Aston at the Maui Banyan

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from the Aston at the Maui Banyan when I first pulled up – it’s solidly in that three-star territory where you’re hoping for decent but bracing for disappointing. But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way. The whole vibe is way more relaxed than those massive resort complexes that dominate other parts of the island, and there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels like actual Hawaii rather than a sanitized vacation bubble.

The location is what really makes this place work – you’re right in Kihei, which means you can actually walk to restaurants and shops without needing to drive everywhere (parking’s not terrible here, by the way, which is saying something for Maui). Kamaole Beach Parks are basically right there, and I mean the good beaches, not the rocky tourist traps. You’ll hear the ocean at night, which sounds romantic until you realize it also means you’ll hear people coming back from bars, but it’s not terrible – more like gentle background noise that actually helped me sleep. The building itself has that slightly dated condo-resort feel that’s pretty common in this area, but everything’s clean and the maintenance seems solid.

What I really appreciated was how the staff actually knew stuff about the island – not just the rehearsed recommendations you get at bigger places, but genuine insights about which food trucks are worth the drive and when to hit the snorkeling spots before they get crowded. The pool area gets busy during peak season (obviously), but if you time it right in the early morning or late afternoon, it’s actually pretty peaceful. The rooms are bigger than you’d expect for the price point, and while the decor isn’t going to win any awards, everything works and there’s enough space to spread out after a long day at the beach. I mean, you’re not staying inside much anyway, right? Check-in was smooth – no weird hidden fees or pushy timeshare pitches, which honestly feels like a minor miracle in this part of Maui. The whole experience just felt more authentic than a lot of places that cost twice as much and deliver half the charm.

Rooms

• Standard Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Suite with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 × 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View with 2 × 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Standard Deluxe Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• One Bedroom Deluxe with 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One Bedroom Deluxe Partial Ocean View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two Bedroom Deluxe with 2 × 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View Deluxe with 2 × 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Room Selected at Check-In with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Fung from Australia (8/10)

  The location is very convenient to shops and restaurants.

• Rastislav from Slovakia (7/10)

  Location

• Anonym from Austria (9/10)

  The room was spacious.
  Got a little birthday present 🙂
  Balcony
  View
  Nature surrounding
  Restaurants very close
  Parking was easy
  Luggage storage on travel days

• Nesi from Turkey (8/10)

  Great location, helpful staff

• Ashley from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location to beach, shops and restaurants

• Biton from Israel (8/10)

  The room can be better IMO but the location is amazing

• Piotr from Poland (9/10)

  Reception staff, room, location

• Brian from United States (9/10)

  Great location near Kamaole Beaches. Very clean, friendly staff. 2 Hot tubs and pools.

• Valerie from United States (8/10)

  The close proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shops in Kihei. Our particular unit had an ocean view, washer/dryer, and full kitchen. They delivered new towels upon request.

• Tyrone from Canada (7/10)

  right across from K2 beach

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