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Sep 14, 2009 by Britt from Rexburg,ID
Overall Rating: 7

• I liked the price, the grounds, and the location.
• I felt it was outdated and a bit dingy.

“The grounds were beautiful, but the room we stayed in felt outdated and a bit dingy. The bed was very hard, and the bathroom needs new caulking. I was glad to have an AC unit in our room, even though it was quite noisy.”

Sep 17, 2008 by Steve
Overall Rating: 7

• Open space, green grass and trees.
• No restaurant and not much of a beach.

“The hotel was older, but nice. Lots of open space and green grass. Beach wasn't the best; we went elsewhere for swimming, snorkeling and surfing. Not really convenient to restaurants, but sort of centrally located on the island in general as long as you have a rental car. It's nice for the price and probably nice for sort of a quiet romantic getaway; but nothing special if you want new, amenities or luxury.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Samuel from Anaheim, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Staff accommodated an early arrival.
• Windows weren't completely sealed when closed.

“Very pleasant, affordable with good location. Quiet, comfortable and meeting my basic needs with very helpful staff.”

Sep 3, 2008 by David from Honolulu, HI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Really helpful and friendly staff.
• Termite damage a little run down.

“This was a great value, good central location and the pool was very nice.”

Aug 22, 2008 by Jason from Murrieta, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Across the street from the beach.
• Hotel room and pool area outdated, in desperate need of a facelift.

“Room was old and outdated but clean. Definitely for the budget minded traveler. Staff was friendly, grounds were clean. Decent location, across the street from the beach, but what isn't in Kehei.”

Aug 20, 2008 by Robert from Pahoa, HI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Old Hawaii ambiance on 28 spacious acres by the sea.
• Some stuff was broken, repairs were made quickly.

“I enjoyed the fact that this was once a large 28 acre 1950's estate and it still had some of that feel. Too much of Maui is all elbow to elbow. The Maui Lu was Hawaii all the way, local style.”

Aug 19, 2008 by John from Kailua, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Great location, lots of parking, quiet, best of all, cheap!
• Pool water was not really clean.

“This hotel was perfect for my two young children and me. It had pretty much all that we needed plus a refrigerator. In addition, our room was in the building that is located right behind the lobby building so my laptop was able to receive the WiFi signal that is offered for free in the lobby. That was a great bonus. The pool was nice for my kids, but the water could have been cleaner. The pool is not suitable for non-swimmers as it does not have a large shallow area. It does, however, have a long first and second step where toddlers might be able to play in the water. There is lots of free parking and the parking lot is lighted very well. I was able to leave a kayak on my car at night with hardly any worry of theft because the only entrance/exit to the parking lot is past the lobby. Note for late sleepers: the hotel was undergoing renovation on one of its buildings and work started on weekdays at 7AM sharp. If that will be a problem for you, look elsewhere to stay.”

Aug 6, 2008 by Darrel from Federal Way, WA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• Dirty and old.

“This place was really bad.”

Aug 4, 2008 by Mark from Euless, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The room was just steps from the ocean and the view was beautiful.
• Older.

“Great if you don't need a kitchen and are on a budget.”

Jul 25, 2008 by Vijaya from Vorhees, NJ
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[4]

• Nothing.
• Dusty, dirty, smells. room and surroundings were very dirty.

“The surroundings had dust, dirt and cobwebs. The room had a peculiar smell. The carpet was so dusty. They said I need to pay $ extra per person as I had 4 people in the party and the room was only for 2.”

Jul 9, 2008 by Filomena from Hilo, HI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Was convenient for the purpose of this particular trip to Maui.
• It was a bit too pricey - a bit short of hosting a meal - a bottle of water is not acceptable.

“The employees are really accommodating and pleasant. It is an Ok place to stay. The soda machines need to be filled up on a regular basis. There is an interest to fix up the premises and the exterior of the buildings, however, more need to be done. the next building over, looks abandoned and something has to be done about that quickly. Some parts of the right front facing the main road needs to be landscaped with cleaning and cutting away of the tall bushes and shrubs. My family would stay there again.”

Jun 2, 2008 by Collin from Fort Worth, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Great Location, right next to the beach.
• Room is somewhat small.

“This hotel is in a great location, near a lot of other hotels. One part of the Maui Lu is next to the beach and the other part is across the street.”

Jun 2, 2008 by Darin from Flower Mound, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location and very friendly front desk staff.
• Rooms need updating.

“Great place for economy stay.”

