WHERE TO STAY ON MAUI

There are 4 primary areas people love to stay on Maui. Each offers a variety of activities and different benefits to help you pick the best fit for your dream vacation!

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People love west Maui for the sunny weather, charming historic town of Lahaina, easy snorkeling spots, and access to boat trips.

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West Maui is one of the more popular and more affordable areas. The best places to stay are in Ka’anapali, Lahaina, Napili, and Kapalua.

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One of our favorite places to stay on West Maui is the Westin Ka'anapali. Click learn more for a list of our favorite vacation rentals and hotels on West Maui

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South Maui has a range of food options, easy snorkeling, and some more upscale options. Wailea gives you more luxury, including the only adult-only hotel on the island.

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STAY ON SOUTH MAUI

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One of our favorite places to stay on South Maui is the Hotel Wailea. Click learn more for a list of our favorite vacation rentals and hotels on South Maui

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If you love to stay off the beaten path in a lush environment, Hana is your spot. You can hike to waterfalls, swim on black sand beaches, and have a vacation truly away from it all.

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Our favorite places to stay on east Maui are Hana Maui Resort by Hyatt, Hana Kai, and Waiʻānapanapa State Park Cabins.

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On North Maui, you can hit up the most famous restaurant on Maui, Mama’s Fish House. You can take windsurfing lessons. And you can stroll the charming town of Paia.

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Our top two picks for staying in north Maui and Upcountry are the Paia Inn and Kula Lodge.

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WHERE TO STAY ON MAUI

There are 4 primary areas people love to stay on Maui. Each offers a variety of activities and different benefits to help you pick the best fit for your dream vacation!

People love west Maui for the sunny weather, charming historic town of Lahaina, easy snorkeling spots, and access to boat trips.

West Maui Highlights

West Maui is one of the more popular and more affordable areas. The best places to stay are in Ka’anapali, Lahaina, Napili, and Kapalua.

STAY ON WEST MAUI

One of our favorite places to stay on West Maui is the Westin Ka'anapali. Click learn more for a list of our favorite vacation rentals and hotels on West Maui

OUR FAVORITE PLACE

South Maui has a range of food options, easy snorkeling, and some more upscale options. Wailea gives you more luxury, including the only adult-only hotel on the island.

SOUTH MAUI HIGHTLIGHTS

STAY ON SOUTH MAUI

One of our favorite places to stay on South Maui is the Hotel Wailea. Click learn more for a list of our favorite vacation rentals and hotels on South Maui

OUR FAVORITE PLACE

If you love to stay off the beaten path in a lush environment, Hana is your spot. You can hike to waterfalls, swim on black sand beaches, and have a vacation truly away from it all.

East Maui Highlights

Our favorite places to stay on east Maui are Hana Maui Resort by Hyatt, Hana Kai, and Waiʻānapanapa State Park Cabins.

STAY ON EAST MAUI

On North Maui, you can hit up the most famous restaurant on Maui, Mama’s Fish House. You can take windsurfing lessons. And you can stroll the charming town of Paia.

North Maui Highlights

Our top two picks for staying in north Maui and Upcountry are the Paia Inn and Kula Lodge.

STAY ON NORTH MAUI AND UPCOUNTRY

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