Where to Stay in Maui Hawaii: South Maui - Kihei, Wailea vs West Maui - Kaanapali, Honokowai, Napili

Deciding where to stay on your next Maui vacation, South Maui or West Maui? In this video, we’ll help you choose by comparing some of maui's different regions, Kaʻanapali vs Wailea, and Kihei vs Honokowai, Kahana, and Napili.

We’ll show you the best beaches, top snorkeling spots, and can’t-miss things to do on both sides of the island. Kaʻanapali Beach, Napili Bay, and Kapalua Bay on the west side, then over to South Maui for the Kamaole Beach Parks, Makena Landing, Big Beach, and Maluaka Beach.

Whether you're after luxury resorts, family-friendly rentals, or unforgettable snorkeling adventures, this ultimate travel guide is packed with expert tips to help you choose where to stay, snorkel, and soak up the sun.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:25 West Maui overview - lahaina, Kaanapali, honokowai, kahana, Napili, kapalua
00:53 South Maui Overview- kihei, wailea, makena, la perouse
01:24 places to stay in West Maui
02:32 Lower Honoapiilani Road heading north
03:14 kapalua - Ritz, montage, kapalua bay, coastal trail
03:59 places to stay in South maui
04:41 kihei Food Oasis
05:04 wailea
05:47 the shops at wailea
06:13 best beaches and snorkeling in west maui - kaanapali, kapalua bay, Napili bay, slaughterhouse
09:06 South Maui beaches & wailea beach path - Kamaole, Keawakapu, ulua, polo beach
10:18 Makena Landing snorkeling
10:58 Maluaka beach, Kai Kanani, Molokini Crater
11:29 Makena Beach AKA Big Beach
11:51 South maui pros and cons
12:33 West Maui pros & cons

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