We just recently returned from our trip to Hawaii. We stayed in Waikiki for a week and then moved on to Maui. I would definitely stay in the Kihei area again. You need a rental car in Maui, but it's a quick trip to Kahului to shop at larger stores such as Costco, Walmart, etc. or to go walk & browse the many shops and restaurants on Front Street in Lahaina. South Kihei seems like a new & clean area. The beach across the street from the hotel is nice, although when we visited - windy. We liked to visit Big Beach - but be warned of the large waves, kids & adults were knocked over by them. The hotel was nicely situated. The staff seemed friendly. Parking was free (which I've heard isn't always the case at other hotels). They have two computer terminals in the lobby for internet use. The rooms were pretty much average. They were clean and quiet but nothing very fancy. (You don't spend too much time in your hotel anyway.) Stay above the first level, though, because the balconies on the first seemed almost "basement-like" - sort of below the parking lot with a view of a retaining wall. The pillows are very flat - so maybe ask for extras. We had the continental breakfast package on the on-site restaurant. It was fine - choice of toast, bagel or muffin, coffee, juice. Otherwise, the prices seemed pretty expensive. Overall, nothing to complain about, but pretty much average.
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