Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

Free Maui tours every day! We feature the 12-Mile Haleakala Volcano Hike, The Road to Hana, Iao Valley Rainforest Hike, Whale Watching (seasonal), Snorkel with Turtles, Historic Lahaina and Paia Towns, and of course beaches, beaches, beaches!

'Best value hostel' - Recommended by Let's Go Hawaii 2009

'The premier hostel accommodation on Maui' - Recommended by Moon Handbook

'Backpackers should head to Banana Bungalow' - Recommended by Frommer's

'Lively and cosmopolitan hostel' - Recommended by Fodor's 2009

Our hostel caters to backpackers, travellers and surfers wanting to get the best out of Maui, and the best value for their money. Your stay comes with a friendly atmosphere, camaraderie, and friendships that last a lifetime. We offer more free amenities than any other hostel in Hawaii, probably the world.

We've got free pancake breakfast, free keg parties on Friday nights, free Internet computers, free Wi-Fi, a large Jacuzzi hot tub, a tropical garden, free pool table, international TV channels and a widescreen TV!

We also offer free airport pick-up at 10:30am, 1:30pm and 5:30pm - call us from baggage claim to arrange.

We are centrally located in historic Wailuku town in north central Maui. We are about 3 miles from Kahului airport and Kanaha Beach, 7 miles from Paia and Hookipa on the north shore and from Kihei on the south shore, and 17 miles from Lahaina. We are a short drive from the best kitesurfing and windsurfing in the world!

So, whether you want to visit Hana and Haleakala, windsurf at Hookipa and Sprecks, or enjoy the beaches of Makena and Kaanapali, Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel is the place for you.

We are within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, bars, banks, and the post office. The hostel offers comfortable and clean dormitories and private rooms. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are travellers just like you!

Please note that guests must have a foreign passport or off-island ticket to check in.

Directions

We're only about 3 miles from the airport, and it's really easy to get here by car.

From the airport terminal or your rental car place, get onto Airport Rd., the airport access road, head away from the airport and you're going the right way.
* At the first light, take a right onto Haleakala Hwy. and merge shortly onto Hana Hwy.
* After a few hundred yards, the road will curve sharply to the left and become Kaahumanu Ave. (route 32). Follow Kaahumanu Ave. for about 2 miles through the city of Kahului.
* You will start going up a gradual incline and go under an overpass. Stay in the right lane.
* Turn right at the second light after the bridge onto Market St.)
* Go straight through the four-way stop (Vineyard St.) and follow the road down and over the bridge.
* We are the building on the corner on the right side right after the bridge. Turn right after our building and park in the carport or in the lot behind the blue house behind the hostel. The front desk is in the main building fronting Market St.

Directions to the Banana Bungalow by Bus:
From the airport pick up zone #3 you can take the Upcountry Islander #40 or the Haiku Islander #35 to Ka'ahumanu for $1.

From Ka'ahumanu Center you can take either the Wailuku Route #1 or #2. Route #2 takes around 24 mins and #1 takes around 35 mins. Wailuku Route is free.

Once you are on the Wailuku Route you will want to get off at Pi'lhana Terrace. You can tell the bus driver that you are going to Banana Bungalow and they will know where to let you off.

The city bus does have luggage restrictions. You can only take luggage on the bus that you can fit on your lap. If you have a lot of luggage you may need to take a taxi. A taxi costs around $25.

Facilities

Linen Included, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark