Molokai - Hawaii with Kids - page 315

More than an Outfitter
You don't have schlep your car seat, jogging stroller, regular stroller, or
portable crib to Molokai. Molokai Outdoors Activities, in the lobby of
Hotel Molokai, just outside Kaunakakai ( & 877/553-4477 or 808/553-4477;
www.molokai-outdoors.com), has all that equipment for rent at very rea-
sonable daily and weekly rates.

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and rollaway beds $17. AE, DISC, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Outdoor pool; golf course; 2 tennis courts; Jacuzzi.
In room:TV, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker.
The Lodge at Molokai Ranch In 2004, Sheraton lost the management con-
tract to this quaint 22-room inn, and the Molokai Ranch, which previously ran
the hotel, reclaimed the helm. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the
World—Hotel Hana Maui is the only other Hawaii hotel in this group—the
lodge is very family-friendly, with kids 18 and younger staying free, and those
under 12 eating free with an accompanying adult. This upcountry lodge, located
in the cool climate of the tiny village of Maunaloa, sits on 8 nicely landscaped
acres located 6 miles and a 20- to 25-minute shuttle ride to the nearest beach.
Designed to resemble a 1930s-style Hawaii ranch owner's private home, the
Lodge features a giant fireplace, huge wooden beam construction, panoramic
views, and lots of details—cuffed cowboy boots beside the door, old books lin-
ing the shelves—to make it look and feel like a real ranch. Guests step back in
time to a Hawaii of yesteryear.
The guest rooms, each with individual country decor, are of two types,
“deluxe” and “luxury.” A deluxe room accommodates up to four with a choice
of a king bed or two double beds, or you can get connecting rooms if you need
two bathrooms. The luxury rooms are spacious corner units that feature either
greenhouse-type skylights or a cozy king daybed nestled in a comfy alcove; it also
accommodates up to four, but families will be better off in the deluxe rooms.
Other amenities that make this a good family place are a dining room with a
kids' menu, an outdoor heated swimming pool, and access to a host of activities.
The Lodge, along with the Beach Village at Molokai Ranch (see “Luxury Camp-
ing” on p. 316), sits on the 53,000-acre Molokai Ranch and is geared toward
outdoorsy types, with a shuttle to the beach and to activities (horseback riding,
mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, beach activities, and more, rang-
ing in price from $30-$125). There's also wonderful local entertainment in the
Great Room in the evening; even if you don't stay here, come for the free enter-
tainment, which is great for kids.
P.O. Box 259, Maunaloa, HI 96770. & 888/627-8082 or 808/660-2824. Fax [phone]. www.molokai
ranch.com. 22 units. $389-$459 double. Resort fee $15 for shuttle service to Beach Village, local and credit-
card calls, computer use and faxes, in-room beverages and safe, daily New York Timesfax, and use of fitness
facilities. Extra person $50. Children 18 and under stay free in parent's room; children under 12 eat free with
adult. Cribs and rollaway beds free. Check for money-saving packages. AE, DISC, DC, MC, V. Amenities:
Restaurant (see Maunaloa Dining Room on p. 319); bar w/entertainment Tues-Sat evenings; gorgeous heated
“infinity” pool; workout room; small spa w/massage room; bike rental; game room; concierge; activities desk;
car rental desk; shopping arcade; massage; laundry service. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker,
hair dryer, iron, safe.
Paniolo Hale Tucked into a verdant garden on the dry West End, this
condo complex has the advantage of being next door to a white-sand beach and

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