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(
800-895-6284, 874-6284;
www.mauicoasthotel.com
;
2259 S Kihei Rd; r $279-325, ste
$319-365;
) We're not swooning, but among Kihei's few hotels, this is the
best. It's clean and comfortable, and the set-back-from-the-road location makes it quieter
than other places on the strip. The $18 daily resort fee - a bit presumptuous for a com-
pact property that's not on the beach - includes wi-fi, parking and use of bicycles and
local shuttle service.
Punahoa
CONDO $$$
$$$
(
800-564-4380, 879-2720;
www.punahoabeach.com
;
2142 Iliʻili Rd; studio/1br/2br $189/269/
299;
) Sip coffee, scan for whales, savor sunsets - it's hard to leave your lanai at Pu-
nahoa, a classy boutique condo where every unit has a clear-on ocean view. This 15-unit
complex on a quiet side street offers privacy and warm alohas. It's also next to a gor-
geous strand of sand, Punahoa Beach, that's a favorite of turtles and surfers alike. Pent-
house units have air-conditioning.
Mana Kai Maui
CONDO $$$
$$$
(
800-525-2025, 879-1561;
www.manakaimaui.com
; 2960 S Kihei Rd; r/1br/2br from $205/345/
405;
) On a point overlooking Keawakapu Beach, this complex offers great sun-
set views. You can swim and snorkel from the beach right outside the door or stay inside
and take a class at the yoga studio. The on-site rental company manages 50 units, offer-
ing a mix of hotel rooms and one- and two-bedroom condos, with a front desk. There's
also a full-service restaurant.
Request an upper floor for the best views.
Eating
Kihei Rd; 8am-9pm;
) is a good place to pack a healthy picnic lunch.
Kihei Farmers
grown fruits and vegetables - a bit pricey but fresh. For out-of-this-world mangoes from
