Top 10 List
Top 10 Maui Resorts & Hotels
The best places to stay in Maui, compared honestly — who each resort suits, what it realistically costs, and how to book it well.
No. 1
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- Best for
- Couples and milestone trips
- What makes it special
- Polished service, an adults-only serenity pool and a calm Wailea beach make this the benchmark for a classic Maui luxury stay.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- If the view matters to you, compare ocean-view and garden-view room categories carefully before booking.
- Price level
- Ultra-Luxury
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 2
Montage Kapalua Bay
- Best for
- Families wanting space
- What makes it special
- Residence-style suites with full kitchens on a sheltered West Maui bay, good for longer stays and multi-generation groups.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Book early for summer and holiday periods, especially if you want one of the larger residences.
- Price level
- Ultra-Luxury
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 3
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
- Best for
- Families and pool lovers
- What makes it special
- A huge resort with a multi-level water activity pool, slides and gardens — the most fun-focused of the Wailea luxury hotels.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Expect a daily resort fee, and book early for school-holiday periods when the pools and family amenities are busiest.
- Price level
- Luxury
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 4
Hotel Wailea
- Best for
- Adults-only romance
- What makes it special
- A small, quiet adults-only retreat on the hillside above Wailea with spacious suites and sunset views.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- It is not on the beach — a shuttle runs to the shore.
- Price level
- Luxury
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 5
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
- Best for
- Golf and a quieter West Maui
- What makes it special
- Set among hillsides and pines above the coast, with tiered pools and easy access to the Kapalua golf courses and coastal trail.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- North-shore Kapalua can be windier and wetter in winter than Wailea.
- Price level
- Luxury
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 6
Andaz Maui at Wailea
- Best for
- Stylish, modern stays
- What makes it special
- A design-led Wailea resort with cascading infinity pools and a beach that is good for swimming on calm days.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Reserve dinner at the on-site restaurants ahead in peak season.
- Price level
- Luxury
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 7
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
- Best for
- Families on Kāʻanapali
- What makes it special
- A lively Kāʻanapali Beach resort with a large pool complex, walkable beachfront path and plenty of dining nearby.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Ask about resort fees and parking costs before you book.
- Price level
- Upscale
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 8
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali
- Best for
- Pools and beach access
- What makes it special
- Waterfall pools and a central spot on Kāʻanapali Beach, close to shops and restaurants along the beach walk.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Oceanfront towers have the best views; confirm your room category.
- Price level
- Upscale
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 9
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
- Best for
- Classic Hawaiian feel
- What makes it special
- A relaxed, older-style beachfront hotel known for its Hawaiian culture programs and a friendly, low-key atmosphere.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Rooms are simpler than neighbouring resorts — you are paying for the location.
- Price level
- Moderate
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
No. 10
Maui Coast Hotel
- Best for
- Value in South Maui
- What makes it special
- A casual Kīhei hotel a short walk from the beach, a good base for travelers who plan to be out exploring all day.
- TopTenTravelDestinations tip
- Renting a car is useful in Kīhei, since South Maui is spread out and resort shuttle options can be limited.
- Price level
- Value
Rates vary by season, room type and availability.
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