Aston Aloha Beach Hotel

My mom and I have stayed here 3 times, over the years. Yes, its true. it is not the Ritz Carlton, its just a place to lay your hesd at night… after all you are on the BEAUTIFUL Island of Kauai! There is so many breath taking, beautiful things to see. If you need to spend $ 400.00 a nite to sleep… with all the bells and wistles, this is not it. However, on a personal note. it suited us fine. We enjoyed Aninni beach north of Kapaa, the Wialea River, the Napali Coast… We were in Hawaii… ENJOYING HAWAII… not sitting in a hotel room watching tv. Their food was Awful… so Eggberts down the street was GREAT!!! FOR BREAKFAST! My mom still raves about the Papaya Pancakes! Aston Aloha was fine… our Memories of Kauai will last a lifetime! Im sure the renovations will help. I would go back… and Phil at the front desk was always very nice AND helpful!!! Enjoy the Island!!! ALOHA. Dina

It’s been fair over the years, but has really gone down hill in service. I won’t even discuss the breakfast fiasco we endured. It was probably our last stay since its been bought out by Hilton. It’s undergoing major renovations which are desperately needed. Very musty bedroom.

STOP. Just Stop. This place is run down, raggedy and just plain gross. Initial appearance from the outside looks like it has potential but that quickly disappears once you step inside. DO NOT LET CHEAP PRICES FOOL YOU. my bf and i were scrambling for a last minute place to stay and the $ 99 price point was appealing, so we booked it through a 3^rd party–
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once inside, the room smelled musty, the pillows smelled of mildew/​urine. i’m sure the pillow cases were clean but the pillows themselves reeked. perhaps guests slept on the pillows with wet hair causing them to get mildew. the bed had random hairs everywhere. the shower was the most bizarrely sized shower that i’ve ever seen. it would have been perfect for a small child or infant b/​c it was literally half the size of a regular show/​tub. also, the shower curtain didn’t keep the water in, so there was a a puddle about ½ deep when i stepped out. There were pieces of tile coming apart and rusty. it was bad. BUT NOT AS BAD AS THE BED BUGS. That’s right! Bed bugs. in the middle of the night, my bf woke up b/​c he felt a bite so of course, we had trouble falling back asleep. eventually, we did. in the morning, we were covered in bites (see pics). before we checked in, we had contemplated saying a second night but after this… we wanted to get the hell out! we packed our things and went to get our «FREE BREAKFAST» that was part of the room package we bought– which was actually just 4 slices of melon. cool. thanks for that.
i contacted
about my experience and they said the hotel said their pest control company «found no evidence of a bed bug infestation» hi. HERE IS YOUR EVIDENCE (again, see pics).
anyway…do yourself a favor and spend a bit more money for a better experience.

This hotel needs allot of TLC. I was told that they are undergoing renovations and it really needs it. Our room was ground floor next to the pool but, smelt musty. The AC had a mind of its own so we tried to get the room as cold as possible with the hopes that it would be comfortable at night. There was no flat screen (LOL) only a 32“TV with a playstation attached. They TV is going to die soon because there is no picture on the top 3″ of the TV it stays black, below that there were lines for the next few inches then the picture started. The staff is really nice and helpful so I’ll try them again later.
I was told that they were going to be a Hilton property later on. Once it is I’ll try again.
Upside is great staff that tries really hard, the location before the river is great too no much traffic. They are also close to the beach where there is an area protected from the surf for people to enjoy. There were also free DVD rentals at the kiosk. WI-​FI is free

The hotel feels more like a very overpriced holiday inn. The bathroom had hairs all over the floor upon checking in, the room looked old and worn out, and we (an adult couple) didn’t get the King bed we were promised, but two double beds instead. The description of complimentary breakfast was very misleading, as it’s only a fruit plate.
The ocean view was nice, but not worth the price! You’re better off staying elsewhere if you are on a budget, since there’s nothing special about this hotel.

