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What are the best places to stay in Maui for good snorkeling. My parents are looking for a reasonable budget stay and they don't drive. Therefore we are looking for hotel or B&B close to the good snorkeling location. Thank you in advance.

In terms of good snorkeling spots convenient to lodging, the first place that popped into my noggin was Black Rock.
Here is an info source that has reliable information: http://www.hawaiisnorkelingguide.com...ali_beach.html
The closest hotel is the Sheraton. This link has a great photo and review: http://www.wizardpub.com/maui/mrsheraton.html
The Sheraton would also provide convenient shopping, entertainment & dining options and there is relatively good public transportation.

The Makena Beach Resort, formerly the Maui Prince, is located on a great beach in South Maui, just below Wailea. Snorkeling here is usually very good with frequent turtle sightings, healthy coral and large schools of fish. It is much lower key and quieter than the Kannapali area if that makes a difference to you. There are fewer services witin walking distance though. Kannapali is just too busy for us.

There are a few rental homes in this area that are very close that we have rented that I consider reasonably priced, but that's a subjective thing.

Thank you very much for the helpful insight! Do you know, what's the weather like there in late October early November?
Many thanks!
Marina

We visit in February, but the attached (which is a great source of weather info) suggests that. on average, Oct/Nov is a little warmer with slightly less rainfall...in other words: top down on that convertible!
http://www.hawaiigaga.com/WeatherGuide.aspx#oahu

Thank you very much for the great help!

You're welcome Marina.
With reference to your thread regarding water temps & quiet seas, don't have anything bookmarked referencing western Maui, but, in general terms, be pretty sure the temperature would be closer to those in Honolulu/Waikiki; than Hilo. http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/hawaii.html
Although 80 sounds warm, we use zip-front wet vests when planning on being in the water for more than a few minutes. Something like this should suffice and is much easier to get into than a long sleeve pullover: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-43/0...suit-Vest.html
Also, thought you, and your parents, might enjoy beach webcams (especially the previously recommended Sheraton): http://www.mybeachcams.com/hawaii/maui/
Here is fairly informative Maui Snorkeling guide:
http://www.hawaiisnorkelingguide.com...norkeling.html, and official Maui Beach Safety link: http://oceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu/v/1.0/?i=maui
With further reference to safety, October/November seas won't be quite as calm as earlier, but much more docile than a few months later. You won't find lifeguards at many beaches, but think a good indicator is to find a place where there are swimmers enjoying the water (on the other hand, if you see kite/wind surfers, spectating will probable be advisable!)
P.S. Here is another Black Rock website: http://www.hawaiigaga.com/maui/beaches/black-rock.aspx The main Gaga website includes a useful map & reviews (+ great photos) of many of the more popular beaches: http://www.hawaiigaga.com/maui-beaches.aspx