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JackieSun Jan 25th, 2004 09:12 PM

Pioneer Inn
 
Can you provide any details on the Pioneer Inn?
How is the upkeep?
How are the beds?
Would you recommend it? or recommend staying somewhere else?
Is it like a motel 6 or nicer?
The price seems too good to be true $125.

rjw_lgb_ca Jan 25th, 2004 09:59 PM

Could <b>you</b> maybe provide a little detail regarding <b>where</b> the Pioneer Inn is?!?!?

offlady Jan 25th, 2004 10:26 PM

It is an old historic building located right in the heart of town, right on the steps of the harbor, next to the world's largest banyan tree, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and galleries. But it is old, located within the historic preservation district. It depends on what kind of accomodations you like.

hmmm Jan 25th, 2004 11:13 PM

RJW: Lahaina, Maui.

Queenie Jan 26th, 2004 12:51 AM


I stayed there about 10 years ago.
I got up at 4 am to do the Haleakula bike thing.
When I snapped on the bathroom light I noticed my damp toothbrush was covered in baby roaches!
That kinda sums up the place.
...there is no free lunch...

auntiemaria Jan 26th, 2004 10:50 AM

Pioneer Inn was sold and completley renovated just a year or so ago...but all rooms are above the _very_ busy bar/restaurant. If it's peace and quiet you seek, this is not the place for you. But if you want to party in Lahaina town into the wee late hours, you'll love it!

Feisty Jan 26th, 2004 11:04 AM

From what I understand, cockroaches are a Hawaii thing that may or may not have much to do with the upkeep of the hotel.

hmmm Jan 26th, 2004 11:17 AM

Don't want to sound contentious, but, we've stayed all over the state in accomodations of many levels from modest to luxury. I've never seen a cockroach inside any dwelling we've inhabited, or any restaurant in which I've dined there, though I do not doubt they exist in Hawaii. Did have an ant farm at a home we rented in Hana. Didn't bother us-they were housebroken.

Rusty Jan 26th, 2004 02:34 PM

If you want to stay right in Lahaina (and that is a big if) the Lahaina Shores is a much better bet. It is a waterfront condo property and you should be able to get a studio condo there for $125. It is about two blocks south of the Pioneer.

Shanghainese Jan 26th, 2004 03:20 PM

I agree with Rusty, for the same $$ you'll be much better off at Lahaina Shores. We stayed there 5 nights and it was very pleasant. Talked to people who stayed at the Poineer Inn and they said they won't stay there again, noisy and the renovations didn't do much.

SEW Jan 26th, 2004 04:36 PM

hey, if you were a cockroach, would you want to live in hawaii or NYC??


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