On first try, booked 3* Aloha Beach Resort Kauai for $70 with Priceline. They told me retail for the same room would have been $115/night. We needed an inexpensive hotel to spend the day at since we had an early check-out at the other 3* ResortQuest we had spent the week at and late evening flight (rack rate the front desk gave me for staying the day at the ResortQuest would have been over $340). I thought we'd be able to get the same hotel or would have to drop a star rating but since it was just for the day, we weren't worried about where we'd be -- we just wanted it to be relatively cheap. As a matter of interest, while the Aloha Beach Resort is o.k., it in no way compares to the ResortQuest. The Aloha Beach Resort has the same star rating but was a huge step down from the 3* ResortQuest. Something isn't right with the star ratings because these two hotels are definitely not in the same class. While the Aloha is still nice, it seems to be a bit run-down and out-dated (the rooms need some major upgrades). The grounds and landscaping are more lush though and the location is ideal for families as it is on the Lydgate Beach which is a perfect beginner spot for snorkelling. Had we not spent the other 7 nights at the ResortQuest, we wouldn't have been disappointed in the Aloha as it is still a nice hotel, was clean, had plenty of amenities and friendly staff.