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Beach resorts, luxury hotels, family pools and budget stays, compared on beach, price and fit.

Unbranded resort pool terraces facing the ocean after a rain shower

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South Maui shoreline with varied low-rise lodgings, palms, and Haleakala
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Best Maui Hotels by Area

Compare the best Maui hotels by area, budget and trip style, with clear picks for families, couples, beach access and travelers who should skip each one.

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Lanai overlooking a resort pool, palm-lined beach, and West Maui Mountains
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Maui Resorts Compared

Compare Maui resorts by area, beach access, pools, price tier and listed resort fees, then find the right fit for a family, couple or quieter island stay.

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Golden sand and gentle waves beside a refined resort at sunrise
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Maui Luxury Resorts Compared

Compare luxury resorts in Maui by beach, rooms, dining and sample nightly prices, with clear picks for Wailea, Kapalua, families and couples.

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Turquoise water washing onto a palm-lined Maui beach with coastal lodging
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Maui Beachfront Hotels

Compare Maui hotels on the beach by true sand access, swimming setting and price tier, from South Kihei value stays to Kaanapali and Wailea resorts.

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Palm-framed poolside dining terrace with tropical food and ocean beyond
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Maui All-Inclusive Options

Maui all-inclusive resorts are rare. Compare the packages that exist, learn what they include, and plan a more predictable stay without confusing hotel deals for meal plans.

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Modest Kihei guesthouse courtyard and pool at blue hour
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Maui hotels on a budget

Cheap hotels in Maui can start near $130, but the lowest rates are often inland or date-specific. Compare areas, total prices, fees and beach tradeoffs.

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Curved waterslide entering a shallow pool beside a Maui beach
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Maui Family Resorts Compared

Compare Maui resorts for families by pools, waterslides, kids’ clubs, room space and beaches, with practical picks for toddlers, teens and multigenerational trips.

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Secluded cove and quiet beachfront retreat at sunset
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Maui Adults-Only Stays

Looking for an adults only resort Maui? Hotel Wailea is the island's true adults-only hotel; four Wailea resorts also offer adults-only pools.

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Palm-framed resort pools and waterslide glowing in Wailea sunrise
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Grand Wailea, explained

Grand Wailea has a major pool complex, 640-square-foot rooms, a full-service spa and nine dining options. Compare rooms, fees and fit before booking.

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Suite balcony overlooking a Wailea pool, beach, and Pacific
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Four Seasons Maui, explained

Four Seasons Maui sits on Wailea Beach, with 383 rooms, three pools and four restaurants. See what the official sources say about rates and fees.

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Tiered resort pools descend toward a turquoise Maui beach after rain
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Andaz Maui: What to Know

Andaz Maui pairs cascading infinity pools with direct Mokapu Beach access, large villas and a beachfront luau. See room choices and the 2026 resort fee.

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Suite terrace overlooks bright turquoise water and a palm-lined Maui beach
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Fairmont Kea Lani, explained

Fairmont Kea Lani is an all-suite Wailea resort with private-pool villas, three pools and nearby Polo Beach. Compare rooms, renovation, fees and dining.

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Blue-hour pool edge meets the calm Kaanapali shoreline
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Hyatt Regency Maui guide

Hyatt Regency Maui has a large pool complex, wildlife presentations, a beachside luau and lanai rooms. Compare room choices, dining and the $53 resort fee.

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Elevated view across tropical pools toward Kaanapali Beach at dawn
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Westin Maui: Pools and Fees

Westin Maui review: compare its six pools, Hokupaa tower, Whalers Village location, room options and parking costs before choosing a Kaanapali stay.

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Black Rock meets a sunset-lit beach and turquoise Maui water
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Sheraton Maui Resort Guide

Sheraton Maui sits beside Black Rock on Kaanapali Beach. Compare snorkeling access, the nightly cliff-dive ritual, room types, pools and listed fees.

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Sunrise colors a quiet Kapalua cove beyond a private terrace
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Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

Ritz Carlton Maui is a 54-acre Kapalua resort with direct D.T. Fleming Beach access, pools and golf. See what is included and how to check prices.

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Golden light falls across Kapalua Bay and a quiet sandy shoreline
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Montage Kapalua Bay

Montage Kapalua Bay is a suite-style luxury resort beside Kapalua Bay, with kitchens, pools and beach access. See room details, fees and booking notes.

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Rain beads on a bungalow railing above Hana's lush coastline
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Hana-Maui Resort Guide

Hana Maui Resort is a quiet, remote base in East Maui. Compare bungalow options, fees and nearby stops, and decide if an overnight in Hana fits.

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Clear shallows lead toward a palm-lined golden beach on Maui
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Kaanapali Beach Hotel

Kaanapali Beach Hotel is listed as OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort, but sources don't confirm the rebrand. Compare beach access, value and details to verify.

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