4 Best Hotels in East Maui with the Road to Hana, Maui

A thatched-roof gate opens to the courtyard of this informal Balinese-inspired guesthouse, which has a sweeping view of Hana Bay, a ground-floor studio with a private outdoor shower, and two other units with private whirlpool hot tubs on second-floor decks. The upstairs units can be combined to house six, and all units have kitchenettes with limited cooking supplies. In keeping with the community's ecominded spirit, owner John Romain keeps it green with photovoltaic solar panels, nontoxic cleaning products, and recycling receptacles in each unit.

Perfectly situated on Hana Bay, this two-story "condotel" has an excellent reputation for cleanliness and visitor hospitality—and the ocean views are stunning. The studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units are comfortably furnished and have well-equipped kitchens with all the appliances, table settings, spices, and other cooking essentials you need to prepare meals. There aren't many restaurants in Hana, but some of the best food trucks on Maui are within walking distance.

This B&B on the grounds of an old banana plantation past Oheo Gulch (about a 40-minute drive southwest from Hana town) is a simple, back-to-nature kind of spot that is "off the grid." Banana trees still populate the property, alongside mango, papaya, coconut, and avocado trees. There's also a Balinese garden, complete with a lotus-shaped pond. The single room has a private lanai with an outdoor kitchenette, shower, and tub (there's a regular shower in the room as well), and astonishing views of the coastline. Sam and Mercury, a mother-daughter team, live on-site in the main house and are available to give tips and advice about exploring the area. Note that the owners prefer not to host children.

Managed by Hyatt since 2020, this remote ocean-side getaway is being refreshed and refurbished and features rooms, bungalow suites, and villas, as well as sprawling lawns, two restaurants that welcome both guests and nonguests, a pool and pool bar, a fitness center, and a spa. Some units have private lanai and/or kitchenettes; the decor is contemporary with wood, wicker, and rattan fixtures and furnishings.