Makena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear blue waters, and a distant view of a tropical resort with palm trees.
A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a rocky cliff.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shores, and lush green hills in the background.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Makena attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Makena Hotel Deals

Makena Surf - CoralTree Residence Collection

Makena Surf - CoralTree Residence Collection

4 out of 5
4850 Makena Alanui Kihei HI
Stay at this beach condo in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Wailea Beach and Chang's Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"Decks & living space spacious. Property beautiful and well maintained, plenty of parking. Views were amazing, very quiet, nice pools. Staff would bring additional supplies if needed. Condo well stocked. Plenty of towels and beach chairs. Beach was not swimmable with lava rocks washed up on the sand ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Makena Surf - CoralTree Residence Collection
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5 out of 5
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
The price is NZ$1,802 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$1,802
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything was just FANTASTIC. Please don't laugh. The only thing that we can think of that for you guys to do something about, and only if you are allowed to do something about it, is too many black bees at the smoking hut areas."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Maui Coast Hotel

Maui Coast Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2259 S Kihei Rd Kihei HI
The price is NZ$493 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$493
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,695 reviews)
"Free shuttle within 3 miles was amazing"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Maui Coast Hotel
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

5 out of 5
3700 Wailea Alanui Dr Kihei HI
The price is NZ$1,388 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$1,388
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful resort, nice ground, very clean property, quite. Has a lot of things, few infinity pools, good restaurant."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
Maui Seaside Hotel

Maui Seaside Hotel

3 out of 5
100 W Kaahumanu Ave Kahului HI
The price is NZ$443 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$443
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,615 reviews)
"Maui Seaside was clean, charming, conveniently located to restaurants and food trucks. The staff were helpful and very kind."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Maui Seaside Hotel
Maui Beach Hotel

Maui Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
170 W Kaahumanu Avenue Kahului HI
The price is NZ$374 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$374
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 the clean ...
Maui Beach Hotel
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Makena

Find the best Makena areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wailea

A noteworthy feature of Wailea is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wailea Beach and Shops at Wailea.

South Kihei

While visiting South Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kamaole Beach Park 2 and Kamaole Beach Park 3.

Central Kihei

While visiting Central Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Regional Park and Kihei Town Center Shopping Center.

North Kihei

If you're spending some time in North Kihei, Sugar Beach and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are top sights worth seeing.

Halama Street

While visiting Halama Street, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Coast Guard Beach.



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