Kamaole Sands (3 stars)

The Kamaole Sands spreads across 15 acres in Kihei along the South Maui coast. All units offer island-style amenities, including full kitchens, air conditioning and ceiling fans, and lots of space. Choose between looking out over gardens, ponds, fountains, and waterfalls, or at white sand beaches, Molokini Island, and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

The resort activities desk is available to make reservations for golfing at one of the many golf courses in South and West Maui, and arrange snorkeling and scuba diving excursions to Molokini Island. The desk also makes available for rent various beach paraphernalia, like surfboards, snorkel sets, beach chairs, and children’s sand toys. Numerous other activities and opportunities-shopping, dining, nightlife-are easily accessible in Kihei Town.

If you’d rather stay on the Kamaole Sands resort property, you can choose to play tennis at one of four courts, play volleyball, or go swimming in the pool or children’s pool. The resort also offers barbecue grills, jet spa whirlpools, and a sundeck. Relax on the lanai or balcony of your room reading the complimentary newspaper, or stay inside and watch cable television or listen to the radio. To stay abreast of business and news, each room also provides modem and data ports for Internet access.