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4- and 5-star hotels in Lahaina
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in the Lahaina area of west Maui, drawn from our 112 Lahaina listings. It covers large beach resorts in Kaanapali, luxury properties in Kapalua and a few condominium-style stays in Kahana, for couples, families and longer villa breaks.
Staying in Lahaina
Lahaina sits on the west coast of Maui. The historic town centre, with Front Street's shops and restaurants, holds many small inns and vacation rentals, while the larger hotels are spread along the coast to the north. Kaanapali is a resort area known for its beach and golf courses, Kapalua further north is quieter and more luxurious, and Kahana between them mixes condominiums and hotels in a more relaxed setting. Recovery from the August 2023 wildfires is ongoing, so visitors should check current conditions and respect local guidance.
The hotels here all sit north of the town centre in those resort areas. The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua and The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui are in Kapalua, around 5 km from the centre, as are the Kapalua villa properties on Bay Drive and Kapalua Drive. Kaanapali addresses include the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, both Marriott's Maui Ocean Club towers, AEI at The Whaler Kaanapali Beach Resort and The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas. The Kaanapali Shores Place and Lower Honoapiilani Road addresses lie closer in, and Royal Lahaina Bungalows & Spa sits furthest out at 10 km. Large resorts suit couples and families; the villas and condos suit longer stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui
One Bay Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereSet at One Bay Drive, this 5-star resort suits travellers who want a full-service stay beside the water, with an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a garden to slow down in. Families are catered for with family rooms and babysitting service, while the spa side covers massage, sauna and Jacuzzi. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 966 reviews, and it sits 5.3 km from the centre.
See The Resort at Kapalua Bay MauiThe Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 5-star address on Ritz Carlton Drive, this Kapalua property fits guests who want resort comforts with plenty of activity on hand: a fitness centre, a golf course and a kids pool alongside an outdoor setting with garden and terrace space. Rooms come with balconies, kitchen facilities and bathrobes. It holds a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating from 2,865 reviews and is 5.7 km from the centre.
See The Ritz Carlton Maui KapaluaKapalua Bay Villas 2 Free Rental Cars KBM Resorts Premium Bay Villa 2 Units 3 Bedrooms Ml 1604
500 Bay Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis premium villa option at 500 Bay Drive is built for groups who prefer space and independence, spread across 2 units with 3 bedrooms and a kitchen setup. An outdoor pool, a garden and a golf course are on site, and a playground plus entertainment activities help keep younger guests occupied. The complex is 5.4 km from the centre and includes parking.
See Kapalua Bay Villas 2 Free Rental Cars KBM Resorts Premium Bay Villa 2 Units 3 Bedrooms Ml 1604Kapalua Golf Villas Collection by KBM 2 Units in same building
500 Kapalua Dr, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTwo units in the same building on Kapalua Drive make this a practical 5-star choice for parties travelling together who want their own space while staying close. A garden and terrace provide outdoor room to spread out, with a playground on hand and shops and a supermarket for everyday needs. Express check-in and a shuttle service ease arrival, and it lies 5.2 km from the centre.
See Kapalua Golf Villas Collection by KBM 2 Units in same buildingKapalua Bay Villa 33G4
500 Bay Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA single villa at 500 Bay Drive, this 5-star property suits guests who want a kitchen, balcony and patio rather than a conventional hotel room. On-site there is an outdoor pool and a tennis court, and the surrounding area supports diving, surfing and fishing. Non-smoking rooms, free parking and a terrace round it out; it is 5.4 km from the centre.
See Kapalua Bay Villa 33G4Royal Lahaina Bungalows & Spa
2780 Kekaa Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Car parking
Why stay hereOn Kekaa Drive, this 5-star property combines a spa and outdoor pool with a tennis court and fitness centre, so days can be as active or as quiet as you like. A ballroom and meeting room make it workable for events, while the picnic area, restaurant and bar cover the rest. It is 10.0 km from the centre, further out than most on this list.
See Royal Lahaina Bungalows & SpaHale Napili
65 Hui Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereHale Napili is a 4-star option with an exceptional 4.9 out of 5 guest rating from 115 reviews, appealing to travellers who value a well-run, self-contained stay. Kitchen facilities, a balcony and family rooms suit longer visits, and the garden and picnic area add outdoor space. It sits 4.6 km from the centre, with a shuttle service and parking available.
