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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)
    3.8 km
    $$

    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.

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

    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.

    Makena Oceanfront Cottage - From owner's web site.

    Makena Oceanfront Cottage

    5.0(2 reviews)
    9.9 km

    The east shore of Maui is thick with mega-resorts where you can pay big bucks for an oceanview…read moreroom. These resorts are huge. Most have multiple restaurants and bars, nice beaches, swimming pools, and other amenities. And people. Lots and lots of people. I refer to these resorts as "the ant colonies." I try to avoid them. When we're on Maui, we stay at Makena Oceanfront Cottage. You're 20 feet from some of the best snorkeling on the island -- you'll see turtles and amazing fish every time you go out (the cottage has plenty of snorkeling equipment). Snorkel out just beyond the rock reef in front of the cottage and float quietly to listen to the humpback whales singing. You can take the cottage's kayaks out almost every day for some exercise. After water excursions, you rinse off in the outdoor shower and soak in the hot tub on the lanai. On this past trip we saw 25-50 whales a day, including many breaches, while sitting on the lanai drinking coffee in the early morning or while sipping beer and wine, watching the sun set in the afternoon. In the mornings and evenings, we'd watch up to half-a-dozen turtles graze on the rocks just below the lanai. For dinner, we buy organic produce from roadside stands and "catch of the day" fish from places like Eskimo Candy Fish Market, and we pull together meals that rival any that we've had at restaurants on the island. Please stay away from Makena Oceanfront Cottage -- we want it for ourselves. If you're going to Maui, you're going to need a swimming pool filled with loud-ass kids. You're going to need a bar where they serve $15 tropical cocktails that taste like hummingbird nectar. You're going to need a beach filled with fellow tourists sporting angry red sunburns. You want to be at one one of the ant colonies, located a few miles to the north.

    This is my all-time favorite place on Maui to give mobile massage sessions to visitors. I haven't…read morespent the night here but have massaged many groups of people here inside in the living room, on the front lanai and in the backyard (which has plenty of room for lounging and even an outdoor shower). I always recommend this oceanfront cottage to my friends when they are coming to stay because this is the best place on Maui to stay. The cottage is cozy, clean and full of everything you would need on your vacation. The kitchen is huge Plus you're steps away from Makena landing where you can snorkel, kayak and swim without driving anywhere. The view is breathtaking from here - it's hard to leave this lovely oceanside cottage which is why many of the visitors call me to give them massages on the lanai. Out of all the places I have seen on Maui (and I have seen quite a few) - this is the BEST place to stay!

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    Makena Oceanfront Cottage - From owner's web site.

    From owner's web site.

    Makena Oceanfront Cottage - Turtles grazing in evening below lanai.

    Turtles grazing in evening below lanai.

    Makena Oceanfront Cottage - Dinner of fresh fish and organic farm produce.

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    Dinner of fresh fish and organic farm produce.

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

    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt

    4.2(758 reviews)
    5.4 km
    $$$$

    To celebrate our babymoon, my husband and I spent a week at the Andaz Maui at Wailea. I booked our…read morestay through Costco travel which came with some lovely benefits, such as two complementary buffet breakfasts each morning as well as $100 in hotel credit to spend each day. From start to finish, our entire experience was absolutely wonderful. The hotel staff were all extremely kind and engaging, offering helpful tips and suggestions. We had nothing but positive interactions with the valet and the front desk. The staff that work at the on-site restaurants were also lovely. Our ocean view room was clean and spacious. It had all of the amenities we could hope for and the shower had wonderful water pressure. My only request would be that there was a shelf in the shower to put the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, as we ended up having to put them on the floor and bending over in the shower while pregnant is not an easy task. The linens were soft and I appreciated the opportunity to earn food and beverage credit or Hilton reward points if we opted out of having our room cleaned each day. The blackout curtains in the room were also wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sunset from our balcony each evening and listening to the live music that was performed each night down by the pool. There was ample pool space with plenty of pool chairs, both in the sun and in the shade. Access to the beach was extremely easy. While we were there, we also took part in morning yoga, access to the complementary aquatic activities, a sound bath under the full moon, and the infamous luau. I also booked a prenatal massage at the spa, which was absolutely divine. Access to the Courtesy Car to drop us off at nearby restaurants for reservations was extremely convenient. We appreciated the complementary reusable water bottles and the local snacks and beverages that were restocked in our mini bar. All in all, it was an absolute incredible stay and the next time we find ourselves in Maui, we will absolutely be returning to the Andaz.

    this resort is sooooo nice, the space is so beautiful and everything is well kept and maintained…read morethe staff are extremely kind and very attentive the pools and hot tub are really clean the private beach is AMAZING, so freaking clean & it's super easy to get towels, chairs and anything else you would need for the perfect beach day our room was spotless and so nice i was obsessed with the bathroom because of the waterfall shower and the robe?? OMG i lived in that robe and i regret not bringing it back home all the restaurants in the resort were FIRE! morimoto was DELICIOUS AND ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, shout out to the staff for attending to our 30 top Kaana kitchen's breakfast buffet was SEXY, it was packed with the most delicious food and we ate there so much Even the room service was awesome! I highly recommend this resort for anyone looking to enjoy Maui

