Papakea Resort

This was my first time in Hawaii and it was a blast! The resorts in Hawaii are not the «luxurious» type, as in maybe Seattle or LA; so don’t expect top of the line furniture.
Our hotel room was very clean and we could see the ocean very well. We stayed in room D203 and left very happy. The bed was very comfy, there was a small flat screen tv (which we didn’t even turn on not once), a couch and a kitchen stocked with all utensils for cooking!
It was always very quiet and relaxing and I do not have any negatives.
I don’t get why people complain about this resort not having beach access. It’s not like the resort chose to not have a beach; the ocean has it’s own mind and when the ocean is ready, it’ll give us a beach!

Impressed with the gracious and delightful staff and the amenities provided. Some things in our condo through Vacation International was a little out of disrepair-​the screen door was off its tracks and rusted and the dishwasher was falling out of its cubbyhole spot in the cabinet area-​but that could of only been our condo since it’s owned by several private condo businesses there. Was surprised that they had two pool areas, two mini golf areas and access to the water. If you’re looking for a sandy beach to lay on just walk 5 minutes down the road. At least the time of year I went, there is no beach in front of the condos, just access to the water itself, which can be unsafe. The condo area is quiet. My family had no problem leaving windows and doors open the whole day/​night to keep good air flow in the hot climate.

We have stayed at this property 4 times in 7 years and unfortunately this is the end of giving this place chances. Two of the 4 times they were over booked. So be aware that there is a ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chance you may not get the room you paid for! The first time this place was overbooked we were sent to the property next door where our room overlooked the loud and clanging restaurant. It was aweful having the windows open because you cannot hear the ocean. All you can hear is people talking, the clanging of dishes and silverware. In addition to that the pool is very loud and busy. There are children screaming in the pool all day long. They start setting up the resturant at 5AM so guess what time we had to be up everyday? The room was also much smaller than
Papakea.
This time around ²⁄₂₀₁₆ we booked a 1bd 1ba Oceanfront room. After a 16 hour trip to get there we were told at the front desk that the room we paid for and reserved was unavailable due to overbooking. (Again!) We were offered another choice in the back of the property and a food voucher for the restaurant next door. We were told it was only for one night and we could move rooms the next day. Ok, no problem. The next morning there was construction going on. Jack hammers, trucks and machinery was what we heard. As we walked the property, the smell of raw sewage permeated the air. I can only assume the construction workers hit a sewage line. The smell was unbearable! We hung out at the property next door to try and get away from the smell. By the afternoon the smell was better so we returned and were so happy to have a message from the corporate office that our oceanfront room was ready and to pick up the key at the front desk. When we got to the front desk there was no room key for us and no explanation as to why. The front desk staff referred us to call a 1800 number. When we called we were told the owners son was staying there and refusing to vacate the room we reserved and paid for!
This has happened too many times, it’s too stressful and too expensive to risk staying at a property where they gladly take your money and don’t give you what you paid for. In addition to that nobody at the property seems to care. They act like this happens all the time. This company (Aston)has ruined our vacations twice now and doesn’t stand by their commitments. Never again!

Beautifully maintained ocean side resort! You can watch the whales play while you enjoy a cup of coffee or martini on your lanai. Our unit was in the Banyan building and it was clean, modern, well equipped and had a magnificent view. Lahina is close by with shopping, restaurants, historical sites of interest and whale watching tours.

I have been a vacation international time share owner for 30 years, and I can honestly say this is one of the worst establishments I have ever stayed at. The front desk was rude, they have no beach, the location is terrible, and they actually have the nerve to charge you 15 dollars a day as some sort of fee to stay here on top of your normal bill. There are so many amazing places to stay on this island, do yourself a favor and pick somewhere else. I hate giving negative reviews, but this place is just that bad. Do not be tricked by photos or descriptions! There are no fruit trees, there is no beauty. I am sad that I wasted 4 nights of time here.
Blessings!

The last 5 times we have been to Maui, we have stayed at the Papakea. Reason being is price, amenities, space and convenience.
Located 10 minutes away from front street, the Papakea and its beautiful grounds is right along the ocean. Although there is no beach directly in front of the Papakea, to the left of the grounds across a small bridge (walking distance) is the beach with plenty of room for all. The ocean is fairly calm on this side of the island. Waves and wind start picking up around 1pm (ish) and light rain comes during the winter months mid day.
Because these are condos that people own and rent out, they come with a lot of equipment that otherwise you may have to rent. Our rooms always had beach towels, floats, pool noodles, footballs, basketballs, golfballs, kids digging equipment, books, movies and more. Appliances and kitchen tools are also in tact (Make sure you specify what kind of AC unit is in the room because they all differ!)
I love staying here because you are able to go and enjoy the Maui life, snorkel in the morning crack a beer open at 11, and hang out on the beach. Then either go into town to eat lunch or dinner, or make it at home because of the fully function fridge. (They normally have a washer and dryer too! less clothes = more pineapples to take home).
LOVE this place, and will be back.

First time staying in this place and it’s huge! Didn’t realize how many units were hiding back here. Two pools, large hot tubs and I believe many of the rooms have AC units. Pretty vintage, I would not be happy here on my honeymoon but a family reunion or weekend getaway would be fine. It’s an Aston property so there is some branded amenities but get kinda lots within all these structures and miss that Hawaiiana feeling. Honokawai is very convenient but not the best beaches for tourists. Lots of tako for me though.

