Firstly I would say that we found all the staff at the Maui Sunseeker to be very friendly, polite and helpful both before and during our stay.
Prior to arrival I had sent a few emails and they always wrote back and were always helpful.
Having come to Maui from a suite in a hotel in Honolulu we were initially surprised by the size of the Maui Sunseeker, the layout and the size of the rooms. This is not meant as a negative comment, but we were expecting something a little bigger.
That said we had a great time!
The Maui Sunseeker does not have a bar or restaurant, but they do have free internet and by the beach. They are on the South beaches at Kihei.
We did not rent a car, but would recommend it unless you are happy doing very little except sunbathing and walking. Alternatively you can pay for cabs or take your time with the local bus.
For us the Maui Sunseeker was more rustic and authentic and in keeping with the buildings in the area. Although the sundeck is clothing optional we found that this does not make it a sex club! Mostly people were out and about during the day and in the evening people only really used the hot tub late in the evening.
We stayed in Wailana room 11, which had a good view of the sea.
The staff kept the place clean and tidy and were always willing to help.
My only real disappoint with the room was the shower which was not that powerful.
The place is up for sale and this is bound to affect any thought of future investment by the current owners, so going forward it could understandably affect quality, but I am sure that the team will compensate with service!
We found a great place to eat at the Big Wave cafe about a mile up the road and we really enjoyed the Korean restaurant and sushi bar which was just a few doors away.
Take the opportunity to go for a snorkel and to see the turtles or dolphins by doing one of the organised tours. We went at the wrong time for the whales. We went with Pacific Whale Foundation.
We found the people of Hawaii to be friendly and helpful and social. Easy to chat with and keen to chat. We were nervous at first expecting to be 'sold' something, but is just not the case. Just warm and friendly people.
Finally we were impressed at how clean Hawai'i is and strongly recommend a visit regardless of where you chose to stay!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure