The Best Hotels Closest to Palauea Beach in Kihei for 2026

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A staircase with a view of a garden, palm trees, and a bridge.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden arch, seating areas, and a bar.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and sunset.

A resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

1. Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Wailea, 0.7 km from Palauea Beach

Sonam

￥173,664

￥217,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A resort with thatched-roof structures, a pool with a waterfall, and wooden railings.

A pool with a waterfall feature, lounge chairs, and palm trees under a sunset sky.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central bar, outdoor seating, and multiple balconies.

A golf course with a pond, trees, and a view of the ocean.

2. Ho‘olei Villas at Grand Wailea

Wailea, 1.4 km from Palauea Beach

Justin Robert

￥271,981

￥333,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A poolside area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A room with a view of the ocean and lush greenery.

A resort with a pool, a covered outdoor area, and a stone wall.

A bar area with a view of palm trees and the ocean at sunset.

3. Hotel Wailea Maui

Wailea, 1.4 km from Palauea Beach

Maureen

￥122,172

￥154,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tropical garden with a waterfall, palm trees, and a house.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

4. Grand Champions

Wailea, 2.4 km from Palauea Beach

Sophie

￥8,005

￥82,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A water park with multiple slides and a pool area surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spa setting with a bathtub, candles, flowers, and a champagne bottle.

A well-maintained golf course with a clear view of the ocean and a winding path.

A deck with two lounge chairs facing a scenic ocean view, a wooden floor, and a modern architectural design.

5. Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Wailea, 2.1 km from Palauea Beach

Christina

￥90,071

￥117,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and orange cushions, a fire feature, and a view of the hotel building in the background.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a view of the ocean.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea

Wailea, 2.2 km from Palauea Beach

Keala

￥72,373

￥85,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A poolside lounge area with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and umbrellas providing shade.

An outdoor lounge area with a thatched roof, fire pit, and multiple seating arrangements.

A spacious lounge area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and a seating area with thatched umbrellas.

A modern living area with a wooden bar, seating, and a large TV.

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea

Wailea, 2.1 km from Palauea Beach

Eshrar

￥70,951

￥88,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A bar with a wooden sign, multiple bar stools, and a patterned wall.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and vegetables.

A circular fire pit with seating around it, outdoor umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

8. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt

Wailea, 2.5 km from Palauea Beach

Karolina

￥124,994

￥159,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a beach view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

A resort with a paved walkway, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a stone deck.

9. Wailea Beach Villas Resort by KBM

Wailea, 1.8 km from Palauea Beach

￥463,866

￥695,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a stone structure.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

An aerial view of a beach resort with rows of sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious balcony with a view of a pool and palm trees, furnished with wicker chairs and a coffee table.

10. Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Wailea, 1.5 km from Palauea Beach

nicholas gaetano

￥109,256

￥139,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A covered outdoor area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a mountain and buildings.

A room with a bed, a TV, a table, chairs, and a fan.

A staircase with stone steps leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by lush green plants.

A room with a wooden floor, a sofa with a leaf pattern, a bed with a leaf pattern, a standing fan, a small table with a basket of fruit, and a mirror on the wall.

11. Papaya Suite

South Kihei, 4.4 km from Palauea Beach

OLUDARE

￥39,222

￥46,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing views of the outdoors.

A beach with palm trees, umbrellas, and people.

A modern hotel with a large entrance, palm trees, and a sign indicating it is the Maui Coast Hotel.

12. Maui Coast Hotel

South Kihei, 6 km from Palauea Beach

Scott

￥30,686

￥43,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a fan. There is a window with blinds, a door, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A living room with a glass-top table, wicker chairs, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A stone planter with black and white pebbles, a wooden sculpture, and green foliage.

13. Maui What A Wonderful World B and B Hawaii

South Kihei, 4.4 km from Palauea Beach

Corentin

￥30,852

￥36,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tropical beach scene with palm trees, a clear blue sky, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a black leather sofa, a table set for dining, wicker chairs, and a view of palm trees and the ocean through a glass door.

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a beach and ocean.

14. Waiohuli Beach Hale Ocean View Condos with Parking

Central Kihei, 8.6 km from Palauea Beach

Phillip J

￥26,313

￥79,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and a mountain in the distance.

A resort pool area with a waterfall, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A stone wall with the text "MAUI BAY VILLAS" and "HILTON GRAND VACATIONS" indicating a hotel location.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

15. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Maui Bay Villas

North Kihei, 11 km from Palauea Beach

Allison

￥50,440

￥65,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A view from a porch with wicker furniture, a sign for 'Nona Lani Cottages', and a road leading to a mountainous landscape.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a small deck area.

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A house with a green roof, a white door, and a balcony with a black railing.

16. Nona Lani Cottages

North Kihei, 11.4 km from Palauea Beach

James

￥31,872

￥92,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a distant mountain.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. It includes wooden cabinets, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

17. Wonderful South Maui Beach Condos

South Kihei, 6.2 km from Palauea Beach

John

￥33,848

￥77,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A terrace with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.

A kitchen with a large window, a dining area with chairs, and a view of palm trees.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining area, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A hotel with a lush garden, palm trees, and a red-roofed building.