See Hale NapiliMarriott's Maui Ocean Club Lahaina & Napili Towers
100 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay herePart of the Marriott complex on Nohea Kai Drive, this 4-star property gives guests kitchen facilities, a balcony and laundry service, which helps on longer stays. An outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a spa with sauna and steam room cover both activity and recovery, and there is a restaurant on site. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 985 reviewers and lies 4.5 km from the centre.
See Marriott's Maui Ocean Club Lahaina & Napili TowersAEI at The Whaler Kaanapali Beach Resort
2481 Kaanapali Parkway, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Whaler on Kaanapali Parkway is a 4-star pick for guests who want a pool, a Jacuzzi and a sauna within easy reach, plus a tennis court and a spa. Business travellers get a business centre and meeting room, and dry cleaning and laundry service are available. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 909 reviews, it is 4.0 km from the centre.
See AEI at The Whaler Kaanapali Beach ResortMaui Kai Condos No Resort Fees
106 Kaanapali Shores Place, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMaui Kai Condos suits travellers who want apartment-style space with a kitchen or kitchenette, a balcony and a patio of their own. The 4-star property has an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, and the beach is nearby for diving, surfing and fishing. It is the closest on this list to the centre at 1.3 km, and is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 261 reviews.
See Maui Kai Condos No Resort FeesHyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereA large 4-star resort on Nohea Kai Drive, the Hyatt Regency Maui suits guests who want choice: several bars and restaurants, a fitness centre, a Jacuzzi and a kids pool. Balconies, family rooms and a concierge make it easy for both couples and families. With 4,602 reviews it holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating and is 4.5 km from the centre.
See Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & SpaMarriott's Maui Ocean Club Molokai Maui & Lanai Towers
100 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Molokai Maui & Lanai Towers at 100 Nohea Kai Drive are a 4-star choice for guests who want kitchen facilities, a balcony and family rooms, plus a private beach and outdoor pool on site. A fitness centre, sauna and Jacuzzi round out the leisure side, with a games room and picnic area as extras. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,787 reviews and sits 4.6 km from the centre.
See Marriott's Maui Ocean Club Molokai Maui & Lanai TowersMahana Resort #804 1 Br Condo
110 Kaanapali Shores Pl, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereThis one-bedroom condo on Kaanapali Shores Place is aimed at guests who prefer a kitchen, balcony and patio to a hotel room, with a swimming pool and fitness centre on site. The beach nearby supports diving, and a Jacuzzi and terrace add places to unwind. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 842 reviews and is 1.4 km from the centre.
See Mahana Resort #804 1 Br CondoLove & Discover the Place of Your Dreams in 305 Lahaina
4471 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA simple 4-star apartment-style stay on Lower Honoapiilani Road, best suited to travellers who want their own base with an outdoor pool and free parking. Fishing is possible nearby, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 144 reviews, and it is 2.0 km from the centre.
See Love & Discover the Place of Your Dreams in 305 LahainaThe Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
6 Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina, United States
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas on Kai Ala Drive is a 4-star complex for guests who want kitchen or kitchenette facilities, a balcony and laundry service in their own unit. Several pools including a kids pool, a fitness centre and a Jacuzzi keep everyone occupied, with a market and massage on site. It is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3,173 reviews and lies 2.3 km from the centre.
See The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
The shortlist side by side
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas both list kids pools; the Hyatt also has family rooms. Both Marriott's Maui Ocean Club towers at 100 Nohea Kai Drive add kitchens, family rooms and games or picnic areas, which help with children and longer stays.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa · The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas · Marriott's Maui Ocean Club Molokai Maui & Lanai Towers · Marriott's Maui Ocean Club Lahaina & Napili Towers
For top-rated luxury
The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui holds the highest guest score in this list at 4.7 out of 5 from 966 reviews, and The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua follows at 4.6 from 2865 reviews, both 5-star. Hale Napili, a 4-star, scores 4.9 from 115 reviews, the best score here on a small property.
