Make it to Molokai!
Rediscover the "Spirit of Aloha" and the HawaiI of Yesterday!
An Abundantly & Beautifully Furnished Vacation Rental Condo on Molokai's Sparkling West End.
This winter, Dec/2008 and Jan/2009, are now available!
Please check our availability calendar for your travel dates.. We are sold out until July 2008 due to so many repeat guests!
Ke
Nani Kai
Condo
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Comments
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Map
of Molokai
Getting
to Molokai
Car
Rentals (& Discounts)
Taxi's
Kaluakoi
Golf Resort
Island
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Owner's
Information
Gene
& Rose Hartman
P.O. Box 634
Monarch
Beach, CA 92629-0634
(949)
481-5377
(949) 444-8105 Cell
(949) 481-5378 FAX
Email:
Rose@Rosebilt.com
or
aloharose@cox.net
Island Photos
from the Olsons's
visit Sept. 2006
"Mother Molokai"
poem by
Jerry Finn
Click
here to check out our vacation rental condo in South Lake Tahoe!!
Ke Nani Kai Resort Condominiums are located on the West End of Molokai, adjacent to the Kaluakoi Golf Resort and the areas many beaches. The resort consists of 120 individually owned condominiums on 14 landscaped acres, a large pool, heated whirlpool spa, 2 championship tennis courts and built-in BBQ's with picnic areas.
Our 1,000 square foot (includes lanai) vacation rental one-bedroom condo, unit #115 is located overlooking the 8th fairway of the Kaluakoi Golf Course with views of Pãpõhaku Beach (3 mile beach), Kepuhi Bay, unspoiled terrain and those famous Hawaiian Sunsets. This downstairs unit offers one of the best views in Ke Nani Kai. These views can be enjoyed from the lanai, kitchen, living room/dining room or the bedroom while standing, sitting or stretching out!
Our condo has been completely refurbished and includes FREE wireless internet access as well as digital TV and music channels. The kitchen has beautiful solid granite countertops and a reverse osmosis filtered drinking water system. All major kitchen appliances are new and include a glass top stove, quiet dishwasher, large microwave and a refrigerator with a built-in icemaker. A full-size washer/dryer is also right in your unit.In the bedroom, there is a beautiful cane headboard and footboard with a Serta Perfect Sleeper queen size mattress. This mattress is so comfortable that if someone tosses and turns all night, the other person never knows it! And, if you leave your drapes open at night, you will wake up to the sight of Kepuhi Bay and the moon setting!
Our unit is abundantly and beautifully furnished with all of the comforts of home. In addition to all linens and pool/beach towels, our unit is fully stocked with enough trash bags, hand dishwashing soap, dishwasher detergent, cleaning supplies, ziplock baggies, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, paper napkins, paper plates, plastic silverware for picnics, coffee filters, cooking spray, spices, sugar and Sweet & Low, ketchup, mustard & mayonaise for your entire stay. We also provide liquid hand soap for the kitchen and bath as well as liquid soap for the shower. Because most of these items are not normally provided in a vacation rental, we ask each guest to replace any items that runs out for the next guest. You will find a small supply of toilet paper and paper towels. We do not supply laundry products. All of these items are included in the cost of your rental at no extra charge!
We use our unit several times each year and it is fully equipped and it is waiting for you to call it "home" during your stay.
Click here for our complete inventory list.
Rates*
Low
Season - April thru October
$750
Weekly - $2000 Monthly
High
Season - November thru March
$850
Weekly - $2400 Monthly
(Click Here to View Pricing Chart for Totals with taxes.)
-Hawaii taxes, 11.42% apply to all rates-Check In/Out Cleaning Charge $75 per stay.
Rates are for 1 or 2 persons. Adults only, NO CHILDREN under the age of 18 are allowed.
All rates DO NOT include cleaning services DURING your stay. Cleaning during your stay can be arranged with my cleaner for $75.00 per cleaning plus tax.
All returning guests are exempt from future rate increases provided they return every year.
Please click here to see if your desired dates are still available.
If you need additional units, wish to stay for less than one week or are looking for a lower cost unit (which won't be nearly as nice as ours), or we are not available, you can email me and I can provide you with a list of other owners who also rent out their units.
Please email, phone (949) 481-5377 or fax (949) 481-5378 your request for reservations. Please include your arrival and departure dates in your request and the number in your party.
