Pono Kai Resort, Kapaa, Disappoint

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Pono Kai Resort	Average Price: $195 Check Rates

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1250 Kuhio Hwy

Kapaa, 96746 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 7
Average review rating: 3.5

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (45) , MyTravelGuide (1) , Travelocity (2) , TripAdvisor (200) , YahooTravel (18)

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1. When we first pulled in to Pono Kai, I have to say I was disappointed.

"Looks like an apartment complex but was perfect. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2012 Vote

2. Stayed for 7 disappointing nights Nov 5-12 at Pono Kai on a vacation exchange with Interval.

"Mediocre, moldy and termite ridden-do not stay here! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2011 Vote

3. We were very disappointed at their un-family-friendly attitudes from the management.

"Young Children NOT welcome!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/28/2010 Vote

4. We were very disappointed that we spent money to come here.

"DON'T STAY HERE!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2010 Vote

5. We weren't expecting much from this timeshare, but we were still a bit disappointed when we checked in.

"Squeaky Floors!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2009 Vote

6. we took our son and his wife (ages 31 and 26) on their first trip to hawaii (our fifth trip) - and no one was disappointed.

"great trip with ’the kids’ " Read full review on Expedia 6/10/2009 Vote

7. The big disappointment was the kind of dishonesty with the supposed 2 for 1 on tours etc.

"Great place but avoid the traps " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/10/2008 Vote

8. it's definitely dated, and we were a little disappointed to find the bedroom faced out on the walkway/stairway.

"not luxury, but great for money-conscious travellers " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2008 Vote

9. Four of us stayed at the Pono Kai recently and were very disappointed.

"Hawaii's great but not the Pono Kai " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2007 Vote

10. We bought the ATV tour, the Kayak tour and the boat tour of the Napali Coast and were not in the least disappointed or cheated in any way.

"Beautiful condo resort! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/30/2007 Vote