Moloka‘i Shores

We stayed in Unit 229 and were very disappointed with the cleanliness. The room was dirty, the lanai was filthy, and the floors were in extremely dirty. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, and although the fan was powerful, it was covered in thick dust. Despite both us and the previous guests paying a cleaning fee, the unit was clearly not cleaned properly, which was very unfortunate.

We stayed here with friends for a week in February 2023. The unit was on the second floor at the end nearest the vacant lots to the east. The unit was a bit tired but everything worked fine, although the couch cushions in the living room need replacement. There is a laundry room and you can get change at the manager's office.||||The view from the lanai was to the southwest over the gardens and pool, and allowed for a perfect view of the stupendous sunsets. We could also watch whales breaching just beyond the reef, and must have seen two dozen breaches in our time there. ||||The barbecues were fairly new and seemed to work once you figured out how to set the dials. The pool and pool equipment was clean but the pool itself was cold. There is not much of a beach here but you can wade out into the lagoon or borrow a kayak and paddle out to the reef. There is however, not much to see in terms of fishes, just lots of little feed fishes and an occasional trout sized fish. ||||To the east is a large abandoned lot fronting a well maintained Hawaiian fish pond. The grounds of the resort were well maintained, and there were many chickens (be prepared for the roosters crowing), doves, sparrows and red cardinals. Other than the roosters and doves, the place was relatively quiet and relaxing.

Our room on arrival was not too clean, and for the price we were paying, the linens were tacky. We had to buy set of sheets to make the bedding acceptable. No room service so no toilet paper ,no clean towels, no Kleenex etc. The entrance and walkways had not been cleaned for many a day Though the setting was excellent, our overall impression was of a very greedy landlord who put out the mimimum that was acceptable for over $250 a day.Not a second time

Rooms are nice size and on the beach. Only complaint was the dead mouse and cockroaches in the drawers of kitchen. Totally understand that they are here, but looked like they didn't clean several days if not weeks prior to our stay. Didn't complain due to atmosphere of locals not caring for tourists, so didn't think it would do any good.

Unit #205 in Bldg. A was filthy. The screens on the balcony doors were broken. The railings on the staircase leading to the room were caked with dirt. Unit obviously hadn't been cleaned in weeks. The office person was disinterested and put out when we asked if there was any tours available. Her answer was NO! Also not helpful in finding local restaurants. We had a 3 day reservation which we cancelled on the spot. | Very disappointing.

This has been the worst hotel experience in my last 20 years. Unfriendly and bored people at the reception. Room completely dirty and very strong smell of mold. Met spiders, bugs, ants and cockroaches in the room. Fan not working and fly screen broken that all the moscitos had a free entrance. Absolutely awful.

Only stayed the one night but what a lovely sight in the morning! Only an expanse of grass between us and the palms and the Pacific. Watched a dozen boys play shuffle board while 6 or 7 people who've clearly retired went off on a two hour hike--made us smile.

We were assigned to C229. I walked into smell of molds in bathroom and roach killer spray in the kitchen. I immediately became dizzy and started to have headaches. Despite that we stayed overnight. The next morning, the unit above, must be C329, the guest started to take shower at 6:30am, and water started to drip onto our bathroom. It created the gaping hole on our ceiling. We called the unit manager at 8am and she got back to us to say we can be transferred to B217. Around 1pm, we switched to B217, it was night and day difference. The unit was meticulously cleaned and all the furniture was functional. I forgot to say C229’s furniture was old and dated, too much dust to sit. Outdoor furniture had many spots of paint and felt bad that was the only chair I can sit on. Anyhow, C229 should be taken out of commission. The landscaping was nice, but it’s most important the guests should be comfortable staying. Not sure how much the management knows good and bad of each unit. I can understand why there are 21 terrible reviews. Please choose your unit carefully.

For one some sort of air conditioner, wall unit, anything! It was very frustrating staying here and being without cold air! We'd have to leave the front door and patio door open to get some relief but we couldn't leave the place like this when we'd leave for the day, obviously not safe to do! I WOULD never EVERr stay in this place again, do not recommend this to anyone!