May 29, 2008 by Terry from Laie, HI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Made us feel right at home on our honeymoon.
• The cramped parking ocean side.

“We upgraded with no problem and had a great view of the ocean.”

May 28, 2008 by Christopher from Albany, CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Very quiet as the hotel is away from the main road.
• A little bit old and sad looking.

“Very quiet as the hotel is away from the main road unlike most hotels on the S. Kihei strip. It's showing signs of age and I wouldn't pay much of this room on the mainland but it was half the cost of other local hotels and so if you really just need a simple place to sleep in between beach activities it's perfect.”

May 25, 2008 by Veida from Grand Prairie, TX
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[2] • Location:[6]

• I did not like this hotel at all. I wish I choose a better room for my Honeymoon in Maui.
• Well to start, I requested a king size bed and I got two double beds instead. Great for a Honeymoon! Also the quality of the room was bad.

“It's bad when the pizza delivery guy said he was surprised the hotel was still open! This place was not nice at all, especially if you need to be romantic. Maui was not what I expected because of the hotel. It did not set the mood of I'm on a tropical island. I will never ever stay here ever again!”

May 24, 2008 by Linda from Gold Beach, OR
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location to beach, people.
• Nothing.

“A very nice place to stay, a beautiful church onsite. A very pleasant and quiet place. I will return.”

May 23, 2008 by Carole from Paradise, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• The room was large.
• Carpet very dirty, needed paint and repairs, walls dirty.

“Location was great, grounds were fabulous but 2nd level balcony where we stayed was spongy and you felt like you might go through it in spots. Outside walls and doors dirty and needing paint. Inside room was a very generous size but carpets were dirty and walls and baseboards needed cleaned & painted and lamp shades were dirty and/or in disrepair.”

May 22, 2008 by Paula from Ann Arbor, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was really nice and the grounds were gorgeous.
• Beds were very hard! Rooms and facilities were a little worn and could use some TLC.

“Yes the rooms are a bit worn as are the overall buildings but when youre in Maui you typically don't spend a lot of time in your room anyway! If you like a firm bed you'll love theirs (too hard for me, ugh.). The staff was always nice and helpful too. I'd definitely recommend this to people on a budget!”

Apr 28, 2008 by Reynee from Waipahu, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great Location! Near beaches, family, &shopping.
• The Pool Closes Too Early ( 10 pm).

“I asked or preferred A King Sized bed & wasn't too sure if it was available. But, the hotel accommodated us. There was a bellhop? While we were taking our bags out of our rental vehicle, he helped us to our room. We had 2 bags, our stroller & our car seat. That was something I wasn't used to. They also let us check in early! We arrived in Maui at around 7 am & we were dredging the fact the we needed to check in at 3. So I called early & they accommodated us again.”

Apr 22, 2008 by Ipo from Wahiawa, HI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Maui lu has really great ocean front rooms. Nice having the ocean only a few yards from your room.
• Shower in our room was ready to break, thought the shower handle was about to fall off. Cable TV, the cable connection to TV was really bad.

“Overall it was a really relaxing stay. Just to bad we didn't get the same room we had the last time. The oceanfront rooms are really up kept good, the other rooms are kind of old and things are either falling apart or ready to fall apart. Shower and screens in room needed fixing. Also could use a good dusting.”

Apr 18, 2008 by Martha from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The staff were very friendly and helpful.
• The hotel looks extremely old, needs repair everywhere; pool was 8 to 10 ' deep throughout.

“Everything about this place showed its wear and it has not been maintained. Paint was peeling, wood looked rotted along corridor; windows opened with difficulty; bathroom had glue down tile squares some of which were loose; elevator was slow, needed cleaning; pool area was worn and it was deep throughout.”

Apr 18, 2008 by Kim from St Maries, ID
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Good pool, grounds, and beach access.
• Maid service was poor.

“Older hotel at the start of the Kihei strip. It has beautiful grounds and swimming pool. The beach has easy access for either the hotels private area or the public beach, your choice. This is an older hotel that could use a little work on the windows, but over all was clean and comfy. The location is great for those wanting to have a central location to access the all parts of Maui. We stayed 4 nights with few problems. The up stairs neighbors could be heard jumping on the beds and one day the maid took all the towels (even the clean ones) leaving us with none. We had to make several phone calls to the front desk over several hours. Other wise the staff was friendly and very helpful.”

Apr 18, 2008 by Helen from East Lyme, CT
Overall Rating: 4
Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The grounds were pleasant.
• Most of the rooms were musty and smelled like urine.