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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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    Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort By Hyatt - Board Walk Beach View

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    Board Walk Beach View

    Aloha Aku Inn & Suites - Living area

    Aloha Aku Inn & Suites

    5.0(13 reviews)
    0.8 km

    We just finished our 8th visit to Aloha Aku Inn & Suites. We cannot say enough about this magical…read moreplace or the staff. It's as if they are taking care of our little home away from home, "a hui hou kakou" (until we meet again). The room had some nice upgrades and was well stocked as always and the common area is like being able to walk out your door to a pantry full of surprises. We enjoy being able to cook in our room so that we don't miss the sun rise or the sun set. This location has the best sunsets! You will get to know the staff as they are all friendly and accommodating. Jose will point out whales that are breaching; Teres will share "love and kindness" by making sure you are comfortable and have everything you need and Wade will make sure everything is in perfect working order. The grounds are pristine with the sound of waves and birds chirping and the ducks will greet you each morning in the plunge pools. It's a place where we can sit for hours whether indoors or outdoors and not feel guilty that we aren't doing something. We come every year in February to celebrate our anniversary. There isn't anywhere else we would want to be. Aloha Bill and Lana Roderick

    Awesome beach and a really chill vibe I will be back to this place it is a special place to me…read more Little ducks greeted me evry morning when i had coffee on the lanai. It is close to all the restaurants Kihei has to offer and also just a hop to Wailea.

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    Aloha Aku Inn & Suites - King Bed

    King Bed

    Aloha Aku Inn & Suites - King Bed

    King Bed

    Aloha Aku Inn & Suites - It's all in the details

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    It's all in the details

    Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty - Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty Inc

    Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty

    4.7(18 reviews)
    2.5 km

    When I was looking for reasonable accommodations for family and friends to stay on Maui for my…read moreHawaiian wedding, I checked out several condominiums in the Kihei area. From all the reviews I read on various sites, Koa Lagoon was the best choice. After talking with Linda, the on-site manager, I was sold. My family, friends and I booked several rooms, including two bedroom and one bedroom suites. Everyone was impressed and very satisfied. I stayed in a two bedroom suite, room 304. We arrived late, and our key was left in a lock-box on the door. I must admit that the Koa Lagoon is not much to look at from the outside (kind of reminded me of a college dorm) but the inside (and the lanai) more than made up for that. The condo is right on the ocean, and each room has a lanai with an ocean view. Our two bedroom had one master bedroom with a king sized bed and a private bathroom, and the second bedroom had two twin beds and a bathroom across the hall. The beds were comfy and there were extra linens in the closet. The bathrooms were fully stocked with several sets of towels. The condos are fully stocked with everything you might need and things you didn't realize you needed, but end up using. We were pleased to find boogie boards, large beach towels, beach blankets, shade tents, a beach umbrella, a cooler, grill utensils, and everything you might need in the kitchen, except the food. Our group saved a lot of money by cooking in and grilling as we purchased most of our groceries at the Safeway nearby. The condos each have a washer and dryer and this was a huge benefit. We didn't have to return home with dirty laundry, and were able to do all our laundry for free in our own rooms, rather than lug them to a laundromat or community laundry room. They provided us with laundry detergent as well as dishwasher detergent, but we ended up getting more mid-trip to replace their stock. The ocean view is amazing, and actually, this condo sits in a great spot. We watched whales from our balcony daily, and also noticed some things that kept popping out of the water, but from our room, we couldn't tell what they were. Unfortunately, we didn't find out until our second to last day that the beach directly south of the Koa Lagoon (a two minute walk) is a turtle nesting area. What we had been seeing were sea turtles. It ended up being a great area to snorkel, and is fully protected by the reef. It is also a great spot for wading if you aren't that big in to snorkeling. There is an in-ground pool on the property also, and we used this frequently after we had finished our beach hopping for the day. Most of the people by the pool were residents, or long time guests, and it was never crowded. We had several people tell us they spend months there each year, and one woman even offered to let us borrow her kayak to go out to see the whales. We watched her kayak out right near whales the day before. Amazing. The Koa Lagoon is centrally located and is close to a lot of great restaurants & beaches. It's not in the heavy touristy area (that's a few minutes further down on S Kihei Road) and this was really nice. We always felt like we were alone in our condo complex, and rarely saw other people. It was great, because we used the grill every night and never had to wait around for it. I will definitely be headed back to the Koa Lagoon for my next Maui trip. Now that I have stayed there, I wouldn't stay anywhere else. The value, location, management, and added comforts were beyond what I expected and I couldn't be more pleased that this is where we stayed :)

    This place is awesome! We rented condo 507 which was just amazing. Ocean view, actually all the…read morerooms have an ocean view, large rooms, air conditioned, fully stocked with everything you can think of except food. Nicely decorated, clean and cozy. Great for couples and families. There is also a pool. I highly recommend staying here!

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    Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty - Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty Inc

    Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty Inc

    Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty
    Koa Lagoon Rentals-Bello Realty - Living Room, Room 304

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