My husband and I stayed in September and had a wonderful time. We loved the feel of the Mauian, the way guests came out of their rooms each night to watch the sun set. The beach was beautiful and we actually snorkeled with sea turtles. We were close to stores and were even able to cook out of the beachside grill. We would definetely recommend this to people who want to get away from it all, but don't want to stay at a large resort . If you want to walk out of your room and onto the beach and don't care about missing a beautiful lobby and bell hops and maybe a massage/manicure, this is the place for you. I enjoyed the feel of the Mauian with the trade winds blowing through our room. and the pulmaria growing right out front, it was just perfect.

PARADISE FOUND! The Mauian is a step back in time to when vacation properties were meant for peace & relaxation in a beautiful setting. The Mauian is a modest but very well maintained hotel at an absolutely stellar location. The beach is the best - within steps of whichever unit you are in. Excellent snorkling right off the beach and not far out. Water was clear and at one point we had five gorgeous sea turtles swimming about us. The unit (220) itself was very clean and everything was in perfect working order, albeit a bit older. But by no means was anything shabby in any way. That's exactly what giveds the Mauian it's charm. I almost felt like I was back in the 60's and experiencing what Hawaii was all about before mega resorts and all the rest. Front desk staff were outstanding, as were all staff members. The breakfast was a very good start to the morning; we took the cinammon bread, juice, coffee etc. back to our unit and had breakfast on our balcony. Pool was small but sparkling clean. Take a dip at night while the tiki torches are burning - magical! Of course, PARADISE may have a different meaning to many - keep in mind there is no air conditioning, no TV or telephones. And let me tell you, it was a treat not to have any of them! Lahaina is not far away and is a great little town with lots of charm. Plenty of places to eat nearby - whether fast food or more upscale. For a special evening and an excellent meal, try Vino at a nearby golf course. We visited three islands and stayed in many places. The Mauian was the tops in my book! If I could, I will definitely go back.

Stayed here for 3 nights in September. This was one of the lower priced hotels that we looked at while searching for hotels in Maui. The hotel location is wonderful, right on beautiful Napili beach.

We enjoyed our stay, although if you're looking for a luxury hotel, I would not recommend this place. There seemed to be a few other places right on this beach that were newer. There was no A/C in the room so it did get quite hot at night. You can hear your neighbors clearly; however they did have quiet hours starting at 10pm. The hotel room is pretty old but it does come with a little kitchenette. We did have one complaint--our sheets were dirty but we informed the cleaning staff and they were in our room within an hour replacing the sheets.

We would recommend this place if you are looking for a budget friendly hotel with a friendly staff and a wonderful location.

This is the kind of place I love, but my wife doesn't. On the plus side, it's located right in the middle of one of the best beaches on Maui. There is a nice amount of open space, in contrast to most of the hotels/condo complexes in the area. The rooms are basic with one double bed, a twin bed/sofa, and a kitchen with full-size fridge, stove and microwave. The rooms all have a balcony or patio with a table and chairs as well. Our second-floor, garden-view unit (#223) had a nice view of the ocean (see the pictures I posted). They serve a nice continental breakfast in the Ohana room, which also has a TV and free wireless internet. There is a coin-op laundry room too, which came in very handy. And all of this for only $110 a night.

If you are used to staying in fancy hotels with all the modern luxuries, this place is not likely to impress you (or your wife, as I found out). But if you appreciate falling to sleep to the sounds of the ocean, rather than the hum of an air conditioner and your neighbor's TV, this bargain could be for you. I should add that after being there for two nights, my wife started to appreciate the Mauian a lot more