A 3* but a solid 3 *. Booked through Castle Resorts who were great to work with and booked room 217, a 2 bed/2 bath condo and wrap around lanai, with friends to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Molokai doesn't have many accommodation choices and you have to remember this isn't Lanai! Expect rustic and true Hawaiian. It probably wasn't such a shock to us as we live on Maui and rogue wild roosters crow all through the night where we live too. I was annoyed that there was a loud drunken group yahooing at 1am who proceeded to blare their horns on departure, but it was only 1 night, the other night was quiet. We did have a cockroach in the bathroom, but again, this is Hawaii, we have them occasionally in our house too. That was what slippahs were invented for! The thing that did get me was the cleanliness of the kitchen, or rather lack thereof. That is not a typical Hawaiian thing, and the kitchen was dirty and needed a good deep clean. No chopping board meant we had to chop on plates, the knives were blunt, no extra garbage bags, but there were about 17 pans....lol. There were supposed to be 2 x beach chairs too but none which was a pain. 217 is also road side of the condos, you might be better off on the other side of the condo. They also sting you for a $20 check in fee that wasn't communicated to us during our booking. Ceiling fans and no A/C (we are used to that on Maui at home too so no complaints). However, having said all that, the view was lovely, the condo a great space for 2 couples for a weekend break, Kamaaina rates available, the small pool was cool after a hot afternoon, the beach was nice to walk along (not swimmable as shallow and murky), there are bbqs all over, the grounds were immaculate and sunset was fantastic. Coffee and sunrise on the lanai in the early morning quiet was perfect (tap water is drinkable). Plus it is a great base to access the rest of the island from. Molokai Shores is much of a muchness with other accommodation available so pick your room carefully and you should be OK, expect island style not resort style ;)

My wife and went to Molokai for our honeymoon/ 1st anniversary, so I ordered flowers to be delivered just before we arrived. We had some travel issues that pushed our arrival day back to the next day, but I couldn't remember what florist I ordered from, so I called every florist listed on google. But no luck. We arrived, and there were no flowers... I was bummed I wasn't able to surprise her when we arrived. Did we miss them? Were they taken? Maybe they were left at the front desk? Nope, the front desk was closed on Sundays. We had late night flight in to Honolulu, and an early flight in to Molokai, so we were exhausted, and wanted to take a shower. So when we arrived My wife jumped in first, while I unpacked. *knock knock knock* Opened the door and there were the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen. I was still able to surprise my wife! I wanted to hug the delivery person. Thank you!

We lived in A101 Margaret's condo for the the entire month of December 2020 and I think it is one of the best units in the resort. Conveniently located just a few minutes out of downtown Kaunakakai and centrally located in the island, it gives you easy access to the regular spots like restaurants, groceries. It was clean and well furnished unit with a fully quipped kitchen and lovely decor in all the rooms with paintings and LOT of books (the owner is a well-known author). The master bedroom has an amazing ocean view and opens out to the patio. It also has a TV. The views from the lanai are absolutely stunning and there is a lovely seating area outside where you can work as well. Might have to get your own internet cuz we were 4 people and the internet was pretty weak since all of us were working remotely. But otherwise, we had all the amenities to settle in and make it home for a month. We had meals outside in the lanai The best part is you feel like you have the entire beach to yourself and you can use the kayaks and SUPs. The beach is great for kayaking and SUP, but not for swimming cuz it's very shallow and murky. They have a pool, bbq and picnic area with benches. They keep the grounds clean and well-maintained landscaping You also get a great view of the lanai island. Just remember to close the insect screens because being a tropical island, expect bugs and lizards especially if you live on the ground floor. We also had a very nice lady called Bridgette who would help us with the cleaning services and she lives very nearby.

The rental was not worth the price. Also, Manager is off site located in town. Bad not enough towels only four so no pool towels. Inside felt dirty and dingy, no AC. Furniture is hard and uncomfortable. Bedroom fan did not work! Small pool! The only great things was the nice manager and early checkin. It is very peaceful and Quite! Outside landscape is beautiful! Would not recommend or rent again! It needs updating! It is not a resort!!!

Loved the 1 bedroom 1 bath condo we had. A205. This condo is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. The view was amazing each morning and throughout the day, beautiful sunsets too. Beds comfortable. There are ceiling fans and tower fans to keep you cool. The lanai was perfect. Make sure to bring PLENTY of quarters for laundry (2.00 for wash 1.00 to dry) Would totally come here again!

