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We were there in September - I wouldn't exactly call the road up to Haleakala "wide", but there were almost no cars on the road, and it wasn't extremely narrow either. We did it 30 years ago in the middle of the night, so I don't remember whether it was scary or not.

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Narrowed down to Aina Nalu in Lahaina, pros and cons please!

Aina Nalu gets good reviews and recommendations from some Fodorites. For me the con would be that it doesn't have an ocean view. If I am going to Hawaii, I want to sit on my lanai and have my coffee in the morning and my wine in the eveing, all the while looking at the ocean.

I am not a fan of Lahaina but all my Hawaii friends convinced me it's a good location without a car.

As far as the road to Hana, I'm another one who doesn't get that it's scary. You are driving so slowly on the turns that there is not much to be afraid of. I've probably driven the road 5-6 times, last time coming home in the dark and even that wasn't bad. Again the only downside is if you get carsick but my younger DD who gets terribly carsick did fine on the road by sitting in the front and taking her Dramamine. I personally wouldn't miss the drive, it's so beautiful. Of course have never done it with a tour group.

Have you looked at some of the condos in Kaanapali? The Maui Kai has some great values and they all have ocean views. If you look on VRBO, the individual owners give the best rates. I was a little concerned about not having a car in Kaanapali but someone reminded me that there is a shuttle that covers Kaanapali to Whaler's Village and Lahaina and the charge is $1.00. Looks a good option for getting around. Here is one of the condos at Maui Kai. This one is a great value, looks like you get a 1bedroom for the price most others charge for the studios. Not 100% sure of your dates but there is availability in May. I stayed at this building with my DD and we really like it.

http://www.vrbo.com/95147

We also stayed at Maui Kai & enjoyed it very much - great rates too, but we did have a car. I'd have to know how reliable that shuttle is & if they do pick up there. We did walk up the the little strip mall near there where the great take-out was?is? There's also a Star Market - or was when we were there.
Not far from there was a great Farmer's Market on certain days of the week.

Paula, thank you, but the problem that may be with condo is that the office may be away from the place, and without a car, will the shuttle driver make the stop? I read on TA this happens.

How to get the keys with all the luggage? And how to get food to the place? And how to get around? And what are the office hours? We ran into these issues renting a cabin in Yosemite, and than we had a car!

Yes, I know about the shuttle, but being able to walk to a restaurant vs. having to find a shuttle that probably runs limited ours are different things.

We've decided on Aina Nalu that even offers senior discount after 50 :))

I took a look at Aina Nalu & am wondering what is the draw? I just don't see it at all? Plus - no elevator 2 story walk up which may mean Faina needs ground level? And, I've always been leery of ground level for safety reasons.
http://www.hawaiirevealed.com/free-t...na-nalu-resort

Does Faina know that she can go to maui revealed & see an aerial plus reviews of any place to stay on the island?
http://www.hawaiirevealed.com/books-apps/maui-revealed

why are you addressing dayenu by an old screen name in the third person?

why not? :)

OSB, you never know, on TA somebody posted, they were in a 9-story place with the elevator not working for a few days.

Here's another vote for having an ocean view. Love it in the morning, with coffee and fresh fruit/whatever you want for breakfast, during the day if you are around - and having an appertif and some pupu's at night - before you head out, or enjoying dinner if you cook.

And there are a number of restaurants along the hotel path in Kaanapali. If you are really stressed out by using the shuttle - rent a car for the day and stock up as needed.

Also don't think the road to Hana is that bad - but be sure to slow down going around the curves and start early.

Plus - just loved greeting the sunrise at Haleakula - just spectacular. Check to see that it should be a clear day before you go.

LG: I can see why you'd ask. I have been conversing with someone who is also trying to help Dayenu plan this trip. Bouncing back & forth between the two, I guess I just got mixed up.
My apologies, Dayenu (who still goes by Faina in some venues).

And Dayenu, the office at the Maui Kai is on the first level of the building.

I try not to stay above the 6th floor anywhere due to fire ladder restrictions height wise.

D - have you checked out the Kaanapali Beach Hotel? If I recall, they also have senior discounts. I've often thought I'd like to try a stay there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaxshxiVkc0

Dayenu-The Maui Kai has an office with a desk and you just pick up your keys there. Not sure of the office hours but seemed like someone was there most of the time. Never had any trouble with the elevators and I read through lots of reviews on TA and didn't see a mention of that. In fact the Maui Kai is #1 on TA for speciality accomodations in Lahaina.

As far as food, you will have the same problem no matter where you are. You'd probably have to get a shuttle/taxi to take you to a grocery store for your main supplies. Then you could pick up small items when you are out if you needed something. I guess the Foodland would be walkable since it's around a half a mile away but not if you are carrying lots of groceries. Safeway is about a mile away. As far as the Maui Kai, there is a Times Supermarket right across the street so that is even more convenient than in Lahaina.

There are restaurants that are walkable from the Maui Kai although maybe a little further than the ones if you were at the Aina Nalu. Since restaurants are so crowded in both Lahaina and Kaanapali, I'd be more likely to bring home some food and sit on my lanai for dinner.

Not sure about the shuttle schedule but when we stayed at Maui Kai, I saw people using it. I think one of the most magic things about Hawaii and Maui is watching that sunset everynight. You saw my pictures from last week. The lanai's at Maui Kai are perfect for that.

Why not ring them up & ask the mgt. about shuttle & all the ?'s>

Another vote for Maui Kai. It is nothing fancy at all, but all worth the views. It can be booked individually through VRBO or the office. I just stayed next door at the Mahana in January because I could not get in at the Maui Kai. If you want the Kaanapali experience (and it really is) maybe the Whaler condo or one of the hotels, like the Sheraton or Kaanapali Beach Hotel. I would not stay in Lahaina myself.
What is the reason you do not want a car?

http://www.maui-kai.com/?gclid=CM75v...FYp_Qgod3jkAIw

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals...apali/maui-kai