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#7 of 30 hotels in Lahaina
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 317
Description: Located within a mile of the beach, this newly-renovated Maui resort is set in the heart of historic town of Laihana. Two-bedroom accommodations have... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
660 Wainee Street
(formerly Aston Maui Islander)
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
Check Rates: $229 Avg. Price
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( 23-27 of 195 )
“Great location, awesome, newly renovated rooms, nice pool & cabanas”

Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort

4 of 5 stars
vancouver, canada
Mar 11, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

I rented a private condo at this newly renovated hotel.

The location is unbeatable -- minutes to Front St. which had dozens of retaurants, bars, art galleries and shops.

As a bonus, the entire place was uncrowded compared to the the Kanalapi area wher most of the hotels are. The two pools were almost near-empty, there was always a cabana to be had (for free vs. $50 a day for a chair at the Kanalapi Hotels).

The rooms were modern, nicely decorated and in very good shape. There was plenty of room to spread out, a fully equipped kitchen for breakfast in the morning (Foodland market was just 5 min walk away), and a very convinient washer & dryer for laundry.

The Whaler's Village in the Kanalappi resort area was a quick 15 minute bus ride away (only $1 !!) and we took advantage of it twice to go shopping and dining and beach lounging in that area.

I would recommend this hotel and Lahaina to everyone.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great location, plenty of space, and fantastic price
    • Disliked — Lack of ocean view
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
CanadaMatt's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $229 (year-round)
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“Comfortable Condos”

Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort

4 of 5 stars
Montreal
Mar 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This was my first visit to Maui. What an outstanding island! I found the Outrigger through Expedia and picked it based on the reviews I read in TripAdvisor.
Overall the condo was well equipped and comfortable. We had a 2 bdrm, 2 bath garden view. The view was more of a parking lot view. I tried to get moved but was not able to as the complex was full. The condo itself was recently redone and tastefully so. The bathrooms were lovely and the kitchen was equipped with everything you need. (TIP: Stock up at the Costco as soon as you arrive in Maui. It is right beside the airport and is cheaper than in Lahaina.) Two things lacking; a proper lanai to sit outside and enjoy the evening (which I love to do), dinner table and chairs (we took shifts at the kitchen bar - kids first, adults second). Each unit has a lanai/balcony however you can barely stand on it let alone sit.

If you want to be near one of the two pools on the property (nice pools), request rooms in the 'D' or 'H' complex. Ask to not be in the back complex as it runs parallel to the hwy which is always busy.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It is in Lahaina.
    • Disliked — No real lanai to speak of.
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DeeDee42's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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Average price*: $229 (year-round)
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“Awesome, Awesome, Awesome”

Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort

Mar 8, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This hotel was PERFECT for us (Family of 4; Kids = 2 and 4). We booked 1 bdrm and "upgraded" to 2 bdrm. The place is totally remodeled and the rooms/ grounds are top shelf. The location was great for us. We walked to Front Street every day. Booked Whale Watch that departed from town. We PARKED ON THE STREET EVERY NIGHT. See if you can get spot on street before paying $15/ night for lot parking. Drive to Kaanapali/ Black Rock about 15 minutes. Nice beach. Had to pay to park at Whaler's Village. BETTER/ BEST BEACH = Kapalua Bay. Awesome snorkeling and the protected cove was PERFECT for the kids. We ended up going back to this beach after exploring Honolua Bay (little/ no sand) and DT FLEMMING (all sand and decent size waves and wind). Very impressed with Maui. First time there after several trips to Caribbean.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Rooms/ facilities were totally remodeled and like new condition. Very CLEAN!
    • Disliked — $15/ day to park - We Parked on the street right in front of hotel for FREE
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
PEHOWARD's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Average price*: $229 (year-round)
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“Good resort”

Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort

2 of 5 stars
London, Canada
Mar 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We arrived at 2 pm and to our surprise were immediately booked into a room. We had expected to be told that we had to wait until 3 pm. We were also upgraded to a 2bdrm/2 bath suite without being told prior to arriving in the room. The young man checking us in had not told us a couple of other standard pieces of information we found out later.
The suite was beautiful with comfy beds although as others have mentioned the lanai was useless. This didn't matter in our case as the lanai was only several yards from the main highway as were the bedroom windows. There is also a traffic light about half a block away on this highway which means the trucks and buses start to accelerate as they go by. Unfortunately I am a light sleeper and the AC consisted of individual units in each room which of course click on and off so the the white noise from AC was not an option for me.
After two nights of little sleep at 9 am on Sat morning I spoke to the manager, Marlon, about switching to another unit. He was polite but thought he couldn't do much since all the rooms were "blocked". He also implied that we had had a free upgrade and we should be happy with what we had. I suggested that since it was a Sat and we were staying for another three days surely there would be new arrivals that he could switch into our room. He said he would look into it and let me know by mid-day. When I phoned back at mid-day he said there was nothing he could do. Perhaps there wasn't but I got the impression that he hadn't spent any time on it especially since he was a bit confused as to who I was when I phoned back at mid-day. The other factor could have been that a lot of the rooms either face the highway or are at right angles to it and there weren't going to be any quieter rooms available that day.
Lahaina itself was a great place to stay for a few days. You pretty much need a car to get to the beaches but there are great eating places within walking distance of the hotel. On Friday nights, the art galleries in town of which there are many ,have "open house" and you are encouraged to stroll through and see what they have to offer. Several even have free appetizers and wine.
I would stay at this resort again but only if I could be assured of a suite away from the highway.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mrssmith8's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: March 08, 2008
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“Good value, convenient location, beautiful pool”

Outrigger Aina Nalu Resort

5 of 5 stars
Rochester NY
Feb 29, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This place was recently renovated and the pool area is gorgeous. There are many outdated photos online so beware. The pool is black, with an infinity edge, and has a delightful and comfortable covered area nearby with couches and chairs and a high-definition TV (for watching sports!) that look out on the pool. The rooms are lovely and have everything you might need; ours had a full kitchen which was great with the kids. Ask for a room with a mountain view. The price is lower here because it is not on the ocean but you are blocks away from everything in Lahaina, and minutes away by car from great West Maui beaches. The gardens are lovely and well-kept, and the staff were friendly and helpful to us at all times. If you want to save money but don't want to give up comfort, and can bear to be away from the beach, this is a perfect choice. My kids actually preferred to hang out at the Aina Nalu pool rather than the beach !! There is a second pool for children, and the entire place has these little hidden gardens under the walkways filled with fountains and shade-loving plants.

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Egglady's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: July 18, 2005
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660 Wainee Street, (formerly Aston Maui Islander), Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761