Ruling Hawaiian chiefs once returned from ocean voyages to this spot, now host to condominiums comfortable enough for minor royalty. Hotel-sponsored Hawaiiana programs and a booklet for self-guided historical tours are nice extras. Units are all uniquely decorated, with bright, full kitchens and expansive lanai. Your view of landscaped grounds is interrupted only by a large pool before ending at a sandy, swimmable beach. You can find plenty of dining and shopping at the nearby Coconut Marketplace. Pros: Nice swimming beach, walking distance to playground, attractively furnished. Cons: Entering highway from hotel road can be difficult, occasional odors from nearby sewage-treatment plant.
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