Where to Stay in Maui Hawaii: South Maui - Kihei, Wailea vs West Maui - Kaanapali, Honokowai, Napili

Deciding where to stay on your next Maui vacation, South Maui or West Maui? In this video, we’ll help you choose by comparing some of maui's different regions, Kaʻanapali vs Wailea, and Kihei vs Honokowai, Kahana, and Napili. We’ll show you the best beaches, top snorkeling spots, and can’t-miss things to do on both sides of the island. Kaʻanapali Beach, Napili Bay, and Kapalua Bay on the west side, then over to South Maui for the Kamaole Beach Parks, Makena Landing, Big Beach, and Maluaka Beach. Whether you're after luxury resorts, family-friendly rentals, or unforgettable snorkeling adventures, this ultimate travel guide is packed with expert tips to help you choose where to stay, snorkel, and soak up the sun. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 West Maui overview - lahaina, Kaanapali, honokowai, kahana, Napili, kapalua 00:53 South Maui Overview- kihei, wailea, makena, la perouse 01:24 places to stay in West Maui 02:32 Lower Honoapiilani Road heading north 03:14 kapalua - Ritz, montage, kapalua bay, coastal trail 03:59 places to stay in South maui 04:41 kihei Food Oasis 05:04 wailea 05:47 the shops at wailea 06:13 best beaches and snorkeling in west maui - kaanapali, kapalua bay, Napili bay, slaughterhouse 09:06 South Maui beaches & wailea beach path - Kamaole, Keawakapu, ulua, polo beach 10:18 Makena Landing snorkeling 10:58 Maluaka beach, Kai Kanani, Molokini Crater 11:29 Makena Beach AKA Big Beach 11:51 South maui pros and cons 12:33 West Maui pros & cons #maui #hawaii #snorkeling #wailea #kaanapali #beach #napili #makena #wailea