Pono Kai Resort, Kapaa, Rock

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7th

Out of 41

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. Several times I saw whales while out, as well as a pod of dolphins and a monk seal that was sunning itself on the rocks.

"Great Location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2012 Vote

2. We saw a Monk Seal taking a nap on the rocks.

"Great location to everything on the island " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/20/2011 Vote

3. There was an ugly, bright orange mesh fence blocking off the edge where there was a rock retaining wall so people can't jump or fall.

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

4. Warning signs say sinkholes are forming in the rocks and to stay out.

"Good Room, Nice Grounds, Great Oceanfront View " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2010 Vote

5. My only complaint was the mattress on our bed was rock hard and desperately needed to be replaced.

"Don't let the roosters keep you awake! " Read full review on Expedia 3/18/2009 Vote

6. The beach is not right out the front of the property, it is a small rock drop-off.

"Pono Kai does good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/25/2008 Vote

7. The concierge service rocks.

"Vacation Internationale Ownership review.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2008 Vote

8. Ocean views available though you have to walk a little to swim as the section by the resort was roped off (large rocks / swim hazard).

"Very pleased. " Read full review on Expedia 8/15/2008 Vote

9. Found a monk seal sunning itself on the rocks on the ride up.

"Had a wonderful stay here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/8/2008 Vote

10. It was a truly awful queen sized rock.

"Awesome place. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/8/2007 Vote