Hotels in Kahului

Best time to visit Kahului, Maui

Maui is a year-round destination but attracts more tourists during the summer months from June – August or in the winter months from December – March. Travel and hotel rates also peak during this time. To avoid the crowds and get more attractive deals, you can plan your Maui visit in the shoulder months of April – May or September – October. Temperatures remain around 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall are pleasant times to visit Maui. You may also be able to coincide your trip with the Maui Steel Guitar Festival in April or with the Festivals of Aloha in September.

Getting around Maui

Maui is serviced by approximately 13 bus routes operated by Roberts Hawaii and originating in Kahului. A single ride costs $2.00 USD and a day pass is available for $4.00 USD. Several hotel shuttle services take you to the nearest shopping areas and attractions. Usually, you will find plenty of taxis at the airport, but on the island, if you need a taxi for shorter distances, your hotel will be able to organize one for you. Standard fares on the island are $3.00 USD per mile. Ride-sharing service Uber also operates in Maui. Renting a car and driving around is the best way to maximize convenience and flexibility while exploring Maui. Look for some great deals online forcar rentals from momondo.

Best places to stay in Kahului, Maui

Maui is the perfect island for a taste of everything that Hawaii has to offer. When you are served a plateful of intriguing history and culture, impressive nature and wildlife, traditional music and dance, and pristine beaches with year-round sunshine, what more can you ask for? If you’re visiting for the first time, try and stay in the western or southern parts of Maui which are busier and livelier. However, if you wish to explore the rest of Maui, there are plenty of accommodation options available in other parts of the island as well.

West Maui – Ka’anapali

Ka’anapali is an upscale area in western Maui with larger and fancier hotels lining 3 miles of the golden-sand beach, and linked by a landscaped walking path with plenty of beach activities and shopping. Stay at the all-villa ultra-luxurious accommodation of The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, set along the northern side of Ka’anapali Beach. Or check out the Honua Kai Resort & Spa which occupies a significant section of Ka’anapali Beach, and features 1-2-bedroom suites with world-class amenities.

West Maui – Lahaina

Lahaina is a small, historic town with scores of shops and restaurants. Stay at The Royal Lahaina Resort, a 4-star hotel offering airy rooms within an oceanfront property. When you want a break from the ocean, enjoy a relaxing swim in one of 3 pools.

West Maui – Kapalua

Further north beyond Ka’anapali, the terrain becomes slightly hilly and opens up to lush green golf courses. A narrow road lined with tropical pines leads to the exclusive Kapalua Beach which boasts ultra-luxury hotels. However, from here it is a longer drive to the popular Maui attractions. Stay at the exclusive and captivating 54-acre oceanfront property of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua hotel which offers a range of luxurious rooms and suites, an on-site spa, several restaurants and bars, beachfront activities, and several other world-class amenities and services. You can also check out the 24-acre beachfront resort of Montage Kapalua Bay, featuring 1-4-bedroom designer condos with modern amenities and ocean views.

South Maui–Wailea

Wailea is a quieter beach as compared to Ka’anapali in western Maui, but you have greater distances to cover between resorts and restaurants. Check out the Four Seasons Resort Maui, a 9-minute walk from Wailea Beach, featuring elegantly furnished rooms and suites with spectacular ocean views, a host of amenities and services, and exciting beach activities. You can also look at the beachfront accommodation of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, which is a short walk from The Shops at Wailea shopping center.

South Maui–Kihei

Kihei is a bargain hunter’s paradise with a series of condos and low-cost resorts lining South Kihei Road and the 8 sandy beaches in this area. For fine beaches, affordable stays, and great cuisine, Kihei is the place to stay. At the heart of Kihei, you have the Maui Coast Hotel offering tastefully-decorated rooms and suites, and located a short walk from shops and restaurants. You can also check out the adults-only property of Kohea Kai Resort Maui, located just steps away from the 5-mile white sands beach Mai Poina ‘Oe la’u. The resort is popular for its spacious oceanfront suites with modern amenities.

