Location: Maunaloa, Molokai

We are, from time to time, asked to recommend a property that is not a concrete jungle, away from it all and somewhere were you can meet the local people. Well folks this is it!! The Molokai Ranch spans almost a third of the western side of the Island of Molokai, and covers 54,000 acres.

The local village is Maunaloa, boasting the island's only cinema, a general store, the Big Wind Kite Factory and, of course, no traffic lights. Studios are now in the planning stage to house local artisans. The local airport Hoolehua is a 10 mile drive from the ranch, and as rental cars are not welcome on the ranch, airport transfers are arranged at time of booking for which a charge is made.

Description:

Dedicated to preserving Molokai's natural eco system, preserving the cultural history, and at the same time providing visitors with fine accommodation, and quality recreational activities the Molokai Ranch provides a unique Hawaiian experience. A working cattle ranch for more than a 100 years, the visitor's accommodation has been located in a splendid rustic lodge and three distinct villages composing of environmentally friendly tentalows.

The ranch is designed to cater for all your needs, whether you are looking to fill your days with exciting and challenging activities or simply to sit quiet, unwind, read a book, have a massage and expend a little energy on a game of chess.

Molokai Ranch Lodge
Located in the cooler, up country area by the entrance to the town of Maunaloa and created to evoke an old Hawaiian style plantation house, the two story wooden structure features 22 spacious guest rooms, each room featuring its own eclectic combination of new and historical with individual color schemes and furnishings. The public areas offer a living room with fireplace, dining room, lounge and wrap around verandas, with spectacular views overlooking wide open pastures and the Pacific.

Kaupoa Beach Village
15 minutes away from the Lodge, and nestled among palm trees next to a double crescent white sand beach, are the comfortable one and two unit tentalows, which are fully furnished canvas bungalows on raised wooden platforms with ceiling fans, private bathrooms, furnished sundecks and solar powered lights. Meals are served in the open-air dining pavilion. All meals are prepared to order with choices such as grilled fish steaks, barbecued hamburgers and omeletes.

Rating Adventure Resort