Mahina Surf

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Mahina Surf when I first pulled up – it’s got that unassuming three-star vibe that could go either way. But honestly, this place surprised me in the best possible way. The name gives it away if you know any Hawaiian (mahina means moon), and there’s definitely something about the evening atmosphere here that feels almost lunar-peaceful, especially when you’re sitting outside after a long day.

The thing about Mahina Surf is that it gets the balance right between laid-back surf culture and actually having your stuff together as a hotel. I mean, you’re not going to find marble lobbies or some fancy concierge in a tux, but the front desk folks actually know the area – like, really know it. They’ll tell you which breaks are working on any given day, where to grab the best poke that isn’t touristy garbage, and honestly, their local intel is worth the stay alone. The rooms are clean and functional, nothing fancy but everything works (which, let’s be real, isn’t always a given at surf-focused places). The beds are surprisingly comfortable – I slept better than I expected, and the AC actually keeps up when it gets muggy.

What really sold me on this place was how it feels authentic without trying too hard. You’ll see actual surfers staying here, not just people cosplaying the lifestyle for Instagram. The vibe in the common areas is genuinely chill – people sharing beta about conditions, maybe a guitar coming out in the evenings, that sort of thing. Parking is straightforward (thank god), and check-in was refreshingly quick. The location puts you close enough to the action without being right in the chaos, which means you can actually sleep at night instead of listening to drunk tourists until 3 AM. I noticed they keep things pretty quiet after 10 PM anyway – seems like most guests are early risers chasing dawn patrol sessions. The whole place smells faintly of salt air and surf wax, which sounds weird but actually feels really right. For what you pay, especially given that 8.6 rating, it’s solid value. This isn’t luxury travel, but it’s the kind of place where you remember why you started traveling in the first place.

Rooms

• King Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Two Bedroom Suite with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Standard Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Two Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• One-Bedroom Suite with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults

Reviews

• Davide from Italy (9/10)

  Great location, the garden facing the ocean was amazing and you could see turtles right in front of the house

• Rochelle from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Beautiful location with secret turtle beach

• Rosaisela from United States (9/10)

  Love how clean and comfortable everything was will recommend 100%.

• Ivona from Czech Republic (8/10)

  Awesome

• Quenton from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Quiet relaxed apartment in small complex with sea views, great pool and nice gardens. Bonus was a small beach nearby frequented by turtles every day we were there. Close to shops but would ideally need access to a car to make the most of the area.

• Gabor from Hungary (9/10)

  Perfect location, nice guests

• Prakhar from India (8/10)

  Customer service when our door broke. Very receptive to messages.

• Ludmila from Austria (9/10)

  The location is excellent, we would definitely stay here again! We saw lots of turtles on the beach nearby. The apartment was clean. The furniture was a bit dated, but in perfect condition. The kitchen had everything that we needed. We were offered coffee and chocolate on our arrival, which was a nice touch.

• James from United States (9/10)

  Sunsets were incredible. Seeing the turtles was a great experience. Kids loved the pool.

• Matthias from United States (9/10)

  We loved the view with marvelous sunsets and the turtle beach.

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