Many of the hotels in Maui, Hawaii are ideal for families as they feature children’s swimming pools, waterslides, kid’s clubs, and traditional Hawaiian activities. Select Maui family resorts even include full kitchens and washer/dryers. Here are some of the best Maui Hotels and resorts for families.
Kaanapali Beach Hotels Maui
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa – Situated on 40 beachfront acres, this 806-room luxury resort has tons of family-friendly amenities. The daily children's program, Camp Hyatt, offers activities for kids aged five to 12. It cost $40 for a half day or $70 for a full day that includes lunch. Parents can take advantage of the evening program at $20 per hour per child. The resort also features a water playground with a pool slide and waterfalls.
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa – Located on Kaanapali Beach, the recently renovated Sheraton Maui offers 508 rooms and suites, including a number of family suites. The 23-acre oceanfront property comes with a property map to help guests get around and a complimentary shuttle into Lahaina. Enjoy the free-form swimming pools (including the Keiki Pool for kids). Learn how to play the ukulele, dance the hula or make a lei. In the evening, there is a daily cliff dive ceremony.
Westin Maui Resort and Spa – With 759 rooms and suites, this luxury resort is huge. The Westin Maui features an 87,000 square foot aquatic playground complete with five swimming pools and a waterslide that features a 23-foot drop. The children's program, the Westin Kids Club, costs $45 for a half day, $70 for a full day and $52 for the evening. The Discovery Room is a children's facility equipped with Playstation 2, Wii and other games and toys.
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas – This Maui hotel is situated on 11 acres of gardens in the Kaanapali resort area. All studios and suites offer fully equipped kitchens with the option to rent a barbeque. There are two adult swimming pools, a kids' pool and a year round children's program called Camp Kaanapali. For those that don't want to cook, there is also a poolside restaurant onsite.
Wailea Hotels Maui
Fairmont Kea Lani – Set on 22 oceanfront acres, the Fairmont Kea Lani is a sprawling luxury resort with three swimming pools. Located on Polo Beach on the southwest shores of Wailea, the Fairmont Kea Lani is great for families. The suites feature kitchenettes, large bathrooms and a washer dryer. Additionally the Maui resort offers a year round children's program, Keiki Lani, for kids aged five to 13 years old.
Grand Wailea Resort Maui – Set on 40 acres, the Grand Wailea features 780 elegantly appointed rooms and suites with a minimum of 640 square feet each. The Wailea Canyon Activity pool is 25,750 square feet with nine pools, various water slides, waterfalls and a Tarzan pool with rope swing. There’s a 20,000 square foot facility designed to accommodate children. Camp facilities include a movie theatre, indoor play land and much more.
Maui, Hawaii offers some luxury resorts thtat are perfect for families, too. Parents can enjoy the spas, golf courses and luxuriously appointed rooms while the kids will love the beaches, pools and age appropriate activities. Additionally, there are plenty of other things to do in Maui whether choosing a Maui hotel in Kaanapali Beach or in Wailea.
Renee Ruggero - Renee is a published travel writer and cruise industry insider with more than 1,000 days on cruise ships, visiting over 50 countries.
