OverviewLocated across the street from Kamaole Beach III and a 3-minute drive from Highway 31, the Maui Kamaole Resort is geared towards travellers who prefer condo-style accommodations with extended kitchen amenities, an outdoor pool and easy beach access.
Each of the hotel's one- or two-bedroom units comes equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, a full kitchen, a washing machine, a living room with a sofabed, a jetted tub, a hair dryer, a DVD/CD player and a balcony. Some units have free Wi-Fi (please contact the hotel for details). All units are non-smoking and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include two outdoor pools, two hot tubs, two tennis courts and BBQ facilities. Parking is free for the first vehicle, and $36 for the second car per week. Pets are not permitted.
A check-out cleaning fee of $100 (for one-bedroom units) and $130 for two-bedroom units will be charged along with a 13.42% accommodation tax and a $46.87 reservation and damage waiver fee.
Maui's city centre is about a 40-minute drive away, while Rainbow Mall can be found 2 minutes away by car. Elleair Maui Golf Club is a 7-minute drive from the hotel and Kahului Airport (OGG) is roughly a 27-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and staff.
Many guests praised the hotel's location, describing it as central and beautifully landscaped, as well as close to the beach, downtown Kihie and Waila, shopping and restaurants. One patron remarked, "This condo is also located very close to shops and affordable restaurants while also being within 5 mins of Wailea, a more upscale area with amazing beaches. This location is truly the best of both worlds".
The hotel's accommodations were enjoyed by numerous reviewers. They described their units as clean, quiet, well equipped, updated, well maintained, spacious and beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds and linens and great ocean views. A few guests had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).
Several lodgers were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay, characterizing the staff as welcoming, helpful and efficient. One traveller noted, "The people working at the site are always helpful, and happy, right down to the gardeners".
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the units.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their well-equipped and spacious units, a few guests criticized their accommodations. They reported limited ocean views, uncomfortable beds, small TVs and worn decor.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #7 of 62 specialty lodging in Kihei with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 433 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 with a 94% recommendation rate from 198 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 from 118 reviews.
