We rented a one bedroom directly from owner (#812) and it was very nice...recently redone, very clean, comfortable bed, kitchen with everything you need. View was incredible. Beach is not much, but there are plenty of other beaches that are bigger if that's what you're looking for. Nice but not large pool, but never seemed to be crowded. Limited interaction with staff but check in was the least friendly I have ever experienced in Hawaii. Parking sufficient (all lots in Maui have small spaces). Location not in the midst of the resort areas but plenty of amenities in neighborhood. Quiet -- very family atmosphere.

Stay: March 5-12, 2007
After reading some bad reviews, we were leery of staying at the Royal Kahana. Our travel agent had recommended it, so we thought we would give it a try even though we had stayed at and were familiar with other properties in the the area.
Location: About 5-10 mins north of Kaannapali and Lahaina, the location suited us well. We did not feel like we were in the middle of everything, yet close enough that it was never a hassle. Across the street is Kahana Gateway, which has a gas station, McDonalds, Outback Steakhouse, Maui Brewing Co. Restuarant (good food & beer), Roys Restaurant (didn't eat there), Hawaiian Village Coffee (good ice cream), and some shops. We went there several times and enjoyed having all that within a very short walking distance.
Parking: We never had a problem parking at all. We had a PT Cruiser and it worked just fine fitting in the stalls and never had a problem finding a spot. I imagine an SUV would have a little harder time fitting in some of the stalls because they are on the smaller side.
Beach: We really enjoyed the beach in back of the property. It was not crowded and we were able to hang out and do some swimming. A lot better than what we were thinking it would be like based on other reviews.
Building: The building is a little older.. there were some areas that they were working on on the exterior, but it was never bother. There were 3 elevators, so getting up and down was never problem. The pool area was average size and although we always went to the beach, it looked nice. They also have several BBQ's on the property by the pool which we should have but never used. The lawn area was well maintanced and had some lawn chairs on it as well.
Check-In: Smooth and quick. Nice staff. No problems.
Room: We were in Room 905 and loved it. It was clean, up to date and the air conditioning worked great! The view from the balcony was amazing in both directions- the ocean and the green valley. The kitchen was fully stocked. We bought some groceries for the fridge to snack on and housekeeping even did our dishes, which was not expected. They kept our room clean and nice the whole time. We used the washer and dryer once, with soap they provided. They only give one coffee packet, which for 2 people worked for 2 days. We asked for another and they said it would be $1.00. We paid it, used it and after that got our coffee in the lobby each morning. It was quiet the whole stay. Our only complant would probably be on the bathroom tub faucet... it was a hard to turn and wasn't attached to the wall securely, but that was a minimal problem that didn't bother us much.
Overall: We really enjoyed our stay at the Royal Kahana. We thought that the price was right, especially to have the kitchenette and oceanview with balcony (compared to some other properties prices) and it was a great place to call home for a week. We did hear one person at the front desk asking for a different room, so we figure a lot has to do with owner of the condo and how well they have maintained/updated it. Even though we got room 905 and liked it for the beginning, if you are not happy with your room, ask to check some others out until you are satisfied.

We booked a 10 day trip to Hawaii through the Travel Center of Colorado (we recommend this outfit!). Great total experience. When we got to the Royal Kahana we found we'd been upgraded to an Ocean View Studio at no charge. We enjoyed the kitchenette where we could butcher pineapples and enjoy light breakfast before heading out. Hotel is clean, friendly, convenient, and just shabby enough to not be intimidating. Service was great. We just loved everything about it, including the nice small beach it sits on. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

We stayed at the Outrigger Kahuna from March 2-5th. Upon arriving-Room 1018-air conditioning was off...very hot. Took all night to cool down. There was a bad odor in the room. Not a pleasant smell. The carpet was old and dirty looking. The curtains were dirty. The bathroom needed a whole new makeover!!!! It needed new tile, painting, fixtures, etc. The outside of the building and room needed a whole new makeover as well. Parking is not good either!! The only good thing was the view. Great View!!!