Innkeepers Janice and Thomas Fairbanks and their daughter Shelly offer genuine Hawaiian hospitality at this lovingly restored 1928 estate hidden down a sleepy side street in old Wailuku town. Rooms in both the inn and the three-bedroom Vagabond House are decorated with native ohia wood or marble floors, high ceilings, and traditional Hawaiian quilts—most with king-size beds. Each room has a private, luxurious bathroom stocked with plush towels and Aveda toiletries and either a claw-foot tub, a whirlpool tub, or a deluxe multihead shower. You’ll want to linger in the fragrant gardens and curl up with a book on the enclosed lanai. Your hosts pull out all the stops at breakfast, serving tropical fruits and pastries beginning at 7am and Belgian waffles, five-cheese frittatas, and Molokai sweet-potato pancakes at 8am. The inn is located in Wailuku’s historic center, so you’ll hear a bit of road noise if the air-conditioning isn’t on, but it’s just 5 minutes’ walk from Hale Hoikeike (Bailey House Museum), Market Street’s antique shops, and several good restaurants. Iao Valley is a 5-minute drive away.
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Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono
2199 Kahookele St.
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Neighborhood
Wailuku
Phone
800/305-4899, 808/244-5897
Prices
$185–$280 double, includes full breakfast. Check for online specials. 2-night minimum.
Amenities
Jacuzzi; free Wi-Fi.
Units
10 units
Web site
Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono

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2199 Kahookele St. MauiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.