Spent a week here in Jan. 2012. Our expectations were not high given the relatively modest prices here. However, things were worse than anticipated. Extremely small rooms, in very poor repair. Water dripping from air conditioner, broken window slats, hole burned through lamp shade, loose ceiling fan, etc. The place was clean, just falling apart. We were moved to a new room while the air conditioner was repaired, and the new room was even worse. We later moved back to the original room. During the moving process I was acosted by a cockroach as big as my foot. Given all this, the staff was friendly and helpful. They tried hard to make things right, they just didn't have much to work with. The problems appear to stem from management. All that aside, the location of the hotel is quite good - on the quiet south side of Kihei, very near upscale Wailea. Best of all, is the absolutely wonderful beach at the hotels' doorstep. Despite this, we would not stay here again.

Great location, right on one of the best beaches in Maui. But that's were the charm ends. The rooms are extremely small and noisy, but clean. OK if you are not spending any time in your room. After a 2 week stay in Lahaina, we had a late flight out. We checked out of our condo, and spent the rest of the day here before leaving Maui. It served it's purpose for a nice day on the beach, and to shower and change before our flight, but we wouldn't stay here.

We found the hotel to be very clean, and quite basic, and probably fine for a day or two, but I certainly wouldn't have wanted to stay for a week or more. The value was good for the price, and there were a few unexpected amenities (like a microwave and safe). The problems we had were with the noise - the AC was really noisy so we couldn't use it, the bathroom fan was almost unbearably noisy, when we opened the window there was quite a bit of noise from the restaurant next door. I've stayed at noisier places in big cities in Europe, etc., but I found it a bit irritating in Hawaii when I was looking for a nice peaceful beach experience. The beach behind the hotel was lovely. There was free parking but the spots were really tiny, and there was free wifi at the front desk. There were also beach towels at the front desk but they admitted that they often run out so that you need to get your towel for the day by 9 am.

Let me first say that we had spent the prior 6 nights at the Hyatt Regency on Ka'anapali Beach & the resort was wonderful BUT we were almost always on the go, on the beach, or in the water so we didn't really get to enjoy the resort. The week prior to that we were on the Norweigan Cruise of the Islands & my husband caught a respiratory virus the day before we boarded & was under the weather for a good portion of our trip... We wanted to extend our stay last minute & we decided we didn't need anything fancy. We just wanted a decent location on the beach to sleep & shower that was clean.

I would give the beach 5 stars. The sand here seemed "softer" somehow. I don't even generally like sand. There was a reef for snorkeling right out front which was great. The walk from our room to the beach at the Days Inn was about the same distance we had to walk at the Hyatt from the elevator to our room. This was really nice. You could be on the beach in 15 seconds & there is a convenient beach shower on your way back to your room to rinse yourself & gear off.

A few of the parking spots are reserved for the restaurant (Sarento's) that is also on the property. It didn't fit in our plans but if we have the opportunity to return we would probably eat there. It has good ratings but is expensive. Kind of funny that it is right there with the Days Inn. The parking can be difficult at night (we always found something) but I suspect that after the restaurant closes you would have less of a problem. If all else fails you could probably park at the public beach access lot between the Days Inn & the Mana Kai Resort (not positive about this at night though).

Definitely if you are on the oceanfront building you might be bothered by the restaurant patrons-- esp on the first floor. I think the second floor of the oceanfront building might be better but you still might be bothered by the restaurant patrons/noise. Just something to keep in mind.

Our room did have the memory foam mattress which was comfortable. The room was small especially for us since we overpacked & accumulated a lot of stuff on our trip. I still was able to figure out where to put all of our bags (2 Large Suitcases & 2 Large Duffel Bags with a few smaller bags/backpacks). The bathroom had a shower with a handheld shower no tub. The sink vanity was very small but they did have a couple of shelves on the wall to put things. There was an in-room safe that you had to checkout the key from the front desk. I was able to put my 15.4" computer in at an angle not large by any means but I put in the most crucial stuff.

There was a fridge & microwave. There was a hairdryer & coffee maker on the small vanity (no sink) outside the bathroom. The gal that checked us in was friendly. That was really the only staff member I met since my husband was the one that would trade in the beach towels & made the trips to the office. I thought the outside of the property was very well maintained as well. Two knocks I have against the place was 1. The air conditioning didn't work very well & 2. The exterior windows needed washing on our room.

The Five Palms restaurant is next door at the Mana Kai Resort. We went for Happy Hour the night we arrived. It was a pretty good deal. My husband was definitely rubbed the wrong way by the first waitress/hostess he came in contact with. The next one was much friendlier. We opted to sit above b/c there was a small wait for the bar area. Our waitress was not as attentive as she should have been & we had to wait a bit but we are fairly easy going. Another party got upset about something & left. Other than the Five Palms & Sarento's those seemed to be the only restaurants on that end of the beach (at least within walking distance).

Anyway, we were even willing to camp to extend our vacation 4 extra nights. If you are wanting a "resort" experience this is not the place for you. There is not a pool nor the service of a resort. If you want a clean (albeit a bit dated) place to sleep that is right on a nice beach this is a great spot. If you are used to a little higher calibur of hotel, you probably won't like this place. I, myself, pride myself in being adaptable & not too picky. We enjoyed our stay & would stay here again.