South Maui
Stretching from Maalaea Bay to Makena is a series of beautiful beaches for the serious sun worshipper. The climate is arid and gets an average of 10 inches of rain a year. The main towns are Kihei and Wailea. Makena Beach is still one of the most undisturbed beaches on the island. Makena was a hippie hangout in the 60's and 70's and hasn't changed much since then!
Kihei - Located on Maui's Southwest Shore. This is one of the island's most arid places. The landscape is dry and barren and is best suited for sun worshippers. The beach is a long golden stretch of sand. If you look hard enough you might see cement pillboxes on the beach. These are left over reminders of WWII's threatened Japanese invasions. They are located on Kihei Rd. north of town.
Wailea - Located in southwest Maui, this planned resort area was once dry and barren but now is a flowering oasis. Wailea is home to some of the most exclusive destination resorts on Maui. Wailea has five crescent beaches which stretch for nearly 2 miles and are connected with an oceanfront one and a half mile botanical walking path. Swimming is good here and so is snorkeling.
maui - South Maui Accommodations
resorts
luxury resorts
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Four Seasons (Wailea)
It's classically designed eight story U shaped design ensures that 80 percent of the rooms and suites enjoy dazzling views of the Pacific...
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Grand Wailea (Wailea)
A world of grandeur is awaiting you at the Grand Wailea Resort & Spa. Named in the Top Ten Resort and Spas in North America by Cond&e...
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Kea Lani Suites and Villas (Wailea)
The Fairmont Kea Lani is the "créme de la créme" of luxury resorts on Maui. In fact this is the only all-suite resort that ...
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deluxe resorts
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Makena Beach & Golf Resort (Wailea)
Makena means "land of abundance and plenty." The Makena-Wailea area is a world-class resort destination that is abundantly ...
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Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort (Wailea)
Sparkling white crescent beaches, brilliant sunsets, and some of nature's most breathtaking natural wonders create the unforgettable sett...
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Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (Wailea)
Located at the base of Mt. Haleakala on two beautiful crescent beaches with grounds covered by lush tropical gardens. At Wailea Beach ...
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condos
deluxe condos
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Elua Village (Wailea)
Located just steps from the pristine waters of Ulua Beach, on 24 acres of enchantment. Beautifully appointed one, two and three-bedroom c...
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Wailea Ekahi (Wailea)
Splendidly terraced on a peaceful hill, overlooking Keawakapu Beach. Each luxurious air-conditioned studio, one or two bedroom apartme...
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moderate condos
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Maui Banyan ( Kihei)
Located near the heart of Kihei, across the street from Kamaole Beach II, a great swimming and snorkeling beach park, this property is wa...
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Kamaole Sands (Kihei)
One of the most popular condominium resorts on Maui. Accommodations are spacious and comfortable, offering studios, one, two and thre...
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Maui Hill (Kihei)
This condo is a quiet, exclusive hideaway just minutes from Wailea. Elegant suites, all with ocean views, feature gourmet kitchens, wa...
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Other regions of maui, Hawaii:
- East Maui
- North Maui
- South Maui
- Upcountry
- West Maui
