Hanalei Colony Resort, Hanalei, Smell

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Hanalei Colony Resort	Average Price: $360 Check Rates

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5-7130 Kuhio Hwy

Hanalei, 96714 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 3
Average review rating: 4.36

OpinionWell Value Index: 10

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (34) , TripAdvisor (151)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The tub had rust stains, cracks and stained no slip adhesive strips on the bottom and there is a persistent sewer smell.

"Website is deceiving " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

2. We asked about the sewage problem, after reading other posts, and were told that it had been fixed, and my husband and I only smelled the plumeria blossoms.

"Gorgeous setting, wonderful hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/9/2010 Vote

3. ) Random noxious smell from time to time.

"Beautiful spot but not a great option for the winter " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/1/2009 Vote

4. Some of the past reviews mentioned a strange smell - we didn't run into that at all and explored every part of the grounds.

"Paradise!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/17/2008 Vote

5. We did encounter whiffs of the septic system, but quickly learned how to avoid it - there are green lids sitting on top that signal you to stay away, we had to be practically on top to smell it.

"Truly Relaxing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2008 Vote

6. Did smell sewage one day at another part of complex.

"Incredible view - ultimate relaxation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/5/2007 Vote

7. I'd rather smell sewage than swim in it.

"Amazing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2007 Vote

8. They pump the sewage back into the ground instead of the ocean - hence the smell.

"Amazing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2007 Vote

9. The sewage smell people talk about here - barely smelled it outside, never inside.

"Amazing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2007 Vote

10. There is a septic smell by the parking lot but never smelled anything by our condo our the ocean.

"25th anniversary celebration " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/21/2007 Vote