18. Kohea Kai Hotel Maui

North Kihei, 11.1 km from Palauea Beach

Lingxi

￥17,969

￥26,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a beach-themed picture on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a sign for Days Inn by Wyndham, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with a sunset, palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with a view of a beach, outdoor furniture, and a clear sky.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront

South Kihei, 3.8 km from Palauea Beach

Diane

￥32,615

￥38,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent building with multiple floors and a flat roof.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large blue mural of a turtle, and seating areas with a stone floor.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

20. Mana Kai Maui- Official Onsite Rental

South Kihei, 3.9 km from Palauea Beach

Baijumon

￥47,113

￥66,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Palauea Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairmont Kea Lani Maui	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Ho‘olei Villas at Grand Wailea	9.6 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
Hotel Wailea Maui	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Grand Champions	9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews	View
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Palauea Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Wailea Maui

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Wailea was paradise! The grounds and the room were beautiful and clean. The customer service was EXCELLENT!!!! My husband and I didn’t want to leave. If you are looking for an adult only relaxing experience, I HIGHLY recommend Hotel Wailea. You will not be disappointed!"

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

10/10 Excellent

"Not sure if you can beat the pools, value, location, views, snorkel, and staff on the island! Loved our stay!"

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

10/10 Excellent

"The Four Seasons Wailea is a truly exceptional property. The Amenities were all first class and service was in a class of its own. Our experience met and exceeded all expectations on all measures."

Oceanfront Wailea condo w/ pool, hot tub and beach access

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay!"

Beautiful Beaches & Spectacular Sunsets Come enjoy Maui's most Exclusive Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the deck with views to the ocean. The shower was great. Washer, dryer and dishwasher were all easy to use."

Oceanfront Wailea condo w/ pool, hot tub and beach access

10/10 Excellent

"This is a perfect Maui condo! Gorgeous views, comfortable furniture inside and out, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, very well stocked kitchen ready for any kind of cooking. Nicely decorated in Hawaiian themes. We love Polo Beach Club and this is our favorite one so far!"

Breathtaking Ocean Views! Beach Front Luxury Penthouse, Polo Beach 2 Bed/2 Bath

10/10 Excellent

"This is our 5th year staying at Polo Towers and we look forward to coming next year. Our unit was amazing, great view, location and the amenities were first class."

Maui Resort Rentals: Polo Beach Club 608 – Luxurious 6th-Floor Oceanfront 2BR w/ Stunning Ocean Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Property, location, amenities, proximity to beaches, restaurants, stores, and activities is unbeatable! I loved the layout, beds are comfortable, the place has such a great feel to it, and the view is beautiful! I would definitely stay here again!"

Makena Surf - CoralTree Residence Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Decks & living space spacious. Property beautiful and well maintained, plenty of parking. Views were amazing, very quiet, nice pools. Staff would bring additional supplies if needed. Condo well stocked. Plenty of towels and beach chairs. Beach was not swimmable with lava rocks washed up on the sand and Dangerous if stepped on or knocked down by surf."

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A beach with lush greenery, palm trees, and a clear blue ocean.

Polo Beach

9.2/10 (186 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Polo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kihei. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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A beach with palm trees, a row of beach umbrellas, and a green boat on the grass.

Wailea Beach

9.4/10 (4,138 reviews)

This stretch of powdery sand is part of an upscale resort community and is an ideal place to sunbathe, snorkel, and dive with Hawaiian green turtles and manta rays.

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Po'olenalena Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Po'olenalena Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kihei. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area, or enjoy its snorkeling spots.

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Wailea Blue Golf Course

10.0/10 (1 review)

Play a round of golf at Wailea Blue Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Kihei such as snorkeling. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Wailea Emerald Golf Course

10.0/10 (1 review)

Play a round of golf at Wailea Emerald Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Kihei such as snorkeling. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its seafood restaurants.

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Wailea Gold Golf Course

Play a round of golf at Wailea Gold Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Kihei such as snorkeling. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Chang's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Chang's Beach during your trip to Kihei? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Grand Wailea

Grand Wailea is just one of the places to see in Kihei, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Palauea Beach?

Palauea Beach is located in Kihei. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 178 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Palauea Beach?

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Palauea Beach. Other good choices close by include Fairmont Kea Lani Maui and Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Palauea Beach?

Expedia has 178 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Palauea Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Palauea Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Palauea Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Palauea Beach?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Palauea Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Palauea Beach?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Kamaole Beach Park 3, Kamaole Beach Park 2, and Kamaole Beach Park. Dip your toes in the water at Wailea Beach, Polo Beach, and Ulua Beach. You can enjoy nature at Mokapu Beach, Maluaka Beach, or Keawakapu Beach North.

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Our top choices for Palauea Beach hotels

1. Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

2. Ho‘olei Villas at Grand Wailea

3. Hotel Wailea Maui

4. Grand Champions

5. Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea

8. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt

9. Wailea Beach Villas Resort by KBM

10. Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

11. Papaya Suite

12. Maui Coast Hotel

13. Maui What A Wonderful World B and B Hawaii

14. Waiohuli Beach Hale Ocean View Condos with Parking

15. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Maui Bay Villas

16. Nona Lani Cottages

17. Wonderful South Maui Beach Condos

18. Kohea Kai Hotel Maui

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront

20. Mana Kai Maui- Official Onsite Rental

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Top Palauea Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Wailea Maui

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Oceanfront Wailea condo w/ pool, hot tub and beach access

Beautiful Beaches & Spectacular Sunsets Come enjoy Maui's most Exclusive Resort

Oceanfront Wailea condo w/ pool, hot tub and beach access

Breathtaking Ocean Views! Beach Front Luxury Penthouse, Polo Beach 2 Bed/2 Bath

Maui Resort Rentals: Polo Beach Club 608 – Luxurious 6th-Floor Oceanfront 2BR w/ Stunning Ocean Views!

Makena Surf - CoralTree Residence Collection

Other attractions near Palauea Beach

Polo Beach

Wailea Beach

Po'olenalena Beach

Wailea Blue Golf Course

Wailea Emerald Golf Course

Wailea Gold Golf Course

Chang's Beach

Grand Wailea

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