Central Maui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wailuku featuring shopping and signage
Wailuku which includes heritage architecture and a house
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Wailuku showing outdoor art
Wailuku which includes signage

Where to stay in Central Maui

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Wailuku Heights

While Wailuku Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Iao Valley State Park and Maui Tropical Plantation.

Wailuku Heights
Maui Seaside Hotel

Maui Seaside Hotel

3 out of 5
100 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI
The price is NZ$483 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$483
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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)
Cutest gem of a hotel in Maui near Whole Foods
"The cutest gem of a hotel. My room smelled like fresh towels. I would say this is as close to perfect as it gets!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Maui Seaside Hotel
Maui Beach Hotel

Maui Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
170 W Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI
The price is NZ$414 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$414
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,090 reviews)
"Great front desk service!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Maui Beach Hotel
Yonegan Central Maui Getaways

Yonegan Central Maui Getaways

2 out of 5
197 North Market Street, Wailuku, HI
The price is NZ$253 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$253
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wailuku. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Iao Theater and Bailey House Museum are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
"I liked the extra security for the upstairs units."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Yonegan Central Maui Getaways
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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! (3,735 reviews)
"Great stay. Do not hesitate to book this hotel, we had a great time and great view."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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! (2,454 reviews)
"Good hotel overall. The parking is kind of crappy at night - very limited. The pools are very nice and clean and the ocean is just a short walk away. It is nice overall but there is no daily housekeeping which I was not a big fan of. But overall, the front desk was nice and the property was ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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! (242 reviews)
"The room and view were beautiful. We stayed in a premier 1bd suite on the 7th floor. Atmosphere was quiet around the resort. The grounds were kept immaculate and a short walk to shopping and dining next door. Leilani’s on the Beach is fantastic at bothe the restaurant and more casual bar area!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

The Whaler Resort Kaanapali Beach
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Popular places to visit

Maui Tropical Plantation

Maui Tropical Plantation

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
Kanaha Beach Park

Kanaha Beach Park

Why not spend a care-free 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
The Dunes at Maui Lani

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

Iao Valley State Park

Beautiful rainforest meets towering cliffs in this accessible state park.

Iao Valley State Park
King Kamehameha Golf Club

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
Ho'aloha Park

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, general coastal views and landscape views

Kahului

Kihei

Kihei

Wailuku

Wailuku

Photo by Ernesto Ribeiro

Waikapu