No plans? No worries. Go holoholo (out for the fun). On Maui, you can take your days as they come, and plan your adventures spontaneously. The journey is the destination.
People say Maui no ka oi (Maui is the best) because Maui has it all. The gorgeous coastlines have some of the best waves to surf and serene habitats to snorkel. Relaxation becomes an art when you're watching a sublime sunset on a picture-perfect beach. What color sand do you like on your beach? Take your pick, because we’re all about variety -- from black to green to red. This island is yours to explore... the way you want to explore it.
Upcountry is the place to go holoholo. The only thing sweeter than the lavender and eucalyptus-scented air, is the eclectic boutiques and organic ranches.
Lahaina is more than just a cute beach town with a lot of t-shirt vendors. It’s full of great dining, shopping, and historical landmarks. The humpback whales love to swim by its shores in winter.
Wailea is where you find the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. You’ll have a tough time deciding between going snorkeling, surfing, or just relaxing -- and an easy time doing them all.
If you ask for directions on Maui, the locals will answer in the amount of time that it takes to get there, and landmarks along the way.
Maui will literally blow you away. It can be very windy on the Island, especially in the afternoon.
Take a helicopter tour to be let in on Maui’s marvelous secrets, like hidden waterfalls. A 40-50 minute tour will give you the most bang for your buck.
From late November to early April, Maui gets a visit from its favorite winter tourists: humpback whales. Take a boat from Lahaina or Maalaea to see them up close. They're hard to miss.
Spent a week in a very nice junior suite with a gorgeous view of the main pool and the ocean. The fully outfitted kitchen was a huge plus. The resort grounds are beautifully maintained. The main pool is perfect for families, and the other one (adjacent to the bar) was a de facto adults-only space most of the week we were there -- perfect. Resort staff were very friendly and made everything easy. If you need something that you can't find at the on-site convenience store, there's an ABC store (the Hawaiian answer to 7-11) a short walk away, and a grocery store across the street. There are also several inexpensive options for food within walking distance. We loved our time here, and would book again.
Great views all around
204ciao
Had a great time. Stayed in a junior suite w a kitchen and it was really perfect. Patio had the perfect view. Would recommend it to others. They conveniently have a coffee shop, store and restaurant. Add right next to a food truck lot!
Excellent experience!
Ellen C
Our whole trip was an excellent experience! Everyone made us feel like we were special, from the bell hop, to the person in reservations, to the folks at the pool. The room view was overlooking the large pool. We could watch the sunset every night! The happy hour drinks were fantastic!
Best Resort in Maui!
Dkb801
Look no further - This Resort has everything you need! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. One of the ladies at the check in desk remembered us from previous trips (despite our masks) and seemed genuinely happy to have us back! The rooms are super clean and spacious. There are 2 pools to choose from or the beach is right there to enjoy. The Restaurant offers a nice variety to choose from and honestly, they have the best Mai Tai's on the island! We have been coming here for over 10 years, sometimes twice a year and we've already booked another trip for March during Whaling season. Love this place!
Not Worth the Money
Timothy R
Beds are horrible. Internet is slow. Great location, pretty grounds, small beach. Rooms are outdated. Pool is nice and it is really convenient to have a restaurant/bar on site. Cost of stay is not worth it. For the amount they charge you should be able to sleep well. Staff are pleasant.
We have been coming to Aston at the Whaler for the past five years and it has always been a wonderful experience “coming home” as a couple and as a family. The aloha that you feel the moment you arrive stays with you throughout your entire stay. The warm and amazing staff of Marissa, Amy, and Rod have always made sure of this and are now like family to us.
The property has a very nice balance of retro architecture with contemporary renovations - There are two 70’s vibe buildings with a gorgeous tropical grounds between them. With it’s rock waterfall spilling into its gorgeous koi pond and arching wooden bridge, completely surrounded by neatly manicured grass, it never fails to take our breath away.
The location is perfect for us. We much prefer the more relaxed and casual feel of Kaanapali (as opposed to Wailea). With Whalers Village just next door, it’s a one minute walk to restaurants, shopping, and live music. The beach is a long stretch of sprawling golden sand with a hint of red to it that leads into the clear warm waters of the South Pacific. A five minute walk up the beach provides the opportunity to swim with some of Hawaii’s most vibrantly colored fish and beautiful sea turtles (just remember to resist the temptation to touch them!)
