Turtle Bay ResortvsMaui Inn
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Turtle Bay Resort scores marginally better than Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono. Turtle Bay Resort scores 84 with accolades from 12 reviewers like Zagat, Afar Magazine and BlackBook.
Turtle Bay Resort Show All Reviews
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Ideally located on a five-mile stretch of a secluded North Shore bay, this luxurious 880-acre property has a high hip factor."
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly boutique surf lodge with two championship golf courses on Oahu's famed North Shore." Full review
Fodor's
"The Turtle Bay Resort boasts spacious guest rooms averaging nearly 500 square feet, with lanai that showcase stunning peninsula views." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set on a wide stretch of oceanfront on the North Shore of O’ahu, this resort has guest rooms, beach cottages, and ocean villas."
BlackBook
"Smack in the middle of legendary surf breaks, golden sand beaches and the North Shore's "pray for surf" scene, this resort is in the midst of what makes Hawaii surf culture world famous."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 840-acre spot is the one and only resort on Oahu’s rugged North Shore, home to some of the best surfing in the world." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"For a "romantic escapade" that feels "light-years away" "from the hubbub of Waikiki", this "breathtaking" and "very private" resort offers "incredible" Pacific views."
Afar Magazine
"Shaka! We got to stay on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu for two weeks in December. Typical beautiful Hawaii winter weather, the rain and clouds would usually break in the late..." Full review
Gayot
"Casual, quiet and seasonally lively, this resort is located about 45 minutes from the Honolulu Airport and the shopping and nightlife of Waikiki."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The only resort on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay offers activities from surfing to golfing that encourage guests to both relax in and interact with this remote and world famous setting." Full review
Maui Inn
2199 Kahookele Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
From $265/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Gayot
"One of the very few legal Maui County private vacation rentals, this Wailuku inn offers an upscale casual setting and is finished in wonderful Hawaii designer decor."
Fodor's
"Built in 1924 and listed on the State of Hawaii Register of Historic Places, this home with knowledgeable innkeepers offers the charm of old Hawaii." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1924 by a wealthy banker as a wedding gift for his daughter, this historic home has been lovingly restored by hosts Tom and Janice Fairbanks."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lush Island greenery, quick-to-the-airport location and the thoughtful charms of a historic building combine for a peaceful and cosy stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though the house was built in 1924, impeccable restoration has allowed this plantation-style home to include all the modern comforts." Full review
Frommer's
"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." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Hawaiian hospitality is a highight at this elegant period home." Full review