Matt is fantastic!! He's honest about placement etc. wanting the tatt to look its best! Walked in, he designed it from a pic i took during my vacation. LOVE IT!! read more

Paradise Tattoo - The pic he used to design! - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Just wrapped up an incredible experience at Paradise Tattoo, and I can't recommend it enough. The entire vibe was welcoming, professional, and genuinely fun -- the kind of place where you feel taken care of the moment you walk in. I had the pleasure of getting tattooed by Alexandra Grace, who absolutely nailed the vision for my tribal band piece. Her attention to detail, steady hand, and knowledge of traditional motifs made this more than just ink. She was calm, focused, and made the whole session comfortable from start to finish. Also Matt and Alexandra went above and beyond by making time to tattoo five members of my family at the end of our vacation to Kihei. Big thanks to Alexandra, Matt, and the whole team. The memories, and the ink, will last a lifetime. read more

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Matt was extremely friendly and did an excellent job. I showed him what I was thinking, he added some ideas(the leaves) and it turned out very beautiful. The vibe in the shop is very welcoming and comfortable. I'm very grateful to add Paradise Tattoo to my annual Hawaiian island birthday collection! read more

Matt is the nicest guy, he did two walk in tattoos for us on our last day in Maui! We called another place and the guy wasn't that friendly. We told Matt what we wanted and he made the best turtle tattoos for us! We are taking home the best souvenirs from this trip that will last a lifetime!!! Go see Matt; read more

Whether you're a tattoo virgin or heavily tattooed like me this is the spot. Matt absolutely killed our group tattoo beautifully and efficiently. Pricing is more than fair, you get your monies worth and then some. Extremely clean shop with great ambiance, couldn't recommend more. Next time I'm on the island I will be back read more

I decided to get a tat while I was in Kihei, Maui for my grandpa as he passed last year in Kona Town. I had the best experience in the world. Alex tattooed me and it came out amazing. Couldn't be happier, plz check this place out as it is so clean and professional. read more

Paradise Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I have a new ambition to memorialize the more significant journeys I make in my later years with some ink. Just spent a week in Maui and could not be more happy with what Matt put together for me. He communicated with me before the appt and then he was spot on with his drawing which he rendered for me when I arrived. Spotless shop. Comfortable. Chill. I highly recommend. read more

Paradise Tattoo - Honu Tattoo, Maui - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Absolutely wonderful experience with Jesse. He covered up my first tattoo with a beautiful dahlia and I couldn't be more pleased. read more

Paradise Tattoo - BEFORE - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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First off, I wanted to say that I do not take leaving negative reviews lightly. I've sat on this for 2 weeks so that I didn't leave an emotionally charged review. Believe me, I cried a lot for the first few days. I've left one other negative review for a business in my entire life so please know that this is not at all taken lightly. Paradise Maui is a cool shop. I did my research, as anyone should do when visiting a tattoo shop out of their normal go to artist(s). Alex was fun & nice when I stopped in to set up a tattoo. Looking through his work, he seems like a solid artist. Sadly, he's not the artist that tattooed me. Amy is new to the shop. I didn't have a chance to see her portfolio & with 5 star reviews for the shop, I didn't think it would be an issue. It is a big issue. Possibly an issue not fixable without expensive laser removal or an expensive cover up. I have over 50 tattoos that have all healed well. This one seemed as normal as the rest... at first. I have tattoos around my ankle, on my Achilles, covering my legs. I have never ever had a tattoo that was blown, where ink bled or was just ruined, as this one is. I have cried over this piece as it was my take home piece from the most beautiful place I've ever visited. Believe me when I say, I don't pick cheap places to be tattooed. I pick reputable shops & at home, I go to the same couple artists that I know & trust. I know tattooing. This isn't my first rodeo. Within 24 hours, the tattoo lines were all bleeding together with various parts completely blown out. I've had several reputable, local artists look at this piece & they are in shock over the work I had done & can't imagine how it even ended up this way. It looks really awful & it's in a spot that will be seen daily. When emailing Amy, she seemed to think that a blown out tattoo was just semi-norm with tattooing around the ankle/Achilles (which by the way was never mentioned to me Until I had an issue). Again, I have thin skin pieces all over the rest of my body. I have ankle pieces. I have never ever had anything look like this. Amy is nice & I feel bad leaving this review, but this tattoo is cringe worthy & really upsetting to me. Its a permanent piece & I'm heartbroken over the whole thing. I hope paradise Maui can do something to help remedy the situation. I'm not sure if I'm looking at a cover up or laser removal (it's that bad). read more

