Best hotels in Kahului
Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport
532 Keolani Place, Kahului, HI, 96732
At Kahului Airport, you’ll find the beautifully appointed Courtyard Maui. It features modern guest rooms and luxury suites, an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees and an onsite bistro. It’s also conveniently located close to prime attractions, such as the Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.
Maui Seaside Hotel
100 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI, 96732
The Maui Seaside Hotel embodies the spirit of Aloha (love), with a welcoming team of staff that uphold the famous Hawai’ian tradition of hospitality. Relax by the pool or sunbathe on the lawn before heading out to nearby attractions, which include the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Maui Beach Hotel
170 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI, 96732
Sister to the Maui Seaside Hotel is the Maui Beach Hotel, offering spectacular views across Kahului Bay. The rooftop pool lets you gaze out over the surrounding mountains and harbor, with poolside meals and snacks available, while the Rainbow Terrace Restaurant serves dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients.
Best restaurants in Kahului
Ono Teppanyaki & Seafood
591 Haleakala Highway, Kahului, HI, 96732
Maui is filled with food trucks serving tasty treats for take-out and one of the best around is Ono Teppanyaki & Seafood. Try a steak combo plate and add your choice of lobster, shrimp or scallops. Don’t leave without sampling the delicious garlic fried rice too, which makes the perfect accompaniment.
Acevedo’s Hawaicano Cafe
190 Alamaha Street, Kahului, HI, 96732
Around the corner from the airport, you’ll find the family-owned Acevedo’s Hawaicano Café, serving up Mexican-inspired dishes. Their fish tacos have been called the best on the island, while the crazy fries topped with cheese, beans, onions, sour cream, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, tomatoes, guacamole are definitely worth a try.
Tante’s Island Cuisine
100 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI, 96732
Tante’s Island cuisine blends traditional Hawai’ian fare with elements from Asian, European and Filipino dishes. Breakfast is a specialty, with choices ranging from crab cake and avocado benedict to corned beef hash and eggs, a selection of bagel sandwiches and fresh island papaya.
Best things to do in Kahului
West Maui Circle Drive
West Maui
West Maui Circle Drive takes in some of the most breathtaking scenery on the island. Looping around the popular west coast, this scenic route takes in the Waihee Ridge, Nakalele Blowhole and Lipoa Point, as well as some of Maui’s picturesque and tourist-friendly beaches.
Iao Valley State Park
Highway 32
Iao Valley State Park lies just five miles to the west of Kahului, with scenic rainforest walks and a spellbinding view from the top of the ridge. Take in the famous Iao Needle, a 1,200-foot soaring spike of lava remnant, before learning more about the landscape and history of the area at the Hawaii Nature Center.
Ho’okipa Beach Park
179 Hana Highway, Paia, HI, 96779
Less than 20 minutes from Kahului lies one of the best spots in the whole of Maui for water activities, Ho’okopi Beach Park. The reef system creates huge waves, making this a prime location for serious surfers and windsurfers. Stay until sunset and you can watch the green turtles make their way onto the shore.