This lodge was a dream. I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else on the island…read more The location in Paia was perfect - tucked right beside a coffee shop and behind a strip of cute boutiques and shops. It's a short 15-minute drive from the airport and conveniently located in walking distance of the beaches and not far off Road to Hana. It was my first time traveling to Maui and a friend who has lived there for 5 years recommended Paia. It was very safe and secure. We adventured during most of the day, but we drove through later one afternoon and the area was hopping! Nalu Kai Lodge - it's not your typical place to stay. I went there with my boyfriend. It was quaint, romantic, safe, comfortable, and unbelievably clean. To put things into perspective on a cleanliness standpoint, I travel every other week for work and my routine is to check for bugs, Clorox wipe any surface I touch, and wear shower shoes (I am a germaphob and have stayed in 5-star hotels to your typical Marriott or Marriott Courtyard - you'd be shocked at just how disgusting hotels are no matter their rank). This is the first place I stayed where I haven't worn shower shoes in years. It was just that clean. The sheets were fresh and the bed was cozy. The temperature was ideal - we went during rainy season in January and the fan with the windows open made for the perfect temperature. It was almost magical the way the rain sounded on the roof. It was better than my sleep and meditation app - and it was au natural! The stone floor of the shower room felt amazing under my feet and the room came with fresh beach towels and a refrigerator. I read reviews about parking - they have enough spots for guests, there is plentiful street parking at night, and there is free beach parking a block away. Be aware - the bathroom is separated from the room by a curtain. If you are a private person and need added privacy to use the bathroom, I recommend sending your significant other/travel buddy outside to enjoy the lounge area, to the coffee shop adjoined to the lodge, or to go look at the shops. They also have an outdoor shower by the fountain outside, a hammock, picnic tables, a tiki bar, and many outlets for charging. If you run into the staff, they are extraordinary. I particularly enjoyed Suzy (Susan?)'s company. We talked one afternoon and she was a lovely person. My only regret about my stay is that I only stayed two nights. I spent the other nights in different parts of the island in Airbnb's, inns, etc. My boyfriend and I tried to book additional nights at Nalu Kai even though we had reservations elsewhere, but they were booked. We loved it that much. It was just that special. Spark Notes Recap - Cleanliness: 10/10 Location: 10/10 Safety: 10/10 Recs: Paia Coffee Shop (connected to hotel - great coffee, get a DREAM bar, food looked awesome), Kuau Store (drive down the road - great place to grab snacks, smoothies, poke), Hana Picnic Lunch Company (great ice cream), and Flatbread Pizza (get the pork and pineapple! Ask for pineapple vinaigrette).

So cute this place! Stayed here on a work trip and I was pleased with everything. I was just here…read moreby myself so the room accommodates me perfectly. Fridge was clean, bathroom was super clean and they even had the fans and lights going prior to my check in. I got to check in 5 hours EARLY which was fantastic!! They had a parking pass on the bed for me as well as a detailed parking diagram. Two Mac but chocolates waiting for me too! My name was on the dry erase board prior to arrival and my room was super easy to find. The back area is SO CUTE I wish I could have stayed longer!!

A lovely, cozy, rustic inn. My husband and I have stayed twice, and both times were great. They…read morehave great selection of complimentary teas and coffees, and cute cats roaming around. Definitely recommend.

The first 2 reviews are completely false and set up! I received a text yesterday asking for our…read morearrival time, 6pm I respond. They have only 1 woman work here she takes us to our room . The room is so HOT and humid!! There is a tiny noisy Ac in bedroom and a tiny Ac in the bathroom . My question is why wasn't it turned on prior to our arrival. I am staying here right now and just woke up in a horrible, noisy room. We called front desk 4 times last night, no answer. My husband walks over asking where is the Ice Maker!!! NO ICE Machine! NO BOTTLED WATER! Like other reviews there is no restaurant and it is NOT being remodeled as their website states!! It has been abandoned. 3 parking spots! No bottled water, no food or snacks to buy. Yet they are selling tons of local clothes and little art work. I would never recommend staying here!! AVOID!

