the condo at a pleasant temperature, so air conditioning wasn't necessary. Ceiling fans were also provided in the living area and bedroom. The pool was easy to access, and the common area included grills and picnic tables for outdoor meals. Shared laundry facilities were available on-site. The condo community is just over a mile from the quaint town of Kaunakakai, which included all of the necessities (grocery stores, bank/ATM, gas stations, restaurants, bakery, etc.). A perfectly walkable distance, in our opinion.

In short, Moloka'i Shores was a perfect spot for relaxing, and was centrally-located for exploring. The island is an excellent choice if you're most interested in enjoying the views and a leisurely pace. If you require a \"tourist strip\" of t-shirt shops and themed bars/restaurants, this is NOT the place for you; stay on Maui.

The only small hiccup in an otherwise delightful trip was the over-zealousness of the housekeeper on our day of departure, who knocked on the door just after 8 AM. We had just begun to pack, and asked for a confirmation that check-out time was at 10 AM. She agreed, but returned just an hour later!

Family

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2017

TMG

B-126

B-126. Wasn't clean. Horrible Condo.
Lanai was filthy with a Rooster living on the Lanai Chair.
Cockroaches in this unit is really bad.
I used the Microwave and Cockroaches started crawling all over the counters.
Utensils in the drawers were dirty. Along with the Coffee Maker.
This is the Worse Place we have ever stayed at.

No one around to help assist us at all.

4/10

Poor

27 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful ocean view

The room needs upgrades. There was no curtains in the room so the outside lights were beaming inside the room at night so I couldn't sleep. No air conditioner so you just sit there and sweat. There were notes on the windows DO NOT OPEN so it made it miserable during the day.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Don't get there later than 4:00pm.

We arrived at 4:15pm. Check in closes at 4:00pm. I called the numbers listed at the office and after 45 minutes got the room. The room is average except for the bed which was excellent. We would stay there again but be prepared for dogs barking at 2:00am and chickens crowing alnight.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

If there was air condioning i would give 1-2 more stars

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2017

Emily

Pleasant condo hotel - conditions may vary

Overall, we were quite pleased with our stay here. The little beach area is quiet and peaceful, the gardens are well-kept (with resident chicken families to watch), and it is convenient to town.

Guests should bear in mind, however, that the condo apartments are privately owned, so the amenities and condition of the apartments can vary. For instance, there was some miscommunication within the rental agency. We arrived in the evening, which meant we accessed the apartment using a keycode on the door. The apartment we stayed in that evening was mostly OK, but we had trouble with the door locks, some of the instructions left by the owner didn't make sense, there was no WIFI, and the kitchen light strobed unpleasantly. After going to the agency to ask about the locks, we were told that they actually meant to put us in a different apartment (#203) anyway. So we moved, and the other apartment was MUCH nicer. The owners had put together a nice folder of information about the island, the furniture was comfortable, the WIFI worked, and the kitchen had nearly all the equipment one could wish for. Neither apartment had air conditioning, but in December that wasn't needed anyway - we just ran the fans and opened the window if it got a bit hot.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2017

mandie

Dirty room, no blankets, dirty dish sponge. Full of dust. No parking permit provided. Only thing was the grounds were good.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2016

Diane E

Hotel was okay.

Beach-front hotel which was nice. Hotel staff was great and accommodating. Room was nice although beds were uncomfortable. Rooms are not air-conditioned! Not really a hotel, more of a condo, Good location; close to town.

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2016

chibi

Room A305 was terrible.

I was excited to stay at this place from the pictures on the internet I saw. But it was nothing like what I saw online. It was dingy and gross all throughout. There were hair and dust all over the house, carpet had stains everywhere, toilet seat had stains, inside the toilet wasn't cleaned well, refrigerator was so gross it smelled and food spills everywhere outside of the frig I only put sealed drinks in there for us to have cold drinks, cooking tools were rusted and they looked unclean and ceiling fans were unclean. I was grossed out the Whole time I was there and was looking forward to get out of the room and go back to oahu. I saw better units within the condo so I can say that we got shafted big time. If anyone is thinking about staying at this condo, make sure you don't get unit A305. They need to renovate before renting out to people charging that much money.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2016

Ken B

Simple and comfy

Great location, on the shore near the main town of Molokai. Apartment was fine, no frills but had everything we needed. Only problem was that when we arrived the fold out bed hadn't been prepared, so it had used sheets. Being late we couldn't contact housekeeping till the next day, when they sorted it out. No A/C but with fans and the sea breeze it was fine.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Restful and relaxing atmosphere.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Great spot

Only stayed one night and really enjoyed the friendly vibe . Good location

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2016

natalie

Nice view but poor service

Great ocean view, however room was not air conditioned and there was minimal to no service provided, especially during the weekend or afterhours. Pool towels not provided and incorrectly informed us that they will be provided. Toiletries not adequately supplied. We were given incorrect password for wifi access.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

No frills but more than adequate!

No A/C. Came by on a Saturday. On Molokai everything closes early. Including the check in here. Check in info is left in a box. Have to call a phone number to get the lock box code for the keys.

Other than that it's simple. It has ALL the necessities and it's clean! It's best to open the windows because its hotter inside.

