A view of the setting sun off the coast of Maui
The town of Makena (officially Wailea-Makena) has some of Maui's most picturesque beaches and is filled with a variety of upscale resorts. Visitors looking for cheap accommodations need to keep in mind that cheap is a relative term in Makena; in this case referring to room rates ranging from $89 to $150. Visitors should also consider staying at a guesthouse or bed and breakfast as they often provide cheaper alternatives to the traditional hotel.
Days Inn Maui Oceanfront
Guests of the Days Inn Maui Oceanfront stay along Keawakapu Beach less than two miles north of Makena. This oceanfront hotel contains 87 guest rooms that feature a light and airy atmosphere and come with amenities like cable television, free high-speed Internet access, microwave ovens, refrigerators and coffee makers. Guests can enjoy the hotel's exercise room and beach activities like snorkeling and scuba diving arranged through the hotel. The on-site, beachfront restaurant is open daily for dinner only. As of August 2010, room rates began at around $150, including taxes and fees, during the high season.
Days Inn Maui Oceanfront
2980 S. Kihei Road
Maui, HI 96753
808-879-7744
daysinn.com
Maui What a Wonderful World Bed & Breakfast
The Maui What a Wonderful World Bed & Breakfast in Kihei offers cheap rooms approximately 2 miles north of Makena. This small B&B features four individually designed and decorated guest suites; all with free wireless Internet access, DVD players, cable television and a sitting area. Guests can relax and socialize with each other in the open-air barbecue area and garden; a complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning. Guests also have free use of the on-site laundry facilities and computer. Room rates begin at $89 a night (as of August 2010).
Maui What a Wonderful World Bed & Breakfast
2828 Umalu Place
Kihei, HI 96753
800-943-5804
amauibedandbreakfast.com
Two Mermaids on Maui Bed and Breakfast
Located two miles from Makena and less than a mile from the ocean, the Two Mermaids on Maui Bed and Breakfast offers just two guest suites, giving guests the feeling of having their own private residence on Maui. Each suite features digital cable, a kitchenette with fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker, separate bedroom and living room. The small pool and sundeck is ideal for sunbathing and relaxing, as is the on-site library where guests can borrow books and reading material. In-room breakfast is served each morning. Room rates as of August 2010 began at $115 per night.
Two Mermaids on Maui Bed and Breakfast
2840 Umalu Place
Kihei, HI 96753
808-874-8687
800-598-9550
twomermaids.com
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