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The el-cheapo Royal Hawaiian Motel is overpriced for what it is, but the tackiness of the place has its own special character

04393-royal-hawaiian-800px.jpg Baker's lone four-way intersection has a four-way stop, which is great when you want to cross the roadThumbnailsA flock of birds congregates in the Royal Hawaiian's parking lotBaker's lone four-way intersection has a four-way stop, which is great when you want to cross the roadThumbnailsA flock of birds congregates in the Royal Hawaiian's parking lotBaker's lone four-way intersection has a four-way stop, which is great when you want to cross the roadThumbnailsA flock of birds congregates in the Royal Hawaiian's parking lotBaker's lone four-way intersection has a four-way stop, which is great when you want to cross the roadThumbnailsA flock of birds congregates in the Royal Hawaiian's parking lotBaker's lone four-way intersection has a four-way stop, which is great when you want to cross the roadThumbnailsA flock of birds congregates in the Royal Hawaiian's parking lot

The Royal Hawaiian Motel is the cheapest motel in Baker, with rooms at around $50/night. But you need to be ready for special features like clogged sinks and missing light bulbs.