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Makena Beach & Golf Resort	Average Price: $279 Check Rates

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5400 MAKENA ALANUI Makena

Maui, 96753 View map

0-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 57
Average review rating: 4.2

OpinionWell Value Index: 10

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (76) , MyTravelGuide (300) , Travelocity (34) , TripAdvisor (160)

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1. We asked for an upgrade and received the top floor (5th) which had a better view.

"Three star hotel at three star prices " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/28/2010 Vote

2. which made it even better.

"Magnificient Makena " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2010 Vote

3. Overall, I would NEVER recommend this hotel, because I know that for $50-$100 more a night you can upgrade to a much better quality hotel which would greatly impact your travel experience.

"Don't waste your time or money here. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2010 Vote

4. La Quinta and Hyatt Place hotels provide a better quality breakfast free of charge.

"Don't waste your time or money here. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2010 Vote

5. Our airline put us here for two free nights due to oversold flights, and we debated paying to move to a better hotel down the street.

"Don't waste your time or money here. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2010 Vote

6. My boyfriend played the Makena course and declared it better than Ka'anapali.

"Wonderful beach and activities! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2010 Vote

7. If you desire something ritzier, Wailea is a better choice, or more hopping than the quiet south shore, then go west to Kaanapali.

"Secluded, serene hotel in paradise with improved service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/18/2010 Vote

8. Less light therefore better view of the stars.

"location location location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2010 Vote

9. 4) Admittedly, food options could be better.

Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/23/2010 Vote

10. This is my second time to Makena Resort (formerly Prince resorts) and everything keeps getting better.

"Perfection " Read full review on Expedia 2/9/2010 Vote