Next time we will buy eggs and stuff to be able to cook a real breakfast. We just went with microwaveable say first since we didn't know what to expect. Chickens are plenty and roaming around the back area.

Swimming pool looked nice although we didn't try it. Beach supposedly isn't really swim able either. Our local friends said the beaches on the east and west sides are much nicer and will definitely go to next time.

Island is beautiful and really country. No mainland stores if that's what you're used to. Respect the land and the locals and you'll be fine!

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

I really made a stretch and gave you a 3-star rating. The condo was just OK, could be described as spartan, and had absolutely no aloha spirit. There wasn't a comfortable seat inside. The lanai chairs were the most comfortable but I didn't want to rearrange furniture. The living room rug could use a good cleaning. We didn't do any cooking, but a few basic condiments (sugar, creamers, salt/pepper) would be nice. Also, a sample bar of soap or liquid soap would have been appreciated. Next time, I would probably give the Molokai Hotel a try. At the end of my day, all I want is a comfortable place to relax, but I didn't find a lot of comfort is this particular unit.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Molokai Shore was a nice place to stay. Very comfortable and the view was amazing. It was a small vacation to visit family. Only thing is when I booked the room. There was a small mistake on my card. It was taken care of the next day. But all in all, me and my family had a good time. I love using you folks to find and book my hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Nicest place on Molokai

We think this was probably the nicest place on Molokai. Check in is off site but the lady who checked us in was super nice. Pool and grounds immaculate. Carpet in room very plush but would rather have tiles or hardwood in such a hot climate. All in all we really liked it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2016

John

Weekend in Molokai

Spent the weekend here, a nice place could use some a/c but the fans cooled it down nicely, lots of interesting sites

Family

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2016

Mike M.

Most Disgusting Room

After traveling 40+ years for business and for pleasure I can truly say that this was far and away the most disgusting room that I have seen.

The bad news is we arrived at the property at about 5:00 PM and the office is only open in the morning. We had to ask other residents where the office is located since it is not well marked. They told us where to look and to look in a box for information to get a key to the room. Unfortunately there is no person to meet with if you have a problem. There was a person to tell us the code number over the phone to get into the room but they were unable to address the filthy nature of the room or offer another room.

When we opened the door, the carpet was VERY DIRTY. It appeared that someone had lived in this residence for many many years spilling various food products through the years. Unfortunately, it appeared that when they moved out the Landlord did not believe it was necessary to clean the carpets in the living room or the bedroom before offering this room for sale.

Since we could not talk to anyone about another room, we chose to find another hotel to stay in since this room was not fit for people to live or sleep in. I did leave multiple voice mails with my cell phone number explaining what we thought and nobody from the office ever did call us to offer an alternative. Based on this room and the lack of management response it would appear they truly don't care.

As I shared my experience with others on the island it appears that this property has a history of issues since many people I talked with related stories they have heard of other tourists being dissatisfied with this property.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2016

Honumakai

enjoyable stay

I really enjoyed the stay in this Hotel.
I booked a room and i got a real apartment which i didn't expect but it was great and clean. The surrounding is very nice. Due to the current the seawater was a little rough and dirty but that was not a big problem as you could swim in the pool even though it isn't very big.

The only negative point, the office of the Hotel is in the City so as i arrived at the Hotel i had to return to the Town to Check-in as i didn't had this information.

Overall it was a great stay!

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2015

Teri

Decent place to stay

Your very limited on Molokai so this is a decent place to stay. Very well kept and clean. We got to the complex about 5:00 and they had left so we had to call a number to get into our room. It took an hour for me to get to talk to her so that was VERY FRUSTRATING!! Our room was very clean but very uncomfortable. They need to upgrade the furniture...bed, couch and chairs! Each unit is individually owned so I guess you never know what your going to get.

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2015

Gregory

Molokai Shores

Molokai Shores is a nice condo complex. It is conveniently close to Kaunakakai, the main town on Molokai. The unit we stayed in was a little dated but comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Very comfortable stay!

Very nice place to stay! Only drawback was no A/C. If ever visiting Molokai again, would definitely stay there again! :-)

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2015

Carolyn

Peaceful place.

These are condo units that you rent. The one bedroom unit we had was comfortable for two people. There was no air conditioning but with all windows open and ceiling fans going it was nice. Quiet and peaceful. No wifi in this unit (b221). Coin laundry was available. Only about a mile into town to find good, local restaurants. Beautiful view of Lanai from our balcony.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2015

Martin M.

Nice location, grounds and pool.

This rental was a condominium. The property was in good condition and the room was clean and nicely appointed. The ground were located right on the ocean and nicely maintained. Good Wi-Fi. Our biggest issue was that we did not receive the room we had booked. We had booked a queen and 2 twins, but got only one queen bed. This meant one of us sleeping on the poor hideaway bed and the other on the floor (not carpeted). The second issue was that we could not reach anyone to see if we could get the room we had booked. The rental office has moved off the grounds and no one answered any of the call numbers provided, nor did anyone respond to our message. The final concern was that the room was not air-conditioned (nor was it advertised to be). There were several fans provided, but it was over 90 F outside that day and it was really hot in the room, making sleep uncomfortable. There were also no instructions for how to check out the next morning--so hopefully we did the right thing by returning the key to the lock box.

Family