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    What a Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast - The staircase leading up to the lanai and common area.

    What a Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast

    4.9(51 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    Maui What A Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast is definitely a lovely and peaceful location in Kihei…read moreand I absolutely enjoyed my stay here! Owners Eva and Jim are awesome and have operated the bed and breakfast for many years now and it was such a pleasure to meet them during my stay as well as meet their family and super cute energetic smaller terrier dogs. I was in the Papaya Suite and definitely plenty of space, with a separate bedroom, kitchen bathroom, and the living room! And did I mention, the great breakfast food and other snacks in the provided basket as well as fresh fruit, cereal, milk and other items inside the refrigerator and freezer? Definitely saved me time and money from having to drive to the nearest bakery or market! Yes, this is a real Bed & Breakfast and definitely worth every dollar! There are three other suites available for booking and there is usually no minimum stay required except during certain times of the year like the holiday season or special local events, for instance. Also, guests are offered a 10% discount if they pay in check/cash versus charging to their credit/debit card, and I opted to provide Eva with the check. You will also find two common areas, and one of them is right outside the Papaya Room on the ground level where there are other tables, chairs, and a BBQ. The other common area is upstairs on the lanai, where there are more tables and chairs, and ultimately a lovely view of Kihei and the West Maui Mountains! Definitely would love to come back and stay at Maui What A Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast for the next stay in Kihei and South Maui!

    It was our first time staying in Maui and my husband and I had a lovely time at this grand bed and…read morebreakfast. Our hosts were Eva and Jim and they were more than generous with the breakfast and amenities at their home. During our stay in the Pineapple suite, the restroom/kitchenette/bedroom were organized and had plenty of space for two people. It was easy to feel at home within the first few minutes after settling in. Eva was easily accessible for questions about the island/ local recommendations and was more than accommodating for our breakfast options (fresh local fruit, pastries, coffee, etc.). There was also onsite laundry, swim gear, and sunscreen/mosquito repellent. Whatever Eva was managing with guests, we also observed that Jim kept up with quick repairs/maintenance on the property. My partner's favorite part of this stay was the fruit and their dogs!!! I too loved their fur babies in addition to the view from the second floor deck (phenomenal during sunset). We are truly impressed with the hospitality and welcome that these seasoned hosts provided.

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    What a Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast - Inside the Papaya Suite.

    Inside the Papaya Suite.

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    Inside the Papaya Suite.

    What a Wonderful World Bed and Breakfast - Inside the upper level lanai and common area.

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    Inside the upper level lanai and common area.

    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt - 2-Queen Garden  |  Larger Shower  |  4.18.25

    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt

    4.2(762 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    •$$$$

    I love this hotel. I stayed here in 2023 and again earlier this year (2026). The staff is friendly…read moreand attentive, the food is phenomenal and the rooms are updated and clean. I have stayed in a ocean view suite and standard king rooms. They either have balconies or patios that lead out to the pool area. I prefer the balconies but it's personal preference. One thing to note, to access the pools, there are a significant amount of steps. You can take an elevator to the Bumbeye beach bar (level 2) but you will have to walk up and down to get to the lowest level pool and to the beach. If you have mobility issues, please be aware that this is the only way to access the beach. There are golf carts that the hotel has that can reach this area but double check if this is something they can do for you. Check out my full review on tiktok - Username _ordinary_travels https://www.tiktok.com/@_ordinary_travels/video/7651805227401743630?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    this is for 07/2026 stay - I thought it was time to do another honest review since this is a good…read moreway for me to keep track of places I've been as well as sharing it with others - giving back to the community. This is my second time being there as a globalist as my first time was probably abour 7-10 years ago. honestly a minute. we were welcomed with the same lei and coconut necklace, some welcome juice non alocholic, and wash towels for cleaning the face which is all cute. they stopped giving water bracelets and its now just keys which sucks because how do we do beach activities and not worry about things like key card getting lost? they said its part of their changes. big change is their breakfast - less selection compared to before - i'd like to say they have gone downhill since last time I been around. The breakfast menu have changed in that if you want to have an omelette, there is no longer a self-help omelette station where you tell the chef what you want and they make it for you. You would now have to order it with a server, and the omelette is not included. also specialty coffee is also now not included just regular coffee, which tasted awful. Like many things about Hyatt, and this economy, this is to no surprise. if you are a globalist, they do still cover valet parking which is amazing, the pools are a bit overcrowded when we went during the summer, and the yoga mats all smell like feet, seems like they did not do much TLC in that department. The yoga instructors are all on a 1099 contract, it seems but the people and quality have decreased because of the 2 that we met; they were not friendly at all compared to the last time I was there. it just seems like a job for them. All the excursions that were included were all booked out right when we arrived, making it nearly impossible to do anything in the property. i mean it is still an amazing, relaxing experience. They couldn't really upgrade us because it was a full house already and kind of chaotic (we went during summer July time so peak season) It's still a newer hotel and had more TLC done to it than other hotels within Hawaii I'd like to say, but for the price point im a little disappointed. Also we had found hair and among other stuff in the bathroom meaning they haven't cleaned it properly upon arrival. I know they had recently changed GM and all but for the points i used to book the hotel, and the price mark during peak season I had a higher expectation no offense. the wings are all a bit confusing and they don't really have a map guide - the first day took me a while to get in the middle of the week of our stay the fire alarm went off at 3am which lasted a while, which i texted the front desk and they reassured it was false alarm, and then what was worst was 40 minutes later when we were about to sleep they said all clear like 30 minutes back-to-back, which became even more confusing and alerting - like if we were not awaken previosuly by the alarm, we are awaken now - but other than that i'd rate it a 8/10 experience given the price point, the lack of expereince we can gain from the resort. and if it isnt for globalist benefit, it would've def been lower rating. still a beautiful place don't get me wrong but just quite expensive, but i am sure if you havent been here when it was amazing, this would've been a 10/10 experience for anyone easy.

