TL;DR – Quick Answer
Ka’anapali (West Maui): Best for families who want walkable restaurants, good pools, sunset views. $400-560/night. Beaches are good but crowded.
Wailea (South Maui): Best beaches on Maui, luxury resorts, guaranteed sun, amazing snorkeling. $662/night average. Need a car for restaurants.
Kihei (South Maui): Budget option with decent beaches, local restaurants, sunny weather. $200-400/night.
Current update: Maui welcomed 2.35 million visitors in 2024. All West Maui resorts are fully operational after the 2023 Lahaina fires.
