Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa formerly ResortQuest, Kapaa, Smell

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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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Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
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1. the next room was not as bad but still had that same smell.

"Just OK " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/13/2012 Vote

2. Loved smelling the flowers and the ocean each morning.

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

3. The pork was overcooked, smelled and tasted 'old', and was not edible.

"Excellent hotel! The construction/renovation is complete! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2012 Vote

4. Furnishings are a bit dated as is the carpet, but I really didn't think they were that bad, and only a slight musty smell that air-con took away quickly, which isn't bad for a room in the the tropics with carpeting.

"Nice people, good location, but the hotel has its limits " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2011 Vote

5. The room really smelled musty, but sort-of expected with a room right on the beach.

"Nice property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/14/2011 Vote

6. Our room, which smelled, had to be changed, words with the clerk when I told her I didn't want to be looking at 'homeless people' on the beach, were not appreciated.

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

7. Rooms need renovation and stuff doesn't work (TV, bathtub), and there is mildew/mold smell -- but if you air out the rooms, they smell better and the a.

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

8. **The room I was in had not yet been renovated, but I did not encounter any musty smells.

"Great Value - will return!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2011 Vote

9. The rooms were very damp to the touch and smell.

"Great place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2011 Vote

10. Good: staff was very nice and provided good serviceBad: old rooms, damp carpets, mild smell, needs renovation, got ocean view but view was not ocean view, ac was loud and came straight to face while sleeping.

"Awesome staff, low quality rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/25/2011 Vote