Thank you Amy Justen! This turned out exactly how I wanted it to filled with so much meaning behind it. You have a very fast hand which is especially appreciated for sensitive areas (such as foot!) lol. You knew the art that I wanted and all the meanings behind each symbol. You took everything I said into full consideration and created an amazing piece. Thank you for everything! Staff is very friendly. Parking available in front of shop. Walk ins are welcomed but definitely drop a deposit and book an appointment to guarantee your spot as they are filled quickly. read more

Paradise Tattoo - Polynesian tribal foot piece - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Highly recommended and a great way to take home a permanent souvenir if you're on vacation. Reasonable prices, nice work and a clean shop. We've been in twice now (separate trips) and plan on several more. Matt, the shop owner, is great to work with as is the rest of the staff. read more

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Wanted to share my experience. I made an appointment with Jesse based on the reviews that I read for Paradise Tattoo while on vacation in Maui. I love my tattoo. The reviews were right on! Jesse is awesome! He made me feel comfortable and we had a great time talking about life, family and kids! I love my tattoo. Thank you Jesse! Wishing the best of everything always! read more

Girls trip tattoos. Jesse was amazing. I was nervous and he made me feel so comfortable!! We booked on Mi day for a Friday appointment and they were able to take us in. I read all great reviews and all are true! Thanks Jesse, Casey and I love them. read more

Paradise Tattoo - Hibiscus flower - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I got the pleasure to visit the beautiful Island of Maui for vacation. My partner and I had planned on getting tattooed during our stay. We made an appointment a couple weeks before which was very simple and Matt contacted us right away. We sent over our ideas and plans on what we wanted. Matt really made my vision come to life on my tattoo ideas I was giving him. He was super nice and very professional. We visited the shop a couple days prior to see our designs and even during my tattoo he was able to make changes if I suggest (size/placement). It's been a little over a month since I've gotten my tattoos since I got two and still are absolutely stunning and healed. My Polynesian style butterfly did "fade/loose ink"in some places which was explained that could happen and normal for a tattoo. I have other tattoos as well and knew it was a possibility. Matt was also so kind to fix a line on a tattoo I had which was extremely nice and I was so happy. I would definitely visit again if I ever go back to Maui. Had a great experience! I love my tattoos! Thank you Matt! read more

Paradise Tattoo - Hibiscus and plumeria tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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I recently came to back home after 20 years and decided last minute to get a tattoo with my sister and brother-in-law. Matt and Jesse are the best tattoo artist I've EVER met! They are super nice, easy to talk to and their art is on point! I would recommend them with no doubt that they would be able to get exactly what you want done! Mahalo and I'll be back in a few months for some more work with them! read more

I couldn't be happier with my tattoo from Alex, I absolutely love what he did, I wanted to change and add to an existing tattoo, Matt took a picture and the next day Alex had a design already made up that was exactly what I was looking for. The whole experience was perfect, you can really tell the guys love what they do and take great pride in their work. Iam the type of guy that could spend 3 days researching a pair of headphones I want to buy so picking the right guy to put a permanent drawing on my body is important to me. I got a great vibe off Matt when I first went in, friendly, no pressure and accommodating. Shop is spotless and Alex was great to work with, you can just tell when someone has both talent and cares about what they do. read more

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very friendly employees and I LOVE my tattoo done by Alex. A very simple design but difficult to get perfect, he nailed it! I'll definitely come back in the future. read more

Paradise Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

DO NOT GO HERE! The ink didn't stay on my tiny little tattoo. I made sure to heal it properly (apply lotion once a day, don't rub anything against it for a few weeks, etc.) but it still ended up with no ink in certain parts. read more

Paradise Tattoo - Zoom in to see splotchy job - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