The units are individually owned and can vary on both size / upgrades so we recommend doing your research or speaking with someone on staff before booking. While hitting our favorite dining spots is always enjoyable, we love the ability to prepare our meals in the unit’s full kitchen. 1 bedroom Ocean View is definitely a winner!
If you’re looking for a beautiful, down to earth place with superb service, Aston at the Whaler is your “home”!
Fabulous Aloha hospitality!
DCSanfelice
Wow! What can I say. We really loved our stay here! The grounds are gorgeous, clean and excellently kept. The people were all kind and helpful and made our stay just great. One particular individual, Dexter, really went above and beyond for us. After a small airline issue (and let’s be honest, large freak out) he was so kind and courteous abs really helped us fix our issue with no additional burden on our vacation. Truly amazing hospitality!
Well Maintained Property, Great Location
JillClardy
(Redwood City, California)
We're just back from a family vacation for which we rented two 2-BR/2-BA condos at The Whaler. The 2-BR units are on the corners of the building, each with a wrap around lanai that offers stunning 270 degree views of both the ocean and the mountains. We ate our home-cooked meals most evenings on the lanai except for one time when it was too windy. Our 2 units were nicely decorated with well-furnished kitchens. There is an individually controlled A/C in each BR and in the main room as well. The check-in process was inefficient, with apparently no one allowed in before 3:00 pm regardless of whether the unit is ready, and the parking garage is difficult to maneuver, so we just parked our big SUV in the outdoor lot next to the tennis courts. Proximity to the beach, ABC Store, Whaler's Village shops and restaurants, and the beach walk was excellent. There were a couple of days when we never even drove the car. The pool is small and crowded and not very kid-friendly since it is entirely 5-6 feet deep except for the steps. 8:30 am koi fish feeding at the pond offered a fun diversion for the kids. Fresh pool towels are available whenever the pool is open and you can use them on the beach as well. Chairs can be borrowed and taken out on the beach. The entire staff and most of the guests wore masks so we felt safe. We'll definitely be staying here again. I checked out amenities and prices at nearby resorts, but having our own kitchen makes The Whaler the best choice for us.
Aston Whaler
hulsongreg
The Aston whaler is a wonderful property beautiful grounds beautiful beach.The front desk staff& bell staff is awesome The Whaler is very close to restaurants shops and things to see. It has great snorkeling right in front of the building! I would highly recommend this place we will be back!
Our 2nd stay at Aston at The Whaler
changie2021
We came back for a 2nd stay at Aston coz we liked it so much the first time 3 years ago. This time, I came with both my sons to celebrate my birthday and stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment which was lovely and spacious with a big balcony and a beautiful view of the ocean. At the end of the trip, we all said we would come back again.
Aston at The Whaler is a very good and convenient location with lots of restaurants and shops. There are also lots of activities available to join, e.g. surfing lessons, snorkeling trips, sunset cruises, etc.
Was another wonderful stay!!!
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful oasis! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was awesome! The pool and beach were amazing! Everything was so close. Definitely staying there again!
Perfect location
tpsdracutma
(Dracut, Massachusetts)
This place is in a perfect location with Lanai to the left and Molokai to the right and a sunset in between. The pictures are incredible. Clean, well maintained property and super friendly staff. It is a slightly smaller and older resort than the Marriott monsters out there (though those resorts are gorgeous), but that suits us fine as we are a bit older now and travel without the kids. What more could one ask for. We absolutely loved it.
Punishing Refund Policy in time of Covid
tigger911
Sun Beach Rentals, the Property Management Group at this property advertises the ability to reschedule and a 50% refund for a cancellation within a certain time frame. What they don't tell you up front, is that if you are cancelling due to the increasing rates of covid, with no available hospital beds, based on the Governor of Hawaii's request, is that there is a no refund and a no rescheduling policy. It is only after you make your request that you learn this. Be aware before you book here! I will never book here nor with any property managed by Sun Beach Rentals.
Seriously the best
scottbV9920RG
Can’t say enough about Maui Kaanapali Villas. The pictures and YouTube videos just don’t do this place justice. What a great time my wife and I are having. Amazing. We are coming back every year now. This is a view from our room. See picture.
Nice place but expensive
John_John_John23
We loved staying here as it was close to the beach and our deal provided complimentary breakfast at the cafe every day. However, the wait staff did not like to serve us with our free meal tickets. There was a noticeable change in service after we would present our coupons each day, which they require you to present when you are seated. We rented snorkel equipment right at the beach and booked some fun excursions right form the concierge. Overall good experience. It was quite expensive, but everything is in Hawaii near the beach.
