Plan your trip
Photo by Travel Rocks our World
Get more, spend less whenever you see Bundle & Save deals
Earn OneKeyCash on all your eligible bookings
We are not like the others - we include taxes and fees
Check prices for these dates, December 12 – 13, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This sleepy main town on Molokai offers authentic Hawaiian culture at Kaunakakai Harbor and local shops along Ala Malama Avenue. Grab fresh-baked bread from Kanemitsu Bakery's famous 'hot bread' window after 8pm, or join locals fishing off the state's longest pier.
Photo by Travel Rocks our World
You deserve a break, and a resort is the perfect place to find all the services and amenities you need for a relaxing stay in Kaunakakai. One of the comfortable resorts in the surrounding area might be just what you're searching for, whether you're hoping for great restaurants on site, a state-of-the-art fitness center, or nightly entertainment options.
Our highest-rated resorts near Kaunakakai: OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort - Beach resort, 5-minute walk from Kaanapali Beach. 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from Kaunakakai. Features beach sun loungers, a shopping mall, and a terrace. Highly rated for its great location. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa - Beach resort, 5-minute walk from Kaanapali Beach. 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from Kaunakakai. Has 6 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua - Luxury resort. 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Kaunakakai. Enjoy the 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - Beach resort, 5-minute walk from Kaanapali Beach. 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Kaunakakai. Amenities include 5 restaurants, 3 bars, and a lazy river. Aston Kaanapali Shores: Ocean and Beach Just Steps Away Unit 203 2BR 2BA - Beach resort. 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from Kaunakakai. Access to a fitness center, beach sun loungers, and a garden.
Travelers enjoy exploring the beaches in Kaunakakai, and also have good things to say about its live music venues. Learn about the local history at monuments like Molokai War Memorial, or bring the kids to Molokaʻi Museum & Cultural Center for some family fun. For more to see in the area, you can spend time at Molokai Harbor or Moloka'i Beaches.
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 78°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 74°F. Average annual precipitation for Kaunakakai is 12 inches.
Fly into Hoolehua, HI (MKK-Molokai), which is located 6.2 mi (10 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Kalaupapa, HI (LUP), which is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.