Makena Travel Guide

Kihei

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear blue waters, and a distant view of a tropical resort with palm trees.
A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a rocky cliff.
A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shores, and lush green hills in the background.
A sandy beach with gentle waves, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Makena attractions

A beach with clear turquoise water, a person in the water, and a mountain in the background.

Maluaka Beach

9.4/10 (731 reviews)
This is part of Maui’s so-called “Turtle Town,” a prime spot for sighting the inquisitive Hawaiian green turtles that are very common here.
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Things to do

South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater

South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater

£73
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
South Maui: Snorkel to Coral Gardens or Molokini Crater
Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure

£144
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure
3 hour Molokini Plus

3 Hour Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel from Kihei

£113
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
3 Hour Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel from Kihei
Kayaking group in Maui

South Shore Kayak Trip with Snorkeling at Turtle Town

£88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
South Shore Kayak Trip with Snorkeling at Turtle Town
Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session

Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session

£73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Maui Family and Couple Beach Photo Session
Deluxe Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Luxury Sail Tour with Meals

Luxury Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Sail with Breakfast, Lunch & Open Bar

£226
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Molokini & Turtle Snorkel Sail with Breakfast, Lunch & Open Bar
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Top hotels in Makena

Maui Coast Hotel

Maui Coast Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2259 S Kihei Rd Kihei HI
The price is £218 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£218
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Maui Coast Hotel
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5 out of 5
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
The price is £762 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
£762
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 9 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Maui Seaside Hotel

Maui Seaside Hotel

3 out of 5
100 W Kaahumanu Ave Kahului HI
The price is £188 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£188
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Maui Seaside Hotel
Maui Beach Hotel

Maui Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
170 W Kaahumanu Avenue Kahului HI
The price is £158 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£158
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kahului. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,331 reviews)
"We had reserved a room with 1 king bed. Hotel said Expedia had overbooked and all that was available was 2 twin beds. Hallway carpet was dirty, dingy, and stained. Room was small, bathroom was cramped, toilet was small, had to be to fit into the small space, shower water was just warm. 1 metal chair ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Maui Beach Hotel
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

5 out of 5
3900 Wailea Alanui Drive Kihei HI
The price is £781 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£781
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

5 out of 5
3700 Wailea Alanui Dr Kihei HI
The price is £625 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£625
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kihei. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Everywhere we went the staff was friendly and informative when needed"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
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Where to stay in Makena

Find the best Makena areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sailboat on calm blue waters with a clear sky and distant mountains.

Wailea

A noteworthy feature of Wailea is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wailea Beach and Shops at Wailea.

A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a few people walking.

South Kihei

While visiting South Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kamaole Beach Park 2 and Kamaole Beach Park 3.

A sunset with palm trees silhouetted against a vibrant sky.
Photo by The Camangian's
Open Photo by The Camangian's

Central Kihei

While visiting Central Kihei, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Regional Park and Kihei Town Center Shopping Center.

A beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and beachfront buildings.

North Kihei

If you're spending some time in North Kihei, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters and Kalepolepo Beach Park are top sights worth seeing.

Halama Street

While visiting Halama Street, you might make a stop by sights like Kihei Town Center Shopping Center and Coast Guard Beach.

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