Pono Kai Resort, Kapaa, Smell

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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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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 bed spread, carpet and entire unit smelled moldy and the ratty carpet looked so filthy I did not take my shoes off.

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

2. The new room they moved us to was in the typical style of this entire resort - old, nothing has been upgraded since the 60's, there is a smell of mildew everywhere.

"Bugs in the room, not clean, stay away! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/10/2011 Vote

3. There was a moldy smell throughout the unit and the decorations were very old and tacky.

"Very tacky decor with moldy smell " Read full review on Expedia 2/11/2010 Vote

4. When you walk in the place you can just smell the mildew and mold.

"Nasty rooms, unfriendly staff, there are much better options " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/1/2009 Vote

5. The Beach in front of the Condos is not that great and the pool is very small and the smell of chlorine was so strong we had to leave.

"Pono Kai " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/28/2008 Vote

6. The south end of the property has a river passing by and the water doesn't smell very good; the current brings in lots of rubbish.

"Nice Surprise! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/17/2008 Vote

7. The elevator froze up or jerked to a stop and didn't completely reach the floor sometimes, and the pay washers smelled.

"Less Than We Expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2008 Vote

8. The place smells old.

"Ok but not Great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2008 Vote

9. Bathroom smelled like urine.

"Highly Not Recommended!!! If you do, Avoid C206 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2007 Vote

10. Kitchen cabinets smelled very badly didnt really go in the kitchen cause it smelled.

"Highly Not Recommended!!! If you do, Avoid C206 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2007 Vote