This place is awesome. Especially Alex :) Thank you for creating exactly what I wanted and giving me the most beautiful thing to bring home from Maui. Here I am, in the most gorgeous place on the planet, and across from my condo is Paradise Tattoo. 2 days before my trip is over, I decide I want a "pineapple sunset" so I can always have a little piece of paradise with me wherever I go. I got a next day appointment with Alex, no problem. Each artist has a portfolio of amazing work, so I would have been happy with anyone there. But Alex was my guy. I gave them a couple of examples and the next morning he had drawn up exactly what I wanted. The colors are vibrant and I love it! He was super cool, fun to chat with and made me feel comfortable. It's worth noting, everyone in shop seemed very friendly and chill. If you want ink while you're in Maui, you've got check these guys out. Can't wait to come back. read more

Paradise Tattoo - My pineapple sunset - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I came in town for a wedding and what better way to leave my vacation than with a tattoo. Kate was so helpful and friendly answering all my questions on Instagram than when I came in the shop late was so welcoming and Matt came over was so great wonderful vibes. I was able to get my appointment set with what I wanted. I came back in the next day and had a great time! I always tell people set up an appointment bc you never know. I was so happy I was able to get fit in with so short of a time. Thanks guys! Until next time! read more

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My husband and I were on our last day in Maui after spending a wonderful vacation celebrating our 60th birthdays and 35th wedding anniversary. We decided on the spur of the moment to get our first tattoos. Paradise Tattoo gave us exactly what we envisioned and the art was beautiful. read more

I have waited over two months to post my review so as to not make it emotional. First of all, let me say that the quality of work is fantastic. That is why I give two stars - both are for high quality. My disappointment, frustration and dissatisfaction is with the price I was charged. For my first tattoo at age 50, I had my daughters name put on my forearm. Her name is 6 letters long. From start to finish, the process took just under 1/2 hour. Upon further research at places on the isle of Maui and places locally here in Canada, it has become painfully evident that I was significantly overcharged at $250 US dollars. I should have walked out the door when I heard that price. My bad, I guess. Buyer beware and all. I suggest shopping around a lot before letting Paradise Tattoo do the work. I cannot in good faith, recommend this establishment. read more

Fantastic place! They were quick at replying to my yelp message; within 10 min I had made an appointment. And Alex, my artist, was to coolest nieces guy ever. Truly a pleasure to get my Polynesian Turtle done wth him. Highly recommend them! read more

Paradise Tattoo - Love this place! - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

When it comes to tattoos Paradise tattoo is hands-down the best tattoo place in Kihei. I've receive tattoos from both Alan and Alex. And when it comes to tattoo work these guys are truly professionals. Hands down two of the coolest tattoo artist I've ever met!!!! read more

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I had a great experience at Paradise Tattoo. Alex did a great kid if taking two different tribal hooks and made them into one outstanding tattoo. Alex was friendly and told me what to expect from start to finish. The entire staff there are great people and fantastic artists. I now have a lasting memory of my time on the island every time I look at my hook. read more

Matt was our artist and he did an amazing job on myself and my daughter. We had given him photos of our ideas and he created exactly what we wanted. He is such a nice guy and made us feel very welcomed. Highly recommend Matt! Mahalo and we will see you again! read more

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Matt did a great job. I had a hard time thinking of a tattoo idea, and did not know if traditional tribal would offend some people. Matt made a custom tattoo design right on my skin that fit perfect with my other tattoos. Attention to detail, professional service, and someone nice to talk to. Please visit Matt if you would like a professional tattoo. read more

I don't take leaving poor reviews lightly, but wish I would've seen something of this nature, so feel it's fair others know. I got script above both knees, and this is not where I would go for any type of lettering. Stencil looked great, nice placement but execution was poor. Matt said he's been tattooing for 22 years, but I was still surprised when the actual tattoo process took 5-6 minutes. Both leading letters have fine lines outside of the actual script where he went too far and did nothing to fix it, just left a tiny line (extending above on one knee and below on the other, outside the actual lettering). Maybe I shouldn't say tiny, the letters are about 3/4" and the line extensions are perhaps 1/8" and very noticeable. Where in another spot, the letter isn't even completed and ends above the rest of the script. One of the letters is completely crooked due to him blowing out the ink. Admittedly, at first glance it looked good and I didn't say anything at the shop. It was tough to tell what stencil was left and what was actually ink and it became more noticeable as it healed. Disappointing as I was raving about how fast he was, but the speed greatly effected the quality. Nice looking other places, but SKIP for script. read more

