Makena Travel Guide

Kihei

Maluaka Beach showing landscape views
Maluaka Beach showing rocky coastline, a sandy beach and a pebble beach
Makena
Makena
Makena Beach State Park which includes a sandy beach

Popular places to visit

Maluaka Beach featuring rocky coastline, a pebble beach and mountains

Maluaka Beach

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
Makena Beach State Park featuring a beach

Makena State Park Beach

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

Makena State Park Beach
Makena Beaches

Makena Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Makena Beaches during your trip to Kihei? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Makena Beaches
Little Beach

Little Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Little Beach during your travels in Kihei? Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Little Beach
Makena Landing Park

Makena Landing Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Makena Landing Park during your trip to Kihei? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Makena Landing Park
Big Beach

Big Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Big Beach during your trip to Kihei? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Big Beach

Things to do

Fire Knife Performance at South Maui Gardens' Weekly Hula Show

Maui Hula Show: Hula and Fire Dancing at South Maui Gardens

฿4,142
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Maui Hula Show: Hula and Fire Dancing at South Maui Gardens
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour

Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (7am-9:30am)

฿3,983
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (7am-9:30am)
4-HR Molokini Crater + Turtle Town Snorkeling Experience

Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei

฿6,022
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Molokini Crater and Turtle Town Snorkeling From Kihei
Kayaking Adventure

Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui

฿3,059
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui
Molokini Snorkel Express

2 Hour Molokini Snorkel Express from Kihei

฿4,476
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Molokini Snorkel Express from Kihei
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour

Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (10:30am-1pm)

฿3,983
per adult
Turtle Town Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour (10:30am-1pm)
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Top hotels in Makena

Maui Coast Hotel

Maui Coast Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2259 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI
The price is ฿6,724 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿6,724
฿9,420 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,200 reviews)
"Everything was great. Except on my last day my drivers license fell off my balcony and down below to another balcony. I reported to the front desk and they said they will have housekeeping take a look on floors below and get back to me. I’ve called the hotel over 5 times since I left for follow up ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Maui Coast Hotel
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 ฿20,927 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿20,927
฿26,785 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI
The price is ฿24,710 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿24,710
฿31,047 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Amazing location and service. Very beautiful"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - a concept by Hyatt
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

4.5 out of 5
3700 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI
The price is ฿17,012 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿17,012
฿22,243 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic location, restaurants onsite had weird hours. Staff was nice and rooms were very clean. The views were amazing! We have a baby so traveling with a stroller was hard at times due to stairs and no ramp in some areas."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

5 out of 5
3900 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kihei, HI
The price is ฿24,419 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿24,419
฿28,805 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Beautiful resort. Everything was absolutely perfect. Room was impeccable. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Pool and beach area were really nice. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

5 out of 5
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI
The price is ฿30,370 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿30,370
฿37,733 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,020 reviews)
"Room had a lovely ocean view. Service was superb. The lobby and grounds are magnificent! Great food. This is the best hotel in Maui now."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
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Other neighbourhoods around Makena

Maluaka Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Wailea

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Wailea
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Halama Street

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

Halama Street

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