![]() ![]() Chris, the simply lovely gal at the front desk of this fine, privately-run campground, was very helpful - she placed me in campsite 1G during my week-long stay there (the best tent-camping section of the campground). I spent a totally wonderful stay at the Friends of Malaekahana Campground just south of Kahuku Hawaii (and north of Laie), between 15 to 20 November 2010. They keep walkways, beach, common areas clean. Sleeping just a few steps from the ocean is the most relaxing thing! Remember is not a luxury hotel, is mostly for camping and they have shacks and yurts with real beds too! Because it is AT the beach there is always sand and your occasional bug. There were no bugs, I think the chickens ate them all! a plus! For the ones who want camping in Hawaii it is challenging to get all the reservations and permits with the county/city, this park is private so it is open every day and couldn't ask for better. Felt very connected with nature in such a beautiful place. Very safe, has gated parking and power to hook up electronics. Next time we will come straight here! Beaches are beautiful, very friendly staff that took care of a miscommunication immediately. We came from Alaska 10/18/10, and this place is beautiful!! Stayed for 2 days camping at this campsite, it was our last camping spot for the 2 week camping trip. Big mistake, we should have set this one first! We would have stayed here the 2 weeks no problem, staff is friendly and want you to feel that this is the spot to be. We didn't and planned this to be the last of the parks we stayed. that's how bad it was.Camping in Oahu is hard if you don't know the parks and the permit process. 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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