We stayed in k303. It was a updated condo and had a amazing view from the lanai. Room was fully furnished and extremely clean. The grounds are kept very clean and manicured. Their isn’t really a beach but go left and there’s plenty of sand. Amazing snorkeling just north of the facility property line. The rooms are individually owned, so be careful on which you book. We would stay here again

Stayed here on a trip to Maui with friends for the 4^th of July. We stayed in a one bedroom condo with an ocean view and pool. It was a beautiful condo, newly renovated and perfect location.

I had a major issue with this place but spoke with David the general manager and he was so nice and helped us solve our issue. I appreciate all his help and professionalism.

my friend and I spent three nights at this resort and we just loved it! Their private beach is gorgeous and has lovely ocean and island view. The facilities are in great conditions and we were able to cook our own dinners for two nights! The location is also a big plus! It is very close to the airport, Whalers village shopping center, the Lahaina old town area (highly recommend! Good ocean view and shopping + eating!). In all. There is not a single thing I would complain for this place. Will come back again!

We found this gem online and stayed at one of the top floor condos with a loft. It slept 6 comfortably and had all the amenities needed to stay for awhile (we stayed a week). The price was very reasonable, and the location perfect! Easy walking distance to local restaurants, easy drive to Lahaina town and the Kaanapali resorts. Beaches with world class views and waters are nearby — and the beach here isn’t shabby either. There is a tidal pool in front of the resort.
Services — registration and concierge — second to none. Take advantage of the first morning briefing at 8:30 — I’m from here and the concierge was tremendous in describing the wealth of activities available. There are on site events daily.
We will stay here again, and again, and again …

Outstanding facilities! Right on the ocean, this place has tennis courts, putting greens, shuffleboards, and TWO. . count them, TWO pools and hot tubs!
You can either book through Aston, or like we did, through
. The nice thing about VRBO is that you can view and choose your actual unit that you’ll be staying in. Each of those is individually owned so make sure you choose one that has high ratings for fast response time by the owner.
The only down side is there isn’t a beach, per se, in front of the resort. There’s a retaining wall with the water coming almost right up to it. If you can live without the «toes in the sand» expereicne, then this place will do nicely for you!

Love the Papakea, and have come to stay several times (since the early 90’s). Grounds are beautiful and complex isn’t huge, so it’s comfortable and laid back.
Location is 10 – 15 minutes from Lahaina and super convenient! Staying in condo, with full kitchen and washer/​dryer, saves on money and feels more like home (except it has amazing view)!

Pros:
— Great garden & ocean view (Block D)
— Fully equipped kitchen (utensils, coffee maker, blender, microwave etc.)
— Free wifi in room & public places
— Always found couple of parking spots near my building
— Awesome sunset view from the beach
— Gas station, shops within walkable distance
Cons:
— Little dusty bedrooms might be because of less ventilation (maintenance cleaned it right away after I complained)
— No gym/​spa
— Tiny bath tub
Overall, it was comfortable and I highly recommend this resort.

This unit was awesome D-​401 and the only bad I can say is that it was hot as hell and the little window a/​c did nothing to cool this place down. Needs an upgrade in a/​c. No beach area but just walk either left or right and yiu get some amazing beaches and was perfect for my kids. The pool area was great and recommend this place to anyone.

Posted my original review under the «Aston Papakea resort» since they have 3 Unilocal listings for some reason.
Overall the grounds and the condo were ok. A security guard ruined it for my stay and the hotel review.
I didn’t think the negative comments from other travelers could be that bad. They are. I regret staying here.

Pros:
The staff is very nice.
Condos are very nice and good size.
Pools and Jacuzzi are fun and have BBQ area
Close to nice beach
Cons:
It is unfortunate that they now charge a $ 15 day resort fee.
It can be noisy because of the open grass areas and yelling kids.
There always seems to be construction going on during the day
Parking is hard to find at night

The Bad:
The photo’s are a little deceiving. The first room they gave us was filthy and worn out. Dirty carpet and furniture no baseboards kitchen cabinets looked like they were just holding on. Requested a different room but after 5pm the only way to contact a manager is by e-​mail which took almost an hour. The second room was an improvement but still dated. Except for a couple stains on the carpet and a «hasn’t been cleaned in a while odor» made better with an airing out and fabreeze the room was acceptable. The $ 15 and $ 18 a day added fees hurt the Value for the dollar.
The good:
The grounds are kept up nicely. It’s quiet and the location is good. The pool BBQ and Hot tub area was very nice. The room did have a fully equipped kitchen and a washer/​dryer. Parking is close. The construction was not a problem. The views are great and the staff very pleasant. Most of the other guests seemed happy with their rooms and many had been there before. The Expedia people at the front were very helpful with things to do and reservations. We had a great time even with the disappointing room issues.
I believe these are time share condo’s managed by different company’s which would explain the difference in the rooms.

This was our second family vacation in Maui, the last time staying next door in another Aston Resort. We had an ocean view 2 bedroom suite, which meant a bedroom and a loft. The furnishings are basic, but since every unit is individually owned, your mileage may vary. The size of the room was good, the kitchen spacious enough, the washer and dryer were helpful, and the view is lovely.
It is situated and the very north end of Kaanapali, and there really isn’t a sand beach in front of the resort (there is at low tide, but I am not watching the tides on vacation). We never snorkeled from here, though I would have at low tide. The resort is very close to some local dining options and across the street from the supermarket, plus it is only 5 minutes (or less) from an excellent public beach. If you want to lounge on the sand or have dining options without ever going off property, this may not be the place for you, but I like having a little more seclusion and don’t mind getting in the car when need be.