A deposit must be received within 7 days after confirming your reservations or your reservations will be cancelled. Full payment is required for all reservations made within 60 days of arrival. Final Payment is required 60 days prior to your arrival.
Payment is accepted by credit cards (via PayPal), Personal Check or Money Order. PayPal payment instructions will be sent to you.
Confirmation will be made with you via mail, fax or e-mail as soon as your deposit is received. Check-in instructions and island information will sent after your final payment is received.
Be sure to let us know your arrival/departure times so that we may assist you with either early or late arrivals and later check-out times.
Check-In is 3:00pm
Check-Out is 10:00 a.m.
Changes or cancellations received at least 60 days before your arrival
date will be fully refunded minus any transaction costs, i.e. Paypal.
Changes within 60 days of your arrival are permitted at no charge provided
that your new travel dates are within the same calendar year. Cancellations
within 60 days will be subject to forfeiture of your payment(s) unless
your reserved dates are rebooked.
Please make sure that you allow a minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes in between flights in (HNL) Honolulu so that your baggage can be checked all the way through to Molokai (MKK). Minimum connecting time is 30 minutes for flights connectiong thru (OGG) Kahalui, Maui connections.
The Molokai Airport (airport code MKK) is serviced throughout the day by Island Air** 800-652-6541 from Honolulu (HNL) and Kahalui-Maui (OGG) with Dash-7 aircraft (holds about 36 passengers). Booking online at their website will get you the best rate. Their baggage limit is 2 pieces per person with a 50 lb combined maximum for both pieces.
Pacific Wings 888-575-4546 is now flying up to10 flights a day between Honolulu and Molokai for just $38.90 each way. They fly twin engines Cessnas that hold 9 passengers. Their baggage allowance is 2 pieces per person at 50 lbs maximum per bag. They also fly to Molokai from Maui (OGG) 4 times per day to/from Kalaupapa (Father Damien Colony) from MKK
Go! Express 888-435-9462 is also servicing Molokai from Honolulu with 3 to 4 flights daily with fares as low as $34.90 each way. They also fly smaller (9 passenger) aircraft and their baggage allowance is at 50 lbs per bag with 2 pieces checked per person.
Molokai Air Shuttle suspended service in early April 2007.
George's Aviation operates from Honolulu and Molokai ($70.00 OW/$105.00 RT) and from Maui ($95 OW/$$170 RT). They
can be reached at 866-834-2120 or 808-553-8554.
If you travel on a carrier other than Island Air, Pacific Wings or Go! Express, check to see where
they depart from as they may not operate out of the Honolulu airport and
a taxi ride will be necessary to reach them as well as planning additional
travel time. In addition, the baggage allowance may be less than your limit on the mainland to Hawaii flight! Remember..you don't need much in Hawaii! And, on Molokai,
don't bring anything new to wear, nor jewelry or makeup. No one will notice
and no one will care!
A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING YOUR CHECKED BAGGAGE ON YOUR DEPARTURE FROM MOLOKAI:
In order for your baggage to be checked beyond Honolulu to the mainland, they must be inspected by a State of Hawaii agricultural inspection agent. While they do operate on Molokai, their hours are limited to the following hours:
| Ho’olehua, Moloka’i (MKK) | Mon | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Tue - Sat | 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | closed |
I have been told that if you are departing on an afternoon or evening flight, that you can bring your checked baggage to the airport and have it checked in early while the agricultural agents are still on duty. They will then be checked through to your final destination on the mainland on your later flight. This saves you the hassel of claiming them in Honolulu and dragging them over to your mainland carrier. Of course, you have to break up your day to do this. If you want your baggage checked to your final destination, the best thing to do would be to plan your departure flight around the hours of operation.
Ferry Service
The island of Molokai is also serviced by a 100 foot, 149 passenger ferry from Maui. The "Molokai Princess" leaves daily from the Lahaina Harbor (Pier #3) daily at 7:15am and at 6:00pm. It takes 90 minutes to Molokai and is approximately $40 each way. It arrives on the Molokai's southern shores at Kaunakakai Harbor. The return times depart Molokai at 5:30am and at 4:00pm. Whales are often spotted during the cruise. If you fly in to Maui, you will have to get transportation to Lahaina. It is about 45 minutes by taxi. I have heard of a shuttle from Lahaina to the Kmart in Kahului for $3.00. I was told that it runs every 90 minutes. Kmart is about 1 mile from the airport. However, with the airfares so low right now....why take the ferry? Plus, the flight from Maui to Molokai is very spectactular. You will see the sea cliffs of Molokai's north shore...which are the tallest in the world! They can be contacted at 866-440-6284.
