Central Maui, HI

Travel Guide

Wailuku featuring signage and shopping
Wailuku showing heritage architecture and a house
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Wailuku showing outdoor art
Wailuku showing signage

Where to stay in Central Maui

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Wailuku Heights

4/5(1 area review)

When in Wailuku Heights, you can plan a visit to Iao Valley State Park and Maui Tropical Plantation, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wailuku Heights
Maui Seaside Hotel

Maui Seaside Hotel

3 out of 5
100 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI
The price is ￥32,967 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
￥32,967
￥42,422 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,208 reviews)
"I wanted to stay at a central location in Maui, and this did not disappoint. It’s literally a ten minute drive from the airport. The beach is literally at the doorstep and if we wanted to, we could have gone anywhere on the island easily. We ended up just staying at the hotel and walking to solid ..."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Maui Seaside Hotel
Maui Beach Hotel

Maui Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
170 W Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI
The price is ￥27,876 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
￥27,876
￥36,415 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,101 reviews)
"Loved the classic feel. Enjoyed being right on the water"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Maui Beach Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore

Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore

3 out of 5
130 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI
The price is ￥48,242 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
￥48,242
￥61,322 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ho'aloha Park and Queen Ka’ahumanu Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Clean room. Everything was new since the hotel opened in April 2025. Staff was very nice and offered assistance after checkout since my flight was later in the evening."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore
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Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

3 out of 5
45 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,457 reviews)
"Great value for the price. Beach access, beautiful pool area, walking distance to Whalers Village or take the free trolley if you prefer. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Aston Kaanapali Shores

Aston Kaanapali Shores

3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,743 reviews)
"Good location in West Maui-close to everything. Nice amenities for all ages and a quiet beach. Grocery store nearby very helpful. Kitchen poorly equipped for cooking. We found staying in the main building very noisy(loud birds and guests) - our stay last year in one of the outer buildings quieter ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Aston Kaanapali Shores
The Whaler Resort Kaanapali Beach

The Whaler Resort Kaanapali Beach

4 out of 5
2481 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Kaanapali. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
LOVED The Whaler!
"This property was awesome. The condo was clean, spacious and views! Loved the full kitchen and washer/dryer. Felt like home quickly. The location is wonderful with dining and shopping right next door."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

The Whaler Resort Kaanapali Beach
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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.

Popular places to visit

Kids enjoy the goldfish pond feeding them bits of food.

Maui Tropical Plantation

Explore the lovely green spaces of Maui Tropical Plantation and enjoy the surfing in Waikapu. In the area, take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets.

Maui Tropical Plantation
Pretty day at the beach watching kite surfing while enjoying endless blue clear water. I dont want this to end.

Kanaha Beach Park

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kanaha Beach Park during your travels in Kahului? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kanaha Beach Park
Work during the day? Well...play during the night. Here’s a long exposure shot at night. Couldn’t resist to shoot with this beautiful moon out. Sony a6500 | Zeiss 2.8/18 F11 2.8 ISO 600

The Dunes at Maui Lani

Play a round of golf in Kahului at The Dunes at Maui Lani, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. In the area, take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets.

The Dunes at Maui Lani
Iao Valley State Park which includes a bridge, forests and a river or creek

Iao Valley State Park

An exotic landscape of dense rain forest surrounded by cliffs and known for its prominent lava formation.

Iao Valley State Park
West Maui Mountains

King Kamehameha Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Wailuku at King Kamehameha Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

King Kamehameha Golf Club
View from the balcony at the Mendes Ranch. Fabulous place for a trail ride with a fun and professional outfitter.

Ho'aloha Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ho'aloha Park during your trip to Kahului? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Ho'aloha Park

Cities near Central Maui

Kahului showing mountains, landscape views and general coastal views

Kahului

Kihei

Kihei

Maalaea

Maalaea

Wailuku

Wailuku