This place is a dump. We have stayed at cheaper hotels that were much, much nicer over on Oahu, and for our 5 year anniversary we thought we’d splurge, but splurging on this place is a mistake. That they have the nerve to charge a resort fee, first of all, is insulting. This is not a resort, it’s a very large motel. The hallways and the room stink. Literally. This establishment smells like a Goodwill donation box. The carpeting appears ancient, so does the furniture and the fixtures. Everything looks beat up and worn out. Weird stains on the carpet and the ceiling, rust all over the sliding door frame, greasy marks on the door: basically the maintenance and housekeeping people don’t seem to do much around here. The sliding door can barely be forced open, it’s either so dirty or broken I thought it was bolted shut at first. The screen door isn’t even on rails, it’s just sitting in the room. What a huge disappointment. What a rip off.
More: After finding a used bandage in the shower I decided it was time to complain. The front desk staff had NO comment on the state of disrepair and uncleanliness in the room we’re expected to pay for. They offered only excuses — «That isn’t my department» was easily the most unprofessional thing I’ve ever heard a hospitality person say. The only solution they came up with was for me to call Expedia and get a refund. The staff here showed ZERO interest in the deficiencies I showed them. The attitude was like, if you don’t like it, get out. Very unprofessional. Very unaccommodating. 2 stars to no stars, this place officially sucks. Best Western maintains a far superior hotel — too bad there aren’t any around.

This hotel was terrible! The cottage room was old and muggy. The iron was broken, the towels had holes in them, the bathroom smelled. We were there for a wedding and the groomsmen were getting ready in there. The air conditioner didn’t even work and made a load sound every time it kicked on. When we told them about it they already knew it was broken, so they just put us in a room that should have never been open for booking.
I would never recommend anyone to stay here!!!

We had to go to Kauai for a funeral recently and really wanted to save our money for other activities so while his parents stayed at the Marriot, we went with the Aston Beach. It seemed nice enough and the price per night was good for people on a budget. We booked it when we got our tickets on Hawaii using an add on hotel package.
Check in was 2:30pm, check out was noon. We pulled up into the open parking lot since we only had one bag and went straight to the front desk. The front is all open with a seating area, a guest services counter and the main desk. The lady was friendly enough and got us set up. There was a $ 20 a day resort fee that included free wifi, parking, a fruit plate with coffee or tea for breakfast daily and a card for unlimited dvd rentals that worked in a redbox type machine in the lobby. We made a point to say we were gonna watch a movie and eat fruit every day just because it was part of our cost. We walked down to the room and could immediately tell we were in an older hotel. Things looked a bit dusty & the lighting was low but we still held high hopes. Our room itself was actually just what we needed. Everything was clean; our room was huge with a king bed, desk, mini fridge, big tv with play station for DVDs plus a couch and table area. The furniture was not in top notch shape but more vintage. No issues though. Our view wasn’t anything to brag about but we were pleased to have a decent room to rest in plus a fridge for drinks and snacks.
The hotel itself had no real amenities which was annoying. The pools were small and not very inviting. If there was a working hot tub, I have no idea where it was. The restaurant closes everyday at one so you have no onsite access to food and there is no bar, café, shop etc. NADA! My highlight was the stray cats who became my weekend best friends. I did appreciate the movie me but we didn’t want to stay in. The free fruit plate was decent, that was a bonus.
Overall I recommend this as a place to stay if you plan on being away from the hotel most of your trip or if you’re a small family on a budget. The staff are friendly and the basics are there. Otherwise, I would spend a little extra for the resort vibe and access to necessities. We spent most of our time by the Marriot heh… at least now we know!

This hotel is pretty much exactly what you read on all the other Unilocal reviews but nothing like they say on their website. It feels like an abandon run down hotel on the water. They have a dining room but don’t serve dinner or alcohol so you’ll have to «walk to the gas station» as I was told to get any. I understand you have to pay an amenities fee everywhere you go but I’m not sure what I was paying for at this place. The hot tub didn’t work, their poolside bar is closed, the «fitness center» was just three broken workout machines, the tennis court has no net and our tv wouldn’t even play movies in color. But they do give me a newspaper everyday I didn’t ask for!
This place probably hasn’t been renovated in over 20 years there is rust, mold, chipped paint and torn up carpets.
We booked this hotel with a package deal from expedia which was pretty good, but if I knew that it would be like this I probably would have stayed somewhere else for a little more money.
On a lighter note it is really close to the beach and airport, so if this is the cheapest place you can get and just want somewhere to sleep at night then id say go for it.