If you have never been to Molokai, you will need a car to see the island and to get around. Distances are long and there isn't any public transportation. If you plan to golf or beach it everyday, by all means, just use a taxi or shuttle (see below). Otherwise, you will need to rent a car. Cars on the island can sell out in advance due to large funtions, i.e. weddings, reunions, etc. Be sure to plan accordingly.
Budget® and Dollar® are located at the airport and are the only major car rental companies on the island. You can contact Doug Harms, Station Manager for Budget on Molokai directly. Tell him that you are calling/emailing from this website and he will give you his best rate. (Be sure to read below for other discounts for comparisons.) Doug's phone is (808) 567-6877 - email is budget@aloha.net. Please allow 48 hours for a response by email. The best time to call them directly is between 10:30am and 12:00 noon Hawaii time. If the answer machine comes on, they are busy, please leave them a clear message with your phone number and they will call you back within 24 hours. You can also contact Dollar direct for their local rates at the airport by calling 808-567-6156
Kami from San Diego just told me about these discount sources for car rentals. If you are a member (or not) of Costco, they offer discount pricing on car rentals with Budget through this website. For discount pricing on a Dollar rental car, click this link for a good deal. The airport code for Molokai is MKK. Thank you Kami! We all like to save $$$.
Island Air has a link for discount pricing through their "special discounts" page on their website. Click here to go to this page to compare prices as well. You don't have to have ticket purchased on Island Air to get this discount.
Another company that offers discounts on car rentals is www.Discount Hawaii Car Rental.com. They have contracted, fixed rates on rentals. I haven't used them but their rates look pretty good too. Click here to go to their web page or call them toll free at 888-292-3307.
Island Kine Auto Rentals is a local company and will meet your flight/ferry arrival. Call them toll free at (866) 527-7368 or their local number at (808) 553-5242 or email info@molokai-car-rental.com
Molokai Rent-a-Car Corp. is a new local company renting used cars (some without air conditioning) for $25 per day and $150 per week (as of 6/03). No web site but, you can call them toll free at 866-239-3929 or their local number at 808-553-3929.
Scooter Rentals
Molokai Scooter Rentals 808-658-0602 -email
Renting for $42 per day. (One person scooters)
Gas Stations
($4.13 gal. for regular unleaded gas as of 01/08.)
There are only two locations to obtain gas for your car on the island. Note: There is no gas station at the airport.
West End at Maunaloa Village 552-2627– now accepting credit cards and ATM cards! Open Mon/Tu/Thu 7am - 1:30pm, Wed/Fri 8:30am - 3pm, Sat 9:30am - 2pm and closed on Sundays (Always .20-.25 higher than town.)
"In Town”
- Kaunakakai has two service stations-The Chevron station 553-3214 is
a "Pay at the Pump" station accepting Credit and Debit Cards.
They have a snacks/drinks and a mini-fast/local food counter.
Monday-Thursday 7:00am - 8:30pm
Friday - Saturday 7:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 7:00am - 6:00pm.
Hele Mai Taxi 808-336-0967
Kukui Tours & Limo Service 808-552-2282
Molokai Off-Road Tour & Taxi 808-553-3369
Kaluakoi Golf Resort
(808) 552-0255
or (888) 627-8082 (Molokai Lodge)
7:30am to 4:30pm
email: Teetime@mobettah.net
The Molokai Ranch has just announced that they will be closing the golf course with the rest of their operations on the island effect on April 5, 2008. If the golf course is reopened and/or sold, I will update this site with the information.
The Kaluakoi Golf Resort is within walking distance of Ke Nani Kai. The front nine holes reopened November 17th, 2002 . The back nine reopened in Sept. of 2004 and is looking great! Some of the new photos that I have posted show some of the holes on the back nine.
The Kaluakoi Championship Course combines challenging golf with a visual experience that is unique in Hawaii. Ted Robinson designed the course to take advantage of the unparalleled West Molokai views. Bound seaside by Kepuhi and Papohaku Beaches and the sparking Pacific Ocean, the course's inland contours fringe the open rangeland blending with untouched wilderness. Deer, pheasant, wild turkey, quail and partridge roam on the manicured acres of the golf course.