“Could easily hear your neighbors, after looking into 8 rooms we finally found one that did not smell like mold and urine. Beds uncomfortable. Staff pleasant. Pool cloudy. Other guests there had the same impression.”

Apr 17, 2008 by Anne from Lake Stevens, VQ
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• On the ocean.
• Outside look was bad. It needs a face lift really bad.

“While they tried to make the room look good everything is really old and falling apart. Flooring is coming up, air conditioner old and leaked, entry way falling apart.”

Apr 13, 2008 by Shari from Vancouver, WA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Grounds very nice.
• Furnishings and carpet old and stained.

“It wasn't bad for the, large rooms and bath, but very basic. The carpet and linens were stained and even though the unit was clean, it appeared dirty.”

Mar 20, 2008 by Greg from Pasco, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The 3rd night we upgraded to an ocean view room, this was the start of the vacation.
• The initial room was in the old, non upgrade room and was not to our standards. We upgraded 3 days later and the ocean view was great.

“I would not suggest the "normal room" for an extended stay. We were fortunate to have a upgraded room for $25 extra charge after the 3rd night. Otherwise the vacation to Maui would have been a bust.”

Mar 11, 2008 by Heather from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Good price, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff.
• Difficult to get to restaurants/shopping without a car.

“The Aston Maui Lu was comfortable and clean, though the bathroom was older and could use some remodeling. The staff was very friendly. We only stayed for two nights on Maui before taking the ferry to Lanai for the rest of the week, so we weren't in the room very much. Our stay was pleasant and we had a great time in Hawaii!”

Mar 10, 2008 by Doug from Loveland, CO
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Close to the ocean.
• Felt like it was a cheap hotel.

“While the price may be right for a hotel on the beach, it was more than I would pay after seeing the hotel and the water in front of the hotel. The water was not clean enough to swim or snorkle in. The hotel room was fairly clean, but did not feel like it was clean. It felt like a motel 6.”

Mar 9, 2008 by Gorman from Santa Clara, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• The open area amongst the buildings was beautiful.
• The showerheads are really short, they are adequate for those 5'9 and under.

“The hotel grounds are quite nice, the rooms are spacious. The staff was helpful and the rooms clean. Some rooms have older window unit a/c, but they still have no trouble keeping the room cool.”

Mar 6, 2008 by Lena from Vancouver, WA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• The pool was nice and the sheets were clean.
• Condition of the paint and tub.

“Dumpy, this was really run down.”

Feb 9, 2008 by Amanda from Coweta, OK
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Juxtaposed to a considerably less crowded beach than other locations.
• Can't think of anything.

“We were very pleased with what we found. We enjoyed our stay in Kihei.”

Feb 8, 2008 by Dustin from Bellingham, WA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Staff was very friendly.
• Very noisy, dark rooms, leaky ceiling, uncomfortable.

“The Maui Lu, despite its decent location, is generally run down and in desperate need of a make-over. The rooms are dark, dank, and outdated.”

Feb 8, 2008 by Terasa from Omaha, NE
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• The grounds were beautiful with the flowers and trees.
• The room's carpet was very dirty, bathroom fixtures very old and unappealing, the locks on doors not very secure.

“The minute you opened the door you knew you were in trouble. I think the maid does what he/she can, but the carpet is so soiled, floors so old and dirt all around the edge of rooms, the bathroom fixtures were old and gave the sense of being unclean (although, I believe the maid had cleaned them). Couldn't wait to get out of there the next day!”

Feb 7, 2008 by William from San Antonio, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• It is central to everything on the island.
• Rooms need a face lift when possible.

“Over all we were very happy with the hotel. it is possible to go to Maui and not bust the bank doing it.”

Feb 6, 2008 by Yury from Vancouver, BC CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Good quiet location, spacious room, good value for money.
• No restaurant, no entertainment, old rooms.

“If you want a quiet, budget, low-key hotel on a beach, then this is the place to go.”

Jan 20, 2008 by Rhonda from Fort Mcmurray, AB CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Beachfront location with beaches.
• Carpet was stained, walls needed upkeep parking on ocean side extremely tight.

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Beautiful grounds. If you are looking for a quiet place to sleep at night or a secluded beach to read a good book then you won't be disappointed. However if you don't want to drive to a swimming beach, or if you are interested in eating out, then you may want to pass this hotel. The rooms are older, clean but at first glance don't appear to be so, and the whole resort could use some freshening up.”