This condo vacation rental isn't a good place to stay if you have children. This is a residential complex a lot of elderly. residents like it quit 24/7 even though quite hours is from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. No having fun in pool and definitely no laughing and talking loud... I wouldn't recommend anyone to stay here especially if you have children. Book your stay at Hotel Molokai or private house.. Molokai shores sucks!

The grounds and view from the third floor are fine. That's where it ends. Luckily we don't spend a lot of time in the units because we are out and about enjoying Molokai. Where to begin. The main fan didn't work, but they said they'd fix it - if you can get someone on a phone or in an office - they didn't even try to repair. Same thing again: the lanai slider lock didn't work, so when we first got there on a hot day after hauling all our luggage up three stories (since there were no elevators), with two elderly parents, we couldn't get any air into the unit. After a calling and waiting, when the facilities repairman got there, he had to jimmy the slider lock open with a screwdriver. They said they'd repair it - over and over again - but to no avail. Which led to us not closing it (and therefore susceptible to robbery) when we were there or gone. We accidentally did close the slider on the last night with all three of us on the lanai and had to call several numbers before finally the facilities repairman came late that night to rescue us off the lanai on a cool windy evening. The office didn't call until the next day when we were already gone. About half the light bulbs we're out. There were no plastic cups to drink from and only three very small glass cups. The small coffee maker was right out of a motel. They don't supply but the bare minimum of old silverware and/or lack just about anything else we might have needed. There's no beach towels, chairs, ice chest or umbrella. Note, we were told by the office staff that these items didn't exist on the island, however we were able to find and rent them. The couch was old and worn out. The TV - it was an old small video monitor made into a TV and offered visuals right out of the 1960's. There was someone's old underwear in one of the drawers and I could go on and on, but really the best advice is don't rent these units. These units are old, musty, outdated, ill-equipped and lacking maintenance. We loved Molokai and will be coming back, but would never be at Castle Molokai Shores again unless major changes including updates and repairs occurred.

It was ok. I was unpleasantly surprised to pay so much for one night. Their prices is deceiving. I booked my room online and with taxes it said it was $142. However when I called to confirm my reservation, they said it was $242. Apparently there are housekeeping fees and additional taxes included that are not mentioned when you book online. Checking in was also a discovery. You have to go find the main office behind Pascua's store in Kaunakakai. I only know this because I asked one of the housekeeping staff where to check in at. Again, this bit of info was not mentioned on their website. I will just stay with friends or at the Hotel Molokai the next time I come for a weekend visit.

We stayed in Unit 334, rented through Castle Resorts. We paid about $200ish dollars a night as they were having a summer special. Castle Resorts manages two of the 2 bedroom properties, 317 and 334. 317 looks nice and updated, although we were not fortunate enough to stay there. 334 is EXTREMELY distressed. It had not been updated since the 70s, as evidenced from the yellow formica countertops. The carpets are DIRTY and stained and the entire unit needs a serious deep clean. The dishwasher is out of order...I found a review from 2008 with the same complaint. Heavy dirt is present in all the corners and there were webs on the ceiling. My wife felt there was a brownish stain by the toilet that looked like feces. The showers were so dirty, that i opted for having a shower and a dip in the pool. The bottom of all the doors are chipped and peeling and the unit had obviously not been painted in some time. I felt like i needed to get out a bucket and bleach after arriving. I'm not a germphobe, but them wanting me to pay a $150 cleaning fee was a joke. The kitchen was adequately stocked with old pots, pans and utensils..... looked like garage sale fodder, but included most everything you needed for cooking. However, there were only 2 small coffee mugs, 2 forks and no glasses when we arrived. The bed sheets were clean and crisp but the bed uncomfortable and basic. There were no additional amenities which i have become accustomed to when renting condos through vrbo etc. no beach chairs, no beach towels, no cooler, and not even salt and pepper. The unit was hot and had ceiling fans, thats Hawaii, but a portable fan for sleeping would have been really nice. The saving grace was the view from the lanai. The unit sits on the corner of the property and had a large private lanai. The swimming pool and the grounds are very well kept and the location next to town was great. In review, even at $200 a night, i felt i have been ripped off... bait and switch. When i booked, all the pictures were of the nicer 317 unit. When i called, concerned that my reservation showed pictures of a different unit, I was told that I could not request a specific unit, since i booked through the summer sale. I cant understand why Castle Resorts would continue to have this unit in their rental pool since it reflects so poorly on their company. It's obvious that they have little concern for the comfort of their guests. I'm in the process of complaining to their Management team but suspect it will be business as usual. Although their local front desk person was excellent, i cant warn fellow vacationers enough.

