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There are plenty of police officers, however, to keep things from getting too out of hand.
Forget parking; take a bus or taxi to this one or ask your hotel about shuttle service.
Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree CHRISTMAS
Lahaina lights Hawaii's biggest tree on the first weekend in December with thousands of
colorful lights, accompanied by music, face painting and a craft show. And, of course,
Santa shows up for the na keiki .
Sleeping
Despite the throngs of tourists filling its streets, Lahaina is surprisingly sparse on places
to stay. West Maui's large resort hotels are to the north, where the beaches are better,
while Lahaina's accommodations tend to be small and cozy. Between Lahaina and Maʻa-
laea Harbor to the south are an oceanfront campground and a stylish hillside B&B. Read
cancellation policies carefully.
Lahaina's Last Resort HOSTEL $
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( 808-667-4663, 800-847-0761; www.lahaina-accommodations.com ; 252 Lahainaluna Rd; dm
from $39; ) Space is tight at this busy hostel that sits beside one of Lahaina's most
congested intersections. Figure out what's important to you before booking. The staff is
outgoing and super-helpful, and the hostel is just two blocks from Front St. If you're im-
patient or need a lot of space, however, the small coed bathroom and tight quarters may
be a turnoff. No TVs.
Plantation Inn BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
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( 800-433-6815, 667-9225; www.theplantationinn.com ; 174 Lahainaluna Rd; r/ste incl breakfast
from $158/$248; ) The columns and porches at this genteel oasis evoke an
earlier era, when sugar cane and pineapples were the island's cash crops. Inside this wel-
coming retreat, which is set back from the bustle of the waterfront, stylish lanai (porch)
rooms, flat-screen TVs and DVD players blend seamlessly with plantation-era decor.
Victorian-style standard rooms come with four-poster beds.
A highlight is the complimentary breakfast from on-site Gerard's - try the eggs
Florentine - served piping-hot beside the pool. The 18-room property is not on the beach,
but guest privileges are provided at sister property Kaʻanapali Beach Hotel.
Best Western Pioneer Inn HOTEL $$$
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