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Paia Inn

4.2 (121 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Katelyn M.

Perfect inn nestled in a quiet-ish area of Maui. The front desk situation is easy to find. Upon arrival, the receptionist wasn't very helpful. But the later shift receptionist offered great recommendations and assistance. We would have definitely paid extra for a little more space, had we been educated on the difference. The waterfront space at the back of the property is so private and perfect. The restaurant was also so amazing. I would definitely return now knowing what I do. Can be a great value for what they have to offer.

Paia Inn, room 16
DeeDee R.

What a hidden gem! Paia Inn offers access to a private beach complete with a fire pit and chairs. Room was quaint, simple and just what we needed for a 1 night stay.

I am very confused about how this place could receive good reviews. This place is very dirty and run down. The website is far from an accurate representation. Their restaurant was closed/looked abandoned and we had to walk through a dimly lit, cluttered walkway to get to our sub standard room (that cost $800/night). Parking is also extremely limited with only 3 spots in front of hotel. We parked in the overflow lot down the street where the homeless also slept. The whole property looks like it's been forgotten. It makes me cringe every time I think where else I could have stayed for $800/night.

Patio area outside my room.

I'm a local, I live in Honolulu and I have family in Maui. I am well aware of what things cost and what to expect. I often do staycations on other islands. First off, you will be charged up front (when you book). This should have been my first red flag. Other places will hold your reservation and charge you upon check-out. Second, there is a 30-day cancellation policy. Once I arrived, I was stuck. I was so unhappy with my $900+/night room that I left early and took a loss. They still charged me for my entire stay, even though I checked out. I don't want to list every undesirable feature about this place. Despite the dirtiness and run down facility, the staff was friendly. They have an excellent website and pictures posted. In my humble opinion, that is not what I received.

Beautiful beach
Linda L.

Surprise Your Senses This boutique Inn has the most customer service practices in place so you feel surrounded in luxury. Great staff anticipating your needs. The shabby chic decors is fresh, clean and crisp. There are top of the line product choices in the baths. Outside the beach area is private and the ocean's roar thunderously loud and simply gorgeous. Cannot wait to return and stay longer.

Tropical Flowers outside our room
Shelean F.

Pleasantly surprised at how cool this town is and absolutely loved this quaint little boutique hotel. We got room #10 and had our own private sitting area and tropical oasis with our room. The woman at the front desk was very helpful and took us to our room and had great recommendations on things to see and do, we really appreciated that, she was a doll! Loved the beach access and amenities they offer here. Can't wait to return and spend at least two nights here next time.

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R G.

I am BEYOND grateful to have found this incredible hidden gem. The absolute MOST genuine, beautifully kind, personable, and generous people EVER in life. Just one night into the next day & I immediately feel that shiny new penny feeling that you get from great eats, good people, and a warm & comfy nights rest. Thank you Flo for coming out to get me. As far as first impressions, above and beyond. So kind of you. Thank you Jocelyn for being SO gracious & generous with your time & excellent navigation shares/skills, your enthusiasm is much appreciated. Lucky to have had a moment with you. Tim, Thank you for your warm regards and fun convo upon my departure. You all made me feel like FAM!!!

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Heidi S.

Honestly, this is about double the cost of other places around. You pay for the hipster vibe, location and proximity to both beach and local shops. Paia is one of the coolest beach towns I've stayed, so what the heck. The bed was a full and felt extra firm like a futon. My hubs loved it. For me, a bit too firm. Although the room was small, it had a communal living room right outside our door with unlimited espresso bar, teas, and they keep everything clean and picked up. Our room fees included parking, beach chairs and towels. Since we really wanted to enjoy the beach town, this was a perfect choice for us. It is right across from Paia Fish Market and Nextdoor to delicious "pizzaria"/flatbread, along with a host of gift shops, Hawaiian ice, gelato, live music, just to name a few. I'm happy we did it, although it was pricey -- it was worth it for the experience this time.

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Jess R.

Staying at The Paia Inn , was such a pleasant experience. We traveled each coast of the island of Maui, and this hotel really gave a sense of relaxation, comfort and cleanliness. Our king room was very stylish and very comfortable. The Resturant downstairs was excellent and they deliver to the room.

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“When I said I was going to Maui and spending 5 of my 6 nights in Paia, everyone looked at me like I was crazy.”

