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!!!

Banana Bungalow definitely has more of a college frat house vibe. The atmosphere is lively and…read moresocial, which might be great for some travelers, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting. The staff were friendly but very laid-back, at times it was hard to tell who worked there since they often hung out with guests in the common areas. The building felt a bit unkempt, and the kitchen cleanliness was questionable. My room didn't have A/C, but there was a ceiling fan and a standing fan that helped keep it cool enough. They have a quiet time policy for later hours, which I personally don't feel was enforced. I also heard quite a bit of noise at night, including some things that probably should've stayed behind closed windows. They do offer tours at the front desk where you can sign up, which is a nice touch. I didn't personally try any. Overall, it's a good fit if you're looking for a social, party style hostel, but if you prefer something a bit cleaner or more classy, it might not be the best option.

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.

I spent around $117/night for a private room…read more This was my first time in Hawaii. My flight was delayed. I called the hostel in advance. I arrived past midnight. I was received with a warm welcome. The lady at the front desk answered all my questions very patiently in spite of such a late check in. But that's the only best part. The hostel is in the ugliest part of Maui. Hostel itself is very unclean. Room was awful and stinked. I have stayed in many many hostels in the 5 years and this is arguably the dirtiest. Kitchen, bathroom, the common areas...everything was smelling so bad. I stayed here for a couple of days and moved to Northshore hostel. If you are on a tight budget, you can go to northshore if available or try the camp grounds at Olowalu. Please use some room freshners Very boring location. Limited (good) places to eat nearby.

Genuinely best hostel experience I've had! Everyone is so kind, and the tours are sooo fun. 10/10…read morerecommend to anyone coming to the area.

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.

This was a great stay as well as location since I like staying in the hood (local) everything state…read morei go to... comfortable no ac but who needs it!! They provided us with fans which was good for me. Cheap stay!! Comfy and clean!! I will definitely come back and stay again...there was no stealing btw!! There are cameras everywhere!!

While I didn't expect much for our stay, this place was beyond underwhelming compared to the photos…read moreposted on their website. We knew this would be a small bedroom, however two of us stayed in here and hardly had enough room to walk past each other without running into one another. The welcome note on the wall says that the cleaning crew comes in to do a quick sweep & mop & refill of the necessities (toilet paper, towels, etc.), however not only did our unit not get cleaned after 5 nights, the place was disgusting upon entry. There was dirt, bugs, and mold everywhere, along with stains all over the mattresses and cobwebs hanging by our heads. The bathroom door isn't a door, but a plastic curtain t that slides shut, along with a shower that isn't big enough to fully bathe anyone over 5 feet tall. We contacted management asking them to simply clean up the unit for us since we were staying for almost an entire week. They agreed to come in, never did, and instead we went and purchased the necessities (new bed sheets to take place of the old stained ones, towels, blankets (no blankets were given to us... at all) and even rugs to keep our feet from touching the floor (which had bugs crawling all over them). Definitely not worth the price, & I wouldn't ever stay here or recommend this to anyone visiting Maui.