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    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt - 2-Queen Garden  |  Shower Window  |  4.18.25

    2-Queen Garden | Shower Window | 4.18.25

    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt - Guest Room

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    Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - Exterior

    Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

    3.5(1.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$$

    Grand Wailea is a luxury oceanfront property in the Wailea area of Maui. It's located directly next…read moreto Wailea Beach and spans 40 acres. It's also located next to The Shops at Wailea, a luxury shopping mall. We were told that the resort was in the shape of a turtle, and once that was mentioned the resort map made it obvious. The resort is along a string of luxury hotels right by the water connected by a walking/running path. In the morning you'll see tons of people along that path. We got a double queen bed with ocean views, and the bathroom contained both a tub and a shower. The resort amenities include but are not limited to a gym, multiple pools (including an adult-only one), lounge chairs, cabanas, water slides, and a spa. The spa had complimentary fitness classes which we took advantage of. Some of them were on the beach and in the fitness room, but some are paid. There are activities like massages, sound baths, and other types of wellness activities. To use the pool amenities you need a wristband which you get by one of the covered areas. Only valet parking is available for $80/night. They also have a on-site luau which I went to although I've been to better ones. There's a chapel and we even witnessed a wedding during our time there. We also went to Nobu at the resort which I enjoyed. Although it's a luxury resort, some parts of the resort were outdated and broken such as the room signs. The room interior was modern but some exterior parts of the building were on the older side. The location and the views are definitely the selling point of the resort, and it's a place you want to stay at to take advantage of the views and amenities.

    After a 7 night stay last week this will be the last time we go to the Grand Wailea. This was my…read moresecond stay at the hotel. It started from the entry to the resort. What I thought were rocks were actually plastic looking boulders. This would have been fine but on the walkway to the Wailea shops there were broken boulders so you see that they are fake and the pond empty. An eyesore. The room service staff were great and took good care of keeping the room clean. However the refrigerator in the room had been turned off and had a stale smell. Having 4 TV's at home and actually had a Samsung I think I know how to troubleshoot problems. As we were getting ready to retire we turned the TV on and were directed to the promotional hotel page. We had no access to regular TV. Called the front desk for help and they asked me "do you know what is wrong?" No that is why I am calling you. Instead of going to bed I had to wait 30 minutes for help to arrive. The problem ended up being on the hotel end and the problem was fixed. The repairman dropped his toolset in my clothing drawer below the TV and left. Which I had to make a trip down to the front desk to drop off. In addition to dropping off the tools I had received a letter in the room telling me of upcoming service and they needed 45 minutes in the room. Not sure why this maintenance was not done on the front end or back end when I left? Now I am getting annoyed and the woman at the front desk said they are SEVERELY understaffed. The manager did give me a $300 credit but the damage was already done. Our room was $815 a night. The pool area was a circus, which I understand because families want that last summer trip. A great portion of the pool was closed for maintenance, including the lazy river. If you want a nice chaise lounge with an umbrella you need to get to the pool very early and stake your claim. So you are competing for your space. One of the days the towel station was out of towels. If you want a preferred area or cabana you are going to pay. There were some positives on the property but the negatives prevailed. The hotel is tired and needs to be upgraded. Especially for a Waldorf Astoria. In retrospect I should have gone down the street to the Four Seasons or the Fairmont. Even though I am a Hilton Honors member.

