Hotel Molokai

Hotel Molokai
by Kani Amea

Hotel Molokai is a modest, moderately priced hotel on Molokai Island. The hotel is kid friendly and is a no smoking policy. It has a pool with a bar. The rooms are more of cottages, very island-like. As there’s only 37 rooms, try to get a beach front room preferably with a ceiling fan as there’s no A/C.

Though the front desk has limited hours, the friendly staff is very helpful and friendly in assisting the guests.

Most of the business is local, and booked well in advance, but that’s because this is the only hotel on Kaunakakai.

If you want authentic or mid-20th century type of ambience, this is where you’ll find it. The view from the beachfront rooms is great, and with the sound of the waves lulling you to sleep, it’s a great way to relax.

Though the menu has the basic American cuisine including steaks, the local seafood dishes (grilled mahi-mahi and shellfish) are the real draw. For breakfast, try the macademia pancakes with coconut sauce. Sparrows flitting in the dining area, free of charge.

The beach is relatively small and slightly muddy. You might not be tempted to swim, but it’s a good walk around the beach nonetheless.

Molokai was rated by National Geographic Traveler in the top 10 of the of the Best Islands in the World. The rugged coastlines and the laid back attitude of the residents is a throwback to Hawaii of old. If you plan to get away from it all, this is one island you have to go to. The simple rules apply here, you smile and people smile back. If you resent the laidback, idyllic and slow island life, you’re better off in the Big Island.

Among the places to see on Molokai is the old leper colony. It’s a tough hike but it’s well worth it. Over-all an idyllic laid back place where the rustic sounds of roosters crowing in the morning might grow on you while you enjoy your Hawaii vacation.

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