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Unsafe, Poorly Maintained, and Nowhere Near “Resort” Quality
We stayed at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa expecting a premium resort experience, but what we got felt closer to a Motel 6 with a great location — at luxury pricing.
Freezing pools
None of the pools are heated and they were colder than the ocean, which is shocking for a resort of this price. Nearby hotels have heated pools and jacuzzis, but here the pools are basically unusable unless you enjoy freezing water.
Bathroom plumbing issues
The bathroom was in poor condition. The wash basin sink was cracked, causing water to leak and form a puddle on the floor every morning. On top of that, both the bathtub and the wash basin were clogged — even a single cup of water took about 15 minutes to drain. This is basic maintenance that should never be an issue at a resort charging these rates.
Laundry room problem
The laundry room detergent dispenser takes money but doesn’t dispense detergent. When we called the front desk, we were told it’s handled by a “third-party vendor” and someone would come the next day. That’s not acceptable when guests need laundry done immediately, especially families.
Serious elevator safety incident
One of the main elevators had a wooden ceiling panel fall to the floor, missing my kid by inches. This is a major safety concern and honestly unacceptable. Poor maintenance like this puts guests at risk.
Smoking area is disgusting
The designated smoking area is never cleaned. It was full of flies, half-drunk alcoholic beverages, and smelled like a drain. Whether someone smokes or not, a resort should keep all guest areas clean and sanitary.
Excessive parking fee
Charging $40 per day for parking feels like pure loot. Between the high room rates and constant add-on fees, this place nickel-and-dimes guests while delivering subpar quality.
Overall impression
The property feels dated, poorly maintained, and poorly managed. Staff responses were often excuses rather than solutions. Aside from the location, nothing about this stay felt like a true resort experience.
I would not stay here again and would strongly caution families, especially given the safety and maintenance issues.