"BEST VALUE HOSTEL" - