We were pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and comfort of our first floor unit. It has a well stocked kitchen, a lovely lanai where we ate most of our meals when dining in and two great decks overlooking the ocean. It is so spacious that two couples easily have their privacy. It was also very helpful to have use of the Sands of Kahana on our move out day which allows to extend and enjoy the beach and then the shower facilities. I found a great gym next door and signed up for their yoga class. Awesome!

just got back fr a week at hono koa. it was a nice place for our large group. the concierge Darlynn was helpful in booking several trips for us. Only problem was someone was not there daily. and the woman behind the desk , darnette? was very nice. there was no air conditioning, but that was NOT a problem. the breeze was almost constant. it was perfect. the size was nice, but it was a little old. there was no direct beach access,but stairs leading to the ocean where we saw about 6 sea turtles daily. we didn't spend much time in the hotel, and it was in a good location, so we really did enjoy our stay there. it would have been nice if it was a bit more modern though. At least our countertops were upgraded, and they had nice TVs. Overall, it was a good place to stay in a good location. i would recommend it. they also have a room downstairs with a bunch of stuff you cn borrow: umbrellas, chairs, toys, boogie boards, etc... Great!

We stayed at the Hono Koa for a week in July. It is located just north of most of the major resorts in Lahaina. We had 4 adults and two children in our group. We all fit very comfortably in the 2 bedroom condo. This is not a fancy resort by any means, but it is adequate. We prepared many meals in the kitchen and cooked on the grills by the pool. The pool isn't huge, but it is nice. The property is on the water and when the tide is right you can actually take steps down to a little strip of sand. It's probably not big enough to sit out on, but if you like to snorkel, it's adequate. My husband went out there for an hour and saw 100's of sea turtles the size of cows. Another positive aspect of this small property is that it is very easy to park and get to your condo. When the office is open, they also have a room where you can borrow beach umbrellas, chairs and boogie boards for the day.

Now for the cons:

No air conditioning. It can get very stuffy. Make sure you get a condo on the upper floors so you feel comfortable leaving your back windows open at night. There are signs everywhere warning of theft, so we never felt comfortable leaving our front windows open, so it got hot in the front bedroom.

The maid service was lacking. They came once during the week, as expected, however, the only replenished the towels in one bathroom and didn't make the bed in one bedroom.

If you want to go to the beach you have to drive. We loved going to the beach by the Sheraton. It was a little difficult to find parking, but definitely doable.

Just spent a relaxing week with a friend here. Always able to secure a lounge chair by the clean pool [small but not many users; always a close-by parking space. No sandy beach, but there is a deck over the water and sandy beaches nearby. [All beaches are public and provide access.] There are just 27 units. All have 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This is not a high-end resort... no snack bar, gift shop, water slide or poolside bar, But you are not paying the $$$ those add to your cost. Pool toys [kickboards, noodles, etc.] and beach mats can be borrowed for free from the office. I found staff to be very friendly and helpful. Everything you could want in the kitchen including full-size fridge, cooktop/oven, dishwasher; even an icemaker and blender for Margaritas on your lanai, from which you may see breaching whales or turtles, depending on the time of year. Appreciated having a washer/dryer [detergent provided] in the unit so we could pack less. The lack of AC would be an issue in hot July and August. In May, the breezes and fans kept us comfortable. I have been here several times and have stayed at other places. I always come back to Hono Koa.