Royal Kahana Maui by OUTRIGGER – Select Your Unit

Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about Royal Kahana – it’s one of those places where you really need to know what you’re getting into, and honestly, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The whole “select your unit” thing in the name should be your first clue that this isn’t your typical hotel experience. You’re basically booking into a condo complex, which means your room could be absolutely fantastic or… well, let’s just say the owners have different decorating philosophies.

I stayed here twice actually, and the first unit had this amazing lanai overlooking the ocean with furniture that felt like someone’s beloved beach house. The second time? Think 1980s time capsule with questionable carpet choices – but you know what, the view was still incredible and the price reflected the difference. That’s the gamble you take with these individually owned units, and most people either love the authenticity of it or find it frustrating. The location though – that’s where this place really shines. You’re right on Kahana Beach, which locals will tell you is one of the better swimming spots on this stretch of coast. No crazy shore break like some of the more famous beaches, and it’s never as packed as Kaanapali down the road.

The building itself feels very 1970s Hawaii – not in a bad way, more like stepping into a time when things were built to last rather than just look pretty in photos. The pool area gets busy during pau hana time (that’s happy hour for you mainland folks), and you’ll hear a mix of mainlanders and locals, which I always take as a good sign. Parking can be tight during peak season – I mean really tight, like circling the lot multiple times tight – but there’s usually something if you’re patient. The front desk staff has been there forever and actually knows the island, not just the resort, so they’re worth chatting with about dinner spots or snorkel conditions. Check-in can be slow because they’re dealing with different owners and different rules for each unit, but once you’re settled, it feels more like borrowing a friend’s place than staying in a hotel. That 7.8 rating makes sense to me – it’s not luxury, but it’s real Hawaii without the corporate polish, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Rooms

• Unit #203 Studio Garden View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #205 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #503 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #504 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #519 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #605 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #716 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #803 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #816 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #817 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #819 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #903 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #904 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #917 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #919 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1005 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1018 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1105 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1119 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1205 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1218 Studio Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #108 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #207 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #215 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #306 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #315 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #415 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #507 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #606 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #707 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #807 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #814 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1006 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1114 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit #1215 Ocean View 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #208 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #312 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #408 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit #708 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1008 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit #1012 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1109 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1113 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #120 Garden View 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Unit #401 Partial Ocean View 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Unit #601 Partial Ocean View 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Unit #1001 Partial Ocean View 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Unit #1110 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Unit #310 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Unit #203 Studio Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #202 Studio Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #418 Studio Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #517 Studio Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #1117 Studio Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit #706 Ocean View 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit #912 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit 402 Ocean View Studio with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit 813 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit 908 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit 206 Ocean View 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Unit 808 Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit 1103 Ocean View Studio with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit 410 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath with 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Unit 615 Ocean View 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Unit #502 Studio Ocean View with 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Unit #719 Studio Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Mike from United States (9/10)

  The filter water dispenser down stairs

• Babatunde from United States (8/10)

  Close to the beach

• Joyce from United States (1/10)

• Mathilde from France (8/10)

  Unit #1113 ! Loved the view , the entire place ! I recommend

• Timothy from United States (8/10)

  The ocean view was great, the comfort and convenience of the room was also great. I would definitely consider this property again. The front desk staff were hospitable and friendly and checkin was quick and easy.

• Lisa from United States (2/10)

  the front desk staff

• Elizabeth from United States (9/10)

• William from United States (9/10)

• Abraham from New Zealand (8/10)

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