Makai Sunset Inn

Cute, petit little inn hidden near the end of Front Street, back to and has full view of the ocean. Morning waves roll into the seawall and afternoon sunset are the sound and view to die for. The room was recently remodeled so it’s like a brand new mini condo with everything accommodated just like those brandname hotels minus daily room service. Side notes: the lower level unit could be disturbed if there were “lead foot” occupants on the upper units. The entire complex and the unit are well maintained, the property is clean and all spaces are usable. Parking accommodations are sufficient; larger vehicles may struggle to maneuver. Property management team has been very helpful and friendly. Cost is relatively reasonable. This Inn is a hidden gem.

We throughly enjoyed our stay here it’s a great location, walking distance to the shops and restaurants on Front Street. The sunset is stunning to watch at night from the outdoor patio, and you’ll always see atleast 2 Sea Turtles in the water! The Inn also has a very sweet and timid black stray cat that wanders about the property, who could use fresh water and food every so often, the cat is very small and undernourished; however, with some love I’m sure it’ll be in great health!

I visited Hawaii solo for a month stay from the UK and my week-long stay at Makai Sunset Inn was wonderful and memorable. I can't recommend it highly enough as an authentic Maui experience and an antidote to the larger over-priced resorts - you even get to use of The Royal Lahaina resort's pool and classes, so get the best of both worlds! My room (deluxe suite) was gorgeous - spacious, modern and spotless and well stocked from the toiletries and fluffy towels to the coffee and equipment in the kitchenette. Staff are really friendly and present in a helpful, but not intrusive way. I loved listening to the ocean waves crashing as I drifted off to sleep (in a massive comfy bed) and the sea views and front row seats on Maui's incredible sunsets were a huge bonus. The location is brilliant, walking distance to everything Lahaina has to offer: shops, restaurants etc. and baby beach. So glad I found this place and will definitely book again if I'm luckily enough to visit Maui a second time. Thank you!

Wonderful little Inn right on the Ocean. It is an older Inn for sure, But clean it and inexpensive. We have really enjoyed our two weeks stay. Sit on our patio and watch the sun come up as we eat brought breakfast each morning. The ocean is about 10 feet from our patio. The staff has been super friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back here again. Beckie & Charles

My bf booked this place and after reading the reviews I was very skeptical. But the place turned out to be amazing! Stayed 3 nights here (Queen bed no direct ocean view - good choice as you can just walk to the backyard to see the ocean view + less sun shining in so not too hot) Room and bathroom was clean, no rust like others mentioned. Water pressure on room 26 is great! Apparently new owners took over so rooms are getting work done 👍 service was friendly as well, we asked for new towels and beach towels daily and was greeted with a smile 😊 The inn is a sister hotel with Royal Lahaina, was told we could also use their amenities as well, but we didn’t have time to check it out. Location is convenient! 1. Right by the ocean (had sea turtle neighbors the first day) , sleep to the sound of the waves 2. 5min drive to two plaza full of food choices and grocery store (foodland, Starbucks, kihei caffe) 3. 2min drive to local restaurants (star noodle was so delicious! No reservation so we waited 1hr in our room then drove back) 4. 10min drive to the Lahaina dock for whale watching and down the hatch. 5. Not far from black rock beach for snorkelling with Bob’s snorkel rental on the way too! Cons: - saw 3-5 mini ants in the washroom - mattress was too soft for my liking - AC is old and LOUD but it cooled down the room no problem. Overall the cons didn’t affect my experience to deduct a star since my expectations were pretty low from the beginning 😂 Would recommend this Inn to others staying in Maui for a few nights.

If you want an intimate experience while staying in Maui, this place is great! My mom and I didn't want to stay in a heavily commercial resort and this place made us beyond happy. Most resorts or hotels, you are too far away to hear the ocean waves. When I say you can throw a stone out the window from the bed, I am not exaggerating. (Look at my photos!) Julio, the property manager, was extremely kind during check in and gave us some great tips on things to see in Maui. I will definitely be back.

Love this spot for the chill vibe & ocean views. Rooms are good, could be cleaner & more modernized. Nice to have a kitchen and sleep with the sound of the waves. Location is great but the rooms still feel a little overpriced for what they are.

The property is old and needs a lot of work. The location is great and it is clean and quiet. There was a TV in the room but it was not hooked up to cable. Fortunately, we had brought a Roku stick with us for those rare times we did want to use it. Staff was helpful. It was a "good" experience and the price was right.