Hotel Molokai

Had an amazing time with my husband last week! Everyone from day one to our checkout were nice, helpful and down to earth! Our room 114 was clean, quiet and didn’t have no issues. We wish we would’ve have book our room for one more day. We are definitely coming back, if God willing on the summer with our kids.
Thumbs up!!!

This place is great! Michael is a fabulous host, the pool and bar are gorgeous and the rooms are quaint and fun. I highly recommend one of the larger upstairs units, as they have more open screen so better circulation. They also have events on Fridays where locals dance hula and sell their wares. Definitely a place to return.

Be careful and plan well!
Check-​in: They ran out of cards so our group shared one room key.
Wifi: The whole island is a deadzone for t-​mobile and At&t. Verizon wasnt much better. Their wifi in hotel was free but didnt work at all. The ATM machine is also wifi and often breaks. Dont count on technology on the premises.
Room: Mosquitos! Killed 5 before getting to sleep. Room 202 has a constant sound of chickens crowing and cars passing. The loudest chickens were at 2am. The windows are screen, not glass so no air conditioning or sound control.
Cleaning: we wanted 1 of 3 beds changed. They made it, but didnt change the sheets which had sand and dirt on them from previous day. They also didnt clean out the coffee machine, or clean up the kitchen area. Basically, they dont clean.
Staff: Friendly and helpful but be very careful of when they are on duty. We called the front desk about 10:30 for a wakeup call and nobody answered. When we left at 5:30am there was nobody at the desk for checkout.
But unless you book a house or condo you will stay here. It’s the only hotel, lol!

Hotel Molokai ! The kitchen is open and it is great. Everything looks perfect, clean, great service with a outstanding staff… Now, there are two things I wish they would consider. 1) The music during dinner, love the local music, but, it is so loud I could not visit with my friends. Get rid of the sound system «unplug» the talent, they do not need amplification and 2) the water is right there, but the lighting for dinner in the restaurant is so bright you can not see the ocean at all. So, how about lowering the light, and putting up three LED floods to light the water so you can see it. It would be outstanding. Romantic. Love the place you will also. Molokai is not like any other place. Do not expect Honolulu here, this is old Hawaii as it should be. Leave your watch at home, turn off your cell phone, slow down, read a book, listen to the wind.

Great hotel for the price. It was clean, cute, great bar and pool area and literally right on the shore. No AC. Decent continental breakfast.

This is a place to sleep. Nothing more. But hey, it’s Molokai so there are not that many choices for hotels. On the plus side, it was affordable, rooms are clean, easy to find, staff is friendly, continental breakfast, and they even lend out DVDs and books for entertainment. What I didn’t like was that we found roaches in our room twice (yeah, I know it’s Hawaii but still), no a/​c in the basic room, the wi-​fi was awful and unreliable for anyone who needs the internet to do work (which you might need since this is a cell phone dead zone). Next time, I’d like to try airbnb and see if it’s any better. But for anyone that just needs a bed, Hotel Molokai is fine.

We were in a double room (#114) that was really small compared to the king room next door (#113) but it was clean and newly renovated. The only thing I was lacking was A/​C (we had a fan that we kept on high) and we couldn’t get WIFI on our phones. Planning to return again. It was a pleasant
Stay!

Nicest staff ever! So welcoming and kind, definitely the best service I’ve ever experienced. Our flight to Molokai was delayed, and the hotel called us to make sure we were still checking in and even waited up for us. Even our rental car service closed up before we landed and left us stranded, but hotel Molokai always made sure we were taken care of. We’re so thankful we happened to meet Tiffany and Michael (the manager). I’ve never had a better experience at a hotel. It’s small but quaint, and sooo friendly. I wish I could come back more often to stay here; I feel like I just keep making new friends here!

I stayed there for 3 nights last month and thought it was an okay resort. The rooms were spacious but it didnt have AC. The staff was welcoming and accommodating. Although one of the bartenders named Philip didn’t show us any aloha. He was rude and was on his phone half of the time. I’ll probably choose another resort next time due to that experience.

