The volunteers at Banana Bungalow were amazing. They were kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly…read more They created the only positive part of my stay, and I truly wish them all the best on their future travels. I hope our paths cross again someday. My 5-star rating is for the volunteers, not necessarily for the business itself. In all honesty, if it weren't for the volunteers, I would not have stayed even one night. I would have felt more comfortable sleeping in my rental car than staying here. Their kindness, friendliness, and effort were the reason I chose to remain. Unfortunately, I also witnessed some very concerning behavior from a staff member named Iven. During my stay, I saw him kick a female staff member hard enough that the impact could be heard, and I also witnessed him headbutt a male staff member who was not doing anything to provoke him. In addition, he pushed me in the head. This behavior was completely inappropriate and unacceptable. Kicking, headbutting, and physically pushing people creates an unsafe environment and should not be tolerated. As for the hostel itself, there were several issues. I found and had to kill a cockroach in my room. When I arrived, there were no blankets on the bed. After asking for one, I was given a blanket intended for a twin-size bed even though I was sleeping on a full-size bed. The business also seems unnecessarily cheap when it comes to basic guest accommodations. Providing properly sized bedding and maintaining clean, pest-free rooms should be standard, not something guests have to request or worry about. The volunteers deserve recognition for their kindness and hard work, but the behavior I witnessed and the condition of the accommodations leave a lot of room for improvement. Management should invest more in both the safety of guests and staff and the overall quality of the facility.

Banana Bungalow is hands down the coolest, most fun party hostel on the island. This was my first…read moreever hostel experience, and I honestly couldn't have picked a better place. From the moment I arrived, the energy was incredible. I met so many fun people from all over the world, and every day turned into some kind of spontaneous adventure. Between the organized tours and all the random "side quests" with people I met there, it felt like something exciting was always happening. What really makes this place special though is the staff. They genuinely create such a welcoming, social atmosphere and make everyone feel included. Huge shoutout to Emily, Toby, and Kate, who were especially amazing and made my stay unforgettable--but honestly the entire team contributes to the magic here. Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, it's the kind of place where you instantly meet people and end up making memories you didn't even plan for. For my first hostel stay, Banana Bungalow set the bar incredibly high, and I can confidently say I'll be coming back the next time I'm on the island. If you're looking for good vibes, great people, and a truly unique travel experience, this is the spot. Oh and theres lots of kitties to support you during your stay as well... my favorite kitty was lloyd he especially warmed my heart and deserves a raise!!!

I needed a place to stay for one night and didn't want to pay an arm and a leg. Expedia gave me…read moreHowzit as an option and for $60/night, I was totally up for this adventure. Overall not a bad experience. I was in an all girls room with 8 bunks. I had nice conversations with some of the girls and one of them even asked if I've ever stayed in a hostel before. I guess I don't look like the normal clientele. LOL. It was a fun adventure and I would totally do it again. The hostel also offers daily tours. There's a laundry room and overall it was clean. Blueberry pancake breakfast offered complimentary but you have to make it yourself. Pancake-ing is not a skill I've acquired so I opted to go out and try the local food fare. Please come and create your own adventure.

My first experience staying in a Hostel!! Was so happy that I did and I honestly want to only stay…read morein Hostel's from now on thanks to the amazing time I had. All of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Loved meeting all of the new interesting people that were there. I did a lot of the weekly events through the hostel and the Karaoke night was an absolute blast, the most fun get together l've been to in a long time. I made a lot of friends and am definitely tempted to come back to Howzit again on Maui right away for another vacation. Special shout out to Dani for some unforgettable experiences on the road to Hana and seeing beautiful sunsets! Thank you Howzit and staff for the most wonderful solo trip I have ever taken!!

I don't have high expectations when it comes to lodging and I have stayed at other guesthouses and…read morehostels in the past. It was a last-minute effort to find a decent hostel in Maui after deciding that I didn't need a regular hotel. Customer service was alright for the most part. I had a small private room that was located in one of the common areas on the second level. There were some ants in the shared bathroom next to the common area, but I didn't make too big a deal of it. Though at the same time, I paid quite a bit of money so therefore you would think the conditions would be a little more acceptable. Funishings were not too bad overall. A queen-sized bed with a TV (even though it didn't seem to work or I couldn't get it to turn on), and a fan. There are DVDs for rent as well, but that's not what I was here for. I can't say that I would stay here again, however. I researched other hostels that have potentially better rates and amenities.

Can I give 0 stars?…read more The place has decorating ides that were nice but thrown together by a high school boy on a budget. That being said it was only $70 for a room! My wife who grew up in poor up in a third world country said she thought it was too dirty. At first I thought she was being over dramatic but then while I was undressing for bed an eight inch long thick centipede came crawling across the floor. Then as I was talking about it with my wife I saw a tiny little ant on her face! I wish I could leave now, but I paid already and every other place is $300! At least I have my camping equipment with me. I will try and post pictures. I posted pictures of the bugs ceiling and window. Yelp showed a place two blocks away for five dollars less and it had four stars

I grew up on Maui and was really curious to see what this hostel was like, so I decided to stay…read morehere to experience it for myself. Overall, the hostel itself was good--clean, decent facilities, and most of the staff were friendly and helpful. It has the potential to be a really great place to stay. Unfortunately, the one guy working at reception was consistently rude and really brought down the atmosphere. He was mean to guests on multiple occasions, speaking in a harsh, dismissive tone and acting annoyed whenever people asked normal questions. I noticed it wasn't just directed at me--he treated several other guests the same way, which made the environment feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. What also stood out was that he was sometimes inappropriate with his coworkers, making comments and behaving in ways that felt unprofessional and awkward to witness as a guest. Since reception is the main point of contact in a hostel, having someone act this way really affected the overall vibe. Aside from that one receptionist, the rest of the staff were perfectly fine and the hostel itself was a positive experience. I hope management takes feedback about front desk behavior seriously, because addressing that issue would make a huge difference in making this place feel welcoming to everyone.

