“nice location, poor management”

This was our second visit to Kauai and Poipu this year. We chose the Makahuena condo because it was one of the few places that offered 3 bedrooms. The location was nice and we had a beautiful view of the ocean. However, the grounds are not kept up with the neighborhood. The rooms were clean, but there was no room service. The manager was nice and said they service rooms every 4 days, including fresh towels. We gave $20 to the room service to bring us fresh towels for the second day and later decided to wash our towels daily but the room service never showed-up in our 6 nights stay to take out trash or change the sheets. The outside grounds show neglect, especially when compared the the nicely kept properties around. The owners of this condo should seriously think about changing the property management. If you do not need 3 bedrooms, stay in Castle Kiahuna Plantation bungalows - it is much nicer.

“liked this hotel”

Very nice room wih minimal ocean view. Large rooms with up to date decor. We very much enjoyed our stay. Hard to find the first time however.

“Solid condo choice in Poipu”

If you're going to stay in Poipu, you can go for a hotel or a condo like the Makahuenas. The condo offers a bit less of a touristy feel. You might even run into people who own the units who have good advice on where to go or what to do. If you're set on a condo, this is a great option. Why a condo? More space, a full kitchen, and a dining table. We didn't cook, per se, but it was nice to have a full fridge, microwave, a toaster, flatware, etc. for the few meals we prepared or the left-overs we had. Hawaii can be expensive, so preparing a few meals can save a lot. If you're traveling as a family, you get nicely separated bedrooms and in our case, 2.5 bathrooms. The unit we were in was well-appointed - no overly kitschy stuff and nice furniture, but mileage will vary by unit. Location: The location in Poipu, while not on a beach, is on the oceanfront. There's a steep and dangerous (but fenced) cliff right off the property, which makes for great wave watching, particularly when stormy. If you can't fall asleep to waves, then maybe this isn't for you. I personally love it. The property is a few minutes' drive from local shops & restaurants, as well as Poipu Beach, even at 25 mph, the local speed limit. It's just 4-5 minutes more to Koloa and a few more shops and restaurant options. Note: Be aware that maid service is not like at a hotel. We got a refresh of towels, but otherwise, you have to schedule service for a nominal fee. We never did.

“Not worth the money”

Condition and maintenance of the hotel was okay, but not what I expected for the price we paid. Walk to the beach takes about 20 minutes. We weren´t satisfied with our condo at all. It was was not clean. There was settled dust everywhere and leftovers on the dishes so that we needed to clean everything. I wanted to use the washing machine but found old molded laundry in it. It was disguting! No maid service. Would not want to come here again. This review refers only to condo #2201. Don´t know if the other condos are in the same condition!

“Sarah, Missoula, Mt”

Great spot on Makahuena point, close proximity to Poipu beach and great hiking trials. Abundance of Green Sea Turtles, great sunsets. Condo was great , very comfortable,although ,dated and "maid "service was sparse. there were washer /dryer and nice secluded pool. Had a great trip

“Noisy but comfortable”

We had stayed there before, but this time the noise of construction, leaf blowing, and lawn mowing was near incessant during the days. Complex getting a bit tired in appearance, but suite very comfortable.

“Cliff-top room”

We reserved a 2 bedroom condo on the ocean front. Sightings of whales and turtles were wonderful and sunsets were splendid. Evening mai-tais and breakfast on our own cliff-top balcony was delightful. We were satisfied with the place and would return.

“Good location Just no beach”

Our family were impressed with the accomodation and location. We recommend Castle Makahuena to families and couples. They told us the weather wasn't the best for March but we found the wind refreshing especially at night this eleviated the lack of air conditioning which was not a problem for us. Our children had a wonderful time playing on the grounds and in the pool. We found the barbecue facilities to be more than adquate as there 3 units to use, two gas and one charcol bricket, which we did everynight during our ten day stay. There is house cleaning staff available for a charge however we had no problem keeping our unit clean as there was a clean supplies available. All said and done we had a very good stay, the staff were very helpful and we would recommend Castle Makahuena to anyone,

“Loved the view!”

We had an oceanview room and the views from every room are spectacular. The location to walking paths and beaches was very convenient, too. The accomodations are not the newest but everything was clean.