I was visiting my sister who lives on Maui. We were looking to take a last-minute “stay-cation” for the New Year’s Day weekend near the ocean. We found the Noelani and were wondering what the “catch” was because it was available for an affordable price very close to the days we were seeking. There were no reviews, but I was able to do some further research on the complex and check out other units that had feedback. We ended up booking and reserving the one bedroom unit. To our delight, we ended up in a two-bedroom upon check-in, and we had a fantastic stay at the Noelani! In fact, we did not want to leave! We still talk about our wonderful getaway we had on the west side!

Since, I cannot speak towards this particular unit, I can only speak of the stay we generally had at the Noelani. We loved being oceanfront on this side of the island. This is a rocky shoreline, but for us this did not matter because we are used to driving to beaches on the south side, and were not looking for any beach time. There is a small beach/surfer launch area within walking distance of the Noelani if you need to put your toes in the sand. Plus, there are other beaches a short distance away. We watched the beautiful water, saw gorgeous sunsets and watched whales from our balcony. Out from the unit was a popular surfing and paddleboard area.

If you were to “judge a book by its cover” the outside of the complex in general is a little outdated. However, common areas were clean and well kept. We had no problem with this. We thoroughly enjoyed the smaller size of the complex and the amenities it offered, it is quiet! The pools were clean and there were grills by the pool and ocean to use. The tiki torches were lit at night and this created a nice ambiance for sunsets and the evening hours. If you are looking for the size and amenities that huge and expensive resorts offer, this is not the ideal location. But for us it was near perfect. The only main “complaint” we had was the parking in the lot was harder to come by in the evening. There was a point I didn’t really want to leave or chose to walk so we wouldn’t lose our space. However, the staff was helpful and accommodating in offering alternative solutions we ended up not needing. (Note: There is no elevator at the complex, but the top floor equates to only two flights of stairs. I believe unit #202 is equal to the ground/parking level)

The reservation for the room and checkout went smoothly. They charged the room tax at check-in, which I knew in advance. I can’t wait for my next visit to the island. Would definitely stay at the Noelani again! Thanks!!