Simply goated. Aloha Surf Hostel has great vibes, friendly people, and a really easygoing…read moreatmosphere that makes it simple to meet other travelers. The day tours are a huge plus and make it easy to explore Maui without having to overthink the logistics. Great spot if you want a social, fun, no-stress hostel experience. Close to beach.

Great service friendly staff . We got everything we always requested. Convenient location . Always…read moreasked if we needed anything . Good experience staying here . Amazing views . Definitely recommend.

The hotel was good . The staff were so friendly and helpful . The view was amazing. The room was…read moreclean . Everything was so wonderful . I would recommend everyone to this cozy beautiful hotel in Maui . Close to shopping center and airport .

This was the only place I found that was under $100/night that wasn't a hostel in Maui when I…read moreplanned my trip 2 weeks before my arrival. We paid $78/night (taxes included). We stayed from 2/7 - 2/8, and then 2/9 - 2/11/2013. The one night we didn't stay...which was 2/8-2/9, we drove to Hana and stayed out there using airbnb.com. This place had almost everything you need--AC, Cable TV, Wi-fi, mini-fridge, coffee maker, Private Bath, Free Parking, and Iron & Ironing Board. The only thing that I needed that they didn't have was a blow-dryer so if you need it, you should pack it! Thanks to Google, I found this local gem that saved us some lodging $$. It is not as bad as it looks from the outside because they are in an older building. But, they do only have 6 suite rooms that they rent out so they do not have a ton of availability. They also only have 1 suite that comes with a queen/king size bed and the rest are full size beds. My bf and I were still able to fit into 1 full size bed so it wasn't an issue for us that we stayed in a bedroom that had 2 full size beds. It was perfect. We stayed in Suite #4. My only tiny complaint was that I wish I stayed in a different suite room that was facing away from the street because I was hearing all the cars passing by and dogs parking nearby. You stop hearing noises after 7-8pm (and the whole town becomes a ghost town because everything closes early), but you hear all the noises again at 6am--just giving you a heads up! At the end of it all, I'm REALLY happy I came across this place. Plus, it's basically located almost at the dead center of the island so every place we wanted to drive to was convenient enough for us. You're really close to the OGG airport (15-20 mins) and you're not too far away from the Haleakala Volcano or Hana (about a 2 hr drive each way). And you're about 45 mins out from Lahaina. This place may not have looked like a 4-5 star hotel from the outside, but it satisfied my lodging needs. I definitely got the bang for my buck here.

Affordable Clean Hotel/Motel with honest service, Some rooms are better then others. I stayed there…read morefor 3 weeks while looking for a more permanent place on Maui to live. I found the family the ran the place to be very helpful. If you open to saying in Wailuku this is a good choice. Wifi service was spotty on my visit otherwise a good stay.

very rude person on the phone. Will take my business elsewhere. person hung up on me. I think her…read morename was Tammy. Very rude and unpleasant to speak with

The vibes here are so chill and welcoming !! The hostess made sure to make this place feel like…read morehome ! Clean and tidy. BONUS they had snacks for us in the morning and some coffee. The view here is so beautiful. Day and night the stars were amazing to gaze at. Perfect place to stay before heading down the Road to Hana!! Would stay here again ^___^

This is our second stay in town. The hotel is older but conveniently located. The best part is…read moreMinnie at the front desk. She is kind, considerate, always willing to help or answer any questions and very good at her job. It is really nice to be welcomed and taken care of by Minnie. Her customer service is excellent and that is why we will be returning again. Mahalo!

Better off going to a regular quality inn for the barely the same experience. You have to request…read morefor your room to get refreshed/more towels. Laundry is a joke don't bother planning on that account. No pool - they share with neighboring property but make sure you turn in your towel or you'll get charged. For the breakfast it was just fine nothing amazing.

I don't usually ask for people's names at businesses. If I do, I often forget them when it comes…read moretime to review. Not here. The host, Yali(sp?), was incredible. She was constantly walking around cleaning, and generally improving everything about the hostel. She knew the area well, and had great recommendations. She did this all with the gorgeous grace of a movie star. I wanted to take a picture of her for my review, but I didn't want to be be a creep. The location is out of this world, I don't know how it could be better. You're about 237 paces to the beach and you're a very short walk to the Waikiki-esque madness of "downtown" Lahaina. The WiFi here is world-class. The fastest I've ever had at anywhere I've ever stayed. That is not an exaggeration. The rooms are nice and cool. (common areas have no AC though) The common areas have a great, communal, party atmosphere. (there are a few communal cats too!) Nice perks like free snorkel rental. My only complaint is: there just aren't enough restrooms showers here. There is always a line. The bed-to-bathroom ratio is way out of whack.

Don't come here with the intention of sleeping…read more There was no parking so I paid $25 to overnight park in a lot, and really I should've just slept in my car. I had a tent, and the mattress I had was actually amazingly comfortable, which is why I left two stars. I really wanted to sleep because I had a long day but that was incredibly difficult due to the close quarters of everyone and the lack of respect for quiet hours. My tent was right near the washing machine and the dryer was going till past 11. I didn't see any signs that said no washing past a certain point, but the house quiet hours were at 10. I've stayed at hostels all over the world and know partying and meeting people in your hostel has been some of my favorite travel experiences. However with this hostels open floor plan you can hear the screaming and hooting all night long, and can't ignore the partying.