Maui is made for family vacations, with sheltered beaches and outdoor adventures welcoming keiki (children) and adults.
But where on Maui is the best place for families to stay?
Read this guide to find the best Maui resorts for families, and Maui all inclusive resorts for families.
West Maui Resorts For Families
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Ka’anapali Beach Hotel
Ka’anapali Beach Hotel is a resort dedicated to capturing the Hawaiian spirit of aloha and ohana. Located on Ka’anapali beach, this is a resort that wants families to immerse themselves in Maui.
The daily cultural activities help the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel stand out for curious families.
Try making a lei, practicing your hula, or even picking up the ukulele. Then relax with a dip in the whale shaped pool, or grab dinner at the beachfront restaurant.
Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa
The sprawling property of the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa encompasses the incredible Black Rock beach, and an Oceanfront Lagoon pool that keiki won’t be able to resist.
Make sure to check out the Cliff Diving ceremony if you stay in the area!
For the most comfortable experience, book one of the Sheraton’s expansive suites to relax in after a day of exploring the resort grounds.
Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Situated right next to the Whalers Village shopping center and one of the best stretches of Ka’anapali Beach, you can’t beat the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas for location.
As well as large rooms, a waterfall pool, and immediate beach access, the Westin provides a kids club to ensure happy families.
Your keiki can learn all about Hawaiian traditions, between trips to one of the Westin’s six impressive pools.
Honua Kai Resort and Spa
For families who hate to leave their home comforts, the incredible amenities at Honua Kai Resort and Spa ensure you can settle right into your vacation. The spacious rental complex is ideal for larger families.
Choose from a one, two, or three-bedroom suite, each one packed with luxury amenities.
Multiple connected pools and a Ka’anapali Beach location will keep kids occupied, while the on-site spa offers local treatments for busy parents.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has a few extra activities to really help this family friendly resort stand out.
Ocean loving keiki will adore the Mindful Mermaid Academy, where they have a chance to meet an actual real life mermaid! (Sort of…) And the Drums of the Pacific luau is an invigorating dinner luau, right on-site.
If that wasn’t enough, the Hyatt is also home to penguins!
Montage Kapalua Bay
Found on the northern tip of West Maui, Montage Kapalua Bay is a luxury family property in harmony with its surroundings.
Each villa features a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and dining room, while the resort is home to a large pool complex and easy beach access.
But what will really appeal to families is the children’s club! Montage has the best club on the island, featuring a rewards program for environment-friendly activities, and creative days-out.
Napili Kai Beach Resort
Napili is a low-key beach area north of Ka’anapali, and the Napili Kai Beach Resort has the same laid back charm. Right by one of Maui’s best beaches, Napili Kai is ideal for families hoping for a serene Maui stay.
Napili Kai Beach Resort doesn’t have the same family focus as the Ka’anapali hotels, but the welcoming area really encourages you to kick back and relax.
South Maui Resorts For Families
Grand Wailea
There are many great things about the Grand Wailea, but families will find one feature that stands out above the rest—the pool.
The pool complex at the Grand Wailea is essentially a waterpark in the middle of the resort, featuring everything from waterfalls and waterslides, to rope swings and whitewater rapids.
If you can convince the keiki to leave the pool, the Grand Wailea also offers complimentary scuba lessons, an on-site luau, and a location steps away from Wailea beach.
Fairmont Kea Lani
Families looking for space in one of the busiest areas on Maui will love the Fairmont Kea Lani. This resort has the biggest standard rooms in Wailea, with plenty of amenities.
Still need more room? Book a villa featuring a full gourmet kitchen and a private courtyard!
Experience Hawaiian culture with the Fairmont Kea Lani cultural activity program, or take the 140’ waterslide from the upper lagoon pool to the lower lagoon pool! Located on Polo Beach, Fairmont Kea Lani offers spacious luxury.
Four Seasons Resort and Spa Maui
If you’re looking for a luxurious take on the family-friendly hotel, the Four Seasons Resort and Spa Maui in Wailea is just what you need.
Alongside the spas and dining experiences that make the Four Seasons so popular with adults, the resort offers a kids club and babysitting service to make your stay easier.
What Area Of Maui Is Best For Families?
West Maui and South Maui are the two most popular tourist destinations on the island, and both are wonderful for families.
Wailea on South Maui is known for its luxury accommodations and expansive beaches, and the resorts cater to anybody looking to relax.
Families aren’t always the resort priority, but there are several options for a keiki friendly stay.
Ka’anapali on West Maui is all about families. Many of the hotels here are designed to provide the perfect family holiday, with kids clubs and activities often being top priority.
Is Maui A Good Family Vacation?
Maui is ideal for a family vacation. Sheltered coves and shallow reefs welcome children into the water, while extensive roads and impressive hiking trails help families embrace adventure.
The majority of the resorts are family friendly, and plenty of the restaurants have a designated keiki menu.
Where To Stay All-Inclusive On Maui?
Maui doesn’t offer the traditional “all-inclusive” resorts that you can expect to find elsewhere.
If you’re interested in all-inclusive, Wailea resorts such as the Four Seasons and the Grand Wailea allow families to build an inclusive stay package.
Best Maui Resort For Families
A stay in a Ka’anapali resort comes with a vibrant atmosphere and child-friendly activities.
Wailea brings with it epic luxury, and a laid back welcome.
Families on Maui will find there’s plenty to do to keep their children occupied, both inside the resort and out!
Other Places To Stay In Maui
We’ve written quite a bit about all of Maui’s available lodging, and continue to do so, but we wanted to share a few more places to stay from our friends at Booking.com.
A Resort Stay: The Four Seasons Resort in Wailea is the cream of the crop of resort stays, with restaurants, ocean views, an on-site spa, and the Shops at Wailea are just down the road. Couples particularly love The Four Seasons!
Bed and Breakfast: Sometimes, it’s all in a name, and Adventure in Paradise is exactly what it sounds like, located in Haiku on Maui’s north shore. Wake up to a 180 degree view of Haleakala summit every morning from your private patio.
Hotel: The highly rated Maui Sunset hotel combines laid-back atmosphere and the beach of Waipuilani Park. Also, it’s only 1.7 miles from the Elleair Maui Gold Club!
Vacation Home: Find your home away from home at Puu Koa Palms, six minutes from Hookipa Beach, and near the Hana Highway. Also particularly great for couples!
Villas: If you’re looking to vacation in style with your own villa try the Andaz Maui, which include all the expected amenities along with grills and plunge pools.
