There aren't a lot of options for Maui in RCI. Currently, I am watching units becoming available in RCI Points for SOK. If I'm going to pull the trigger, it's going to be very soon and will be for a two-week stay. This resort seems to either have those that love it or those that hate it. The TUG reviews aren't very good for this resort. My biggest concern is no A/C. We would be traveling during February. When we were on Kauai in June 2015, we stayed for 3 nights at Lawai Beach Resort with no air. It was very difficult to sleep and I was glad we were only there for 3 nights.
When I was checking availability early this morning, there was a 1BR and a 2BR. There will only be two of us and the number of points required for a 2BR for two weeks will be quite high. However, if it means potentially having a better experience for a two-week stay at this resort, then it's worth the extra points to get a 2BR.
So, as stated by the poster, I would have a better shot at a higher floor and view if reserving a 2BR vs a 1BR? Or is it just a crap shoot as an exchanger? Air conditioning won't be a major issue since we'll be traveling in February, correct?
Yes, you would have a better shot getting an ocean view room if you go with a 2 BR.
Of the 1 BR units, <10% are ocean front, 40% are "ocean view" and 50% have low-floor garden views. For the 2 BR units, about 20% are oceanfront, 55% are ocean-view and a quarter are garden-view. But of the one-quarter that are garden-view, almost half are on higher floors. When you are higher up, you hear less noise from the street and from people coming back to their unit at night. Remember, you are probably going to have your windows and patio doors open and noise will be less of an issue if your are higher up.
There are four buildings. Bldgs 2 and 3 are the closest to the ocean and most of the units have a nice ocean view. There are 3 that are considered ocean front. All of the 1 BR units are on the first through third floor in these buildings.
Buildings 3 and 4 are closer to the street. All of the 1 BR units are considered garden view and are either on the 1st or second floor.
The first floor in each building is above an open parking garage, so the lanai floor is actually about 6-8 feet above grade which gives you some privacy and security.
I think that the biggest drawback for
ME with a 1 BR, is that it is not possible to get a "flow-through" breeze. That is a breeze that goes from one end of the unit to the other end. Well, if you leave the door open you can get a flow through breeze, but I wouldn't feel safe doing that at night or when I'm out of the unit. So, I personally would not want to stay in a 1-BR. When you consider the cost of airfare, meals and other expenses, perhaps the extra points for a 2 BR (where you can open screened windows or patio doors at both ends of the unit) will make for a more comfortable vacation.
The high temperature in February range from about 78-82. "Usually" there is a nice cooling tradewind. The Kahana area is known for being a windier area. But it is possible to have a warm humid Kona wind condition. That is when you would wish that you had reserved the 2 BR unit with flow-through ventilation.