Molokai Shores
About this stay
Molokaʻi Shores is an oceanfront condominium complex on the south shore near Kaunakakai, the island's small main town, about eight miles from the airport. Managed by Castle Resorts, it rents one- and two-bedroom units with full kitchens and lanais, and has an oceanfront pool, barbecue areas and laundry. There is no resort scene here: Molokaʻi is quiet and rural, with ancient fishponds along this coast. It suits families and independent travelers who want to cook for themselves and explore the island by car.
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About Moloka'i
Moloka'i is a rural island of about 7,000 people, many of them Native Hawaiian, and has largely chosen to keep large-scale tourism at a distance. There are no traffic lights and no high-rise hotels. It suits independent travellers who want quiet, outdoor time and an understanding of contemporary Hawaiian community life rather than resort comforts. Accommodation and services are limited.
Getting there
Moloka'i Airport (MKK), near Ho'olehua, is served by small commuter aircraft, mainly from Honolulu and Kahului on Maui, with flights taking about 25 to 30 minutes. There is currently no regular passenger ferry to the island.