Lahaina Shores Beach Resort: $125 low ~ $165 peak.
Lahaina, Hawaii

Best Rate? No. Best deal? Yes. You be the judge. The significant 3 month renovation of my sixth floor mountain view studio #624 was completed in July '08. This includes an all new kitchen with solid wood cabinetry and features an oven range and microhood, a sleek vanity room, walk in shower with a transparent glass side wall, Mexican travertine and ceramic tile floors and shower walls, new carpeting, etc. The Hansgrohe wall bar shower is the same as you sometimes find in 4 star hotels.

Note: There is a 30% discount until completion of the $5.5 million exterior renovation project on February 22nd. (M-F from 8 am to 5 pm.) The discount is for any inconvenience you may experience.

The property is fronted by the ocean and has a beach which is excellent for sunbathing, safe swimming and snorkeling. (There's a reef about 150 yds. out which protects the beach from surf.) The large, manicured swimming pool area between the building and the beach is enhanced with umbrella'd tables & chairs, plus loungers for reading, sunning and snoozing. There's even a heated, bubbling, spa!

Budget minded? My popular fifth floor studio #520 is available at $15 less per night than the rates posted below. Both studios provide an unobstructed view of the West Maui Mountains. Current photos appear in the photo gallery on owner's own website. (Please inquire.) These centrally air conditioned 550 sq. ft. mountain view studios consist of a large living/bedroom area, a dining area and a bath and/or walk in shower with a separate vanity room. The firm California king bed, along with the carpeted bedroom / living area, make these desirable retreats. Also, there's a rollaway bed with standard size mattress for a third guest.