The Ultimate Weekend on Maui for Couples

From its picturesque beaches and charming towns to its luxury resorts and fine-dining restaurants, the Valley Isle has long been a paradise for couples.

Here’s a simple itinerary to create a memorable weekend on Maui that will sweep your sweetheart off their feet.

Where to Stay

Hotel Wailea, is one of the few adults-only hotels in Hawaiʻi, with accommodations designed specifically with couples in mind. Tucked away on 15 serene acres, the gorgeous property boasts breathtaking views of the Pacific. Whether you’re lounging in your private suitethe peaceful pool, or dining at The Birdcage Japanese Grill, guests will marvel at the stunning vistas.

The ʻĪao Valley Inn is a family-run bed and breakfast and is a peaceful enclave surrounded by the island’s natural beauty.
Photo: Courtesy of ʻĪao Valley Inn

For an even quieter, more secluded place to stay, try the ʻĪao Valley Inn. The family-run bed and breakfast is a peaceful enclave surrounded by the island’s natural beauty. Here tranquility

READ MORE: The Idyllic ʻĪao Valley Inn is Right Off the Beaten Path

Saturday morning

Pick up Tasty Treats at the Upcountry Farmers Market

The Upcountry Farmers Market is arguably the best of its kind on the island, with local farmers, bakers and artisans.
Photo: Eric Snow

On Saturday mornings, locals and visitors flock to the Upcountry Farmers Market. It’s arguably the best of its kind on the island—so, you don’t want to miss it. Located at the Kulamalu Town Center near Longs Drugs, local farmers, bakers, artisans and musicians come together at this vibrant market every Saturday between 7 and 11 a.m. You can pick up a tasty pastry for breakfast and a locally grown fruit as a sweet snack for later. When you finish browsing the local vendors, take a short walk over to Marlow for a latte.

55 Kiopaʻa St., Makawao, upcountryfarmersmarket.com

Soak in Serenity at a Lavender Farm

Aliʻi Kula Lavender is a 13.5-acre property sitting on Haleakalā’s serene slopes.
Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)

Take a lovely stroll with your sweetheart through the gardens at Aliʻi Kula Lavender, a 13.5-acre property on Haleakalā’s serene slopes. Here, you can wander through gardens filled with more than 45 varieties of lavender while taking in panoramic views of the Valley Isle from an elevation of about 4,000 feet. Once you’re done exploring, stop by the farm’s café for a refreshing lavender-infused iced tea and fresh lavender scone. You can also browse the gift shop for lavender bath and body products, essential oils, teas, honeys and more.

1100 Waipoli Road, Kula, aliikulalavender.com

Saturday Afternoon

Savor Spirits on an 80-Acre Farm

Located a bit off the beaten path, Ocean Organic Vodka is an Upcountry treasure worth searching for. The distillery is on an 80-acre organic farm about a 20-minute drive from Aliʻi Kula Lavender. Situated on a Haleakalā hillside, guests are invited to tour the grounds and distillery while taking in unobstructed views of the Valley Isle. They’re also invited to the daily tastings of spirits made on property, which include vodka, rum and gin. For lunch, head to the farm café for dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, ranging from poke nachos and Kauaʻi prawns to veggie spring rolls and flatbread pizzas. Of course, you can pair lunch with one of the café’s signature cocktails made with the farm’s spirits.

4051 ʻŌmaʻopio Road, Kula, oceanvodka.com

Watch the Sunset

It’s hard to plan something more romantic than watching the sunset with your sweetheart in paradise—and Maui is a perfect place for that.
Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)/Mathieu Duchier

It’s hard to plan something more romantic than watching the sunset with your sweetheart in paradise—and Maui is a perfect place for that. If you decide to spend the afternoon at Ocean Organic Vodka—we wouldn’t blame you if you did—you might want to stick around for the sunset too: The views from there are incredible. But you’ll soon discover other prime viewing points across the island. If you’re staying Upcountry, Sun Yat-sen is an idyllic and secluded spot to see the sun’s final rays. Or you could venture to the island’s south shore, to Wailea Beach or Charley Young Beach in Kīhei, and watch the sunset from Maui’s golden sands.

Saturday evening

Enjoy a Romantic Dinner

The ʻahi poisson cru from Mama’s Fish House on Maui.
Photo: Mama’s Fish House

Thanks to Maui’s vibrant culinary scene, there are plenty of top-notch restaurants for a romantic date night. Tucked in a beach cove in Pāʻia, Mama’s Fish House is one of the island’s most iconic fine-dining establishments. The family-run restaurant is known for its uber-fresh seafood offerings, from ʻahi poisson cru to diver-caught octopus and Kona kampachi stuffed with crab and lobster. But you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. For something slightly more casual but still elevated, head to Nuka Maui in Haʻikū. This 50-seat izakaya and sushi bar is an intimate spot for creative Japanese fare featuring fresh caught fish and locally grown ingredients.

READ MORE: The 5 Best Maui Restaurants

Sip Tropical Cocktails

This trendy cocktail bar is adorned with tropical details and popping with vibrant colors, still exudes a familiar warmth and ease.
Photo: Courtesy of Ester’s Fair Prospect

To revel in your couple’s getaway, celebrate with craft cocktails at Esters Fair Prospect in Wailuku. As you approach Esters from the street, you can’t help but be lured inside. The trendy cocktail bar, while adorned with tropical details and popping with vibrant colors, still exudes a familiar warmth and ease. But it’s the cocktails that deserve all the attention. The bar favors homemade and locally sourced syrups and sweeteners over mass-produced ingredients. The results are cocktails with more complex flavors and notes.

2050 Main St., Wailuku, estersmaui.com

Sunday Morning

Feast on a Sunday Brunch

At Kō, the restaurant at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Sunday is brunch day. It’s the only day of the week that brunch is served, so it’s a grand affair here. The restaurant’s menu is an ode to the multicultural influences that weave together Hawaiʻi’s unique culture and culinary landscape. Kō, which translates to sugar in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), marries Hawaiian food with Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean and Portuguese cuisines, all of which were brought together during the Islands’ sugar plantation days. At brunch, you can feast on dishes ranging from poi and pōhole fern salad to char siu pork ribs and Okinawan soba noodles. You can also find traditional American breakfast favorites like scrambled eggs and bacon. And there’s a bonus: Brunch is accompanied by live local entertainment.

4100 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea-Mākena, fairmont-kea-lani.com/dine/ko-restaurant

Sunday Afternoon

Relish Some R&R

From Mākena and Hoʻokipa to Kāʻanapali Beach, pick a spot to relax with your sweetheart.
Photo: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)/Tor Johnson

Enjoy some Sunday R&R with your sweetheart before heading back to the airport. Fortunately, that shouldn’t be difficult to do on the Valley Isle, which boasts some of the best beaches in Hawaiʻi. From Mākena and Hoʻokipa to Kāʻanapali Beach, the options for a sandy spot are endless—just pick a side of the island.

If you’re looking for a special couple’s experience or just need a little extra help to de-stress, head to one of the island’s luxe spas. The Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, recently unveiled its Kilolani Spa, a top-of-the-line wellness center. In West Maui, The Heavenly Spa at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali, is a favorite. It offers a couples’ massage   of Champagne.