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Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

310 North Market Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Key Largo, Florida
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013 via mobile

Very nice staff, very helpful, clean rooms and bath, beds were comfortable. Nice having a free pancake breakfast in the morning. Got in late to Maui, car rental folks recommended it. Full of young folks but they made us older ones feel welcome. Ideal place for students and travelers.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We have been traveling the island for couple weeks.Having stayed at a few of the other Hostels on the island we expected the same when we arrived at Banana Bungalow. What a refreshing surprise. Our room was clean,organized and had everything we needed. It didnt have that in your face management we found at the other Hostels , but when... More

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Logan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

I decided to stay at the Banana Bungalow because of the inexpensive price, free pancake breakfast each morning, and free tours. I stayed longer because of the great staff and new friends I made. This place really treats you like you are family, and it is easy to adjust to. Whether you are new to hostels or a veteran, I... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

I stayed here my last week in Maui and had an amazing time. The staff were all super awesome and the tours were well worth the $10-$20 tip you give your driver at the end of the day. It was clean enough and the beds weren't the most comfortable but that is the trade off of being at a hostel.... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

We had an awesome time at Banana Bungalow hostel. The rooms are clean, the bathrooms and showers are shared but there are a few private ones if you would prefer that. The staff is superfriendly and professional. The hostel offers free tours everyday! Don't miss the sunday tour to little beach if you are planning to stay at this hostel.... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Its a hostel, noisy and full of people trying to out travel each other, but you should know that already. Very clean, secure rooms. Lots of staff, all seemed very helpful. The best part was they have different tours set up each day that all you have to pay is a tip for the driver/guide. A lot of these tours... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

The hostel is full of diversity. Everyday there is free tour. In the evening you can enjoy your time with all the traveller and planify some new adventure for the next day. One of the best experience of my life was to swam with dolphins at 6 o'clock in the morning a pure delight!! every moment was perfect!! :D I... More

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Quebec City, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

We spent our second week in Hawaii, on the island of Maui where we booked a Bungalow Private Twins (2 single beds)... Thanks God! To start with, every spots were clean; bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, lounge. I think the reason is quite simple. People that work there are also people that live there so they don't want to live in a... More

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Oakland, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Banana Bungalow fell short in comparison to other hostels I’ve stayed at internationally and in the USA. - The staff are basically international travelers that have stayed at the hostel for so long that they've been adopted as "staff". There are ZERO locals from Maui working at Banana Bungalow. - Rooms and bathrooms are not cleaned well. - The advertised... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013 via mobile

I met so many people, including the staff were all very cool. if you come with an open mind and participate in the tours you will also meet like minded individuals , and have a blast of a good time. It is not perfectly located on the beach ,but it is centrally located and easy to get around rent a... More

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  • Great time(6)
  • Hot tub(6)
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Great Place(4)
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Additional Information about Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

Address: 310 North Market Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
Region: United States > Hawaii > Maui > Wailuku
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 9 Specialty lodging in Wailuku
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The hostel caters to backpackers, travelers and surfers wanting to get the best out of Maui,and the best value for their money. Your stay comes with a friendly atmosphere, camaraderie, and friendships that last a lifetime. We offer more free amenities than any other hostel in Hawaii, probably the world. We offer FREE TOURS of MAUI EVERY DAY!: 12-Mile Haleakala Volcano Hike, The Road to Hana, Iao Valley Rainforest Hike, Whale Watching (seasonal), Snorkel with Turtles, Historic Lahaina and Paia Towns, Beaches, Beaches, Beaches!Large Tropical Garden with 7-Person Jacuzzi, Large Shared Kitchen, Free Wi-Fi, Free Internet Computer, Free pancake breakfast, Free keg parties every Friday night! "BACKPACKERS SHOULD HEAD TO BANANA BUNGALOW" - Frommer's 2011, "LIVELY AND COSMOPOLITAN HOSTEL" - Fodor's 2011. ... more   less 
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