We did an Airbnb here. Very confusing checking in. There is an office at Molokai shore location, but it is not the office to check in. You need to go into town and go to castle realty and check in and get the keys there. Check in is really late, which was 3pm. Once we got to our room it was really nice. It was a two bedroom and two bathroom. Two bedrooms on the bottom and one on top. There is spiral staircase. All three rooms can fit six people or more. The view was really nice, but a lot of chickens that will be crowing all night so bring some ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. The fans a lighting were really weird. We could not get it working. The fans and light using a remote could not turn on when it was off and could not turn off when we turned them on. The remote only worked once and smoothly and we could not figure out how to operate them after. The staff overall was friendly. Lastly, in my room on the top floor, there was a weird stain on my sheets as shown in the picture.

Dated room (212) in need of a bit of tender loving care. I like the dated look but there are lots of small repairs that should be made. No maid service. Had to ask for towels. Great view from the lenai. Cheap, heavily oxidized plastic lawn furniture. The front desk was rarely manned so it was hard to request items or information. A bit noisy. Grounds and gardens were immaculate. No bed bugs. All in all, it's an acceptable place to stay but there's room for improvement.

Our condo was really nice compared to the reviews of others we read. We didn't read the reviews first. Had we read first, we wouldn't have wanted to stay here. The issue with the property is all the condos are individually owned so some are outdated, worn, and appliances not as operational as others. We lucked out. Our flooring was tiled which helps keep the condo cool. The counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom looked updated. The drapery in very good condition. The bed was excellent. The furnishings were nice. Nothing fancy but comfortable. The linens were very clean as were the dishes and flatware. There is a full size fridge. There is no air conditioning but we didn't need any as winter here is cooler at night and lately very breezy. There are ceiling fans. One in the living room and one in the bedroom. The days are warm so the ceiling fans are needed. We wouldn't stay here any other time of year because Hawaii is too hot for a condo without a/c in the late spring,summer and beginning of fall. The view of the ocean is as soothing as its sound. The island itself is quiet. The only thing negative about our stay was the rooster that crowed all night long. The first night, the crowing was so obnoxious that our nerves were fried from lack of sleep. The second night wasn't so bad, but the third night terrible. We go back to Oahu tomorrow. Hoping for a better night sleep before returning home. We left Oahu and came to Molokai for peace and quiet which unfortunately with a rooster crowing night is impossible. During the day it's nice and quiet. If you need a good night's sleep, maybe an air BNB is the way to go and best to research a little more than we did.

These things are individually owned units. Units were gross. Suuper old. Loads of dust, cob webs, just nasty. Hair all over the place. Floors were disgusting. No AC, busted windows, crappy fans. Hole in the screen door. Roaches on counters. Something that looked like a rotting unidentifiable piece of food left on kitchen floor. Booked through Expedia via Castle Resorts. Castle Resort isn't on site, it's up a small ramp across the street from Friendly Market. Dont know why it said these places could sleep 4 people... there was one queen bed and a nasty stained wicker love seat in the first unit we were given. The 2nd unit atleast had 2 couches. I needed a crib, but since check in was only from 3p-4p, by the time I realized I needed to get a hold.of someone for a crib, office already closed. Called the after hours number they give, no answer. Called again, no answer. Left message on how I could obtain a crib (which btw is advertised as being available), no call back. Next day was 4th of July... no one working. Good gawd. On top of that, I had to pay a $125 "resort and cleaning fee". WHAT FOR!? This place ain't no resort and the freakin units was straight nasty dirty. I rather have camped in my families back yard than stay here. I couldn't wait to go back home. The moment I walked in, I realized how massively deceitful the advert was and wished to go back home. This is by far the WORST place I've ever stayed at and wish I could get every penny back. It made me appreciate my home so SO much. If you're ever feeling a bit under appreciative of your own place, stay here, you'll be booking the next flight home, after getting your Moloka'i bread and taro donuts from Kanemitsu's of course.. ;D Stay here only if you reaaaaaally need to and don't be afraid to ask for a different unit as much as you need to.