Golf Fees (Cash or Credit)
No Walking-Must Use Cart
Daily -
18 holes - $75.00 per
person (includes cart)
Twilight Green Fees - 9 holes - $35.00 per person (with cart) 2:30pm -
3:30pm
Senior Special on Tuesdays - $35/18 holes - over 65 years old
Ladies Day Special - $35/18 holes all day on Thursdays
Rider Fee-$15
Tee times may be required two hours prior to golf play. Check with the Pro Shop.
Equipment Rentals
Club Rental - 9 holes - $15.00
Golf Shoe Rental $10.00
Range Balls - $5/$8/$13
A package rate is available to everyone for $440. This includes 8 rounds of 18 hole play or 16 rounds of 9 hole play. The package can be split with other players but must be used within 30 days.
All rates/fees are subject
to change.
Golf coupons, special group rates and fund raising rates are availble
on request. For more information please call the Pro Shop at 808-552-0255.
IRONWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE:
PH: 808-567-6000.
9 hole golf course in Kalae at 1,200 elevation. Walking course with spectacular
views of the northwest shores, carts also available. $28 green fee-9 holes
with cart. Open daily 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
KALAPAUPA (Hansen's Disease Colony)
You can take the mule ride, hike or fly down to this isolated peninsula which is a National Historic Park. This part of Molokai was made famous by Father Damien, a Belgian priest who came to the settlement in 1873 to help those stricken by the disease. The disease was brought under control by sulfone drugs in the 1940's. Today, fewer than 30 people remain in Kalaupapa and they are free to come and go as they please.
The tour at Kalaupapa takes a maximum of 30 participants. It operates everyday except on Sunday. It is an all day tour. If you fly or walk in - you must bring your own lunch. You may want to book this trip prior to your arrival. The mule trip is memorable but the plane ride is faster, easier and cheaper!
DAMIEN TOURS: 808-567-6171 – call for Kalaupapa tour reservations 7-9 am or 5-7 pm. $40 per person for tour only (if you walk in or fly in). For flight reservations, contact Pacific Wings at 888-575-4546. (Bring a book to read--you may have to wait for the hikers and the mule riders before your tour will begin.)
MOLOKAI
MULE RIDE: 800-567-7550 (toll free) or 808-567-6088 FAX:
808-567-6244
P.O. Box 200 Kualapuu, HI, 95757
e-mail: muleman@aloha.net
COFFEES
OF HAWAII:
800-709-BEAN (toll free) or 808-567-9490 x26.
e-mail: info@molokaicoffee.com
Now owned by Coffees of Hawaii, you can visit this working coffee plantation
by Mule Drawn tours of the coffee fields. Call for hours and prices. Click to read news article.
The Plantation Store features an Espresso Bar, Arts and Crafts from over 30 Molokai artisans, Malulani Estate Coffee and MuleSkinner Coffee. Be sure to try their Mocha Mama! It's the best!
Espresso Bar -Serves food & drinks
Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm
Sat 8am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 4pm
Plantation Store-
Mon - Sat 9am - 4pm
Sun - 10am - 4pm
MOLOKAI OFF ROAD
TOURS:
P.O. Box 747 Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748808-553-3369
KALAE TOUR: Fully narrated
tour. Enjoy the ride in an air conditioned van. Dress comfortable as you’ll
be getting in and out of the van. See historic Kalaupapa Lookout, Purdy’s
MacNut Farm, Coffee’s of Hawaii Plantation, and Kaunakakai Town
(where you’ll spend a ½ hour walking around). Minimum of
3 passengers.
MOLOKAI HIGHLIGHTS: Fully narrated
tour. Enjoy the ride in an air conditioned van. Dress comfortably as you’ll
be getting in and out of the van. See historic Kalaupapa Lookout, Father
Damien’s Church, Purdy’s MacNut Farm, Coffee’s of Hawaii
Plantation, Ancient Fishponds, and historic Kaunakakai Town (where you’ll
spend a ½ hour walking around). Lunch is not included.
Minimum of 3 passengers.
MOLOKAI
BICYCLE: 800-709-BIKE (toll free) or 808-553-3931 FAX: 808-553-5740
P.O. Box 379 Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748
E-mail molbike@aloha.net
Mountain bike or hike to hidden
waterfalls and pools on Molokai. Our mountain tour takes you along the
eastern ridge of breathtaking Halawa Valley. After a one hour bike ride
and a twenty minute hike, discover a secret pool for a refreshing swim.
