Central Maui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wailuku which includes shopping and signage
Wailuku featuring a house and heritage architecture
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Wailuku featuring outdoor art
Wailuku featuring 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 ฿6,867 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿6,867
฿8,866 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,189 reviews)
"This place was perfect for a couple of days. The place is old so it can’t be judged cause of that. It was clean, quiet, staff friendly, and was right on the ocean. The pool and grounds were very clean. Loved the birds, sounds of the ocean, lizards, and the stray cat milling around. We had a cabana ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Maui Seaside Hotel
Maui Beach Hotel

Maui Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
170 W Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI
The price is ฿6,021 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,021
฿7,865 total
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,094 reviews)
"I liked the location of the property. The staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Maui Beach Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore

Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore

3 out of 5
130 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI
The price is ฿9,030 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿9,030
฿11,606 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Ho'aloha Park and Queen Ka’ahumanu Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
"We received guest of the day and got a free upgrade ☺️"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore
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Aston Kaanapali Shores

Aston Kaanapali Shores

3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI
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 in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,767 reviews)
"The beach was amazing. Rooms were very clean full kitchen in room. Beach view was so beautiful pool was very beautiful lights up at night with a amazing view. Staff was great will definitely visit here again. I recommend this resort if looking for a laid back romantic atmosphere"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Aston Kaanapali Shores
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

3 out of 5
45 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI
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 clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,462 reviews)
"Great place. Parking could be better"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
"Great location, on a long beachfront walkway to restaurants, shopping and activities, grounds are beautiful and a very nice pool, even had some resort activities."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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

An exotic landscape of dense rain forest surrounded by cliffs and known for its prominent lava formation.

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 landscape views, mountains and general coastal views

Kahului

Kihei

Kihei

Wailuku

Wailuku

Photo by Aldines Zapparoli

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