These guys are great!!! Matt and Alex are true artists and super friendly. If you need that perfect item to commemorate your visit to Maui, this is the place!!!! read more

Paradise Tattoo - My tattoo. Matt is fantastic. If you need that one of a kind souvenir from Maui, this is the place to come. - Tattoo Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Had many friends get amazing tattoos here and my experience was no different! I was being probably rather annoying as it was my first tattoo and I was unsure, but Matt was patient and willing to help me in any way I needed. Overall it was an awesome experience, an awesome shop, I got an awesome tattoo, and I will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

I don't post reviews very often except when things are amazing or horrible. I did a lot of research on Tattoo shops in Kihei and almost a year ago I went to one for a touch up and they did a good job. This time I came to the island with an idea so I found Paradise Tattoo and read their reviews. I can tell you from first hand experience their 5 stars is warranted. I walked in and they were friendly, had lots of ideas and so I booked an appointment. A day later we went to the beach and a sea turtle sat on the beach all day sunning itself. This day also happened to be my birthday, so I took that as a sign and wanted a turtle tattoo. I had been conversing with Matt and when I told him I changed my mind and wanted a turtle he was excellent coming up with the ultimate design I have now. The pictures below show the crude drawing with my idea and the final design so perfectly imagined and executed. A very warm Thank You to Matt and Paradise Tattoo for making my experience amazing. read more

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Alex was awesome and super friendly. Took my husband and I as walk-ins and got us a couple of sweet matching anniversary tattoos. Alex was super patient with with my husband and helped him have a great first tattoo experience. The shop was very clean and both of our artists were quick and helpful. Hope to visit again when we come back to Maui! read more

Aside from being incredibly gifted artists, both Alex Dawes & Matt were so kind. My mom & I got a joint tattoo, & I also got a second cover-up tattoo. The designs that Alex created for us were beyond gorgeous, the artistry with the gun was incredible, & their attitudes toward us (& everyone else who walked in the shop as well) were just fabulous. Thanks so much for a terrific experience. & thanks to both of them on getting me through that last 30 minutes when I hit my wall around the 2.5 hour timeframe. You guys are great & I know I'll be recommending you to everyone I encounter who has an interest in getting tattooed. read more

On our first day in Maui we found Matt and Paradise Tatoo. :-) for our 20th anniversary, my husband and I decided to get "matching" tattoos. Matt helped us decide and design and did a perfect job of making us feel really comfortable (my first tattoo). I was nervous; it was great! Sort of like all the other adventures we've had on Maui these past 10 days. Thx Matt. :-) Hope to see you again one of these years. read more

My fiancé and I were in Hawaii and were thinking of getting tattoos. We looked at many different places but Matt was the only one we felt comfortable with and decided to go with he did a great job. It was my first tattoo and he made me comfortable and I wasn't in any pain. We both love our tattoos and recommend Matt. He's personable and honest with his opinion. He really captures what we wanted. read more

Worst tattoo shop I've ever been too... walked in two days in row wanting the most minuscule tattoo, only to be refused service. Will gladly go spend my money somewhere else:) read more

Matt was very professional and creative . We found a tattoo which Matt enhanced nicely. Matt takes great pride in his work. Mahalo Matt for adding to my experience on Maui read more

While I haven't been to Paradise Tattoo I know how wonderful the owner Matt is. He has done 6 tattoos for me both in Oregon and Hawaii. Matt has also done my sisters and mothers tattoos. I can't rave enough about the quality of work and the great welcoming attitude that Matt has. I get compliments on the clean bold lines and how amazing the colors are. I cannot wait to visit the shop and get some more work done! Please don't hesitate to pick this shop for your permanent souvenir. read more

Matt was amazing! Beautiful tiny tattoo of a plumeria, my favorite! Super nice and personable, his place is immaculate and didn't have any reservations! If you want a memory of your stay on Maui, go to see Matt. read more

Great job...after having several I can say the one Matt did is amazing....I recommend this guy especially if you want traditional work done