If you don't want to mountain bike, we can drive you up part of the way
and hike the rest. Either way, the experience will blow your mind!
Half Day Tours are about three hours long. Choose either the Mauka (mountain) Tour to the waterfalls (weather permitting) or the Makai (ocean) Tour to secluded Fagan's Bay. $45/person, $40/person if you already have a bike, 2 people minimum.
Molokai Bicycle's Exclusive Pu'u o Hoku Ranch Tours. The tour to the waterfalls takes you high above historic Halawa Valley. Our aluminum bikes with LX components are professionally maintained allowing hassle-free, high quality riding. The mauka (toward the mountains) ride encounters some slippery conditions over steep terrain. Unless you're an expert rider, expect to walk these short up and down stretches but the ride is still enjoyable by anyone in decent shape. If you're not a mountain biker and would rather hike, a truck is available to take you up part of the way. Of course, you purists out there who prefer to hike or run the entire way are welcomed to. Truck, bike, hike, run. Any combination is possible.
Molokai’s only full service bike shop. Sales, bike & ocean sport rentals, repairs. Free maps/info on biking, hiking, camping and ocean activities.
First Day - $20, each Additional
Day - $15, Weekly Rate - $85, Monthly Rate - $175
Rentals Include: Helmets, Water Bottles, Maps, Car Racks, Inside info.
on rides, One heck of a good time!
Molokai
Outdoors Car Rentals toll free 1-877-553-4477 is another local company which rents 4x4's and vans.
Email outdoors@aloha.net 808-553-4477
877-553-4477
Offers car, moped and sports equipment rentals, shuttle services, biking and/or kayak tours, and island tours.
MOLOKAI
RENTALS AND TOURS:
808-553-5663 Toll Free 800-553-9071
P.O. Box 28
HC01Kaunakakai,HI 96748
E-Mail mosher@aloha.net
Rental equipment available for snorkeling, kayaks, surfboards, boogie boards, mountainbikes, fishing poles, camping gear, childrens' gear (west suites, car seats, port-a-cribs, baby jobbers, backpacks).
Offers kayak, snorkel, forest hiking and Coffee Plantation bike tour.
MOLOKAI MUSEUM &
CULTURAL CENTER:
P.O. Box 986
Kaunakakai, Molokai 96748
808-567-6436
e-mail: djocean@aloha.net
On the National Register of
Historic Places is the R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill – 1878. Site of the
annual Molokai Music Festival.
Guided tours Mon – Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
They have a nice gift shop! Be sure to visit!
RATES: $3.00 adults,$1.00 children 5 – 18 years
The MOLOKAI Lodge & OUTFITTERS CENTER: 877-726-4656 OR 808-552-2797 ext. 234.
The Molokai Ranch has just announced that they will be closing The Lodge with the rest of their operations on the island effect on April 5, 2008. If the hotel is reopened and/or sold, I will update this site with the information.
The Molokai Lodge (formerly managed by Sheraton) is a natural testament to the great outdoors with three unique recreational areas and a variety of fun-filled activities.
(Please contact hotel directly for available tours and prices. Things change constantly!)
PANIOLO RECREATIONAL AREA
Cattle Trail Drive Tour – Ride the range and learn to herd cattle by real paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys). You’ll enjoy a scenic ride and story-telling about the history of the Ranch and the Paniolos in Hawaii. 2 hours. Includes Picnic lunch. RATES: $90 per person
Paniolo Round-up – Learn horsemanship from working paniolos and compete in traditional rodeo games. RATES: $90 per person
Historical Hikes of West Molokai - See first hand the locations closed to the general public for many years. 53,000 acres of private property with spots of many legends. Novice Hikes 2 hrs, Intermediate hikes 4 hrs, Advanced hikes 6 hrs. RATES: $40 - 90 per person
Mountain Biking Tours - 1/2 and full days tours. Exhilarating downhill biking adventures. Separate routes for riders of differing ability. Tackle our premier ride to Naiwa and the Sea Cliffs w/lunch included. RATES: $40 - $80 per person.