Adorable. Honestly.
Our ferry drifted into Kaunakakai Harbor in darkness. Locals helped us toss our bags & bikes into a pick-​up truck & drove us the 2 miles to Hotel Molokai. They did it for free. Aloha spirit, my friends.
It was so peaceful on the island. So dark.
Tiki torches lit the way through the grounds of the hotel. The lobby is open air & welcoming.
It was a bit dreamlike to finally be there. Molokai is a beautiful & mysterious place.
The grounds of the hotel are manicured & nice. There are always staff around keeping things tidy. The hotel sits right on the ocean. It’s fucking quaint.
The manager, Mike, is a gentleman. He’s nice. He’s funny. He’s friendly & fun. He has a great Caribbean accent. He likes to have a drink & hang out. He ran to the post office to pick up a package for me before I even knew it arrived. Do not miss the Monday Meet the Manager cocktail hour. It’s longer than an hour.
In the mornings, I grabbed coffee from the lobby & strolled on the beach & watched humpback whales jump out of the water.
You can easily find privacy on Molokai because there are hardly any humans on Molokai. There are, however, lots of birds. They make noise. They start early. So embrace nature, folks. But don’t worry, the hotel provides ear plugs on your nightstand. I never used them. I embrace nature.
Our room was big. Very simple kitchen. The kitchen is a life-​saver on Molokai. There is a stark & glaring lack of food options on Molokai. That is, if you don’t know the right local who can get you fresh fish.
Ten out of ten, would stay here again.
Ten out of ten, miss Molokai. It will certainly remain in my heart.
So beautiful. So quiet. So dark at night. So many stars. So vibrant during the day. So many colors. So many birds. So few people. Much nature. Very jungle. Also cliffs. Red Earth. Waves. Whales. Ancestor spirits. Ancient gods. And the mighty Pacific.

Molokai itself is a treasure. We really enjoyed our visit. It was a great change of pace from our home on Oahu. This hotel is just what you need. The service was friendly, the rooms were clean, and come equipped with everything you would need. The pool overlooks the water and was nearly empty the entire weekend we were there. If you are looking for a luxury experience, this is not the place for you. Thanks for a weekend get-​away I will always remember!

This was one of the best vacations of my life! We booked our stay at hotel Molokai through my mom’s Plan with Tan vacation club and stayed 6 nights. Our room was very clean, cute, and functional. There was a balcony with a table and chairs, a fan, an A/​C unit, king sized bed, kitchenette with a mini fridge, and a bathroom. We used the A/​C unit at night but honestly would have been fine without it. There’s a great breeze right off the ocean to keep you cool. The beach is great for short walks when the tide is down but since there is a fringe reef so close it’s not great for swimming. They do have a nice pool with plenty of lounge chairs to soak up the sun. Oh, you can see whales FROM THE POOL! You can just look out at the ocean from your lounger and see whales jumping in the distance. The restaurant on site was not open yet but we visited the bar every night. Happy hour from 3 – 5 has great prices and the drinks are even better. The manager often shared drinks with us and is the nicest guy! He remembered everyone by name and made it a point to ask everyone how they were and how their day went. The bar is also a great place to meet other hotel guests and locals. Everyone is super friendly. The front desk staff was also very helpful. They let you sign out beach towels, mini coolers, snorkel gear, and books or DVDs. We were there for 6 days and felt like we needed more time! This hotel and 5 his island are amazing!

Best hotel on Molokai… close to the beach and comfortable grounds. You will be fine here with the room, hotel, and bar area… but the beach is the selling point of this resort. You will not getter any better on this island. Just relax and take it easy.

Molokai is a magical island. We love it and go there often from Oahu as a weekend (or longer) getaway. For anyone to leave a poor review for staying at the only hotel left on this small island is just ridiculous. Hotel Molokai is Hotel Molokai. Wonderful. Peaceful. Friendly. You want the 4 Seasons people? Then go to Lanai, please.
Michael (GM) and his team at Hotel Molokai are accommodating and extremely hospitable.
Things are simple on Molokai. That is the pure magic. Aqua is doing a fine job as the new management/​reservations and money appears to be being spent on updating things as necessary. The restaurant is currently being rebuilt too.
If you can’t deal with ceiling fans and trade winds blowing through your unit, and the sound of roosters waking you up at sunlight, then rent one of the main floor ocean front units and stop whining… there are AC’s in those units. Very comfortable, but, if you use the AC all night you miss out on the sound of the ocean only 12′ away… trades offs. :-)
We have stayed all over Molokai in VRBO’s and back at the Ranch back in their day, but have always returned to Hotel Molokai for the central location, ocean front room and truly peaceful nature of the property.
Mahalo nui Hotel Molokai! A hui hou!

