Castle Molokaʻi Shores
3.8Kamehameha Highway, Star Route, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Slow Down. This is Molokaʻi.
Molokaʻi hotels and condos
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The Friendly Isle
No stoplights, no crowds, no rush. Molokaʻi is paniolo ranch country, the birthplace of hula, and the highest sea cliffs in the world — with one oceanfront place to stay in Kaunakakai.
Discover Molokaʻi
From sea cliffs and sacred valleys to quiet harbor towns, discover the unspoiled landscapes and local culture of the Friendly Isle.
Visit Kalaupapa Peninsula
Take a mule ride or guided hike down to Kalaupapa National Historical Park and learn about one of Hawaiʻi's most remote and storied communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Molokaʻi is known as the Friendly Isle for its unspoiled landscapes, paniolo ranch country, the birthplace of hula, towering sea cliffs, and a slower pace without a single stoplight on the island.
Visit Kalaupapa National Historical Park, hike to Moaʻula Falls in Halawa Valley, explore Kapuāiwa Coconut Grove, relax on south-shore beaches like Hale O Lono, and spend time in Kaunakakai's harbor town.
Kaunakakai on the south shore is the island's main town and a convenient base for groceries, dining, and day trips. Castle Molokaʻi Shores offers oceanfront one- and two-bedroom condominiums there.
Molokaʻi is a year-round destination with warm weather and a quieter visitor pace. Spring and fall often bring pleasant conditions, while winter can bring larger surf to exposed shores.
A rental car is the most practical way to explore Molokaʻi. The island is compact, but attractions are spread out and there is no public transit across the entire island.
