Central Maui, HI

Travel Guide

Wailuku featuring signage and shopping
Wailuku showing heritage architecture and a house
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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 NT$6,468 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
NT$6,468
NT$8,350 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (1,200 reviews)
"We stayed here after our long flight and were pleasantly surprised! Rooms were updated and quiet! Check in was a breeze. Great ocean view and pool area for relaxing The restaurant attached had the best breakfast ever, macadamia nut pancakes were the bomb! Highly recommended spot!"

Reviewed on 2025/10/16

Maui Seaside Hotel
Maui Beach Hotel

Maui Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
170 W Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI
The price is NT$5,688 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
NT$5,688
NT$7,431 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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)
"What really stood out was our driver, Rex. He was so nice telling us where to go and what places to eat because this was our first time in Maui. We’re from Oahu so I love the fact that we had a local Tell us the fun places and food places to try out. We did like 95% of things he told us to do. Definitely ..."

Reviewed on 2025/10/12

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 NT$9,153 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
NT$9,153
NT$11,698 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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! (112 reviews)
"Staff was extremely helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 2025/10/13

Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore
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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! (3,788 reviews)
"Only stayed one night. It is an older resort but well maintained. Seemed family friendly. Needs an update. Nice pool and beach area. Staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 2025/10/14

Aston Kaanapali Shores
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! (2,469 reviews)
"Nice room right above the pool with Ocean View. Everything was comfy and clean. We especially liked the pool, the beach area and the staff was excellent."

Reviewed on 2025/10/15

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
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! (264 reviews)
"Perfect studio for a couple. Staff are very friendly, clean and in a great location to be able to walk to the beach, the shops and all the restaurants. Big bonus that there is free parking too"

Reviewed on 2025/10/12

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

4.5/5(205 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(415 reviews)

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

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