Maui Hotels
 

What is the Nicest hotel can I stay at on Maui on a honeymoon in Sept - spending about $500 per night and get a prime oceanview room?

Four seasons. nick

If you want warm balmy weather rather than really hot, I suggest the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua. If you get the 5th nite free package, it includes an incredible buffet breakfast every morning at no charge.

Maui doesn't get "really hot". Maui Summer temperatures are not as hot as summer temperatures in almost any part of the mainland U.S. The average high in the winter is 80-82 and in the summer about 85-86 (almost never hits 90). In Lahaina, the hottest temperature recorded since 1949 was 97 (in August 1985). The hottest temperature recorded since 1949 in the month of January was 89 in 2001.

The hottest tempeature ever recorded in Alaska is 100 !

yes, true, But just speaking in relative terms: I just drove from Kapalua to Wailea and back and due to the greater trade winds up north, Kapalua felt a lot cooler.

I guess it's all relative. I remember that in July and August on Oahu, there were plenty of days that were so hot, we all rushed to the museum or anywhere else that was air-conditioned! Very few houses have A/C.

montereybob and Rusty are both correct, actually.
I've been in Wailea when it's felt very warm and borderline uncomfortable, but it was only because the air was still and there were no clouds.
Kapalua usually feels more temperate in summer because there's a near constant breeze. This is a blessing when it's hot out and a big downer when it's coolish.
On paper the temps in Hawaii look pleasant, but the pereception depends on humidity, cloudcover, breeze, etc.

Sail10,

There is no four seasons in Maui, is there? I know there is one in Kauai... Nancy, if you prefer drier weather and less lush surroundings (at least outside the resort), try the Grand Wailea (kind of crowded for my taste). If you prefer lush and green surroundings, a bit on the wet side (the tradewinds compensate for this and there are plenty of rainbows) and more secluded, I'd go with montereybob and go for the Ritz.

Oops... sorry Nick (Sail10), got my islands mixed up. You are right. There is a Four Seasons in Maui. I've been flipflopping between the two islands for the last couple of years and got mized up!