Kihei doesn’t ask much of you. The beach is just across the street, the pace is slow, and the sunsets stop you in your tracks. It's the kind of town where flip-flops and saltwater hair count as dressing up, where the air smells of plumeria, and the sound of the ocean is never far. It’s relaxed, unpretentious, and deeply charming, and Maui Coast Hotel feels like it was built to match that rhythm.
Since 1992, the hotel’s Hōkū Tower (Hōkū meaning star) has welcomed travelers with an atmosphere that feels like home. It’s where you’ll still check in today, through a newly refreshed lobby that’s light, modern, and airy but still familiar in its warmth. Many of the staff who greeted the very first guests are still here, and their presence adds to the sense of continuity that keeps people coming back. Evenings are timeless: live music drifting under the palms, couples dancing barefoot by the pool, kids swimming under the star, and happy hour mai tais that taste like vacation itself.
In June 2024, the hotel opened a brand-new chapter with the debut of the Kai Tower (Kai meaning sea). Built from the ground up, Kai added 162 new guest rooms and suites that bring a fresh modernity while staying true to the laid-back comfort of Kihei. Spacious, airy, and family-friendly, the rooms were designed for easy living, complete with one of the most thoughtful touches a hotel can offer: free laundry on every floor. For parents, long-stay travelers, or anyone living in and out of a suitcase, it’s the little detail that transforms a stay from good to effortless.
Outside, the new saltwater infinity pool is a showpiece, along with the main pool to keep the kids splashing and entertained.
Dining is as casual and flexible as it should be on vacation. The Hanohano Pool Bar serves food from beloved local favorite Kihei Caffe, making it easy to linger poolside without going anywhere. The lobby café keeps mornings simple with coffee and grab-and-go bites. And now, guests will have even more options with both a new Kihei Caffe restaurant and Miso Phat Sushi available on property.
Of course, the hotel’s resort-style amenities make everything easier. There’s a fitness center, pickleball courts, and a hospitality suite for gatherings or meetings. You’ll find EV charging stations on-site, complimentary cruiser bikes to pedal around Kihei, and the hotel’s new all-electric guest shuttle, free for all guests, ready to take you anywhere within three miles. Every detail- from daily conveniences to eco-friendly touches- is about making travel feel light, seamless, and stress-free.
And while Maui Coast is the kind of place where you could happily spend all your time, the island is calling. The hotel’s location makes it easy to connect with unforgettable excursions.
Out on the water, nothing compares to Ali’i Nui Sailing Charters offerings, such as the signature Molokini Deluxe Snorkel. If you’ve ever been on a crowded snorkeling boat, erase that image. This is different. From the moment you board, the pace slows: breakfast is served as your private vessel moves toward Molokini, the crescent-shaped marine preserve renowned for its clarity and abundance of marine life. The water is so clear you can see 150 feet down, alive with more than 400 species of fish and vibrant coral. Premium gear, reef-safe sunscreen, towels... it’s all waiting for you. Topped with visiting Maui's esteemed Turtle Town, you’ll never want to go group snorkeling again.
Ali’i Nui Sailing Charters also offers Maui’s Most Elegant Sunset Dinner Sail, a golden-hour escape aboard a luxurious catamaran. The five-course culinary journey showcases the island’s finest seasonal flavors, paired with handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and premium upgrades like fresh lobster grilled onboard. With limited capacity and an adults-only setting, the evening feels intimate and refined. (aliinuimaui.com)
If your heart pulls you inland, Hike Maui offers a completely different adventure. They pick you up right at the hotel, pack your lunch, and lead you deep into the rainforest to places only locals frequent. Their most popular trek winds through lush rainforests, where you’ll encounter three to five waterfalls ranging from 10 to 40 feet high. Each cascades into natural pools you can swim in, and if you’re fearless, you can leap from the cliffs into the cool, clear water below. Along the way, your naturalist guide shares stories about Maui’s plants and animals, making the journey as educational as it is exhilarating. The day ends with the ultimate refresh: a “shower” under a picture-perfect waterfall, one of those moments that stays with you long after you’ve left the island. (hikemaui.com)
At the end of it all, you come back to Maui Coast Hotel. To the ease of a spacious room with laundry down the hall. To the infinity pool glowing in the last light of the day. To live music under the palms, kids swimming past bedtime, and a mai tai at happy hour with nothing else on your mind.
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