Jan 20, 2008 by Brenda from Lakewood, CO
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Nice location, mature landscaping, friendly staff.
• Crumbling walls in bathroom, leaking sink fixture, parking lot so small it was difficult to park in.

“Old hotel with deteriorating rooms, nice location on the beach, friendly informative staff.”

Jan 17, 2008 by Ryan from Hanapepe, HI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Quiet and good location, big room.
• No Jacuzzi.

“We loved the hotel. It was quiet and spacious. Beautiful grounds. I would stay again if I needed a hotel in Maui. No Jacuzzi but no problem.”

Jan 16, 2008 by Lisa from Hana, HI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• This hotel was clean and had new bed linens.
• This hotel needs a paint job and new carpet.

“This hotel met my expectations. It was conveniently located and not too costly and available with little notice. The view was nice, as each room has a view of the ocean, however, the carpet needs replacing and room needs painting or updates.”

Jan 14, 2008 by Dean from Slc, UT
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Wifi in the rooms would be nice.

“The people who bash this hotel and the ones that enjoy "mango scented towels". We basically slept and showered at the hotel and sure it is an old property, but you get what you pay for and it met our needs. You could see/hear the crashing waves from our room the entire time we were there. We would return to this property.”

Jan 11, 2008 by Katy from Burnaby, BC CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Maui is sunny so does it really matter where you stay?
• There are ants in the room and the rooms are super dark.

“It was budget; you get what you pay for. The pool is nice but the whole place is super outdated. The bath room was really old and gross. Door not sealed so ants where everywhere. If you don't have a car the location is bad because there is nothing close by. Found the staff really nice and helpful.”

Dec 26, 2007 by Ralpf from Waianae, HI
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[9]

• Swimming pool.
• Roof leaking above toilet.

“Nice location, after all it is Maui, great pool tennis courts, lots of land, every room had a deck. Rules are not good, rooms need basic repair but they try. Staff could be friendlier single guy its fine might stay again, a family they'll be some fighting.”

Dec 20, 2007 by Irwan from Mililani, HI
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Clean. Good value for a place to sleep.
• Needs renovation. Rooms and facilities dated.

“Good value for a place to sleep. Not in walking distance to shops and restaurants.”

Dec 20, 2007 by Lulu from Honolulu, HI
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• A good place to shower and sleep.
• Need repairs and renovation.

“This is a no thrill place for you to sleep and take shower. Our trip was for my son's swimming competition therefore the room serves its purpose. We leave early in the morning and return in the evening therefore it was not important for us to have a nice room. As far as the classification, this hotel is not a resort. Rooms need to be renovated (carpet old). Bath room tiles needs to be replaced.”

Dec 15, 2007 by David from Victoria, BC CA
Overall Rating: 0
Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Excellent service and very friendly.
• Furniture, paint, etc show wear. Beachfront is also road front.

“Overall a nice place that needs some work. Peeling paint, sagging cushions on room furniture, and stained carpets and drapes need to be replaced. Replacing the windows with ones that shut properly would help with road noise at the beachfront rooms, which are sandwiched between the road and the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the grounds are a great playground. Not much nearby for food or entertainment, so plan on getting in the car. This is a great choice for those on a budget who don't mind a little deferred maintenance. If you expect shiny new and squeaky clean you will be disappointed, but you can still have a great time on Maui at the Maui LU.”

Dec 13, 2007 by Anurag from Herndon, VA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[3] • Location:[1]

• Nothing.
• This is no way a 2 star hotel. It was not on the beach (waterfront) as I had requested.

“I would never recommend this hotel to anybody. It's poorly maintained and has poor sanitary conditions.”

Dec 1, 2007 by Josie from Mesa, AZ
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Across from beach.
• Room tables not clean; holes in sheet/blanket.

“This is an old hotel and rooms reflect this. Housekeeping needs to pay better attention to detail such as sticky tables, holes in sheets and blanket and responding to requests. Scheduled pest control spraying forced us to leave room by 10:30. I would not recommend staying here more than 2 nights.”

Nov 30, 2007 by Linda from Victor, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beach close.
• Gnats in bathroom.

“It was kind of old and in need of updating, but we got a good night's rest.”

Nov 22, 2007 by Tom from Albemarle, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Excellent location.
• Limited sight when exiting the property.

“Excellent hotel as a central base for exploring Maui. Rooms are plain but clean a spacious. Great value.”