Central Maui (Wailuku)

The rest of Maui may not give you the experience of a typical Hawaiian beach holiday. But if you are looking to explore the interiors of the island, Wailuku in Central Maui is a quaint little beach town. Although the beaches are not great for swimming, the town offers spectacular views of the Haleakalā Crater. Check out the comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation offered by The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono, set in a historic, restored plantation home from 1924. Enjoy their homey rooms and take in a true local Hawaiian experience.

East Maui – Hana

Set between the aqua blue ocean and the emerald green rainforest, Hana is a small village in east Maui. Hana does not have fancy shopping malls and restaurants, but it offers natural beauty, tropical flowers and fruits, and a typical small-town aloha spirit of old Hawaii. There is only 1 resort in Hana, the laidback Travaasa Hana. Set amid rolling grass fields and palm trees above the Hana Bay, the Travaasa Hana resort offers relaxed rooms and suites in an authentic Hawaiian ambience. The resort is a 7-minute walk from the Hana Cultural Center and Museum, and a 9-minute walk from the Hana Beach Park.

Cheap hotels in Maui

There are plenty of low-cost hotels and hostels in Maui, primarily on the busy southern and western coasts. A 5-minute walk from Lahaina’s busy Front Street and close to Baby Beach, you have the Tiki Beach Hostel, formally known as Tiki Hale. Set directly on Ka’anapali Beach, you have the Ka’anapali Ocean Inn, a Hawaiian-style budget hotel dating back to the 1960s, and offering homey rooms with ocean views. The hotel is not far from the restaurants and shops of Whalers Village. In Wailuku, you can stay at The Northshore Hostel Maui, which is a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in the area, as well as from the Kaahumanu Church.

An island with exceptional topography, climate, ethnicity, culture and cuisine, Maui has been consistently named amongst the world’s best islands. From sandy beaches to tropical palms, spectacular sunsets, lush green landscapes and national parks, this Hawaiian island has plenty to explore and enjoy.

• Your Hawaiian vacation is incomplete without making the most of beaches like Napili Beach, Wailea Beach, or Ka’anapali Beach where you can relax, sunbathe, indulge in beachfront entertainment and watersports, enjoy splendid sunsets, eat at the beachside cafés and restaurants, and drink at the beach bars. During winter months, you can also enjoy surfing on the white frothy waves at Ho’okipa Beach.
• Enjoy the scenic drive for 3 hours along Maui’s coastline from Ka’anapali to Hana via the 77-mile-long ‘Road to Hana’ which features 600 switchbacks, 46 single-lane bridges, and several waterfalls.
• In Central Maui, visit the 4,000-acre large Iao Valley State Park which features several hiking trails, a botanical garden, tropical foliage, and a stunning landscape.
• Learn snorkeling or scuba-diving, and explore the colorful world of fish, sea turtles, and intricate corals at many of the Maui beaches which offer underwater tours and beginner lessons. Get up close and personal with several nautical species in an indoor environment through touch pools and tunnels at the Maui Ocean Center.
• Visit the Haleakala National Park which is home to the world’s largest dormant volcano, and occupies 30,000 acres of land in Upcountry Maui.
• Learn the ‘Hula’ dance or watch a demonstration at one of the local halaus (‘hula’ schools) on the island.
• On Lahaina’s waterfront, watch the Old Lahaina Luau show. Admire the hula performers and fire dancers, as you get an interesting introduction to Hawaiian culture.
• Check out one of the largest banyan trees in USA at the Banyan Tree Park near Lahaina.
• If nature trails and hiking interests you, then put on your boots and hike up the Maunalei Arboretum trails lined with a wide range of trees and plants, and get rare views of interior Maui.
• If you are a golf lover, you can enjoy a few of the 14 highly-acclaimed golf courses that Maui offers. Some of the popular ones include the Gold, Emerald, and Old Blue courses at the Wailea Golf Club, and the Bay and Plantation courses at Kapalua Golf Club.