This place must have been hit hard in 1992 from Hurricane Iniki, as it is in vast and scattered disrepair. I think they are going through and renovating rooms, but the roofs of the hallways are sagging and rusted, and there are random empty rooms bolted shut from the hallway entrances. It is actually a good, home comforting experience, if you are used to living in the middle mid-​class. I felt right at home with the room that was stuffed with furniture and old lamps, a rattling refrigerator, damp towels and ants occasionally running over the pillows. But my company paid for the business trip, and I always try to save them money.
Location, location! For walkers, runners and families who are looking for a safe beach experience, it is right out your door. Just lower your expectations for the Resort Fee, and the free daily fruit plate ($ 1 for a take-​out box), and the in-​room coffee service. Can’t anyone just put out a big tank of coffee in the lobby anymore?
The best things; the chickens, the koi, the cats and the supremely nice and attentive housekeeping staff.
Keep in mind, there are no walkable close-​by local markets to buy snacks, no microwave, and traffic going to and from Kapa’a is horrific (for a small island). Stock up when you get there, and try to take home leftovers from lunch to have for dinner. No street lights, great for stargazing but not so great driving in unfamiliar territory. Enjoy the laid-​back-​ness. And experience local living.

Drastically needs updating. Room had no bathroom fan, (others did we checked) so stayed musty and dank. AC unit barely functioned despite 2 maintenance calls and kept room way too warm.
On a plus, location was great with excellent kid friendly beaches. Place just needs massive update /​modernization.

Aside from not knowing about the resort fee which we paid $ 37.50 for both nights, our hotel stay turned out great. I’m thinking it was for the free DVD rentals, parking, and one day of breakfast they offer. Front desk personnel were nice and friendly. No valet for cars, basically park your own car either in front or back of hotel, which was fine with me. Hotel could use a little renovations on the hallways, floors, stairs etc. We stayed in the Maile wing, second floor. Room given was perfect, pretty big for just the three of us and pretty clean too. Beach view was beautiful from our hotel room. We were able to walk to the beach like 3 mins away, which was great because we got to enjoy lydgate beach and it had a beautiful sunset. Definitely would stay at this hotel again, price was worth the stay and reasonable too.

So I spent 6 nights in an air B and B. And my last night here. My air B and B was with locals in a beautiful home for $ 60 a night.
Why I’m giving this hotel 1 star is because:
— the sliding glass door wouldn’t lock
–shower head didn’t work
–breakfast ends right at 10
What I did like:
Phil, every time I called he was patient and helpful in getting maintenance to my room to fix the problems (that should have already been fixed)
Besides that the people that work there don’t seem like they want to be there and they aren’t very nice.
So I recommend stayin at an AIR B&B. not this place.

We stayed for 4 nights at the beginning of our honeymoon, and I wish I could give this place a better rating… The staff was always helpful, the location is great, the ground are beautiful, and we loved that we got a free fruit plate for breakfast every morning. Papaya, pineapple and a cinnamon roll type thing. They also have a Redbox type movie rental system, and allow you 1 – 2 free movie rentals per night. However, the rest of our experience just didn’t measure up, which was disappointing.
We asked for a room in the Maile wing, because I’d seen reviews that it was most recently renovated, and had paid extra for an ‘Ocean View’. Too bad they put us in a room on the ground floor — which was basically the basement — and was just kind of dark and unwelcoming. We could see the water, but not much, and it was more a lanai room with roosters (yup, they’re everywhere) wandering up to the sliding door. We opened it once, looked around and changed our minds — we closed it and didn’t open it again. The room was sticky because of the humidity, and the A/​C only kind of worked to fix that.
Also, I understand there are bugs in Hawaii, but I feel like there should not have been a large cockroach on my drapes! It was gross, and my poor husband had to capture it in a small plastic cup we had to be able to get rid of it. We also had a gecko, but that didn’t bother us.
I’d probably stay here again if I had to, because the price wasn’t horrible for such a good location, but I would most definitely ask for a room on a higher floor! It just seemed like the hotel hadn’t really been renovated as recently as some had made it seem, and the upper floors may have been a little more welcoming. We felt like we’d been shoved into the basement (there were only 2 small rooms down there), and it wasn’t the experience we were going for :(

