4365 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | (888) 635-3814
Tree-lined swimming pool with lounge chairs and shave ice shop
Condo-style rooms with balconies, full kitchens, and washer/dryers
Quiet beachfront location with direct beach access
Fitness center with free weights, plus two tennis courts
Book exchange and free covered parking available
Free Wi-Fi in the lobby ,pool areas and rooms
Often reasonable rates
Mandatory cleaning fees
Room decor is bland
With 413 condos spread over 12 floors, the three-pearl Royal Kahana is one of the taller and larger properties in its neighborhood. Guests have the option of studio, one-, or two-bedroom condos, all of which have washer/dryers, full kitchens, and balconies; some come with gorgeous ocean views (though decor is on the dated side in all). The property has direct access to the beach, as well as a pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, and a meeting room.The nearby Maui Kai also offers condo-style lodging , but the beach next to the property is known to flood during high tide.
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Scene
Quiet condo tower on the beach with limited Wi-Fi
The Royal Kahana is a condo resort with 12 floors and a laid-back atmosphere common among Maui hotels. The lobby is small and quiet, with sand-colored interiors and a touch of nautical decor and there are a couple of sofas and chairs next to a floor-to-ceiling beach-facing window, as well as a "take-one-leave-one" book exchange. The grounds are equally calm, with a patch of grass out by the beach with an arch for weddings and a few windswept palm trees. There's not much for families here aside from the pool (although families appreciate the condo-style rooms), and most guests are vacationing adults. There is a small business center in the lobby as well as a meeting room .
Location
Beachfront location near Kapalua Airport
The Royal Kahana is located on a quiet road that gets little traffic, right on the beach. There are a few bars, restaurants, and shops within walking distance as well as a gas station and a McDonald's. The town of Lahaina is a 13-minute drive away and Kapalua Airport is four minutes away by car. Kahului Airport takes 50 minutes to reach by car.
Rooms
Condo-style lodging with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and balconies
The 413 studio, one-, and two-bedroom condos at the Royal Kahana feature a combination of simple beige and brown wood interiors with loud, quintessentially Hawaiian patterned bedspreads and bamboo furnishings. Each room has a private balcony, many of which have gorgeous ocean views. While all of the condos have TVs, only some have flat-screen TVs. All units come with washer/dryers and fully equipped kitchens, some with dishwashers. Bathrooms are snug but have plenty of counter space and walk-in showers with glass walls.
Features
Meeting facilities, fitness center, shaded pool, beach access, and a shave ice shop
There is a meeting room, the "Reef Room," with a few long tables and presentation equipment, as well as a basic kitchen. Off to one side of the lobby, there's a fitness center with a couple of cardio machines and a good selection of weight-training equipment. The property also has a twin set of tennis courts and a bean-shaped pool surrounded by lounge chairs, barbecue grills, and shade-giving trees. Next to the pool is a shave ice shop that also serves smoothies, snacks, and lunch items. A small path leads directly from the grounds onto the beach. On-site parking is free and there are some covered spaces.
