Maui Vista 1313

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Maui Vista 1313, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming spots are the ones that completely surprise you, and this little gem absolutely did that.

The thing about Maui Vista is that it gets the fundamentals so right that you almost forget you’re not staying somewhere twice the price. I mean, sure, it’s not going to have those fancy infinity pools or marble everything, but what it does have is this genuine Hawaiian vibe that feels… well, actually Hawaiian. The property sits in this perfect sweet spot where you’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the tourist chaos that you can actually hear the birds in the morning instead of tour buses rumbling by at 6 AM. The staff here – and I’m talking about the front desk folks, housekeeping, everyone – they actually seem to give a damn about whether you’re having a good time. Check-in was this refreshingly normal experience where they just handed me the keys and pointed me toward my unit without trying to upsell me on seventeen different packages.

What really sold me on this place, though, was discovering all these little details that someone clearly thought through. The lanai (that’s the balcony for you mainland folks) actually faces the right direction to catch those incredible Maui sunsets, and there’s enough space to set up a proper chair and just… exist for a while. The kitchen setup is surprisingly functional – I actually cooked a few meals instead of eating out every night, which honestly saved me a fortune and let me hit up the local farmers markets. Parking is straightforward, no weird fees or hunting around for spots, which anyone who’s dealt with Maui accommodations will tell you is kind of a miracle. The Wi-Fi works consistently (tested it on multiple video calls), and the AC doesn’t sound like a freight train, which seems basic but you’d be amazed how many places get that wrong. I was there during what the locals call “shoulder season” – that sweet spot between peak winter crowds and summer family rush – and the whole property had this relaxed, unhurried feel. Even the pool area never felt crowded, and there’s something to be said for being able to actually swim laps instead of navigating around floating unicorns and screaming kids.

Here’s the thing that really gets me about Maui Vista 1313 – it’s earned that 9.1 rating not by trying to be something it’s not, but by absolutely nailing what it is. This isn’t the place you choose if you need a concierge to arrange your entire itinerary or want room service at midnight. But if you’re the kind of traveler who appreciates a clean, comfortable, well-located base camp for exploring Maui without paying resort prices for amenities you probably won’t use anyway? This place just makes sense. I left feeling like I’d discovered something that the cruise ship crowds haven’t figured out yet, and honestly, I’m kind of hoping it stays that way.

Rooms

• Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Chris from Canada (10/10)

  Close to beaches, parks, local transit, local restaurants and grocery stores. The unit 1313 was exceptionally beautifully decorated and clean.

• Alexandria from United States (10/10)

  It felt like home

• Wan-shiang from New Zealand (8/10)

  Location is great

• Sanford from United States (9/10)

  Not applicable

• Dawn from Canada (8/10)

  Location within the complex and Kihei is fantastic.

• Anonymous from United States (9/10)

  So clean and well equipped!

• Anonymous from United States (10/10)

  Location

• Isabelle from Switzerland (9/10)

  Super Lager, fast am Strand
  Sehr gut ausgestattetes Appartement, uns hats an nichts gefehlt

• Sylvia from United States (9/10)

• Yaroslav from United States (10/10)

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