Resorts and Hotels in Honokowai, Maui

About Honokowai

Honokowai sits on the sunny west side of Maui, between the historic town of Lahaina and the resort coast around Kapalua. It suits travelers who want a slower rhythm than a big-name resort strip offers. Mornings begin with coffee on a balcony and a walk along the shoreline. Afternoons go to the water, whether that means swimming, snorkelling or lying on a sun lounger. Evenings are for watching the sky turn orange over the Pacific, with neighboring islands often visible on the horizon. Accommodation here leans toward self-catering, so you can cook some meals yourself and still eat out when you feel like it.

Napili Shores Maui by OUTRIGGER - No Resort & Housekeeping Fees is a 4-star stay on Napili Bay in Honokowai. Every studio and suite has a full kitchen and a private lanai with garden, ocean or oceanfront views. Guests can use the outdoor pool, hot tub and sun terrace, eat at the Gazebo restaurant, or have a drink at the bar. Snorkelling, diving, spa and massage services are available. Free WiFi and free parking are included, and the property charges no resort or housekeeping fees, which makes the total cost of a longer stay easier to judge.

Napili Sunset Beach Front Resort is also rated 4 stars and sits right on the beach in Honokowai. Every apartment type has a fully equipped kitchen. The resort has an outdoor pool as well as a heated pool, and the garden has BBQ facilities for cooking outdoors at sunset. Free WiFi, free parking and a guest laundry on site make it practical for week-long stays. Guests have rated it 8.9 from 546 reviews. In short, Napili Shores offers a bayside setting with on-site dining, a bar and spa and water-activity services, while Napili Sunset focuses on beachfront apartment living with a garden barbecue and laundry.

When to go

Maui's west coast is known for warm, sunny weather and is a good beach destination for much of the year. Summer, roughly May to September, is typically hot and dry, with calm seas that suit swimming and snorkelling. Winter, roughly December to March, brings a little more rain and cooler evenings, though sunny days are still common on the leeward side. It is also the well-known season for humpback whales passing through Hawaiian waters. Spring and autumn often offer a balance of pleasant weather and a quieter feel. School holidays and the winter months tend to be busy, so book earlier if your dates are fixed.

Tips for your trip

• If you want to cook some of your own meals, choose a stay with a full kitchen. Both Napili Shores and Napili Sunset Beach Front Resort have one in every unit type.
• Check the fee policy before you book. Napili Shores Maui by OUTRIGGER charges no resort or housekeeping fees, so you can compare the total cost more easily.
• Both Honokowai hotels we sell include free parking, which makes it easy to explore Maui's west coast by rental car.
• Plan an evening on the lanai, by the pool or on the beach. Honokowai faces west, so the sunsets are one of the main attractions.
• Book snorkelling, diving or spa sessions early in your trip. Napili Shores offers all of these services.

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