This was the cheapest hotel I could find in Kauai (without staying in a shack) when I was searching for hotels so that’s why I booked it… we knew we would be out exploring the Island and wouldn’t be staying in the hotel much other then to sleep so we wasn’t concerned with what the pool was like or the amenities, but we were pleasantly surprised the hotel is on the beach which has a wonderful lagoon perfect for little ones, my and my husband went snorkeling in there and saw some wonderful fish it was just perfect and has a great play ground for the kids, there was 2 pools we didnt use either of them but they were always quiet and i never saw loud people or hear alot of noise coming from anywhere within the resort.
The room was nice and spacious king side bed with a couch, mini fridge, dressing table etc my only complaint the room did smell a little musty on arrival but my husband seems to think this is due to been so close to the beach and the humidity :/​the shower in the bathroom is also TINY but neither of this issues bothered us to much for the $$$ we thought it was excellent value.
A couple of times we had cocktails down on the balcony next to the bar and that was nice great service and lovely drinks, we also rented a movie one night from the machine (included in your resort fee) they had newer movies which was nice and the perfect thing after a long day hiking.
Perfect location too…
We would stay here again

Our now EX-​travel agent booked this for us along with the $ 9k worth of other flights and stays in Hawai’i. As a somewhat mature married father of five, I would not knowingly subject my family to a shit hole such as this.
The entire place is in disrepair, being 700yards from the beach is NOT beachfront, the natural beach is not maintained and is gnarly, their man made barricaded ocean pool area is a nice thought but defeats the purpose of being in Hawai’i.
If you are a couple of college kids on a limited budget without kids, this place is for you. Otherwise, keep looking.
This place is so bad, that the front desk clerk asked where we were moving to, so she could visit. Once at bar of new hotel, I muttered «We just left the Alo…», and the bartender practically smacked me for almost mentioning this crap hole.

My husband and I loved this place. It’s not fancy but definitely served its purpose as a safe place to sleep, wash up and all at a reasonable price. We barely stayed in our hotel, but when we did all was great. Bed was comfortable, spacious, room and bathroom were clean. They offer a red box type of DVD machine, with 2 free rentals nightly… When we were tired we’d hang out by the pool or jacuzzi. Beach is just a few steps away, great snorkeling location (lygate beach — google it) and the staff was very friendly. $ 18 amenities fee daily, I really felt this was reasonable and it includes wifi which worked very well.
4 stars because their fitness center shouldn’t be advertised. It’s sad. Trails in Kauai will make up for it!
We would defintely come again!

Gotta agree with all the Unilocalers saying «you get what you pay for.» At first, the welcoming area looks like a 4 star hotel. It’s open to the air and just over all beautiful. Then, you go to your room and get shocked into a sad reality. Perhaps it’s because we got a «budget room,» but it was definitely 1 star. It was dirty, paint was chipping, there was mold, the shower was gross, and the air con made the room smell wet.
We waited for the the free breakfast before taking off for a hike. They made us wait over 15 minutes to be seated. That didn’t make sense since there were only about 2 other parties spread over 20+ tables. I wasn’t quite sure what we were waiting for. Then it turns out, the free breakfast is a set small dish of some fruit and 1 small pastry. After finally being addressed, we asked if we could get it to go so we could eat it in the car. They said no. Seriously — talk about lack of accommodation. We asked for it in a napkin and they said no. How irritating. In retrospect, we probably should have just sat down, put it in a napkin, and they left. I was so mad, we just left.
It’s easy to find right off the main highway, which was nice. Most people working there were also kind and helpful. Glad we only spent 1 night there, using it basically as a place to sleep and appreciated the kama’aina discount. I know it’s a budget hotel, but we have stayed in cheap places that have been cleaner (in bad locations) that afforded a better stay.