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    Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort - Exterior

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    Eva Villa Bed And Breakfast - Cottage

    Eva Villa Bed And Breakfast

    5.0(6 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    We had a wonderful experience here in April 2019. We stayed at the detached cottage. A quiet haven,…read morewith the stillness broken by birdsong alone. The hosts are lovely people who have been doing this for 20+ years. Great pool too! If you're a bird lover, do fill up the bird feeder--the hosts have a seed supply handy. We had lots of fun photographing the antics of Java sparrows, cardinals, mourning doves, lovebirds, Japanese white-eyes etc.

    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! The only way to describe the experience we had at Rick and Dale's Eva…read moreVilla BnB! We stayed in the private cottage from Apri 23rd to May 2nd, a total 9 nights and loved every moment! We were in Maui for our wedding and then honeymoon and Rick & Dale made sure that we were enjoyed our entire stay! First let me say, we are in our mid to late twenties' and this is wonderful place is for all ages, especially if you are looking for a more romantic/private feel away from the touristy resort area (though Eva Villa is only 5 mins. from some of Maui's best beaches). Eva Villa was our tropical oasis! When we first arrived we were greeted with Rick's warm welcoming smile! He has a way of making you feel like family. He introduced himself, showed us around our cottage, then went over some local restaurants, things to do, pretty much helped us plan our entire trip! He also was so sweet and had champagne and a card waiting for us. My sister had called him and asked if he could buy these items as a wedding gift to us. He even wrote in the card for her. C'mon, who does that? Just so sweet! Let me also mention, even before we arrived Rick & Dale were so helpful through email. They told us where to find the cheapest rental car, explained that it would be best to buy tickets for our Luau ahead of time because they sell out, and answered all sorts of other questions we had. What I loved most about our stay were the beautiful early mornings. You wake up to the birds singing right outside your window. So enchanting! We would fill the bird feeder and would watch the finches eat away. We had fresh fruit every morning, yummy bagels and muffins, and delicious coffee. This place really feels like home! Rick & Dale do give you your privacy and ask you to contact them when you need more fruit, or breakfast items. We had made a joke about wanting a papaya because we had just finished the last one, and literally the next morning Rick went to the market and got us papaya! You can tell Rick & Dale have a lot of pride in Eva Villa and in what they do. The day we were leaving we had to check out by 10am because there were guests coming in after us. We had about 4 hours to burn before we had to head to the airport and Rick & Dale let us come back and shower in one of their empty suites after spending the afternoon at the beach. How freaking nice? You don't find that type of hospitality just anywhere. I highly recommend this place to anyone. We hope to return for a future anniversary. Things I loved: Beautiful neighborhood (great for running, awesome hills), close to beaches, close to great restaurants, fully equipped kitchen (we cooked dinners a few night and had everything we needed), affordable, Monkey Boy(the sweet cottage cat), Hot tub & Pool, outside shower, washer & dryer, beautiful grounds, Extremely clean, Plenty of soft towels, and Rick & Dale(Two of the sweetest people in all of Maui)! Cons: There are none!

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    Eva Villa Bed And Breakfast - Loved the pool. Always clean.

    Loved the pool. Always clean.

    Eva Villa Bed And Breakfast - Main house.

    Main house.

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    The Magic of Maui Experience - Us at a homemade banana bread shop. Yum!

    The Magic of Maui Experience

    5.0(57 reviews)
    17.6 mi

    Last full day in Maui, we ended it with a huge bang (aka- road to Hana tour!) with Giuliano as our…read moreguide... Pros- we saw soooooo many turtles (close to 50!), some super cute pigs (they were almost like dogs, fell over to let you pet them!), and even a dog and goat walking down the main road on the way back from Hana! That was surreal... There were also other great stops along the way (lunch, ice cream, chocolate, banana bread, beaches, etc.) my son, aunt, and I all had a blast! My aunt even invited Giuliano to CA to visit her, she loved him (thought he was very friendly and helpful!) Cons- it's pricey, but you do get a private experience, so while it cost a lot, I felt it was worth every penny... it was an amazing day!!!

    My review took way too long to write but I couldn't pass up the change to say that this was the…read morebest tour I've ever had! I've done a "Road to Hana" tour before but this one was the best. I brought my parents on their first trip (a dream trip for them) to Maui and I knew a private tour would be perfect for them. From the initial inquiry to the guide himself, everything was seamless. Our guide was amazing and we saw and did everything we planned to do. Can't thank you guys enough for a beautiful and memorable experience. It's been a minute and I wish I could remember everyone's names but everyone I encountered was fantastic so thank you!!

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    The Magic of Maui Experience - Us and Eucalyptus Rainbow Trees

    Us and Eucalyptus Rainbow Trees

    The Magic of Maui Experience
    The Magic of Maui Experience

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