Top Beach Resorts in Maui (2026)

Maui is all about sun, sand, and crystal clear waters. Booking a stay at one of its beach resorts means that you don't need to leave the property if you don't want to. These hotels boast multiple dining options, bars, several pools and activities galore. Our pick of Maui's top beach resorts highlight places that make the most of the beach, offer great service, and ensure you a comfortable base for your Hawaiian getaway.

For families

Perched on a huge nature preserve, The Ritz Carlton Kapalua's rooms have stunning ocean views with marble bathrooms and local artwork. Families can splash in kid-friendly pools, join the kids club, or try paddleboarding and surfing. Multiple restaurants, a spa, golf courses, hiking trails, and cultural activities keep everyone entertained here.
Montage Kapalua Bay stretches over 24 green acres, with multi-bedroom residences that open out to sea view terraces. Little ones can hit the beach, play board games, or hang out at the kids club, while adults unwind in the spa, enjoy fine dining across six restaurants, or tee off at championship golf courses.

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Top Beach Resorts in Maui

Montage Kapalua Bay

Maui (Lahaina)

Set across 24 lush acres, this Maui beach resort has it all. 54 residences, many multi-bedroom, are spacious, elegant and contemporary with a fresh palette, amazing views and top of the range amenities. The wellness centre is extensive and there are 6 dining options; you won't ever want to leave.

Golf - Kapalua Bay is considered one of the best resorts for golf worldwide; play at The Plantation Course and The Bay Course
Families - An ideal resort for families due to the multi-room residences, Kid's Club, playgrounds, board games and babysitting
Beach Life - Spend the day at the white sand beach and then return to a sea-view residence. Blue hues are everywhere here
Total relaxation - Combine lazy beach days, spa time, fine dining, sea views and child-care for the ultimate restful holiday

from £732 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Ritz Carlton Kapalua

Maui

An opulent resort with luxurious rooms featuring local artworks, sweeping ocean vistas, marble bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs. Expect a championship golf course, outdoor pools with elegant cabanas, full-service spa, 6 restaurants and numerous watersports. Ideal for a family break

Active Holiday - On-site activities range from surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, kayaking, outrigger canoeing and stand-up paddling
Families - Spacious suites, full children playground, family pool, kids club and burger shack- perfect for families
Back to Nature - Miles of hiking trails, natural sanctuaries and six golden sand beaches offer endless adventure
Golf - Two championship golf courses on site: The Bay Course and The Plantation Course

from £366 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees