South Maui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wailea
Wailea
Maluaka Beach showing landscape views
Maluaka Beach showing rocky coastline, a sandy beach and a pebble beach
Wailea Beach which includes tropical scenes, landscape views and a pebble beach

Where to stay in South Maui

Maluaka Beach showing landscape views

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 Little Beach.

Makena
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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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Central Kihei

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

Central Kihei
Kihei showing signage, fashion and shopping

North Kihei

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

North Kihei
Keawakapu Beach featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views

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
Maui Coast Hotel

Maui Coast Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2259 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI
The price is ฿7,032 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿7,032
฿9,799 total
12 Nov - 13 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! (2,216 reviews)
"It was a beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 10 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 ฿20,139 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿20,139
฿25,878 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The property is beautiful"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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
The price is ฿24,356 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿24,356
฿28,730 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
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Aston Maui Hill

Aston Maui Hill

3 out of 5
2881 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (831 reviews)
"The hotel is located in a beautiful area. The best beaches are only 5–7 minutes away by car, and the same goes for restaurants. Our room was nice but slightly outdated. The shower, kitchen, and toilet were clean, though the floor and drawers had a bit of dust. The air conditioner worked fine, but ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Aston Maui Hill
Castle Kama'ole Sands

Castle Kama'ole Sands

3 out of 5
2695 S Kihei Road, Kihei, HI
Stay at this 3-star condo in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,260 reviews)
"We used this property for a technician working in the area, and he found it very nice and comfortable. The location was convenient, with grocery stores nearby, which made his stay easier since he was there for a few days. There’s no cleaning service provided, so you’re responsible for tidying up ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Castle Kama'ole Sands
Maui Beach Vacation Club

Maui Beach Vacation Club

2.5 out of 5
515 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
"Room was quiet, no ac but the breeze came through very nice. Comfortable and convenient location."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Popular places to visit

Wailea Beach featuring swimming, a beach and tropical scenes

Wailea Beach

4.5/5(7 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

During your trip to Kihei, enjoy the surf and sand at Kamaole Beach Park along with the snorkelling. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kamaole Beach Park
Keawakapu Beach featuring tropical scenes, a coastal town and a beach

Keawakapu Beach North

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, 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
Kamaole Beach Park 3

Kamaole Beach Park 3

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

Kamaole Beach Park 3
Makena Beach State Park featuring a beach

Makena State Park Beach

3/5(1 review)

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

Wailuku

Wailuku