![]() ![]() "Service" seemed better this time, employees were friendly and considerate! Check-in was easy and friendly maintenance/security people friendly and seen daily. Because of those other experiences, we tent camped this time. The first two times were both different camping experiences especially since there are always new buildings every time we stay. Absolutely beautiful! If you enjoy the beauty of nature, waking up to a beautiful sunrise, and the sounds of ocean waves crashing while you sleep- you must visit! I did not find them annoying at all, it added to the ambiance of the camp. The roosters do crow but only once or twice. The cats and chickens running around with their little baby chicks were adorable. We walked on the beach early mornings and had fun watching the crabs dig out their little houses and made sand piles on the beach. The beach was fairly empty and makes you feel like you are on a deserted tropical island. The location of the camp was great for day trips up north. Having an indoor bathroom and the extra room was well worth the extra cash. Get lots of firewood though the wind can kick up a bit at night. It was right on the beach with a small dune to block the wind. We all thought the view and sounds of the ocean all evening was well worth the stay! The next day we transferred to a Plantation Hale (S2). The gate locks at 7pm sharp so be sure to allow enough time to get back or you'll be walking to your site. We brought lights and charged our phones before camping. It was better than a tent but was a little tight. that's how bad it was.We made reservations at the last minute so our first night was in a Hale (no electricity or toilet). What a mistake it was and because of this experience we will never go back to Hawaii. After spending a week at the Hyatt in Waikiki, my wife and I wanted to have a camping experience, so we went to Malaekahana for the weekend. We have been to Hawaii 5 times, visited all the Islands, always stayed in nice hotels. I guess I could sew them, This place should be shut down. So, all that is left is to write this review. I wrote a letter to Hawaii Parks Office but never heard back. I reported to the manager Jolie, told her they should have video of the brutal harassment bestowed upon us, but she too chose to ignore me to protect her buddies. Can't believe people like that can be working in the hospitality industry or anywhere for that matter. Furthermore, I fell in their poorly lit entrance area, got hurt pretty badly and while my wife is trying to take care of my injury, stop the bleeding, in the middle of the rain, we were harassed by their guard because we couldn't be on the porch - the only dry place in the whole campground - Instead of trying to help with my injury or at least show concern, the guard (Aaron) was awfully rude and plain nasty, so we just left and got us a hotel that night. Their breakfast hut stinks and I wouldn't eat there even it was free. Staff are their buddies and they don't do anything about it, so the situation is pervasive. The place is a dump for the locals who party all night, have no consideration for anyone else, and in fact seems they are that way on purpose. Installing visible cameras & significantly increasing security presence is your only hope. I'll miss you Malaekahana but once meth addicts get comfortable in an area good luck getting rid of them. Don't leave items in your camp unattended if possible. They become desperate & will resort to anything to get more meth. Please be aware meth addicts can be highly unpredictable & violent when high or experiencing withdrawals. Watch your cars closely, they love to smash windows & take what they can. The sites furthest from office are where they lurk, areas 3 & 4. I've been staying at the campground since 2003 & never had a problem until now. Malaekahana has become a haven for them as it's the only cheap place left to stay on the island, there are no cameras anywhere & limited security. I've lived on this island long enough to know what meth addicts look like & this was a perfect specimen. I experienced it first hand & had to confront one. Coming right up to cars & looking in windows. They are very blatant & obvious about it, broad daylight. Meth addicts have unfortunately become comfortable passing through the grounds scoping out valuables. ![]()
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