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4.5(89 reviews)
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Ambiance - it's outdoor, under a large tree. It was warm and muggy when we arrived as it has just…read morerained. Fortunately, a nice breeze picked up to make it tolerable. Service - the server was training a new worker, which was fine, but the trainer kept asking us if we were ready for our check, which we weren't, as we were still ordering food. At the time, we were the only people there. They were also very casually dressed. Too casually in our opinion. Food - Amazing! The best sushi we've had in quite a while. The size of the fish in the maki rolls were maybe the largest I've ever seen. The salmon is from New Zealand and Unagi and Scallops from Japan. Top quality! The Jyuwari Soba noodles were excellent and made only of buckwheat, no wheat. They make their soba fresh every day. It really makes a difference. One of the best sobas I've ever had. Although the dish could have used more mentaiko, I could barely taste it once the sauce was added. The prices were very reasonable compared to other restaurants. We met one of the owners and sushi chef Marlene McLellan, who runs the restaurant with her father Shane. Her mother is Japanese. The family hails from New Jersey.

This place is quiet hidden and we almost missed it. They made us wait an extra 15-20mins for a…read moretable to finish up. Even when there was a table available and the previous guest decided not to show up for their reservation. We patiently waited and was finally seated. The noodle were delicious but you didn't get very much protein/veg with your noodle. The broth matched well with the noodle. The cold noodle was ok! The amount of soup was lacking and didn't cover all the noodles. The hot soba noodles were both delicious. However, I felt like it's was over priced for what you get for your meal. I would hesitate to come back when I'm in Paia after my road to Hana trip. This was recommended by a blog. Overall, I would consider it ok!

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4.3(616 reviews)
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We live on the other side of the island and while we have an excellent Japanese restaurant (Takumi…read more- try the omakase) we decided to drive over to experience Nuka as it has so many fantastic reviews, and we really appreciate and enjoy Japanese cuisine. Nuka was exceptional. Authentically Japanese, the restaurant is beautifully yet serenely decorated, the staff are welcoming and well versed in the menu and flavors, and pricing is competitive for island restaurants. In fact when you know the healthy ingredients are the best available, locally grown/caught/raised and cooked to perfection it takes it up a notch. We arrived just as they opened for lunch at 11.30am and luckily managed to be seated straight away. I've read that dinner is much harder to get a table and there is a long wait so arrive accordingly ;) Parking is available in the car park next door beside the gym, free and self parking. So, what did we order?......... Grapefruit lychee spritzer - we chose the mocktail version but you can make it a cocktail too. Sooo citrusy and thirst quenching. Not sweet, zingy. Very refreshing on a hot Maui day Miso - earthy, salty, brothy, umami, steaming hot in a bowl to start off your extravaganza of a meal Shio koji cabbage - finely shredded with sesame and house milled bran and seasoning, like an elegant Japanese coleslaw, I loved it! Nasu Miso eggplant - slightly sweet because of the miso, I liked the taste but it wasn't a texture I'm used to eating, which I found a lot in Japan, eg mochi. But I can't fault the dish because of that, the miso umami was richly broiled and it was a popular dish House Nuka pickles - crunchy, fresh and sprinkled with sesame (daikon radish, carrot and cucumber), a good palate cleanser and a nice texture to complement the eggplant above. Not vinegary, just fresh Saba Nigiri - two pieces of moreish mackerel sushi, melt in the mouth with so much flavor, decent sized nigiri too Shiso Country sushi roll - on the specials list, and it was amazingly special! Ahi, habanero masago, orange masago, shaved shiso leaf, ponzu, so many flavours and textures combined into a party in the mouth, with a slight heat build as you ate it. A favourite Miso Butterfish - OMG it looked so amazing and was another popular dish, for a good reason, it is delicious. Melt in the mouth, flaky, savory cod, a nice sized serving, and the miso sauce is sooo good with the buttery fish Lilikoi ice cream - hubby only had room for one generous creamy scoop served with chocolate wafers and decorated with fresh mint. Perfect end to a delightful meal We both felt that this is definitely one of the best restaurants on island, culturally and gastronomically, pricewise and food presentation, authenticity and awareness of local produce....it all adds up to an outstanding dining experience. We will most definitely be returning even though we have to drive an hour and half to get there! "Gochisousama deshita"

Performance: 3 45 minute wait for a table, got order wrong…read moreonce but fixed surprisingly fast, staff generally pleasant humans. Environment: 5 Amazing location, lovely to walk around in while waiting for table, little store down the way, great weather. Meals: 3 Very filling, only had two rolls and didn't need anything else, pretty average sushi though, nothing to write home about. Drinks: 4 Large selection, overall pretty creative, however quantities of ingredients could have been much better thought out, very nice. Ambiance: 3 Average sushi vibes, bar puts you elbow to elbow with the person next to you, very loud inside, better layout needed, good decor. Space: 2 Restaurant is way too small, tables too close and bar too small, bathrooms smell of chemical leaks and are full of trash, cool sink.

