Scheduled my appointment online. Walked in the day before and spoke w/ Matt regarding the concept/theme of the tattoo I wanted. Matt was great!! He spent a few minutes talking to me, we discussed the concept, and then he took some notes on the names I wanted built into the tattoo. I felt at that moment, given the level of service he was providing, that I had made a good choice to go to Paradise. The next day, I showed up for my appointment. Matt had taken the time to improve on my concept/idea and produce a piece that far exceeded my original design. I felt that he understood exactly what I was going for and used artistic license to take my idea to the next level. I was so impressed, I actually chose to get another piece done on the spot. I wanted a tattoo to commemorate my time in Maui and I also wanted an experience to remember as my own while on the island. Matt and his team provided both and I can't recommend their services enough. Fantastic experience. Wes D read more

Locals & travelers, this is the place to get your tattoo! Clean, professional, personable and experienced are a few ways to describe Paradise Tattoo. Out of three nearby shops, Matt/Paradise Tattoo was the only one who responded to their website's online appointment form. This was not my first tattoo by any means and I have to say Matt does beautiful work, knows how to place things with the flow of the body, has the expertise to counsel a client away from what might be a poor choice and is easy to work with. My expectations were met & exceeded through and through. Part of the my tattoo was stenciled, a large part was done by freehand and all of it was great. The other artist, Jesse, was easy going & had super happy clients showing off their new tattoos as well. We had a great time getting to know these two great tattooists. So long as we're in Maui, this will be our go-to shop! What a wonderful last day of our trip! Mahalo! -Natalie V read more

Went in to Paradise with my wife and in laws looking at getting ink. I've always wanted a Polynesian tribal tattoo and have always been nervous because everyone says it has to be free handed. My wife and mother in law got their tattoos done and I was impressed at how Matt made their tattoos their own even though it was chosen out of the book. When I first spoke to Matt I told him that I was thinking of covering up my current tattoo and only wanted to keep a small part of it. Matt disagreed and said that it already looked good plus the lines on it were great. Matt did my Polynesian tribal around it and did an amazing job. I had a tattoo that I was considering covering up and now have a great piece that I love plus he brought out the meaning of my first tattoo out. I highly recommend getting your ink with Paradise. We were all super happy with our tattoos and especially that Matt took the time to make it our own. read more

I got tattooed by Alex and couldn't be any happier. He satisfied my overall experience and engaged in conversation which allowed the time to pass quickly. He was very friendly and patient from the start. Paradise Tattoo is hands down the most welcoming, well organized, and cleanest tattoo shop I've stepped foot in. Customer satisfaction is their priority and they are very experienced in their work. The front desk girl and apprentice, Kate, was really helpful and flexible when it came to arranging my consultation with Alex and setting me up with an appointment for the next available day. Matt, Kate, Alex, Alan, Jesse, and Amy, take pride in their job, and it really shows in their tattoos. I would definitely get tattooed at this shop again. Anyone who is deciding to get tattooed on Maui I would recommend Paradise Tattoo. read more

For starters the world works in mysterious ways. My wife and I are visiting Maui celebrating our honeymoon and I wanted to get some ink while we were in town. With so much to do in town I was worried the chance might not arise. After getting some lunch our rental car would not start and after searching around were unable to find a jump. The crew at Paradise offered to help out even though the car started moments later. I told them I would be back to get some work because of the kindness they showed towards us. I came in the next day and was not disappointed the slightest. Alex is a great individual and did incredible art work of some local flowers and now I will have a special part of Maui that I can actually take home. This is a must stop place for a great atmosphere and awesome art work. Thanks Paradise crew! read more

My wife and I, booked appointments several weeks before coming to Maui. We both had two tattoos done by Matt. Our all around experience was great. Matt's attention to detail and patience is awesome and his work speaks for itself. We always felt welcomed, even when adjustments needed to be made on the fly from our original plan. Thank you for a great experience and for catching what I didn't with my original tattoo idea. Although we mainly dealt with Matt, I also was able to witness another artist (I didn't catch his name, my apologies) working with other customers and would say the same for him as well. It was a great experience in "Paradise" for us and we would highly recommend this shop if you are looking for that permanent memory to take with you. Mahalo! Bill And Alicia read more

My husband and I wanted to take home permanent souvenirs from our awesome Maui trip, in celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary. Since we had amazing experiences with the green sea turtles during our visit, we settled on this as the subject of our new tattoos. Kate did a wonderful job of helping us choose features to include in the design. When we arrived for our tattoo appointment, Matt had created a design that was everything that we wanted! In spite of the fact that this studio does so many turtle tattoos every year, Matt happily and artfully etched the design into our skin. Although Alex was not our tattoo artist, he was wonderful to talk to during our visit. I would recommend Paradise Tattoo to anyone who wants a new tattoo in a clean, friendly atmosphere. read more

What a great experience! from the start I knew this was the right shop for my family and I to get tattoos. Paradise tattoo was able to accommodate the five of us perfectly. Kate who does the scheduling is so nice and made the process so easy. The artists at this shop are really friendly and made all of us feel really comfortable from start to finish. I specifically had Alex tattoo me today. He was so efficient and precise. I have been tattooed many other times and he far surpassed any expectations I had. Such a friendly cool dude, with incredible talent. Highly recommend if you live in the area, or are just visiting on vacation like my family and I. We will definitely come back when we are back in the area someday! read more

