37 Best Hotels in Maui, Hawaii

Meandering gardens, spacious rooms, and an on-site restaurant distinguish this large condominium complex, where units on the upper floors benefit from the height, with unrivaled ocean views stretching away from private lanais. Kids can enjoy their own swimming pool area near a putting green and ponds filled with giant koi.

At Wailea's hideaway for the rich and famous, the two- to three-bedroom villas are an immersion in luxury, with up to 3,100 square feet of living space, furnishings that inspire poetry, and gourmet kitchens fit for an Iron Chef. Add to the mix some units with plunge pools, some with outdoor showers, and all with private balconies and Viking barbecues. Throw in stunning grounds and all the services of the finest resort hotel—the concierge will arrange anything from in-room spa treatments to a personal trainer or a chef—and you've got the vacation accommodations of a lifetime. Beach shuttle and service, garage parking, and twice-daily housekeeping are included in the rates.

Overlooking Keawakapu Beach, this family-friendly vacation resort features studios and one- and two-bedroom suites in low-rise buildings that span 34 acres of tropical gardens and won't cost your child's entire college fund. Amenities include four swimming pools, paddle tennis, shuffleboard, and barbecue areas, as well as a covered beachfront pavilion—near the private entrance to Keawakapu Beach—with access to bathroom facilities, plus a full kitchen with an ice maker, a cold water dispenser, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

These affordable hillside condos offer panoramic vistas of the resort area, the ocean, and nearby islands. One- or two-bedroom condos are set on 18 tropical acres with two pools, outdoor grills, and a recreational pavilion; parking and Wi-Fi are included.

On Ulua Beach, one of the island's most beloved snorkeling spots, these upscale one-, two-, and three-bedroom condo suites have spectacular views and 24 acres of manicured lawns and gardens. Units have custom appliances and furnishings and, befitting the million-dollar locale, there is a gated entrance; the concierge can stock your refrigerator with groceries, including hard-to-find items for those with dietary restrictions, for a nominal fee.

This 12-acre beachfront paradise offers a setting that is both beautiful and calming, as evidenced by the green living wall and cascading waterfall in the lobby, which gives way to an aquatic playground with five swimming pools, as well as abundant waterfalls and lagoons. Book a room in the recently refreshed Hokupaa resort within a resort to enjoy deluxe rooms and lots of other perks.

It's rare to find a resort that so thoroughly incorporates authentic Hawaiian cultural symbols and traditions into its design, but this deluxe beachfront property in North Kaanapali carries this commitment into its native landscaping and its Puuhonua O Nanea cultural center, which offers displays of artifacts, as well as activities and talks. More home than hotel, the one- to three-bedroom "villas" have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and master bathroom perks such as free-standing soaking tubs and double-sink vanities.