Name: Ho'oilo House
Address: 138 Awaiku Street, Lahaina, Lahaina, Lahaina, 96761, United States of America
Rating: 10

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Staying here was such an amazing experience. It was the perfect home base while exploring the island. Fresh breakfast on the lanai is delightful. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the tropical pool setting is absolutely gorgeous. The hosts are very helpful and informative. 10/10, highly recommend.

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Planning a getaway......This family-friendly hotel goes above and beyond to cater to the needs of families, with spacious accommodations, kid-friendly amenities, and activities for all ages. Parents can relax knowing that their children are having a blast in a safe and welcoming environment.

Family-Friendly Haven

The place and staff are incredible! The view from our lanai to kick off the day with a delicious breakfast and then to end the day with a glass of wine and glorious sunsets every night was amazing. The location also can't be beat with easy access in all directions. This was our 4th time staying here and we're already looking forward to the next trip.
Oh, and the outdoor shower... soooo enjoyable!! I'm not looking forward to my boring shower at home.

Can't wait to be come back!

This place is paradise in paradise. It's hands down the best place to stay in Maui. The house is AMAZING! The only thing better than the house is....Dan! He really made our stay very special. The breakfast was phenomenal. Everything was made in house by Dan himself. The bread..Dan made it from scratch..The muffins and scone..Dan made them from scratch!! If you stay here, you won't regret it!!

A gem in paradise

We spent our 7 days in Hawaii between Ho'oilo House and a fancy 5* resort and as soon as we checked in the 5* resort, we could only think about coming back here. 
What a truly amazing place. 
The view, the sound of the birds in the morning, the breakfast in the lanai, the shower outside and the bright skies in the night, full of stars, can't be described. 
Perfect to disconnect from everything. 

Dan, the owner, was very kind and very nice to talk with.

We will keep this place very close to our hearts.

Can only wish to come back

We stayed for our Honeymoon in July 2023, and it was a fabulous visit! The property is wonderful, peaceful and in a beautiful location, hidden away enough to feel secluded, but close enough to Lahaina to enjoy local activities such as surfing, shopping, lu'au's etc. 
There's enough parking for a car for each room, but it's also easy to get an Uber or Lyft if wanted. 

We had the Kohala room, which faced the ocean and every morning we'd have our breakfast outside our room and watch the ocean which was lovely. 
Although the room itself is small, the bed is SO comfortable!!!! It's high, so if you're not flexible at all, you'd struggle to get in and out, so that's just something to be aware of when booking this room. 

The bathroom was wonderful, outdoor shower, stone bathtub! Showering on Maui, outside, under the stars was fabulous! 

For breakfast, you complete a form before 10pm the night before and leave it out for Dan to collect, then you pick up your breakfast at your chosen time and take it to anywhere you'd like to eat in/around the house. It's a nice touch as it feels really homely. Although the selection isn't huge, it was lovely and we found there was more than enough to set us up for the day if you select a few different options such as toast, a muffin, fruit bowl and a yoghurt. The muffin changes every day which is nice, I believe they're home made (they are delicious!). 

The Wifi is good, we never had any issues, even when video calling back home on a laptop. There's a safe which we find important. 

The only two things that I think would elevate this property even more:
1. Some information on recommendations on local restaurants, activities, bars etc. 
2. Some small recognition for honeymooners, I appreciate that perhaps most stays are for honeymoons, but a little note with a small bottle of wine, or a local favourite sweet treat, it would just make it feel that little bit more special. 

Overall, this property was our favourite from the four we stayed across all islands! 

A perfect property

Magic on the hillside....outdoor showers with rainbows....serenity...calm...and soul replenishment ..this lovely inn is.operated with taste, attention to detail and consideration by owners Amy and Dan!...we relished every minute, the view offered much as did the beautifully landscaped grounds...the uniquely decorated rooms and the delicious breakfasts....topped off with homemade bread!  The location is perfect, away from the busy streets of Lahaina, but close enough to get everywhere within minutes...watch the sunrise between the hills in the morning, sprinkled with a cloud of mist...and then embrace the sunset in the evening....all to capture a perfect stay in this beautiful place....not to be fogotten and to be an anticipated  return !
Thank you Amy and Dan!


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My husband and I were looking for a serene experience away from the large resorts and places with a ton of kids. Ho’oilo House was perfect in that way. The property is lovely and the views are breathtaking.  While it is off the beaten path, we didn’t have trouble finding it. The owners made sure to give explicit instructions to not rely on GPS and how to find the place. They were also in contact with us prior to our stay to inquire about dietary restrictions and we have many. We’re both allergic to so many things, I honestly didn’t expect anyone to be so accommodating.

We were taken aback with the whole ‘no locking doors’ thing. You can lock your room from the inside. But even the main doors are open all day until late. It takes some getting used to and honestly, by the end of our stay, I didn’t even think about it. We stayed in the Wailele Suite which has a queen bed. I LOVED the outdoor shower. The view of the mountains and palm trees overhead was amazing.  I found myself staying out there a little longer than I actually needed. The property is so quiet. I often wondered if the other guests were around at all. 

