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Property Amenities
Set in the foothills of the Waianae Mountains and overlooking the Pacific, the Makaha Resort & Spa is two miles from Makaha Beach, long popular with surfers.
The main building, which has complimentary wireless Internet access, features a wraparound verandah and opens onto a sun deck and 3,600-square-foot outdoor pool. Downstairs is a hair salon and a game and exercise room with pool tables, treadmills, and stair machine; Hawaiian cultural activities, including lei-making, are offered in the lobby. Two tennis courts also are available. This Waianae resort has a restaurant, and the lounge hosts live music on weekends. Business facilities at the resort include meeting rooms for 70 people and banquet space for 200.
Outdoor parking is complimentary.
Rooms
Five main buildings and 12 two-story cottages are spread over 15.8 acres; together they contain 173 air-conditioned guestrooms accessed via open-air pathways and corridors. All accommodations at the Makaha Resort & Spa have private, furnished lanais with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and views. Other amenities at this Waianae resort include refrigerators, coffeemakers, cable TV, and dial-up Internet access. Second-floor guestrooms have vaulted ceilings.
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Dining
Kaiona Restaurant - Located in the main building with views of the garden, golf course, ocean and pool; wraparound verandah. Casual menu featuring local ingredients. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights (subject to change).
19th Hole Snack Bar - Open-air snack bar adjacent to the pro shop.
Pumana Lounge - Drinks and pupus (appetizers); views of mountains and golf course. Open daily, late afternoon to late evening. Live music on weekend nights (subject to change).
Recreation
Meandering across the foothills of the Waianae Mountains, with views of the ocean, the resort's 18-hole, 7,077-yard golf course was designed by William F. Bell and includes a driving range, open-air snack bar, and pro shop; private and group lessons are available (surcharges). Other recreational facilities include a 3,600-square-foot outdoor pool with sundeck, game and fitness room with pool tables, stair machine, and treadmills, and two tennis courts.
The western side of Oahu is known for its remote beaches, high waves in winter, and humpback whale-watching. Makaha Beach, two miles away, draws surfers, and a nearby stable offers horseback adventures. Koolina, a 20-minute drive from the resort, offers swimming, boating, and snorkeling.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Spa
The hotel's on-site spa provides massage, couples massage, hot stone massage, facials, waxing, manicure and pedicure services. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
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“Makaha is closing Oct 31, 2011”
Location is 34 miles from Waikiki, you need to have a car in order not to waste your precious vacation time. Down south about a mile away is a squatter area for the homeless which is by the beach. When i took a shower on the first day, the bath tub was clogged - I called the front desk for the maintenance person to fix it. The guy came less than 5 minutes. Resort was tranquil and the breeze coming from the ocean mixed with the smell of plumera was very refreshing. Staff was not friendly - they hardly look at the guests to greet and give a smile. On our last day, I grabbed the morning newspaper and the headline says "Makaha Resort closing Oct. 31." That explains the mood of the staff. Also this was our first vacation in Hawaii. It's hard to enjoy vacation here when you know and hear there's a great animosity between the locals and the "whites" and tourists. Locals always remind the tourists Hawaii is theirs. There are signs on the street protesting American occupation of the island.
“HORRIBLE HOTEL”
I booked the king sized bed for our honeymoon and after much exhaustive travel we arrived late at night to discover 2 separate beds!!! We were too tired to worry about it so the next day we told the front desk and they said they were all out and too bad for us!!! They made no offer of concessions, no apologies and no remorse. Our room was frequently left unkempt. We had to reuse towels for days. They ruined our honeymoon. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone anytime. This place is horrible. They have no customer service. We wasted our time and money. DO NOT BOOK.
“Amazing quiet location, worth the drive.”
People in Waikiki complained about waking up to cars and sirens, we woke up to birds. Nuff said.
“" Want to return, but there are alot of issues to be addressed "”
The surrounding are beautiful, but what a waste when the interior of the rooms are shabby, rundown, and electrical outlets not working....the staff is friendly and pleasant, I hope to visit again, with a much more uplifting interior.....
“Peaceful”
If you are looking for a peaceful vacation away from the noise and congestion of Honolulu this is the place. Not flashy or overtly "tourist", the resort is quiet and simple. Everything you need without too many frills. Staff is helpful, polite and full of the aloha spirit.
“Will go back.”
Great place to spend some quiet time on the peaceful side of the island. The beaches are beautiful and not crowded. We felt safe and enjoyed the friendly and courteous service at the resort.
“Won't come back at all.”
- The rooms are completely outdated. - Maids didn't clean our room on the first day and when they did, they did not replace the sheets they simply made the beds with the old ones. - Food, completely awful. We know in Hawaii there's the Hawaiian time, but seriously... it took 45min to get 2 EGGS and 2 cups of coffee... - Back to the room, the carpet was VERY old and was stinking. I have found bed bugs. Neighborhood..... Waianae. AWFUL! Do not go to this hotel no matter how good the deal is.
“too many bug in room just a bad experiment”
the hotel need up grades it too old and the bigs were taking over the room i was in
“An average experience; A Value Stay”
The hotel is friendly. The food is really so so. The location is a bit far from the city. But it is a good deal. I will probably go back.
“Wish we were still there!”
It was a great resort with friendly staff, clean rooms. There were tons of private beaches where we were. Locals were pretty nice. There are shuttles that will pick you up and drop you off on hotel grounds, at anytime 24 hours a day. It's probably the best place for people not wanting tourists around.
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84-626 Makaha Valley Rd. Waianae, 96792 United States of America
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The preferred airport for Makaha Resort & Spa is Honolulu, HI (HNL-Honolulu Intl.) - 32.8 km / 20.4 mi.
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Makaha, Waianae, Hawaii, United States of America: The dramatic Waianae Range forms the background to the coastal resort of Makaha. Golfing is available in the nearby valley. Kaena Point State Park is a short drive and is a popular picnic area. This park stretches to the westernmost point of Oahu. Nearly three miles with little shade, its trail is not for the faint. But those who make this journey are afforded a view from the tip of paradise.
84-626 Makaha Valley Rd. Waianae, 96792 United States of America
