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The Plantation Inn

174 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Condé Nast Readers' Choice '22
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Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2022 · 2021 · 2017

Character and identity

The Plantation Inn is an 18-room property in Lahaina that leans into its name, with a two-storey plantation-style facade, ornate porches, and the feel of something between a bed and breakfast and a small hotel. Rooms run lively and tropical, think bright quilts, palm-frond ceiling fans, lanais opening to the pool, and oversized showers. The restaurant, Gerard's, puts a French hand on Hawaiian seafood alongside classical bistro dishes, and also covers the included breakfast. Service is personal: check-in comes with a one-on-one tour. Guests also tap into beach amenities at sister property Kaanapali Beach Hotel, a ten-minute walk away.

Who's it for

Best for:
Couples of any age looking for a romantic, old-timey escape with character, a strong dinner option on site, and Lahaina's harbour, galleries, and Front Street bars two short blocks away. The intimate scale and "adults preferred" framing suit travellers who want quiet evenings over resort buzz.

Should look elsewhere:
Families with young children, and anyone expecting a full beachfront resort with pools-of-pools, kids' programming, and multiple restaurants. The room product also shows its age in places: small square pillows and dated sitting-room furniture in the suites.

Bottom line

The appeal here is intimacy and atmosphere, an 18-room plantation-style inn with included French breakfast and genuinely warm service, rather than polished luxury. Best as a two or three-night romantic stay for couples who want walkable Lahaina without being on top of it. Book a Kilohana suite for the separate sitting room and lanai, and plan a dinner at Gerard's.

Location

174 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761 · 10 nearest tracked hotels

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Amenities

9 features
Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Breakfast
Smoke-free property
Front desk
Outdoor pool
Hot tub
Parking
Air conditioning

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