To order breakfast, we filled out a form the night before. I was a little disappointed with the limited choices. I’d love to see a few more options for eggs (only offered hard boiled). We did wind up going to the food truck down the road most days (which I highly recommend). But having a scone and some tea next to the pool in the morning was a relaxing, peaceful way to start the day.

There’s a general vibe from everyone there (guests and owners) that we respect your privacy if you don’t want to make chit chat, but if you reach out to Dan for anything, he has lots of suggestions. He really saved us by recommending we look at getting rash guards for snorkeling. Good call!

So, you should know that I have a real difficult time with creepy crawly things. There are a lot of geckos on the property, but it honestly didn’t bother me even when one found its way into our bathroom. It seemed much more afraid of us. We had some sugar ants find their way in through the A/C unit. Dan promptly put some stuff down that kept them at bay. We get ants in Seattle every year, so I’m aware it’s something you just have to deal with. If this is a dealbreaker for you, you may consider staying at a large hotel.

There are two minor things I would recommend Dan and Amy look into. The mattress in our room probably needs to be replaced or it was just too soft for me. Felt like we were sinking into the middle. The other is that water does tend to spill into the bathroom from the outdoor shower (under the glass doors). Not sure if there’s anything they can do about that.
I didn’t ask while we were there, but I wonder if there’s any laundry service. We didn’t stay that long where I had to do laundry, but having the option would be nice.

I would stay at Ho’oilo House again no question. No kids, quiet, peaceful, and gorgeous views. Exactly what we wanted. We even got massages while we were there on the private lanai. Thanks Dan & Amy. We felt very welcome.

A beautiful and quiet stay

Anyone that’s been to Bali/similar will have seen properties and grounds like this, but they’re always superbly maintained and kept in much better condition. You are, really, paying a lot of money just to stay in an (older) Balinese house with a view.
Don’t be fooled in to expecting a similar level of service as that which you’d get in Bali or, indeed, other places in this price bracket either. Sadly, and to be honest, the proprietors need to do some soul-searching about what they’re offering, it’s pretty poor for the customer. 
If the owners are, unfortunately, beleaguered by personal or health issues; they should be honest and recruit staff to ensure there’s a warm welcome and a ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude conveyed.  We are a long way down the line from C-19 lockdown and a breakfast buffet, but a pre-ordered (by 10pm the night before) tray with a limited number of food items being left on the table to be picked up is really, short-changing holiday makers who’ve invested in a dream holiday on Maui. We at least had a friendly smile from the substitute staff member in the kitchen on the Sunday as compared to not a single smile or being ignored by the female owner all the rest of our 5 night visit! 
On our first day, we asked for a second coffee and, whilst the last dribble from the filter machine did come, it was the very opposite of ‘of course, no problem sir’. We ordered extra mugs of coffee the next day but were only allowed one each! Similarly, we were leaving at 7 am on our final day and asked two days before what the breakfast arrangements were for an early departure. We were told not really anything (despite having paid for breakfast) as there wasn’t a bag. Fortunately I had a bag and a breakfast of sorts was reluctantly issued with a couple of items in it, 46 hours before our departure. Never, anywhere in the world have I experienced anything like this- especially not Bali or Hawai’i. 
Ho’olio House offers great views, a small but sufficient pool, spacious bedroom & bathing (broken windows, tired woodwork etc though) and a relaxing setting below the mountains/hills. But that’s all there whether the owners make the effort or not (Housekeeper Nancy makes alot of effort). 
The other guests were a delight. 
Really step up your offer or find an alternative plan for the business (if you’re not willing or able to do so) because customer service, the grounds and house maintenance really are not great and, in our view, you’re misleading holiday makers who think they’re going to get a fabulous experience and that really isn’t on offer!

If you’ve seen Indonesian places before, you’ll be extra disappointed

Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood, Ho’oilo House has much to offer its guests. This B&B is a wonderful place to stop at Maui!

Starting with the beautifully appointed house that has four guest rooms, Ho’oilo House, which translates to Winter House, is a joy to be a part of. Reflecting a Balinese esthetic the light-filled house is always open to the outside; fresh air sweeps through the place from the main door to the sliding doors that lead to the pool area. Everywhere you look there is something of interest, something to delight the eye. I was stunned to see the doors to our room inlaid with mother-of-pearl! And the doors to each of the guest rooms are treated the same but with different designs. 

The view toward the ocean from the pool area is breathtaking. Driving down the B&B’s driveway and then again down the road to the highway the view across the ocean to the island of Lana’i is breathtaking.

Our room, the Waikeke Room or Waterfall Room, is spacious, with its private lanai, a soaking tub, a heavenly outdoor shower, plenty of closet and drawer space to unpack and make yourself at home. The comfortable bed gave us a good night’s sleep.

Innkeeper Dan is friendly and helpful. He puts out a filling breakfast, following the list provided that you checked off the night before. The meal can be taken in your room or poolside or at one of the café tables in the main area. It is great way to start the day!

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