MAUI Seaside Hotel - Five Stars for What It Is, Brada…read more Let me tell you straight if you wen' book MAUI Seaside Hotel, you already did your homework. You know this one stay budget-friendly, not fancy-schmancy resort kine. And that's why I start off strong: five stars for value, cuz you getting exactly what you paid for, maybe even one notch above. First off, the location? Cheehoo, unreal. Right off the airport blink twice, you there. Middle of everything, perfect for one quick in-and-out stay or when you running Maui on one budget. The open-air vibe, that lighted-up pool, the little fireplace area... Me and my wife call 'em Motel 7, cuz it's one step above Motel 6 but still Hawaiian-style cute. King bed, tables both sides, modern TV, lil' fridge, coffee pot, desk, AC blowing cold, plenty lights, and even those old-school pics of Hawaiian girls up in the mountains. From our window? We saw water, mountains, the whole scene. That alone made me go, "Shoots, five stars." Could I walk around and point out da cracks? Sure. Place get age, no lie. But my room? Clean, brada. Like no dust on top the pictures, no grime hiding on the desk, no weird smells. Clean sheets, clean bathroom, everything tight. And you know what? I never heard one peep all night. No drama, no yelling down the hall, no slamming doors. Just solid sleep as much as you can get after running around Maui all day getting sunburnt and grinding shave ice. Walking into the lobby, the set-up get charm. Cute, simple, island feel. And I've written my share of rough reviews, but I like be honest not everything in life is broken. Sometimes you gotta judge the thing for what it's meant to be. If you buy one used car with 100k miles and the price is right, and the tires good, and the engine runs that's still a good deal. This hotel? Same story. Good deal, good value, good stay. And hey the Aloha was real. Staff friendly, smiles all day, no attitude. Hit the pool twice; everybody chill, nobody acting wild, just laid-back island vibe all around. That's worth something too, yeah? All in all? Solid stay. Clean. Peaceful. Friendly. Good value. Five stars because they deliver exactly what they promise and a little more with the Aloha spirit.

The staff were friendly and helpful at check-in and check-out. The central part of the property…read moreadjacent to the lobby and pool appeared quite nice and well maintained. A nice feature is the ability to walk through pool area onto the narrow beach. The hotel is near the harbor, so the quality of the water is uncertain. The primary reason for the three star rating is the poor maintenance of the annex building where our room was. The exterior of the annex clearly needs improvement. Our room had lots chipped paint and wood finishes. The bathroom door was missing some of its painted veneer. The bathroom had been repainted but there were paint splashes on the mirror wood trim. The bathroom ventilation did not work. The curved shower curtain rod over the tub was loose on the wall and bending slightly toward the floor, as if someone had tried to do chin ups on it. The end of the shower curtain kept sliding down the curved curtain rod and away from the wall, which made it impossible to not get water on the floor. The air conditioner cycled on and off in a very annoying fashion. The compressor came on and ramped up to speed and the fan would blow for 30 to 60 seconds and then it shut down only to repeat the process in another five minutes or so. We probably should have set the fan to a continuous setting, but it honestly didn't occur to us. There was no daily maid service during our 2-night stay unless we requested it. All in all, our stay was fine, but not great.

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.

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

Clean, nice, and vintage hotel. This place is on the beach. Wonderful just wonderful. Free…read moreshuttle service to and from hotel to the airport. Shorts walks close by to eateries, Whole Foods, Long's drug store. They have a great breakfast buffet, clean pool, and excellent fitness room with dumbbells, cardio machines, and kettlebells (this is rarely offered in hotel gyms). They even have a worship service in one of the 2nd floor rooms. Friendly staff - front desk, house keeping, security personnel, and shuttle driver. No place is perfect, but this place is worth another visit in the future. I love it!

I will give a pros and cons list. CONS:…read more- Roach infestation. If you are okay with sleeping in a hotel room and as soon as you have to go to the bathroom you encounter a roach then this hotel is perfect for you. I understand it is hawaii and we are bound to come into contact with a roach but this seems more like an infestation. They are a lot of little baby roaches. When I spoke to the front desk they were dismissive about the situation. I wish they could have at least provided raid to kill them, but when I asked if there was a solution to the situation or if we are supposed to expect roaches he told me "It hawaii" yes I am supposed to expect it. So if you are okay with roaches then this is a good spot. So Far in the two nights I have stayed, we have encountered at least 5 roaches and more to come . - HAIR. When the cleaning ladies came to restock our wash cloths and towels there was a large wad of black hair on the new wash cloth. I think that is disgusting considering that is someone else's hair and it was very visible so why not use a different wash cloth?? PROS: - Close access to beach. There is a small beach right behind the hotel. It is very beautiful and secluded. -Outside area is nice. There is a large outside area with lots of seating and views of the beach. - The pool is nice and there is generous amount of seating.

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.