We booked our stay from January 22-February 5, 2023, but due to our flight being canceled at the last minute, we didn't end up checking in until January 23rd. Because technically the room was ours since the day before, we didn't have to wait until the 3pm check-in, which was a blessing. There was a lovely breeze coming through the lobby and we could see the pool & hot tub. The people at the check-in desk were all very welcoming. We got our keys and the parking card, and off we went to see our home away from home for the next two weeks.
I will say the hallways could stand some refurbishing, but I understand that will be happening in the spring. We opened the door to 609 and were very happy to find it very much like the photos we'd seen when we booked. The kitchen is small, but had everything we needed. The full-size refrigerator was great, and we liked the built in ice maker. There was plenty of storage space between the closet and the drawers, and things like portable coolers, beach chairs, and beach umbrellas, were also available. There was even a laundry basket in the closet, which made it easy to bring the wash to the laundry room by the elevators during our stay. The king size bed was very comfortable, with plenty of pillows. There was a big TV, but we never used it so I don't have any opinion on that. One of the selling points for us was the view from the lanai and it did not disappoint. We spent a lot of time sitting there, enjoying the view and the sound of the ocean. We saw lots of whales from our vantage point. You don't need binoculars, but if you have them, bring them. The sunsets were beautiful, and we even had a monk seal come on the beach on our last day. The only things we didn't like was that there was no safe in the room, or a way to lock the lanai doors. The room with the toilet and shower is a bit narrow, so if you're a large person, you may feel a little cramped on the toilet—but the shower is great.
The other big reason we chose Lahaina Shores was how close it was to the harbor and everything that's available on Front Street. We are seniors and not fitness fanatics, but it was only about a 10 minute walk to the harbor and the Banyan tree. We only used the car when we went far afield or to the far end of Front Street, where Lahaina Grill, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Ululani's, and Fleetwoods are, and that was largely because we knew we'd be tired when it came time to walk back.
Everyone we spoke to was fully enjoying their