Maui resort cost depends on the property, room, dates and included services. As historical context, Maui County hotels recorded a $545.28 average daily rate from January to June 2026, according to state data; this is a hotel-market benchmark, not a resort-only average or a live quote. Use the dated area figures below to frame comparisons, then price the exact stay.
Maui Resort Cost by Area
| Measure (2026) | Average daily rate |
|---|---|
| Maui County hotels, January to June | $545.28 |
| Maui County hotels, July | about $579 |
| Wailea hotels, June | $777.33 |
| Lahaina, Ka’anapali and Kapalua hotels, June | $463.84 |
| Maui luxury-class hotels, June | $981.94 |
| All Hawaii hotels, January to June | $373.07 |
Source: Hawaii DBEDT June 2026 Hotel Performance Report, with the July figure from the Hawaiʻi DBEDT July 2026 report directly.
ADR (average daily rate) is room revenue divided by occupied rooms for hotels that report to the state. It is a market benchmark, not a quote for one property, and the survey generally excludes properties with fewer than 20 units, such as many condos and vacation rentals.
Maui Resort Areas Compared
- Wailea and Makena: Compare south-shore resort quotes; the cited report gives a Wailea hotel average, not a combined Wailea-Makena price.
- Ka’anapali and Kapalua: Compare West Maui properties individually; the table reports a combined Lahaina/Kaʻanapali/Kapalua region rather than each town separately.
- Kihei: Compare condo and hotel totals. The cited state report does not provide a separate Kihei hotel average.
- Kahului and Wailuku: Compare location, facilities and dates rather than assuming an airport-area stay is cheaper.
Taxes and Resort Fees
For taxable stays in 2026, the Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation confirms an 11% state transient accommodations tax. Maui County levies a separate 3% county tax. The state lists a maximum GET pass-on rate of 4.712% where applicable. Confirm the taxable amounts and itemized final total; do not add charges again if they are already included.
Many Maui resorts add a daily resort fee, and some charge for parking. Amounts differ by resort, so compare the displayed total. Read our Hawaii resort fee guide for the items to compare.
Hotel or Condo on Maui?
A condo with a kitchen can reduce food costs for families and groups, but check cleaning fees, minimum stays and parking. Check which pools, beach services and dining facilities the actual resort includes; neither facilities nor a higher price are guaranteed by its label. Compare the total for your group size before choosing.
How to Save on a Maui Resort
- Compare West Maui, Kihei and Wailea, since averages differ widely.
- Take a refundable rate and recheck before the cancellation deadline.
- Check packages that include parking, breakfast or resort credit.
- Check the hotel’s own site for member rates.
- Budget the full week with our one-week Maui hotel cost guide.
Related: Maui hotel prices and Grand Wailea costs.
Source for fee-display guidance: FTC lodging-fee rule FAQs.
Before You Book
- Compare the same dates, guest count and cancellation terms.
- Confirm room views, bed arrangements, accessibility and permitted occupancy.
- Check the hotel’s current operating facilities and any activity charges.
- Compare transport and parking as part of your whole-trip budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Maui resort cost per night?
A dated resort quote is needed. The state hotel averages above provide market context and include hotels beyond resort properties; they are not a resort-only price or a guaranteed rate.
Which Maui area is cheapest?
There is no guaranteed cheapest area for an individual trip. Compare matching dates and room types, including taxes, required charges, parking and any transport you need.
What taxes are added to a Maui stay?
Check the 2026 state TAT, Maui County TAT and any GET passed on by the operator. Use the hotel’s itemized final quote rather than automatically adding taxes to an inclusive price.
Should a resort fee already be in the displayed price?
The FTC’s short-term-lodging fee rule requires mandatory charges in the upfront total price. Government taxes and optional add-ons may be shown separately but must be disclosed before payment.
