Escape to Maui at These Under-the-Radar Accommodations
Avoid the hotel crowds and stay at these three Maui B&Bs.
Heading to Maui but want to stay somewhere other than a busy hotel or sprawling resort? Here are three under-the-radar accommodations that will make your vacation to the Valley Isle really feel like an escape.
Lumeria Maui, Makawao
Photo: Courtesy of Lumeria Maui
The moment you walk onto the lush 5.6-acre property in Upcountry Maui, you get what Lumeria Maui is all about: transformation. Somehow this retreat, just a 5-minute drive from the bustling beach town of Pā‘ia, seems secluded, an oasis that instantly makes you feel like you’re on vacation. The main structure was originally built in 1910 as a retirement home for Maui residents who had fought in World War I; later, it was used as housing for sugarcane plantation workers. Today it’s a 24-room wellness retreat, complete with a spa, yoga studio and restaurant that boasts nourishing farm-to-table cuisine.
1813 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, (808) 579-8877, lumeriamaui.com
Ho‘olio House, Lahaina
Photo: Courtesy of Hoʻolio House
Noted for its Bali-inspired design and beloved for the owners’ hospitality, Ho‘olio House is a luxurious B&B in the foothills of the West Maui Mountains, south of Lahaina. This gorgeous home sits on 2 acres, with six uniquely decorated rooms that each have a private lānai, entrance and outdoor shower. Breakfast is served every morning in the common area—which boasts a stunning ocean view—and guests can pick what they want the night before, from freshly baked goods to farm-fresh fruits. (There are even vegan and gluten-free options.) Note: It’s an adults-only B&B.
138 Awaiku St., Lahaina, (808) 667-6669, hooliohouse.com
‘Īao Valley Inn, Wailuku
Photo: Courtesy of ʻĪao Valley Inn/Chris Archer
Nestled on 37 lush acres, ‘Īao Valley Inn is where guests can find a peaceful and private home away from home. At the family-run bed and breakfast, guests are surrounded by the island’s verdant tropical flora. This hidden gem on ‘Īao Valley Road is miles away from busy resort areas—and just a short drive from ‘Īao Valley State Park and artsy Wailuku town, and just about a half an hour away from the warm beaches of Pā‘ia.
80 ‘Īao Valley Road, Wailuku, iaovalleyinn.com
This story was originally published in our Winter 2024 issue. Buy a copy here.
