Maui

Travel Guide

Maui Island
Maui Island
Hawaii
Kaanapali Beach showing swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Kipahulu showing mist or fog, landscape views and surf

Maui Travel Guide Video

Whether it’s a romantic honeymoon, a fun-filled family holiday, a relaxing getaway or an active adventure you’re after, this lush Hawaiian island is sure to please!

Renowned for its pristine beaches and sparkling waters teeming with colourful marine life, Maui is the ultimate tropical holiday destination. This exotic oasis is the perfect spot to escape the stresses of everyday life and indulge in some truly spectacular scenery as you relax on one of the island’s many beaches. Treat yourself to a stay at one of Maui’s first-class resorts and see how the other half lives at Kaanapali Beach, a former retreat for the royalty of Maui.

Those seeking something a little more energetic won’t be disappointed as Maui offers a plethora of outdoor activities that are sure to get those pulses racing. Winter is the perfect time for a spot of whale-watching so if you’re travelling from Maui’s capital Wailuku, head west towards Lahaina for a glimpse of these beautiful creatures. Surfing enthusiasts should make a beeline for Honolua Bay in the northwest where the waves are huge and the professional competitions fierce. The summer months are the best suited for delving deep into the turquoise ocean for some snorkelling at Kapalua Beach.

Families will find themselves well catered for in the south of the island with a number of family-friendly beaches offering something for the kids, such as Keawakapu Beach. The little ones will also enjoy Maluaka Beach and Wailea Beach where they keep a watchful eye out for the hundreds of green sea turtles that dwell in these waters.

If you still haven’t found the beach you’re looking for, then head to Makena State Park which contains three scenic wildland beaches, surrounded by impressive sand dunes, or embark upon some scuba-diving off the half-moon-shaped volcanic crater of Molokini. For scenery that is simply out of this world, take a drive around Maui’s eastern coast a long, winding serpentine route that slinks around corners and across bridges with spectacular views of the ocean on one side, and plunging waterfalls on the other.

The best way to reach Maui is to fly into Honolulu International Airport so pack your bags are visit this dream destination that has something for everyone.

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Where to stay in Maui

Maluaka Beach featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a beach

Wailea

5/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Wailea is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wailea Beach and Shops at Wailea.

Wailea
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South Kihei

While visiting South Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kamaole Beach Park 2 and Kamaole Beach Park 3.

South Kihei
Kihei Canoe Club is the oldest in Hawaii. It's mission is to revive, develope and perpetuate Hawaiian tradition through educational, recreational cultural and competitive outrigger Hawaiian canoeing programs for both youth and adults.

Central Kihei

While visiting Central Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Regional Park and Maalaea Bay Beaches.

Central Kihei
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North Kihei

If you're spending some time in North Kihei, Maalaea Bay Beaches and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are top sights worth seeing.

North Kihei
Lava Tube on Big Beach, Makena State Park, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Makena

A noteworthy feature of Makena is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Makena State Park Beach and Maluaka Beach.

Makena
GeneraPanoramic view of Haleakala Crater at the Summit, Mauited image

Ukumehame Ahupuaa

If you're spending some time in Ukumehame Ahupuaa, Maalaea Bay Beaches and Papalaua Beach Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ukumehame Ahupuaa
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali

4.5 out of 5
2365 Kaanapali Pkwy Lahaina HI
The price is S$777 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$777
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Amazing resort all around

Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5 out of 5
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
The price is S$1,077 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
S$1,077
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Beautiful room and view. Amazing pool area. So much fun for the entire family!

Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

5 out of 5
3900 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
The price is S$1,279 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
S$1,279
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
Beautiful room with a great balcony and nice view (even at 45 degree angle), friendly staff at the pool and for room service, excellent restaurants and great food. A short walk to shops and other restaurants, and friendly concierge to book tours and excursions with if you want to do that. Wait lists ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aston Kaanapali Shores

Aston Kaanapali Shores

3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy Lahaina HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,988 reviews)
Rooms are clean, there was a leak in our room that we have to move to another room the day before we leave was a bit of a hassle moving and packing, then unpack. But over all it was good experience

Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026

Aston Kaanapali Shores
OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
130 Kai Malina Parkway Lahaina HI
Stay at this beach condo in Kaanapali. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,909 reviews)
Staff was amazing! Room was clean and better than expected, didn’t know I would have a view of the ocean and I got to sit out on the patio to watch the whales. They were great with giving us extra things like laundry soap, dish soap, and toilet paper. Valet team were all wonderful and kind to my ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026

OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Kahana Beach Vacation Club

Kahana Beach Vacation Club

3 out of 5
4221 Lower Honoapiilani Road Lahaina HI
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Kahana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (793 reviews)
Stunning view, however the amenities were very limited. No room service or gym. I had to make my own bed. Not sure why do they charge a resort fee, this is not a resort.

Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026

Kahana Beach Vacation Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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