KAUPOA RECREATION AREA
This is the location of The Lodge's Tentalo's. For non-guests, you can dine on the beach on Friday and Saturday night's from 6 - 8 pm at the Kaupoa Beach Village dining pavillion which is ocean front. On Friday nights, the buffet offers Hawaiian foods while on Saturday night, it isPrime Rib Buffet with fish, roasted chicken, a sald bar and desserts. Cost is $31 per person and reservations are required by 2pm on the day of. Call 660-2824 to reserve your spot! The beach and sunset are spectacular and the food deliciously prepared. A very good value. Currently they do not serve alcohol on the beach and you may bring your own - no corkage fee!
A Sunday brunch is sometimes offered at the same place for $19.95 per person from 11am to 1pm. In addition to cooked to order omelets, fresh fish with a tropical salsa and kaupoa beef are freshly grilled for you. They also include fresh fruits, assorted salads, danish, breakfast potatoes, steamed rice, bacon and sausage and dessert. You may take your beach gear and spend the afternoon on this beach. It makes for a very special day! Reservations are also required.
Both of these events require check-in and payment at The Lodge and you will be driving your own vehicle down their dirt/gravel road down to the beach camp. The drive takes 25 to 30 minutes, so plan accordingly to take advantage of as much time as possible down at site.
Whale Watching (Dec - April) - Explore the fascinating world of the humpback whale aboard a 23-foot Zodiac. All charters leave out of Hale O Lono Harbor. RATES: $60 per person
Snorkeling Charters (May - Sept) - Discover our world down under. Snorkeling gear and bottled water provided. RATES: $60 per person
Coastal Shoreline Tours (Oct - Nov) - Climb aboard a Zodiac and revel in the beauty of Molokai's coastline. Weather gear and bottled water provided. RATES: $60 per person
KOLO RECREATIONAL AREA
Outdoor Adventure Package - Activities include mountain biking to Kolo Beach, Ocean Kayaking along the South Shore, a healthy hearty lunch at Kolo Cliffs Camp and the Rope Challenge Course. Recommended for physically fit adults. RATES: $135 per person
Spa Treatments at the Molokai Lodge - 808-660-2710
Enjoy a Swedish massage, Sports Technique massage, Reflexoogy, Aromatherpy and/or a Manual Lymph Massage.
The Molokai Lodge also features Rodeo Events through out the year. Please call for more information.
NATURE
CONSERVANCY OF HAWAII:
PH: 808-553-5236 / FAX: 808-553-9870
P.O. Box 220 Kualapuu, Hawaii 96757
e-mail: ktachibana@tnc.org
Click here for 2008 Hike Schedule
Monthly hiking tours of Kamakou Preserve on the east end and the Moomoomi Sand Dunes on the northwest corner of the island. We did the trip to Moomoomi in May of 2004 . It was fabulous and well worth the suggested $25 donation per person. They use their 4-wheel drive vehicles to take you to their destinations and provide an indepth lecture of the surroundings. Plan to bring your own sack lunch. And, be sure to reserve early. They only take a handful of people and the spots fill up early.
We also had the opportunity to visit the Kamakou Preserve (Molokai's rain forest) in October of 2004 and September of 2007. It was an experience of a lifetime! Again, they use their 4-wheel drive vehicles to take you to the preserve via a 10 mile dirt, mud and rock road! It's almost like a Disneyland ride! Then, you'll walk approximately 1 1/2 miles on 2 x 8 wooden planks (wrapped in metal mesh to keep you from slipping) through the rainforest. In addition to all of that beauty, you will come to the end where you'll enjoy your home packed sack lunch high in the mountains at the Pelekuna lookout. It is like lunching in heaven! The lookout is spectacular! Words cannot describe it. You just have to do it!
PURDY’S NATURAL MACADAMIA NUT FARM: PH: 808-567-6601
P.O. Box 84 Hoolehua, HI 96729
e-mail: macnuts@molokai-aloha.com
Tour the 70 year-old macadamia
nut farm. Mac products available. Open Mon – Fri 9:30 am –
3:30 pm.
Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. FREE
OCEAN ADVENTURES
ALYCE C
PH: 808-558-8377
P.O. Box 825 Kaunakakai, Molokai, HI 96748
31-foot Coast Guard licensed boat. Day or half day charters. Catch Ahi, Mahi-mahi, Ono, Ulua or Marlin off Molokai. Equipment and bait furnished.
BILL KAPUNI’S
SNORKEL AND DIVE:
PH: 808-553-9867
P.O. Box 1962 Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748
billkapuni@hotmail.com
Let Bill Kapuni take you on
a snorkeling adventure off the shores of Molokai, in the warm tropical
waters where you’ll experience an abundance of marine life. Learn
the lore of ancient Hawaiian legends.
