South Maui, HI

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A row of tall palm trees stands silhouetted against a vibrant sunset from Kalama Park in Kihei, on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
A road trip along the Maui South Piilani Highway during golden sunset hour
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Where to stay in South Maui

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South Kihei

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

South Kihei
Kihei Canoe Club is the oldest in Hawaii. It's mission is to revive, develope and perpetuate Hawaiian tradition through educational, recreational cultural and competitive outrigger Hawaiian canoeing programs for both youth and adults.

Central Kihei

If you're spending some time in Central Kihei, Kihei Regional Park and Maalaea Bay Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Central Kihei
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North Kihei

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

North Kihei
Lava Tube on Big Beach, Makena State Park, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Makena

A noteworthy feature of Makena is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Makena State Park Beach and Maluaka Beach.

Makena
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Halama Street

If you're spending some time in Halama Street, Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Coast Guard Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Halama Street
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Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5 out of 5
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
$716 nightly
The price is $850 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$850 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free WiFi, 9 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The property is a true gem boasting expansive lush flora and fauna with multiple pools creating a swimmer's paradise. The various coves and levels including a waterpark and adult pool add to its allure. The expansive beach offers breathtaking views shared with the Four Seasons. Our room was exquisitely ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

5 out of 5
3900 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
$880 nightly
The price is $1,045 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$1,045 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
The staff is wonderful. We were there for our anniversary and we got complimentary upgrade to executive room, complimentary chocolate dipped strawberry to make it more special. The resort itself is magnificent, the pools are splendid. They have thier own cove which is great to snorkel. We also get ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

5 out of 5
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr Kihei HI
$1,120 nightly
The price is $1,330 total per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$1,330 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Bar/restaurant staff were amazing. Pools were clean and poolside servers were very friendly. Overall an amazing property with wonderful staff

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
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Maui Beach Vacation Club

Maui Beach Vacation Club

2.5 out of 5
515 S. Kihei Road Kihei HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kihei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (850 reviews)
Good things-clean and well maintained. Located across the road from one of the longest beaches on the island. Lanai’s in the main building have great water views. Bad things-they have cable TV which has 300 channels of everything to never wanted to watch. No sports & very limited news. I was unable ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Maui Beach Vacation Club
Wailea Ekahi - CoralTree Residence Collection

Wailea Ekahi - CoralTree Residence Collection

3 out of 5
3300 Wailea Alanui Kihei HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kihei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Wailea Beach and Mokapu Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
Views of Molokoni! Beautifully manicured ocean front property with easy access to the beach. Snorkeling near by is fantastic.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Wailea Ekahi - CoralTree Residence Collection
Signature Residences at Maui Banyan

Signature Residences at Maui Banyan

4.5 out of 5
2575 S Kihei Rd Kihei HI
Book a stay at this luxury condo in Kihei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Wailea Beach and Kamaole Beach Park 2 are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Beautiful property. Close to the beach-Kamaole beaches just across the street. Good location. Room had beach accessories such as chairs, umbrellas, toys, goggles, ice bags for picnics. Overall clean. We will use this property again when we return!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Signature Residences at Maui Banyan
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Popular places to visit

Wailea Beach showing tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Wailea Beach

4.5/5(1,614 reviews)

This stretch of powdery sand is part of an upscale resort community and is an ideal place to sunbathe, snorkel, and dive with Hawaiian green turtles and manta rays.

Wailea Beach
Kamaole Beach Park

Kamaole Beach Park

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Maui locals and visitors love the multi-part beach that stretches along much of the shoreline of Kihei. Come to snorkel, splash in the water or enjoy gorgeous sunsets.

Kamaole Beach Park
Keawakapu Beach which includes tropical scenes, general coastal views and a hotel

Keawakapu Beach North

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Enjoy the peace and quiet at one of Maui’s less crowded and wider beaches, where kids can wander around the rock pools, and divers can explore the artificial reef.

Keawakapu Beach North
Maluaka Beach featuring rocky coastline, mountains and landscape views

Maluaka Beach

4.5/5(101 reviews)

This is part of Maui’s so-called “Turtle Town,” a prime spot for sighting the inquisitive Hawaiian green turtles that are very common here.

Maluaka Beach
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Kamaole Beach Park 3

4.5/5(324 reviews)

During your trip to Kihei, enjoy the surf and sand at Kamaole Beach Park 3 along with the snorkeling. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Kamaole Beach Park 3
Makena Beach State Park showing a beach

Makena State Park Beach

4.5/5(438 reviews)

Three distinct, undeveloped beaches and a dormant volcano crater form this scenic southern region of Maui.

Makena State Park Beach

Cities near South Maui

Kihei

Kihei

Maalaea

Maalaea

Wailuku

Wailuku

Panorama of the beautiful Seven Sacred Pools near Hana

Kula

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