Top Rated Accommodations in Lahaina

Located minutes away from some of South Maui's best beaches and golf courses, this bright, airy guest house features a sprawling rooftop sundeck, roomy suites, and a half-acre of impeccably landscaped grounds with a koi pond. The main house contains a 600-square-foot studio unit with queen and sofa beds, as well as a two-bedroom suite with a queen and two twin beds (ideal for a family with children). A detached one-bedroom cottage features a full kitchen, living room, and laundry facilities. All of the attractively furnished units have private entrances and refrigerators stocked with breakfast foods.

There aren't many places to stay on the east end of Moloka'i, anyone who's planning on it might want to consider bedding down in the Dunbar Beachfront Cottages. The company offers two beach front homes that are comfortably furnished and surrounded by tropical foliage - perfect for people looking for a quiet island getaway. A secluded beach with great snorkeling is just outside, and popular Murphy's Beach Park is within two miles. While there aren't a lot of shops or restaurants within 15 miles of the property, there are a few stores and some other houses at Waialua Village, located one mile away.

This lavish resort near Wailea Beach overlooks the scintillating waters of Maalaea Bay. Experience a holiday of a lifetime with a stay at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea as you get the best of Maui's serene seaside atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic views of the city in the Serenity Pool or relax in a cabana overlooking the beautiful Fountain Pool. The little ones can have a gala time in the Waterfall Pool, which, as its name suggests, features a lovely waterfall. The premium rooms and suites offer unparalleled views of the ocean along with luxurious fittings and heightened levels of service. Dining options include the Hawaiian fusion Spago, Duo Steak and Seafood, Ferraro's, and Beachwalk Cafe.

Overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui features a full-service spa and on-site dining. It offers free shuttle service to the Wailea Golf Club, located next to the resort. Each luxurious cabana-style suite at Fairmont Kea Lani Maui is equipped with free Wi-Fi and has a flat-screen TV and DVD player in the living area and the bedroom. Guests can listen to music on the iPod docking station while relaxing in the bathroom’s deep soaking tub. The 24-hour gym boasts flat-screen TVs and free fitness classes. One of Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s 3 outdoor pools is adult only and another has a 42-meter high waterslide. Canoe tours and walking cultural tours are available. The casual Kea Lani Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet in the mornings, while Nick's Fishmarket Maui specializes in seafood and provides outdoor seating. Live entertainment and specialty martinis are offered at The Luana Lounge. The Shops at Wailea are 1 mile from Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Makena State Park is a 5-minute drive from the property.

Even native Hawaiians get misty-eyed when they speak of the beauty of the Lodge at Koele. Nearly a dozen travel publications have raved about the hotel in the past three years. Travel and Leisure rates it among the top hotels in Hawai'i. Rooms are spacious, richly outfitted and include high-speed internet access. Some suites even have fireplaces—these actually come in handy in the wintertime. During the daytime, a host of activities are available including golf, horseback riding and hiking.

These luxury accommodations are a standout among Hawaiian hotels. The spacious rooms are exquisitely furnished and custom decorated. The hotel's picturesque setting, first-class services and amenities have earned rave reviews from the most influential publications in the world. Situated on a secluded strip of white-sand beach at the foot of red rock cliffs, the hotel features gorgeous views, close contact with spinner dolphins and green sea turtles and year-round sunshine. Guests are greeted with a flower lei and a cold towel.