Pa'ia, HI. This is a great place to stay, it is quiet and…read morepeaceful, tucked away behind a wall with a rolling gate. You can park your car inside and walk to town. The grounds are carefully tended to, the rooms are pretty much spotless. Everything looks very clean and new. Great large bathroom and large shower that does'nt need a door. Unlimited hot water. The king bed is firm but comfortable. The outside kitchen area is perfect, you may share a refrigerator with others but the empty wine cooler serves as another refer. Price is pretty good when comparing to other B&B's in the area. The manager is awesome, he can even help you get a table at Momma's Fish House. Now that is service. Plenty of beach gear is available for guests also. They will do a lot to make sure your visit was a good one. I'll be back for sure.

Great location, remodeled rooms. Big studio with full kitchen and complementary laundry…read more If you are going to the Paia side of Maui, check it out.

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 ^___^

We arrived for a 1 night stay, and it was ok. The guests were friendly and the bed was…read morecomfortable. With 3 bathrooms, we didnt have to wait for anyone. The price was right on. The location wasnt great, but it wasnt too far away. Each room has a code (affixed to the back of each door) which allows you to lock your room when you leave, and enter the code upon returning to unlock the door. If there were some sketchy guests, they could arrive early and note the codes for each room's door. The large spider that greeted us kinda freaked us out. I know its a lush tropical location. Just wasnt expecting it. Also, would have liked a second fan in addition to the ceiling fan, as it was a little warm that day. I recommend bringing flip-flops for when you get out of the shower

My husband and I stayed here for our wedding and honeymoon the week of Valentine's Day February 14,…read more2004. Everything was beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing. Everything you think Hawaii would be. Bev and David were awesome hosts and we will never forget our stay. We are praying Bev and David are ok and all is well there after the wildfires. God Bless you Bev and David! Chris and Kristy Malone Virginia Beach, VA

We stayed at Maui Tradewinds for our honeymoon. For 6 days it's was as if we were living in a…read moredream. Beverly (our host) was welcoming and accommodating. We arrived with a large bowl of fresh fruit, snacks, drinks, and an amazing view. We stayed in the cottage. It's located new Paia and just at the start of the road to Hana. My husband and I will be back.

My friend and I were in the middle of a bike touring trip in Maui, when a storm hit--the rains were…read moreinsane and there was lightning, high winds, water flooding the roads. We made it to Makawao and took shelter on a shop porch. After a few hours of waiting for the storm to pass, we realized that it wasn't going to happen and started trying to find nearby lodging for the night. After calling several places that were either too far away or closed due to covid, we tried The Banyan Tree and the owner Helaina took pity on us and gave us the last room, even though it was extremely short notice and she was really busy dealing with the deluge of water on the property. She was so nice--met us in the downpour with fluffy dry towels and later offered to make us a pizza because she knew we didn't have a car to go get food. We stayed in one of the cottages with two beds and it was great. The beds were comfortable, there's a full, well-equipped kitchen, and it was just nice and clean and quiet. There's also a beautiful view of the valley from the garden and a huge, awesome-looking pool/cabana/hot tub area (although we obviously didn't get to use it). So highly recommend staying at the Banyan Tree, especially in the event of a severe multi-day rainstorm!

Excellent place, very clean rooms with a picturesque setting. Also has a clean pool and lawn with…read moreoutdoor gazebos. Friendly and sweet hosts; they also deliver breakfast outside the room with a bow :)

Im so pissed. I had to cancel due to a family emergency and was not able to go to Hawaii. They…read morewould not refund me the money and say they do not accept returns. Such horrible business practices. Also they never answered the phone the website does not work, and there is no way to email. Very hard to get a hold of. Actually you can almost never get a hold of them. I am so pissed off at this experience and am thinking of taking them to court for stealing my money. Be where some people say this place is clean and nice but service and communication is horrible.

To piggyback on Nathan's review - Wonderful experience, and…read moremuch grander than we expected. There is a cell phone in the suite, and Tom and Vicki provide their phone numbers if you have needs. I would highly recommend making sure that your vehicle is up to the challenge - we had to return our first rental car (a Ford of some type) because the transmission couldn't handle the driveway. On the last few days, we had some issues with the satellite, and Tom (one of the proprietors) was nice enough to come down. There was only one thing I had an issue with during our six day stay. At the end, they request that you have all of the dishes cleaned and that you take the trash/ recyclables out. Now, I understand that that makes things easier for them, but I don't expect to be asked to do chores while I'm paying to stay somewhere. Dishes, sure - I would have handled that anyway, because I wasn't raised in a barn. But taking out the trash? Seriously? Not enough to take away a star, but I did find that annoying. Overall, we loved our stay and will probably stay there again when we visit!