Honeymooners in Maui - Looking for suggestions

I must say it is very, very confusing to try and pick a place to stay in Maui. My soon-to-be-wife and I are going to be going to Maui from April 9th to the 16th and I%26#39;ve been trying to figure out the best place to stay. Right now the front runner is Kihei Surfside condos by Resort Quest. We%26#39;re from Chicago, so have next to no reliable info.

We like the idea of a condo, but are having a tough time figuring out what is a good location. Ideally we would like to have a partial ocean view, access to a beach and a clean room. I%26#39;ve heard rumors that there are problems with bugs and cockroaches. Obviously, we want to avoid that at all costs.

All suggestions are welcomed and anybody who has stayed at the Kihei Surfside with comments would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!

Honeymooners in Maui - Looking for suggestions

Buy the Maui Revealed book.. it has great reviews of the different places to stay at well as activities... we will be staying at the Four Seasons during our time in Maui for our honeymoon in Sept %26#39;06.

Honeymooners in Maui - Looking for suggestions

We stayed at the Fairmont Kea Lani on our honeymoon, and I can%26#39;t say enough about this place!!! It is a suite property with villas down by the beach. Rooms are oceanview with views to Molokini Crater. Beautiful place with great service.

Be sure to let everyone know you are on your honeymoon when travelling and making reservations, you never know what upgrades or extras you will receive.

Here%26#39;s an aerial view of the Sufside:

www.wizardpub.com/maui/mrkiheisurfside.html

I think the views and property are nice enough but the pool area is unremarkable and teh room are mostly adequate. Built in the 70s.

Aloha!

have you looked at the Maui Kai? You could get an oceanfront junior suite(studio), and the property is very nicely located and quiet!

Bryan Brown

BBrown9825@aol.com

Instead of a condo, my wife and I stayed at the ';Honeymooner'; cottage in Spreckelsville, not far from the airport in Kahului. Very few people stay on the north side but this place is wonderful and private. It is right on the water and the only issue is jet noise. However, at night, we closed the windows and turned on the A/C or fan and their was no noise.

The location is convenient to services not found on the south side yet the drives to the resorts on the south side were short and easy. It%26#39;s on the road to Hana but long before the curvy portion and Spreckelsville is an upscale neighborhood.

An unbelievable setting and it is booked through hawaiibound.com

I would also STRONGLY consider the Grand Wailea. It is an amazing hotel with a lot of nice features. I do agree with the others who are leaning towards the Fairmont and Four Seasons- this area of the island is more desirable (in my opinion) than the Lahaina area- far too touristy.

Have fun and enjoy your trip- Maui is amazing.

Congrats on your upcoming wedding!!! We are also going to be Honeymooners on Maui and found paradise at the Ho%26#39;oilo House outside of Lahaina. Check it out -- looks like heaven.

www.hooilohouse.com

Hello there,

I have stayed in the Kaanapali Shores Condos three times in Kaanapali. They have a good location. The beach isnt that great. (Narrow) But you dont have far to go to get to Lahaina and Whalers Village. There are washers and dryers in the condo units and child care, should you need? The Sheratin is great for beach location. Been there a couple of times. They are an excelent locaton if you like to snorkle. Although you can stay anywhere and visit '; Black Rock'; just outside Sheratin%26#39;s back door. I%26#39;ve seen octupus, turtles, eels and other exotic swiming creaturs there. In Kehei, Maui Hill is nice without going bonkers on spending. I took my family of 10 there two years ago. 3 three bedroom units.Didnt break me( I have been very blessed ) and there were a lot of things to do. (I just realised how that sounds.. I am an adverage eveyday hard working citizen, just like everyone else.) The concierge was very helpful in booking outings for us. . It%26#39;s not on the beach but very close. Kehei has a lot of upscale things to do ( night life , shopping ect) But even if I stay in Kaanapali I go to La Paruse Bay in Kehei,to snorkle. ( Very Clean ) I have been there on a very limited budget and with a few bucks to spare, and with out too many limitations. It all depends on you personal likings and budget. You can have a wonderful time there even if you stay in a campground. Like some of my friends have done. We dont spend a whole lot of time in our rooms so it%26#39;s not so important sometimes.

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I would also STRONGLY consider the Grand Wailea. It is an amazing hotel with a lot of nice features. I do agree with the others who are leaning towards the Fairmont and Four Seasons- this area of the island is more desirable (in my opinion) than the Lahaina area- far too touristy.

For a honeymoon. You cant go wrong!You wont believe your eyes.

Hi,

We stayed at Grand Wailea for our honeymoon and were very happy but lots of kids.

We are going back in January and have decided to stay at the Four Seasons. I think it will be a little more relaxing and pampering. Overall I would highly rec. Wailea. The beaches are great, fabulous golf across the street, great places to dine and shops within walking distance (Wailea shops I belive).

I would highly rec. renting a car. For our honeymoon we waited until we arrived (not sure if we wanted a car)and were lucky to find Maui Dive shop and rented a Jeep. This time we have rented a Jeep in advance from a national company at the airport.

A couple recommendations:

Brunch at the Hyatt overlooking the pond and waterfall. (approx 30 min. drive but worth it)

Snorkle trip

Day touring the island in your Jeep.

By the way we booked via Classic Vacations and have been very pleased.