Food G.
Yelp
Wow! What can I say? I'm truly impressed with the Hotel Lahaina. 10/10!! I had an amazing time, Hotel Lahaina was the perfect Hawaiian getaway for us. I was celebrating passing the bar exam and looking for somewhere extra special for my next trip to Maui. I wanted a clean, upscale establishment in a location that would allow me to enjoy dining, nightlife, shopping and the beach all within walking distance. Hotel Lahaina was the only hotel that checked all the boxes and then some. This eco-conscious hotel stocks rooms with high end amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, hair dryer, beach bags, robes, cups, fridge, wifi, Fire stick TV, black-out curtains, rocking chairs... YES ROCKING CHAIRS), has full air conditioning, features nearby parking, and the lobby even provides complimentary espresso, coffee, water (+ sustainable H2O refill station) and other refreshments; all the bells and whistles needed for a relaxing worry-free stay.
We stayed in the Makai Suite, a corner ocean view unit whose balcony features a super fun outdoor basket swing, 2 rocking chairs, and sweeping views of the mountains, beach, and boardwalk. I loved The Frame TV and dual oversized chairs that we sank into. With the blackout curtains drawn, it was like being in our own movie theater, completely private and cozy in a romantically whimsical way. The Makai suite was a great place to come back to after enjoying all the island has to offer, the kind of place you can't wait to get back to, because it was the closest swinging on a beach in Maui I could ever get. There really is nothing like watching the sunset from your room while enjoying a glass of fresh island POG and swinging away all your cares in the world.
As far as location goes, Hotel Lahaina is perfectly situated for maximizing your vacation time on West Maui. I loved being able to pop in and out of the hotel during the day to use my own personal bathroom and have an ac/water/coffee/nap break whenever I wanted, a luxury belonging only to guests of the Hotel Lahaina. There is mini beach access and a water activities rental shop within a few paces of the hotel. Shave ice and ice cream are just across the street. Larger beaches are 10 minute drive in either direction. Your dedicated parking spot makes zipping in and out of the town a breeze.
At night, the town comes alive and Hotel Lahaina provided the perfect location for the ultimate Maui nightlife experience. The hotel is just above the world renown Lahaina Grill restaurant. Chances are, a meal at this 5-star restaurant is on your bucket list, and there's just something about being able to head straight upstairs back to your 5-star room that makes Hotel Lahaina the extra perfect pairing to Lahaina Grill. Off property, in the town of Lahaina are various other excellent bars and restaurants. Imagine the pure joy of dancing "home" under the stars along empty streets after a night of dinner and drinks all whilst the waves rhythmically crash alongside you. Or how about a quick walk to Lahaina Ice Cream Parlour for a Dole Whip, served in a carved out pineapple enjoyed from a swing or rocking chair on the balcony? Such was life at the Hotel Lahaina!! Take me back!