Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa formerly ResortQuest, Kapaa, Hard

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Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa formerly ResortQuest	Average Price: $150 Check Rates

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650 Aleka Loop

Kapaa, 96746 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 2
Average review rating: 3.93

OpinionWell Value Index: 8

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (56) , MyTravelGuide (203) , Travelocity (9) , TripAdvisor (427) , YahooTravel (13)

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1. On the phone the front desk personnel insisted that the storm didn't affect them at all; however, when we arrived they handed us a 'Dear Valued Guest' letter stating that they lost a 'booster bump' in the storm and so it would be hard to get hot water but that they had expedited the part.

"Beautiful Grounds - Very Poor Service/Not up to Marriott Standards " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote

2. But for the price, it's hard to beat.

"We liked this place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/8/2012 Vote

3. Overall: It is hard to know how this hotel would have been with better weather.

"pretty good, if you know what you are looking for " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/1/2012 Vote

4. From hammocks to comfy outdoor couch furnitue and wicker chaise lounges on the beach, it was not hard to find privacy.

"Highly recommend, great value and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/8/2012 Vote

5. I had a hard time picking what to eat each morning because I had so many favorites.

"AMAZING hotel and staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/3/2012 Vote

6. The hotel fact sheet states wireless in the common areas (lobby) and hard wired rooms.

"good value for kauai " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/6/2011 Vote

7. The pool area was very nice, but the 'beach' was hardly a beach at all.

"Disappointing Marriott " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/3/2011 Vote

8. The lobby is a little depressing to me -- and if you come in at night, the property is hard to find in spite of a GPS device.

"Mixed reviews gave me pause.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2011 Vote

9. I had a hard time booking this venue because of all the mixed reviews here, but I finally did, hoping I could bet on Marriott reliability.

"Mixed reviews gave me pause.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2011 Vote

10. For two people we felt a little squashed on account of all our stuff, but hardly spent much time at the hotel.

"Great location, great deal if you go package and upgrade to deluxe ocean view. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/20/2011 Vote