The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui · The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua · Hale Napili
For self-catering
Maui Kai Condos No Resort Fees and Mahana Resort #804 1 Br Condo list kitchens or kitchenettes and are the closest to the centre, at 1.3 and 1.4 km. Hale Napili has a kitchen and family rooms, and the Kapalua Bay Villas property on Bay Drive offers two units with three bedrooms.
Maui Kai Condos No Resort Fees · Mahana Resort #804 1 Br Condo · Hale Napili · Kapalua Bay Villas 2 Free Rental Cars KBM Resorts Premium Bay Villa 2 Units 3 Bedrooms Ml 1604
For golf and quiet
Every Kapalua property here lists a golf course, and Kapalua is the quieter resort area in our guide. The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui, The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua and the two Kapalua villa properties on Kapalua Drive and Bay Drive put you around 5 km from the centre.
The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui · The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua · Kapalua Golf Villas Collection by KBM 2 Units in same building · Kapalua Bay Villa 33G4
Where to stay in Lahaina
Kapalua
A quieter resort area further north, known for its golf courses and beaches, with luxury accommodation such as The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua. All five properties listed here carry Kapalua addresses and lie 5.2 to 5.7 km from the centre, including The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui and the villa properties on Bay Drive and Kapalua Drive.
Our picks here: Kapalua Golf Villas Collection by KBM 2 Units in same building
Kaanapali
A resort area north of Lahaina known for its beach and golf courses, hosting several large hotels including the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. The two Marriott's Maui Ocean Club towers on Nohea Kai Drive, AEI at The Whaler on Kaanapali Parkway and Royal Lahaina Bungalows & Spa on Kekaa Drive also sit here, 4 to 10 km from the centre.
Our picks here: AEI at The Whaler Kaanapali Beach Resort
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Lahaina is served by Kahului Airport (OGG), about a 45-minute drive away via Route 30. Taxis, rental cars and shuttle services are available at the airport. On the island, a rental car is the most convenient way to explore, though traffic can be heavy. Public buses run between Lahaina and other west Maui areas, but service may be limited. Many resorts also offer shuttle services to nearby attractions. Several hotels in this list list shuttle service, car rental service or free car parking.
When to go
The drier months from April to October are the best time to visit, when temperatures are warm and rainfall is lower. Winter months can bring more rain and higher surf, but December to April is the peak season for whale watching, when humpback whales can be seen offshore. Visitor numbers are highest in winter and summer, so spring and fall may offer fewer crowds.
Questions, answered
What is the closest airport to Lahaina?
Kahului Airport (OGG) is the main airport serving Maui, located about 45 minutes from Lahaina. Taxis, rental cars and shuttle services are available there, and a rental car is the most convenient way to get around west Maui.
Which hotels here are closest to the centre?
Maui Kai Condos No Resort Fees is 1.3 km from the centre and Mahana Resort #804 1 Br Condo is 1.4 km. Love & Discover the Place of Your Dreams in 305 Lahaina follows at 2.0 km, and The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas at 2.3 km.
Do any hotels have kitchens?
Yes. The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, both Marriott's Maui Ocean Club towers, Hale Napili, Maui Kai Condos and Mahana Resort #804 list kitchens or kitchenettes, and The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua lists a kitchen among its facilities.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas have kids pools. The Hyatt Regency and both Marriott's Maui Ocean Club towers list family rooms, and several properties list babysitting service, including The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua and Hale Napili.
Are there golf courses near these hotels?
Yes, several golf courses are located in Kaanapali and Kapalua, including championship courses. Every hotel in this list lists a golf course among its facilities.
Which hotels have the best guest scores?
Hale Napili scores 4.9 out of 5 from 115 reviews, followed by The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui at 4.7 from 966 reviews. The Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua scores 4.6 from 2865 reviews, as do Marriott's Maui Ocean Club Lahaina & Napili Towers and AEI at The Whaler Kaanapali Beach Resort.
What are the best beaches near Lahaina?
Kaanapali Beach and Kapalua Bay are popular nearby beaches known for swimming and snorkeling, and the Kaanapali and Kapalua hotels in this list sit in those areas.