This was most definitely the worst "hotel" I've ever stayed at. The residents who actually live there were very rude. An old haole lady told me to shutup just for walking up to my room "too loud," but really it's just because the stairs are so old and creaking. My bed mattress had fucking stains all over it (20+) and I have no idea what they're from. There is also no blanket or pillow for the pullout bed, or any extras in any closet in the room. The microwave doesn't work along with the fridge. There's so much more I could go on about but those are just my biggest problems.

I visited Molokai this weekend (8/16-8/17) because we had our annual church revival. This year it was on the Island of Molokai. This is where my family roots started, so it was great visiting after 8 years to visit my family again! Molokai is a beautiful Island! If you guys have been there you know that theres only ONE road basically, but that road when driven on, you can see many beautiful things! This review is for the hotel. Granted, this is MOLOKAI so you cant expect anything fancy. When we checked in, it was about 1pm. It was hot and I couldnt wait to go in the room and blast the Air Conditioning! So when I walked in I asked my papa to turn it on for us! and he said "Hunny, this is Molokai, there is NO AC!" He was born and raised here so when I asked him to turn the AC on he started laughing lol. Besides not having AC, the room was clean. The bed was nice and fixed, and the living room and kitchen was also nice. The bathroom couldve been a bit cleaner though. I settled in the room for a few minutes, then changed into my bathing suit and went to enjoy the pool! The pool was nice a big and they also have a 16in little baby pool for the babies/toddlers to play in. The view at the pool is amazing! you can see the beach and all the trees are swaying back and forth. it was something to enjoy. I went back to the hotel to shower and freshen up, and the water from the shower head was hardly coming out! i turned it on and off 3 times, to see if I was the problem but it wasnt me! it was the water pressure! so I was i the shower for a good 20 minutes because the water pressure was so low! I didnt complain to anyone because it wasnt a big deal. If there was no hot water, than trust, I wouldve told someone! I was happy that the kitchen had a microwave, a full stove, and a clean refrigerator! I was also glad that the fan's power was strong because it got kind of warm in there! I would come back only if I was to stay for 2 days again.

I think we may have been assigned a unit that hadn't been used in months... Maybe even years. Or at least that's the way it seemed. Stay away from unit B119!! Spiders and spider webs everywhere-- on the ceilings, behind trash cans, back of the doors. Nasty!! You wonder when the carpets were last vacuumed and what kinds of things happened on the dingy couch. The dishes looked like they hadn't been used or washed in ages. I looked at the photos others posted here on Yelp and our room DID NOT look like these rooms at all. At all!! A little run-down and old I can handle... Filthy is unacceptable for a room you pay for. We purchased a package deal via Hawaiian Airlines and thought we were getting a 2-bed, ocean view unit. Not so. And when we inquired with the staff and read the description on our confirmation notice, we were told such accommodations don't exist anywhere. What?!?! We barely saw the ocean so everything about the deal was deceiving. If you're booking via Hawaiian Airlines, be warned. The description and photos on the HAL website are not accurate. Thank goodness the Hotel Molokai is being renovated because we'll go there next time.

Unit doesn't have air and there are only bare necessities. One small tube of shampoo and body soap and conditioner. No hand soap. Bed not comfy at all. Grounds nice and view great

Enjoyed the overnight stay at Molokai Shores. A few miles East from Kaunakakai, right on the shore facing the island of Lanai, it has a pool, putting green, nice grass and palm trees. The 1BR/1BA Unit was very roomy and well kept up. Sliding door right out to the grounds with a very nice lanai with a sunshade that was real easy to see out but people could not see inside. It had a kitchen with full refrigerator and stove, ceiling fans in both the living room and bedroom, but it was still hot at night with NO air conditioning. But all the comforts of home... good parking too. Don't need an alarm clock as the chickens wake you up around sunrise... Nothing special, but it works for about $180 total USD. Rented from Castle realty which was located in town across from Friendly Market.