We stayed at this hotel for 5 nights, and it served the purpose of providing a roof over our heads during our trip to Kauai. I can see why this hotel might get negative reviews. It’s not terribly fancy, and the grounds are a little dilapidated. However, I feel that we got a lot of bang for our buck. We paid around $ 78 a night for our rooms, which was a steal, especially considering we pretty much only came back to the hotel to sleep. The AC worked, and the bed was comfy enough. The bathroom looked a bit old, but it was clean. I would say that if you are looking for a full-​on resort where you can get your spa on and relax next to an extravagant pool, you should look for a different hotel. But if you’re on a budget and you’re just looking for a place to stay, I’d recommend the Aston Aloha Beach.
With the money we saved on the hotel, we were able to go on a lot more «pricey» excursions. We spent money on an ATV tour, a ziplining tour, a sunset dinner cruise of the Napali coast, and a luau. And we stayed under budget for our trip!
Sure, I’ve stayed in nicer hotels. But, Kauai is such a beautiful island. Go outside and soak up the sunshine at one of the beaches to the south, and you’ll feel like you’re in paradise regardless of how fancy your hotel room is.
Plus, the location is convenient. It’s walking distance to Lydgate beach (literally a 2 minute stroll), and is about 10 minutes from Lihue airport. There’s also a Foodland and a Safeway just a few miles down the street, where you can pick up beverages and fruit. The «free» hotel breakfast is a little scarce, since it only comes with a few pieces of fruit and a miniature cinnamon bun. But, we didn’t mind — we mainly came to get the breakfast to fuel up on coffee before we left for the rest of the day. If you’re looking for a good breakfast, try Kountry Kitchen’s mac nut pancakes! One is enough, and it’s also just a few miles down the road.

You’re in Kauai, and the Ocean View rooms here are only about $ 70 a night. In San Diego, $ 70 gets you a dirty rathole used by pimps and hookers in Chula Juana. That said…
DO NOT stay here if:
1) You’re a rich Yuppy, or a Trust Fund Baby whom has always had it good.
2) You typically only stay at fancier places like Marriot, Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, Westin, etc.
3) Your typical vacation entails spending the majority of your time in your room and within the resort: Spa time, Pedis, Manis, Reading, drinking cocktails by the pool, room service, etc.
DO stay here if:
1) You’re just looking for a decent place to sleep for a great price.
2) You’re on Kauai to get out and enjoy the great outdoors: Hiking, Scuba, Snorkeling, Swimming, Ziplines, Horseback Riding, Surfing, Boating, etc.
3) Most Importantly: this hotel is right on the lovely Lydgate Beach, probably the best beach on the east coast. A few reviews complained that its a long walk to the beach. Its not a long walk, you’re just out of shape. Sorry. If you truly think its a long walk, you are probably going to be one of the first to die in the upcoming Zombie Apocalpyse.
Other Highlights:
— $ 70/night…cheapass, I am
–Awesome $ 6 Cocktails during Happy Hour
— DVD Kiosk is nifty when on an island with little night life. (I don’t reccommend «Katy Perry: A Part of Me»)
–Super friendly staff doing their best with your measly $ 70…how many times can I bring this up? ;-)
–The bed was firm, springy, and old, but supposedly all the beds are about to be replaced with brand new ones.
In Conclusion:
–When you pay $ 20K for a car don’t expect a new BMW M3, but maybe a nice Honda Civic.
–When you pay $ 10 for dinner, don’t expect a USDA Prime Filet Mignon with a Maine Lobster Tail.
–When you take her on a first date to Applebee’s for a $ 20 dinner, don’t expect to get laid that night.
This hotel is fantastic for $ 70 a night ocean view room… it would’ve been 5 Stars had the bed been better.