The Aston Mahana was an amazing place to stay The views are incredible and breath taking. The Aston was quite clean and had a very home like vibe. This was our first staying here and will definitely stay here for every trip to Maui. HIGH RECOMMEND!!!!
Beautiful
DominicEmelio
(Maui, Hawaii)
We love Maui and Aston Mahanna just a beautiful friendly place this is our 3 rd trip here and every time we stay here because we always have an amazing experience n time here . We snorkel here and see turtles beautiful fish as well as manta rays there no experience like it. We will continue to do vacations here for the rest of our lives Thank you for allowing us to share your beautiful island and Aston Mahanna. Respectfully yours The Emelio Family
Nothing like my second home, THE MAHANA
Mauithegreat
(La Mirada California)
Never look to stay in Maui anywhere else because THE MAHANA is "UNIQUE". This was my 13th time here where the Sunsets are simply the best from the balcony. When there's no moon love to see the stars and when the moon is out all seems out of this world. I highly recommend the MAHANA to family, friends and everybody!!!!!
Missing twin beds
Michael J
One major disappointment is it I called the front desk in May 6th for my August reservation to ensure that the second bedroom had two twin beds as I have three teenage boys with me. The woman I spoke with, Catherine, guaranteed me I would receive the two twins... When I arrived I was told the room with the twins was not available. I told the front desk I needed a blow up mattress for the second bedroom and they gave me a queen that they knew would not fit. House cleaning was nice enough to replace it with a twin sized mattress. The sleeper couch was extremely uncomfortable thus the rating below. The room was very nice in a great location, but this broken promise, and it was a promise, will most likely stop me from returning...
Best view on Kaanapali
fsquaash
(north carolina)
We were looking for a quiet, 2BR+ and full kitchen property, beachfront on Maui and Aston Mahana was perfect. We stayed in unit 709 and had a flawless ocean view on a large lanai and a beautifully decorated condo. You can snorkel right off the quiet beach in front of the property and see fish and sea turtles. Our place was very clean on arrival and the staff was very helpful. Due to Covid, they weren’t performing daily housekeeping but brought us fresh towels quickly upon request. The kitchen was well equipped and plenty big for our 6 person family. The bathrooms are very nice with marble and rain shower heads. This property does not have restaurants and has a fairly small but nice pool on the ocean but we liked that we didn’t feel crowded in the public areas. I took several jogs on the Kaanapali beach walk south of the Mahana and could see the big resorts had people reserving pool chairs by 8am. That is not relaxing to me and I was glad to enjoy our quiet pool area for evening grilling with our extended family. I would stay here again and would recommend a high floor for the view.
The resort was ok main bedroom had no air conditioner had to request a fan.
The one bathroom is very outdated old furniture and a foul smell. You need to take out your own trash and clean up. Overall it has a pool and beach accessible and BBQ area.
Not up to Aston standards
mdigtravel
(Redondo Beach, California)
Although the property is well located and the oceanfront unit had a stellar view, the unit was not clean nor well maintained. The drapes were dirty, many fixtures were dusty, the dishwasher racks were rusted with sharp protruding pieces, the bathroom was not very clean, and the unit throughout had missing ounces of molding with rot. The unit was also advertised with a/c, but it was only in the living room the farthest from the bedroom, so it was difficult to get the bedroom properly cooled.
Anniversary weekend
stensruder
This place was excellent!! We Stayed in the 3 bedroom ocean view condominium. The view was absolutely breathtaking. There was a easy access walkway straight down to the beautiful ocean where the water felt amazing. !
Amazing and perfect!
denbob1010
We loved our stay here. The unit was totally updated, and gorgeous. Right on the water, with forever views. Super comfy bed - and the unit was fully air conditioned too! It's true there is not much of a beach, although there WAS sand when we stayed there (which I understand is pretty unusual) - but the ocean access was easy, and having lounge chairs on the lawn right by the water was better than laying our towel on the sand! We just can't say enough good things about how perfect our stay was. Wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Perfect Stay!
sshernandez1012
My 4 friends and I stayed in one of the condos with 3 beds, 2 bath, and full kitchen. We had a beautiful view of the garden pool and ocean from our balcony. The location was perfect as it was on the water, close to grocery stores, gift shops, and places to eat. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in Maui!
