This hostel was Great and in a great location. Close to a lot of food and shops and to most all of the Maui Bus Lines. The room was comfortable and the AC fan was nice and cool. The Hostel offered free pancakes in the morning and free tours almost every day around the island. The savings over the super expensive hotels in the area is a no-brainer. Overall even though this place can get quite loud. Howzit Hostel is a tremendous Value!
Typical Kihei dump(spruced up). NO BREAKFAST(promised)., pkg cookies. Tiny pool fiberglass, home type spa. very loud air-conditioner. Tv very small far away, can’t hear over AC. Parking very tight. Lanai pretty plants snd rocks. Construction material and mess everywhere. clean best they can but fungus growing by shower. Price should be $120. Go to days inn south kihei which is great on the beach for $340. Bus stop is not marked. Coffee pot blew breaker, reset ? Our door opens to car driving on sidewalk 3 inches to door WATCHIUT! Roomsmells like mildew. Laminate floor very scuffed up. Shoddy tile work. 1 min for warm water. Hear people next door and above. Car noise from highway starts at 4 am.
We are HGV owners and this was one of our options for a time share. At first glance, this resort did not look as appealing as the ones we had used in Oahu or the Big Island. Once there, however, we quickly realized it was just the right balance of space and facilities. The pools were great, many in number, varied in depth and some for adults only. We never had an issue with over crowdedness, which we found was the case on the other two islands. The suites were spacious and comfortable. Well-kept public spaces and lobby areas. The staff were helpful and fixed the one omitted request quickly. We had a 2 bedroom suite with full kitchen. It was great for 4 people, 6 would have been stretching it as there were only dishes and flatware service for 4. The King bedroom had a huge bathroom. The 2 double bedroom had a smaller bathroom but serviceable. Too bad we put one person on the King side and 3 on the double side. They were opening another villa in a matter of days as we watched them clean up the construction zone. My only complaint would be that there was not enough parking. If we returned at the later hour, we had to look to find parking. This was before the new villa was opened. There is further development happening adjacent to the property, which I'm sure will have parking, but there was no new space added in the immediate. There was an elevator on one side and stairs on the other. I would have preferred the elevator closer to the lobby side as that's where most people parked. I had issues with stairs and the final day, we had to use the elevator because of luggage and had to go all the way around the villa to get to our car. The location of this resort is perfect as it is across the street from the beach but also accessible to the main highway quickly. Being further south would necessitate driving through some traffic. As we planned to cook several meals in the kitchen, we were happy to find a 24 hr Safeway about 10 mins south, which came in handy the first night we arrived. Costco, Walmart and Target would serve us the following week and they were only 20 mins away. An enjoyable stay. We will come again.
From the moment we checked in at Lumeria Hotel, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism that made our stay truly special. The staff here are not just employees; they are the heart and soul of this establishment, going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels valued and pampered. The front desk team was incredibly helpful, providing us with great tips on local attractions and dining options. Their knowledge of the area and willingness to assist with every request was impressive.
We did a sister trip for our birthdays and thru the recommendation of a dear friend we were able to get a room here and we couldn’t have been happier. Everything was amazing from the location which is perfectly centrally located, to the room and most importantly the hosts from Joanna and Kaui to everyone I spoke to at the desk. Working in the industry for 27 years I know good customer service when I feel it … and the host of the Maui Coast Hotel are top notch! My sister and I can’t wait to go back! Keep doing what you’re doing … Denise from Honolulu