Hotel Molokai: The Sole Hotel on the Island

  One of my favorite parts of the UnCruise itinerary here in the Hawaii is that every week we stop into the island of Molokai. I feel like this is the hidden gem of the islands. And with very little tourists on the island there isn't a huge demand for hotel rooms. This is good news for the only hotel on the island, the Hotel Molokai.

   With no beach or real snorkeling out front, no breakfast offered, and the worst coffee ever in the in-room coffee makers, it still somehow emits enough charm to make it a pleasant stay.  I don't know if it lives up to the base room rate of $204, but there is a beautiful ocean out back that is lined by very photogenic palm trees. The restaurant has been redone and with new owners boasts a delicious menu (lunch/dinner only). Quite often there is local live music at the restaurant and I'm sure the pool is open from time to time, although I havn't seen it.

  The rooms themselves give you a feeling like you are in some ski-chalet with their high angled roofs. The lack of cell phone service is made up for with free not-so speedy wifi, and there are some channels available on the tv.

   For the adventurous people that make the trip to this not so well known island, the lack of amenities doesn't seem to phase them. That is not what Molokai is all about. It is a place rich in history, the birthplace of the hula, filled with off the beaten path adventures. And the hotel Molokai is not a bad place to hang your hat at the end of the day. But you don't really have a choice anyway.