Maui Hill is wonderful. Great location and huge condos. Easy parking. New air conditioners. Very clean. Friendly staff and with a hometown feeling. Highly recommend. Economical
Grounds are beautiful with a gorgeous ocean view
Our yearly visit
rodtucson
(phoenix)
The condos are very large and the one bedrooms even have 2 bathrooms. Nice grounds to view. Grass, flowers, plants versus cement parking lot. The General Manager, Mr Costa, is a kind, caring and accommodating individual.
Excellent option in Kihei!
Liz I
(Lakeville, Massachusetts)
Fantastic location, very convenient being right on border of Wailea and Kihei, on the main road. We found Kihei to be a great general location, a bit more low key than Lahaina still offering great dining and shopping options. Units were excellent size and having a a washer and dryer in the unit was a huge benefit. Loved the large lanai for morning coffee and hanging out as a family. The propery was a bit dated but we were very pleased to have ample sitting space in the living area, so often there will be a single couch which isn't really conducive for a full family to relax after a long day out! The only place there is an opportunity is the kitchen, which was quite sparse compared to other places we have stayed. While there were ample dishes, pots, pans, were almost non-existent and having a few basics like salt and pepper etc. would be a plus. All in all would definately recommend for a Maui vacation!
Ocean view two bedroom.
vipter12
The hotel is located in Kihei, close to shops and restaurants but yet very peaceful and tucked away from the main road so the location was excellent. The staff and manager were really nice and accommodating. We got room service once and it was professional. Two stars came off due to the fact that the hotel is in dire need of repairs. In our room only shower was recently remodeled, with carpet, furniture and patio carpet being especially old and dingy. Overall with $400 per night this is what you get in Maui. Aloha!
Perfect stay
MikeI283BL
(Milford, Connecticut)
Phenomenal stay in room 27. Our room was in the perfect location. We had a nice view of the ocean while also being close enough to all the beautiful flowers on the property. The room we stayed in had two bathrooms, living room, two showers, full kitchen, laundry, etc. We stayed here for a week and loved every minute of it. Location is in Kihei which was the perfect vibe for us. Nice restaurants were very close to us. This was a great spot for our day excursions as well to Haleakala and Road to Hana. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
What a great place to stay! The Maui Banyan is located less than a 2 minute walk to the beach; and walking distance to many restaurants and shops. We stayed in Condo H103, updated, clean, full kitchen with everything you need, new furniture ~ very comfortable. Loved having coffee in the early morning on the lanai looking at the beautiful plumeria trees in bloom. Very relaxing vacation.
Perfect trip!
StephiGix
We booked the Maui Banyan a little last minute so we were worried we may have missed the best places to stay, but there was no need to worry, we loved it!
Our one bedroom suite was clean and bright with two bathrooms, living room, full kitchen and large balcony. We were so shocked at how large the space was, it was like our own apartment in paradise. We even had a blender and made ourselves fresh smoothies every morning. The staff were friendly and helpful, there is lots of free parking and the hotel is right across from the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Maui Bantan visit
marionfarber
The location of the property is awesome, directly across from the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We had a great ocean view from our lanai. The pools are fine, and the unit itself was fine, except that the pullout sofa bed was unsleepable - I had to sleep on the couch, which was less than comfortable, but I got used to it. Next time we'll spring for a 2-bedroom unit.
Aston at the Maui
rafiquehasan
This is our 1st visit in Maui . We rented this resort for 4 night. We love the resort . Verities of flower plants and easy access to the beach . My wife took lot of picture and enjoyed Maui very much.
Poor Wifi is a deal breaker
FFei85
(Orange City, Iowa)
This hotel's location is great. In our unit, except for broken but functional beach chairs, the physical amenities are fine, BUT--a huge but--the Wifi in the unit is next to non-existent. I couldn't open emails or load Twitter, let alone other websites or stream video. It is absolutely horrible in that regard. I would AVOID this hotel at all costs if you want to stay connected or get any work done at all. My stay was during late June of 2021.
Let’s be clear: The water off Maui’s South Shore is so clear that you can see up to 150 feet depths. Add in the world’s friendliest sea turtles, spinner dolphins, plus hundreds of species of fish, and you’ve got the finest snorkeling in all of Hawaii.
Water-Sports
The North Shore of Maui is where it’s at for all kinds of surfing and SUP-ing (stand up paddleboarding). Wild waves and skilled instructors are easy to find, so get in the water and take up your favorite water sport.
Zip Lining
You can hang ten in the water, but you can hang 3600 on a zipline. There are many places to zipline across the island, including Maui’s longest zipline at 3,600 feet.
Floyd M.
“Maui is just like another world. There's no worries… it's like you just let all the baloney in your life go…”
