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Royal Lahaina Resort	Average Price: $208 Check Rates

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2780 Kekaa Drive

Lahaina, 96761 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 12
Average review rating: 3.66

OpinionWell Value Index: 8

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (181) , Travelocity (45) , TripAdvisor (1472) , YahooTravel (116)

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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.
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1. We stayed in C8124 and the first thing I noticed was the musty smell.

"Royal Lahaina-beautiful beach, not so beautiful cottages " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

2. The cleaning staff/maids were very respectful of our belongings in the room and refilled shampoos, conditioner, soap daily (they smell so GOOD like coconut.

"Best vacation ever in Hawaii! This resort rocks! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2012 Vote

3. One of the four couples found their room to be 'musty' smelling.

"Loved the cottages " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/18/2012 Vote

4. Some of them need to be updated and definately have a musty smell.

"Great time!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/12/2012 Vote

5. You would smell the cigarette smoke if you walk around, on the beach or around the cottages.

"Nice hotel, perfect location, mediocre service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2012 Vote

6. The first room we were in had very strong smell of old pipe smoke even with the doors open had a hard time sleeping.

"Great oceanfront view " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/4/2012 Vote

7. Then we had to smell bug spray.

"will not be back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2011 Vote

8. On checking in late at night one of the receptionists gave me her lei which smelled so nice and made a great start to our holiday.

"Nice surprise! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2011 Vote

9. All day long we could smell the traditional Hawaiian pig-roast cooking while we swam at the beach - the aroma was tantalizing, so we were all ready for the feast.

"Beautiful location on a beautiful beach. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2011 Vote

10. The cottage was very musty smelling and I killed a roach on the wall (yes, I know it is the islands), and, although, I hate to write a negative review, I just wanted to advise you think twice about accepting a cottage (not exactly on the beach either.

"Beware the "cottage" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote