By Hannah Rice Myers
Maui is home to the world's largest, dormant volcano, Haleakala, and the second largest waterfall in the
United States. It is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chains, and offers its residents and guests 81 glorious
beaches to enjoy. With all of this and more, it's no surprise Maui attracts more than two million tourists each year. This is why Maui is also home to a plethora of hotels for its guests to relax in during their stay.
Banana Bungalow Maui
This is the perfect hotel for those who enjoy nature, comfort and seclusion. It's located in a historic town called Wailuku in central Maui. It is within walking distance of local restaurants, bars, shopping and banks. The staff provides a friendly atmosphere for their guests, who enjoy comfortable, private rooms. The Banana Bungalow is geared toward guests who love to backpack, surf and hike, offering free tours daily. These include hiking tours of Haleakala Volcano and a Iao Valley Rainforest Hike. There are also snorkeling tours and seasonal whale watching tours. Back at the bungalow, guests can become friends as they play a game of pool or foosball, sit in the seven-person jacuzzi, or relax in the common area where the kitchen and lounge are located. There is even a stainless steel, outside grill for guests to barbeque on, along with picnic tables set in a large tropical garden for maximum relaxation.
Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel
310 N. Market St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
Tel: (800) 846-7835
Email: info@mauihostel.com
Maui Prince Hotel
Designed for ultimate guest rejuvenation and relaxation, the Maui Prince is located on a secluded beach at the base of the Haleakala Crater. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a lei of seashells before finding their rooms among one of the 310 guest rooms the hotel offers. After settling in, you can enjoy a walk through the Asian Meditation Garden, or play 18 holes of golf. The hotel also offers many Hawaiian arts and crafts activities for its guests; you only need to sign up at the concierge desk to join in the fun. For parents wanting to relish in the spa services or workout in the fitness center, the hotel also offers babysitting services and a kids club for children ages five to 12. Once hunger sets in, you can enjoy authentic Hawaiian or Japanese cuisine in one of the on-site restaurants, and then work off your dinner with a game of tennis on one of their lit tennis courts at night.
Maui Prince Hotel
5400 Makena Alanui
Makena, HI 96753
Tel: (808) 874-1111
www.princeresortshawaii.com
Maui Coast Hotel
Located in the south of Maui, the Maui Coast is directly across from one of Maui's 81 breathtaking beaches. They offer their guests many package deals, including the sweetheart package, the room and car package for guests needing a car rental. Or stay four nights and get the fifth free. They are the only full service hotel in Kihei, with daily room service, complimentary shuttle service and dry cleaning services. They have both traditional guest rooms and suites to choose from, along with a gift shop, fitness center and tennis courts for guests to enjoy. For those who don't care for the beach scene, the Maui Coast has a large outdoor pool along with a wading pool for the kids. In the evening there are two on-site restaurants for guests to choose from; Spices Restaurant is upscale while Tradewinds Poolside Cafe is more on the casual side, providing live, Hawaiian entertainment nightly.
Maui Coast Hotel
2259 S. Kihei Rd.
Kihei, HI 96753-8623
Tel: (808) 874-6284
www.coasthotels.com
About the Author:
Based in Jamestown, Pa., Hannah Rice Myers has more than 10 years of experience as a freelance writer, specializing in the health industry. Many of her articles have appeared in newspapers, as well as "Curing Epilepsy: Hope Through Research." Rice Myers received her master's degree in nursing from Upstate Medical University in 2001.