September 2019. Ground floor unit Building A 109&110. It is two units joined. I am rating a 5 as it was EXACTLY as described. Owner manages thru VRBO and does an excellent job. Read entire VRBO listening and you will know what you are renting. If you are looking for complete 2019 updates this is not your condo. As consumers should we use what isn't broken to keep the environment healthy- especially considering what it takes to bring goods to the islands? The pool is wonderful beach access amazing. Winds kept the place comfortable however I am used to managing without a/c. We came specifically to do nothing but relax and the area/condo met our needs at a 10/10. This is our second time in Molokai and I would come to this location on our third. (I already have looked to book again.) Easy walk to Hotel Molokai for a meal. Location to town/airport good. Owner responded immediately to my questions. There is a rooster that did crow in the morning however not excessively. My guess is the chickens and roosters help with pest control. Very family friendly. Everyone we came in contact with was great. A few bugs but considering we are in a tropical climate I would be concerned about amount of pesticides used if I saw none.

The tour book said the units can be hit or miss depending on the individual condo owner. Our unit was FAB, unit 332! Cute, great location, good layout, all utensils included. Great loft for kids, internet with wifi and everything's just right. Very pleased.

Horrible! First unit we went to had body hair all over. Second unit was old and run down. Both places made you feel gross right when you walked in. Camping would have been a better bet

The location is beautiful, but the description of the hotel on the internet is very inaccurate and needs to be changed, as well as the literature provided in the hotel room. The advertised restaurant and bar are non-existent, as they closed operation 3 months ago. Additionally, there is no manager's reception every Monday, as publicized in each room. The only restaurant nearby requires a rental car, so be prepared.

Spent one night here. Exactly one night because there were roaches in everything. Everywhere. Some unknown giant dead bug on the king bedspread when we got there. Dirty towels in the hamper. Not to mention this place was under construction and the maintenance guys were loud as hell very early in the morning, never mind this is a vacation spot. Ugh. Never again.

Don't stay at unit A 305!!!!!! I was excited to stay at this place from the pictures on the internet I saw. But it was nothing like what I saw online. It was dingy and gross all throughout. There were hair and dust all over the house, carpet had stains everywhere, toilet seat had stains, inside the toilet wasn't cleaned well, refrigerator was so gross it smelled and food spills everywhere outside of the frig I only put sealed drinks in there for us to have cold drinks, cooking tools were rusted and they looked unclean, bathtub was unclean I needed a shower sandal to take a shower, there was one tiny TV in the living room without working remote from the 80s, microwave was also unclean, bed was old but sheets they put on felt clean, and ceiling fans were unclean. I was grossed out the Whole time I was there and was looking forward to getting out of the room and going back to oahu. I saw better units within the condo so I can say that we got shafted big time. If anyone is thinking about staying at this condo, make sure you don't get unit A305. They need to renovate before renting out to people charging that much money.

First visit to Molokai so we had no real knowledge about accommodations on the island. Stayed for three days. I will start with the positives. Great location. About 15 min drive from the airport and just outside of Kaunakakai. Less than 30 mins from the Kaulpapa Lookout. Nice grounds right on the water with view of the island of Lanai. Benches along t:he water...small beach...gas BBQ and pool are conveniently located within steps of most units. That about does it for the positives. We had a one bedroom condo (#105). Very spartan accommodations. Couch i(broken down and uncomfortable), dinette with two chairs, bed with no headboard, one nightstand and a small dresser. All furniture was old. General ambiance of the unit would be best described as "tired". Kitchen was functional and had all the basic tools for those who are cooking. We got one complementary pkg of coffee for our three-day stay. Expect to buy or bring everything else that you need as there is not even salt or pepper in the unit. Keep your food sealed as this unit has roaches. Not a bad infestation but if you get up at night you will see some in the bathroom and on the kitchen counter. Otherwise, the unit was clean. My guess is that these are independently owned units and so each one will be furnished and maintained differently. We did not have a bad experience but when we return to Molokai we will try a different location as I do not feel that the unit is a value at the rate that we were charged.