The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Maui

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Maui

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Maui, Hawaii? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Maui, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Maui to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Maui, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Maui for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Maui for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $1065 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Maui
  • Beach

Located at 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa A Waldorf Astoria Resort has great rooms from $1065 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 12.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Wailea, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1322 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea which has nice rooms starting at $1322. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3900 Wailea Alanui Wailea, Maui. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 12.9 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

Wailea, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $897 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Maui
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Fairmont Kea Lani Maui to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $897. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 12.9 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua

Lahaina, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1067 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $1067, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, at One Ritz-Carlton Drive provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 29.6 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Ho'olei at Grand Wailea

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $3256 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach

Ho'olei at Grand Wailea has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $3256 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 146 Ho'olei Circle. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 12.6 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

Lahaina, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $656 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Maui
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $656, and it's located at 2365 Kaanapali Parkway. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 29.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott Maui

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $740 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott Maui because it has great rooms that start at $740. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 3700 Wailea Alanui. Only 12.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet at this convenient hotel. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Wailea Beach Villas A Destination Luxury Hotel

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $1333 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Maui
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Wailea Beach Villas A Destination Luxury Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $1333 (before taxes). It's located at 3800 Wailea Alunui and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 12.6 miles from the city center. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $858 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 3550 Wailea Alanui Drive, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt has great rooms from $858 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 12.5 miles from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Lahaina, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $556 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Maui
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $556. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Nohea Kai Drive. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. It's located just 29.1 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lahaina, Wailea, and Kīhei.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Maui, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Maui, Best Beach Hotels in Maui, Best Luxury Hotels in Maui, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Maui, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Maui, Best Hotels for One Week in Maui, Best Hotels for One Night in Maui, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Maui, Best Adults Only Hotels in Maui, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Maui.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Maui?

Maui Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$537

Travelers to Maui, Hawaii will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 63 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $537. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Maui.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1163
  • 4-star hotels: $744
  • 3-star hotels: $354
  • 2-star hotels: $387


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