*Professional Gear * Professional PADI Instructor * Snorkel & Dive
Tours * Morning Briefing at Location * Complimentary Soda & Chips
* Air Fills and Tank Rentals. Morning and Afternoon Tours available.
808-553-5926
Located in Kaunakakai in the main part of town. Offers equipment rental or purchase for kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, surf & boogie boards and fishing. They also offer a large selection of t-shirts and gift items.
LANI’S KAYAK:
PH: 808-558-8563
P.O. Box 826 Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii 96748
Kayak tours and rental, snorkeling and fishing. Enjoy Molokai’s tropical coastline. Tour guide service available. Call Lani Caparida for reservations and information.
E-mail kayak@aloha.net
MAA HAWAII –
MOLOKAI ACTION ADVENTURE: PH: 808-558-8184
P.O. Box 1269 Kaunakakai, Molokai HI 96748
Guide service. Hunt deer, wild boar or goats using bows or rifles. Hiking, snorkeling, diving, spear fishing, kayaking and reef trolling. Fishpond and Heiau tours.
MOLOKAI SAILING
CHARTERS:
PH: 808-553-5852
P.O. Box 1207 Kaunakakai, Molokai, HI 96748
Molokai’s original charter
service since 1975. Offering a variety of sailing tours aboard their 42
foot sloop "Satan's Doll".
2-HOUR SUNSET SAIL: $40 per person
WHALE WATCHING: $50 per person - ½ day of *whale watching including
soft drinks and pupus.
LANAI SAIL: $90 per person – a full day of sailing to Lanai for swimming, snorkeling and *whale watching. Enjoy soft drinks and a picnic lunch. (Note: 4 person minimum on each tour) / *seasonal
GUIDED HIKE TO RAINFALLS IN HALAWA VALLEY
Call Eddie Tanaka, 808-558-8396 for a personal guided walking tour through the Halawa Valley to the waterfalls. Give Eddie a call. He offers great rates and great local information. He lives down in the East End between mile markers 20 and 21. Tell him that we said "Hello"!!
Yoga Classes
West End- Enjoy informal and relaxed yoga with Sharon on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7am (when she is on island). Classes are conducted on the lanai of one of the homes on the golf course. Her classes are 60 minutes and are only $7. A great way to get stretched out in the mornings! Call Sharon at (808) 552-0931. Please note that Sharon will not be on island this winter.
East End-Sacred Waters is owned and operated by Karen Noble. The setting is incredible. She welcomes all levels. Bring a bathing suit if you want to swim after class! Be sure to call her to tell her you're coming. And, don't wear a watch....her classes often run 3 hours long! But who wants to stop anyway! Her location is between mile markers 17 and 18 on the east end of the island. Be prepared to spend 1 hour each way from the west end. She suggests a rate of $10 to $20 for each class. I always pay her at least $15. It is well worth it.
Maunaload Town Cinemas
(Closed by the Molokai Ranch April 5th, 2008)
808-552-2707
There is an air-conditioned movie theatre in Maunaloa Village that features current films in their 3 theatres. All shows before 6PM only $4.75 everyday. Senior citizens and children $4.00 all day!
STARGAZING
Molokai is blessed with clear, dark skies that make stargazing truly world class. There is very little "light pollution" to interfere with your gazing of the Milky Way! Be sure to go outdoors at night! You will be blown away by the shear number of stars and the occasional shooting star!!
West End
There currently are no restaurants servicing the Kaluakoi Resort area. There are hopes that the restaurant at the old Sheraton (now owned by the Molokai Ranch) will reopen sometime in the future.
The
Lodge at Molokai Ranch
808-660-2725
The Molokai Ranch has just announced that they will be closing The Lodge and their restaurants with the rest of their operations on the island effect on April 5, 2008. If they are reopened and/or sold, I will update this site with the information.
Located In Maunaloa Village.
Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge. Nice bar for cocktails
and appetizers and less expensive dinners. Second best place to watch
the sunset. Food quality and selection are very good. Service can be island
style but, very friendly. They are offering live Jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sundays, be sure to go for the live Hawaiian music and the occasional hula dancer!
Kualapuu
Kualapu'u Cookhouse 808-567-9655
Off Highway 480 near the Coffee
Plantation. The best local place to eat any meal.
Offers good local cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner - 6 days a week
(Closed Sunday).