Matt did my first tattoo a few years ago. I felt pretty nervous about this new adventure in my life when I walked into that tattoo shop one rainy day in Oregon...needless to say! I couldn't believe what a nice and still very professional guy I had found to do my first piece of art. He has a great calming personality...great for this first-timer I've received a lot of compliments on the work I had done by Matt...awesome shading, clean lines and super colors! It's time for another and I can't imagine letting just anyone do the work. I'm heading to Maui for vacation in January and have already made my appointment at Paradise Tattoo. You won't be disappointed! read more

Our experience with both Alex and Matt at Paradise Tattoo was outstanding! I worked with Matt upon our arrival in Kihei to have the artwork for our tattoos done by the end of the trip. My husband's idea was vague to me, but Matt nailed the concept and customized it beautifully. My artwork was clearer, but Alex personalized it for me, changing some elements and bringing in fabulous color. Then there were our young adults who were getting their first tattoos. The guys were warm and friendly, totally personable and made the experience a positively memorable part of our family trip. Thanks guys! Look us up if you travel to California! :) read more

I waited to write a review to see how my healing and colours turned out. I absolutely could not be more thrilled from start to finish. The lines are clear. The colours are just what I wanted. The shop was clean, professional and up to code. As a retired OR nurse I paid special attention and could not have been more pleased. Alex was friendly, knowledgeable, and put me at ease. He worked around a few disabilities I have with kindness and professionalism. I don't have a single downside to comment on. My husband is ready to take the tattoo plunge next trip Jan '20 - See you then Alex! BethAnn Willits from January of 2019 read more

Both my fiance and I each got a piece on our last day on the island. We made our appointment the day prior. We went in to meet our artist (the owner) Matt and the receptionist Kate the day prior to talk about our ideas and see what Matt thought and get suggestions on size, placement and pricing. He's been doing this for nearly 20 years and it shows! Kate is a very warm Aloha personality and Matt was very friendly and professional. 100% WILL GO BACK.... If we're ever on Maui again.... Or 100% look at having him do a piece if he's in my local area at a tattoo convention (which he said he does come to now and again) read more

My family and I knew we all wanted to get tattoos when we went to Maui (4 of us), but we didn't have a shop in mind. We happened upon Matt's shop after lunch one day, and it was the best decision! Not only is he a super talented guy, he was very personable and easy to work with in designing our tattoos, and it was easy for all of us to schedule in with him on our last day on the island. We all love our pieces, especially my husband as Matt did a custom piece on his shoulder and it looks amazing. We will be back on our next trip for sure! read more

Loved the overall genuine vibe of Paradise Tattoo. Scheduling was a breeze; I let Kate know what I wanted, where, and when I was most available, and everything I wanted out of my experience was met (and exceeded). When I came in for my appointment, I met Alex, who sketched and tattooed my beautiful new piece. He helped me with placement, made sure I was comfortable throughout the experience, and was enjoyable to have conversation with. Next time I'm in Maui, I will for sure be visiting this shop again. Outstanding work, y'all! read more

I am over the top excited about the artistry I had done at Paradise Tattoo. I had a simple tattoo done 2yrs ago before we left the island and almost immediately wanted something really special. I met with Amy Justen, who is a phenomenal artist, 2 years later and I explained what I wanted and gave her full reign on creativity. I wanted a Hawaiian style Kakau. She created and freehanded this beautiful story for me. I wanted Island art Kakau and I got something that I am absolutely proud to display and tells a story. read more

Not only is Matt an amazing person, but he absolutely loves what he does. It shows in his work and in his interactions. I found him quite by accident a few years ago on a "luck of the draw" appointment. Now I search him out when we come to Maui just to have him expand on his previous work. Love the new place and loved seeing the pride on his face! Mahalo! By the way, the guesswork has been taken care of. I already know exactly what I want on the back side to complete this ongoing piece. See you next time! read more

It's been about 5 months since my mom and I got our matching tattoos at this parlor. We were going through a relatively difficult stage in our lives at the time, and decided to get tattoos in a bit of solidarity. The artists did a fantastic job calming down my extremely nervous mother, and had her dollar-coin sized tat done in just 10 minutes! My tattoo took no more than an hour, but I could not have been more comfortable during the experience. The staff was friendly, and encouraging. I have 0 complaints!! read more

Matt is a life saver! I wanted to get some cute star tattoos on my chest. My original artist majorly messed up and I looked like someone drew on me with crayons. I went to Matt because he had done work on me before and I trusted him to save my chest. He came up with a very cool 90s graffiti idea to make it look like shooting stars. He got me in immediately and fixed me right up! I am once again able to show my chest again without embarrassment and love how unique they look. read more

I recently went on a girls vacation to Maui, where we decided to get tattood to commemorate our trip. I've had several tattoos already, but my experience with Matt was by far the best so far. He's kind and funny, which helps the tattoo experience. He was gentle and quick, and really put thought, sincerity, creativity and attention to detail in my tattoo. You can tell he cares about what he does and enjoys it. I definitely recommend Matt and paradise tattoo. read more