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Vana Paia

4.1(346 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Absolutely, the best customer service in Maui…read more My fiancé are literally hours away from getting married on the beautiful island of Maui. We decided to have it in Paia, therefore stay at the Paia inn, therefore have the wedding rehearsal dinner at their restaurant Vana Paia. We were a little nervous due to numerous calls to the restaurant and not receiving clear communication from the hostess. The email was also bouncing back. "What was going on?" Luckily Sara (the owner) called us and apologize, as they were going through a restructuring in their team (all makes sense now) a wave of relief simmered over us. PHEW! After that, we set up with a few calls with Brandon and Charlie. Both FUCKING amazing gentlemen. They are both absolutely super professional, and on top of their game. (Great job Sara). They reassured my fiancé and I will be taken care of and the food will be delicious. They laid out a sample menu, with some signature drinks for our dinner, AND an on-site sushi chef just rolling out rolls, and nigiris. Absolutely bomb. The food was top tier, comfort food. The butterfish, full of umami. Followed with the mushrooms MMMM. The NY strip, medium rare, only way to eat it. The bartender Teddy was slanging Netflix show worthy drinks out to all of us, and not one of them disappoint. I'm a whiskey drinker and the old fashion signature drink AND the nobushi whiskey drink I had night before, perfect. We took some mezcal shots and he dropped some knowledge bombs on us when we cheered. And the grand finale... the spare ribs. I have not had ribs like these anywhere else. Seriously. Meat just falls off the bone. The chef was super friendly and came out to greet our family and friends. I had a chit chat with the chef about how he cooked the ribs, man what a process. After hearing the marinating and heat process I told myself "worth it." Don't let his looks fool you, he's top tier in his craft. My fiancé and I are very happy with vana paia, we might make this an anniversary type of deal :). Thanks Paia inn, thanks Vana paia, thank you Brandon, Charlie, and staff!

Ambiance is romantic. They have plates, cups, utensils on every table, before you are seated…read more Which is perfectly fine. However, when you have to wipe the dust off of your dipping bow and plate, that kinda concerns me. The outdoor tables are located under a tree. Who knows where the "dust" came from. Strike 1. The ahi that was served with the salad was warm. Never had sashimi served warm (and with salt n pepper on it). Kinda scared me, but we still ate it. I truly regret this. Strike 2. The steak was delicious though. Tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I believe it was a tomato-based sauce and as well as chimichurri. My husband and I shared our plates with each other. We both ended up with painful, upset stomachs that night. Strike 3.

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4.4(3.3k reviews)
5.1 mi
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After a 5 hour flight, my family and I were starving and looking for a quick bite to eat. Tin Roof…read morefit the bill...it is located minutes from the airport and we found their food was a great way to start our vacation. I ordered the fish sandwich and my husband had the mochiko chicken with garlic noodle ( garlic noodle +$4). The fish sandwich came with American cheese, tartar sauce and perfectly fried fish fillets. Mochiko chicken was crunchy - it came with crunchy rice crackers bits with a soy sauce based sauce. My son had the poke which also had the rice cracker bits. We all enjoyed the Poke as well. I also ordered the Bibingka which was their chocolate butter mochi with sprinkles. I never had chocolate butter mochi before, (only regular butter mochi from family potlucks) it seemed it didn't have that coconut flavor that you get with regular butter mochi but I am glad I tried it. The food overall hit the spot. Staff was kind and welcoming. You can order online but we opted to order in person and the wait was not long. (We got there before 5pm). This is a take out place so you need to plan. We knew we wanted to do a Costco run before checking in so we just ate in the car. Costco is super close by which made Tim Roof very convenient as well.

Heard a lot of hype about this spot, so I was excited to give it a try, but unfortunately, I left…read morefeeling pretty underwhelmed. The mochiko chicken was nice and crispy on the outside, and I really liked the crunchy bits sprinkled on top, which added some extra texture. However, the chicken itself was extremely bland and barely had any flavor. I was expecting something spicy and well seasoned, and it really could have used a LOT more sauce to give it some flavor. The garlic shrimp was probably the better of the two dishes. The shrimp had a nice garlicky flavor, but I really didn't like that they were fried with the shells on. It made them pretty difficult and messy to eat because you have to peel off the shell while trying not to lose all the garlic, seasoning, and crispy breading stuck to it. The mac salad was decent but nothing special. It was a little bland for my taste, and I wish there had been more potato mixed in since the potato was the element with the most flavor. Another downside is that there was absolutely no seating, so you'll need to plan on taking your food elsewhere to eat. This was pretty inconvenient, especially if you're not staying nearby and want to enjoy them while they're fresh. The cashier also wasn't particularly friendly, which didn't help the overall experience. Overall, I think this place is a bit overhyped. The food wasn't terrible, but the mochiko chicken really missed the mark in terms of flavor, and between the lack of seating and service, I didn't think the experience was worth the hype.

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