Kaunakakai, HI

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A view from the water of Kiowea Park and the Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove, Molokai, Hawaii.
A view from the water of Kiowea Park and the Kapuaiwa Coconut Grove, Molokai, Hawaii.
Jetty in the water at Kaunakakai Ferry Terminal
Boats sit in the water at at Kaunakakai Ferry Terminal
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Castle at Moloka'i Shores

Castle at Moloka'i Shores

3 out of 5
109 Ala Malama St Kaunakakai HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kaunakakai. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Molokai Harbor and Molokai War Memorial ...
7/10 Good! (173 reviews)
initially, i was put in a room that needed cleaning. i called and was moved to a better room, better view and was given a partial refund for the inconvenience

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Castle at Moloka'i Shores
Hotel Moloka'i

Hotel Moloka'i

3 out of 5
1300 Kamehameha V Hwy Kaunakakai HI
$284 nightly
The price is $337 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$337 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kaunakakai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (651 reviews)
Room was clean and the staff was superb.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Hotel Moloka'i
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

4.5 out of 5
2365 Kaanapali Pkwy Lahaina HI
$538 nightly
The price is $638 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$638 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Rooms were clean and staff were nice.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
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.
Castle at Moloka'i Shores

Castle at Moloka'i Shores

3 out of 5
109 Ala Malama St Kaunakakai HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kaunakakai. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Molokai Harbor and Molokai War Memorial ...
7/10 Good! (173 reviews)
initially, i was put in a room that needed cleaning. i called and was moved to a better room, better view and was given a partial refund for the inconvenience

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Castle at Moloka'i Shores
Aston Kaanapali Shores

Aston Kaanapali Shores

3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy Lahaina HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,956 reviews)
The stay was good. The beds could be a little more comfortable though

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Aston Kaanapali Shores
OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
130 Kai Malina Parkway Lahaina HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kaanapali. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,901 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa
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.

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Reviews of Kaunakakai

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the little downtown with stores, bakery, etc. and proximity to drives elsewhere on island. Easy to explore all over Moloka'i from there.

4/5 - Good

Kaki

Kaunakakai is a very small town with few restaurants and groceries and one gas station. Not much to do there. We enjoyed Hula Bean cafe because it’s hot Mocha coffee was excellent.

4/5 - Good

Steve

Friendly Market is the best place to buy groceries. Have breakfast at the Kanemitsu Bakery and check out their evening Hawaiian Sweet Bread treats. Hiro's, by Hotel Molokai, is the best restaurant on the island.

5/5 - Excellent

David

Molokai is heavenly! Other worldly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Its the best!

5/5 - Excellent

Melissa

Very unique historical site to learn about the people who were banished for having leprosy.

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