Monday - Breakfast & Lunch only
Tues - Sat - 7am - 8pm
Coffees of Hawaii 808-567-9490
The Coffee Plantation offers an Espress Bar and Deli. Good place for breakfast and lunch. Be sure to have one of their Mocha Mamma's! They have plans to expand into a restaurant and are providing live entertainment. Call for details.
Mon - Fri 7a - 5p
Sat 8a - 4p
Sun 8a - 2p
“In Town” – Kaunakakai
Molokai Pizza Café & Restaurant
808-553-3288
Best pizza on Molokai! They do not accept credit or debit cards. Cash
only!! (ATM nearby)
Open: Sunday 11am – 10pm
Mon – Thurs 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat 10am – 11pm
Subway Sandwiches &
Salads –
808-553-4432
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun-Thurs
Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Fri-Sat
Kamoi Snack-N-Go –
Island ice cream shop. They have more than 31 flavors! Call for Hours 808-553-3742
Kanemitsu Bakery -
Restaurant open for breakfast and lunch only. Open 5:30am - 11:30am with bakery open until 6:30pm. Both closed on Tuesday. 808-553-5855
Hotel Molokai
808-553-5347
(East of Kaunakakai)
Restaurant – Open Air style on beach with Lanai as backdrop. Fridays
watch and listen to the locals play Hawaiian music from 4pm - 6pm for
free (see pictures!). The hotel offers good nightly entertainment. Complimentary
pupus 5:00pm - 5:30pm everyday except on Fridays.
Open daily from 6 am - 2pm and 5 pm - 9pm.
(Bar hours 10am - 10:30pm)
Dinner Reservations suggested. Check the local paper, "The Dispatch" for their nightly Food Lineup/Specials. Friday nights are always Prime Rib nights. Get their early before they run out of your selection!
Paddlers Inn
553-5256
Daily from 11:00am
A new eating & drinking spot! Located in the old "Ziggy's building. They have nightly entertainment and a real piano! You can sit outside near the bar under a covered patio with overhead misters going off every 20 seconds! Food is good and reasonable. Great atmosphere! Be sure to buy a t-shirt!
There are no “super-markets” on Molokai but you should be able to find what you need (not always what you want) at one of the islands markets.
West End
Kaluakoi Resort Market – This market is open daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm and offers snack foods, beverages, sundries, crafts and gifts. They get fresh Molokai bread on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Get there early!
Maunaloa General Store – This store is located up at the Maunaloa Village and has a terrific selection of just about anything you need or might want. They are open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Mon-Sat and are closed on Sunday.
“In Town” – Kaunakakai
Misaki’s Groceries & Friendly Market - Both are located on the same side of the street in town and are the most well-stocked markets on the island. Misaki's usually has the best prices on alcohol. Misaki's is open Mon-Sat from 8:30am to 8:30pm and on Sunday's from 9:00am to 12noon. Friendly's is open Mon-Fri from 8:30am to 8:30pm, Sat. 8:30am to 6:30pm and is closed on Sundays. Both accept credit cards.
Mango Mart - Offers bulk foods and a variety of household goods and needs. The Deli counter closed this summer. Open Mon - Sat 8am to 8pm and Sundays 8am to 6pm. Credit cards accepted. (808) 553-8232
Molokai Wine & Spirits – This “liquor” market is across the street from Misaki’s and carries a very good selection of wines and spirits. In addition, you can often get some specialty cheeses and other goodies for some upscale snacks and additions to your meals. Credit cards accepted. They are open 9:00 am - 10:00pm Sun-Thurs and 9::00 am - 10:30pm Fri & Sat.
Outpost Natural Foods – Excellent source for natural and organic foods. They have a small take-out kitchen that makes vegetarian sandwiches and salads. Very reasonably priced and the food is good. Their hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm Mon-Thur, 9:00am - 4:00pm on Fridays and 9:00am - 5:00pm on Sunday. They are closed on Saturdays.
Kualapuu
Kualapuu has a general market with a good meat counter. It is next to “Kamuela’s Cookhouse” restaurant. It is probably closed on Sundays too.
East End
The only place to buy groceries at this end of the island is at the Mana'e Goods & Grindz, 808-558-8186 at Milepost 13. It’s a small market with a “fast food” mini-take out restaurant. Good (and only) stopover place if you are going or coming from the east end. They are open 8am to 5pm daily.
Free counters provided by Andale.