Had a great 3 night stay at Hotels Molokai. Our room had AC (I’ve seen reviews that said their room didn’t) and also included a fridge, stove, sink, microwave and some dishes and silverware, which was a nice surprise. The bar has a great view of the ocean and Lanai and serves food M-​W-​F while the full restaurant is being rebuilt. The best part was free checkout of snorkel gear, beach chairs, beach towels and coolers for guests, which was another nice surprise!

My family and I stayed for four nights at hotel Molokai and it was just great. Michael, the General Manager, is a great asset to the hotel and his genuine attention to guests was exceptional. I attended the weekly Managers welcome party for the guests and I was very glad I did… It was nice to get a free beer but what made it nice was getting to know Michael and really getting a warm and genuine welcome. We had a few things we asked the hotel staff to help us with and EVERYBODY went the extra mile. We live here in Hawaii and were just wanted to visit Molokai to be tourists. We definitely got away from Oahu and went back into time to a place with warmth and no big chain stores – just Mom and Pop owned businesses. I hope Molokai keeps it that way! Bravo to Michael and the staff at the hotel!

Our travel agent booked this for us as the best hotel on Molokai. Well, it is the only hotel. So, I did not research and did not know what to expect.
Let me hit the bad points:
The rooms have no A/​C. There were large open windows on each end of the room with no curtains and no glass. Open air, baby. They leave you ear plugs not as some fancy offering but as a necessity. No need for an alarm clock because the wild Molokai roosters will wake you up at 4am. The property is a bit dated. The room was clean but there were large stains on the carpeting. The restaurant burned down last year and they are working on rebuilding it. Currently it is still a pile of rubble.
We checked in on a Sunday and the staff said if we wanted to eat, we had better hurry because it was after 4pm and things close early in town. We found out they were wrong, there were places open until 9pm and there was no need to break our necks to eat. With no restaurant, the staff should be better informed. Hey, how about buying a George Foreman grill and cooking some basic things in the bar? Continental breakfast was coffee, some packaged pound cake and papaya.
We were there during a tropical storm and it rained hard. The roof leaked onto the bed and the bed could not be moved because it was bolted to the floor. We received no notices or information about the impending storm which was set to hit the island dead on. The ice machine was always locked and I had to ask them to unlock it always. Of the three wifi access points at the hotel, one never worked, one worked for some websites and one (the faintest signal of all) worked fine.
That being said, there is a certain charm to the island and this property. It sits right on the water with beautiful views of Lanai and great sunsets. The grounds were clean. There were weathered hammocks right on the water. They have a bar that serves watered down drinks and a nice pool. It’s über relaxing there. The GM hosts a nice event every Monday with free drinks.
I wouldn’t say our time there was bad, but thankfully we were only there two nights. I think there is so much potential there for them to be something more. Just some minor changes could be made. But on Molokai, everything is done at a relaxed pace so I am sure they will get to it someday. If I ever return to Molokai, I would first look into another option, one with A/​C. Really, I could put up with most of the above issues, but this was the biggest one. Hard to have a bad time in paradise though, and for two nights this worked out OK for us.

This review is due to be done for a while…
I did not know what to expect from Molokai hotel and was just happy to have a bed and shower… because we were ready to camp out if there is no hotel available there…
To our surprise, the hotel is quaint and clean… We got the one bed bungalow by the beach… The room has basic stuff, comfy queen bed, clean bathroom with bath and body work supply…
We love the quite beach and view of Lanai island from our room…
Had breakfast at the hotel restaurant with great local food!
You are not going to get five star facilities here… There is no spa, no shopping malls or gourmet restaurants here… But I’m sure you don’t come to Molokai for these treatments…
You come here to experience old school Hawaiian, layback styles, quite time…
We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely come back!

The room was small and in need of updating, but the service was friendly and helpful, which made it overall a pleasant experience.

Went to Molokai on a work trip. The place is very cute and country. Rooms are in tiny little cottage-​like buildings. Staff was very friendly. A few days before we got there, the restaurant had a fire so we didn’t get to eat there or see the Friday night kupuna hula show that we’ve heard so much about.
The rooms are average — amenities include Bath and Body Works shampoos and soaps, hairdryer and flat screen TV. Earplugs are left on the nightstand in case of rooster calls in morning.
The hotel had complimentary local sliced papaya and apple bananas and coffee for breakfast.
I would recommend staying here if you plan a trip to Molokai.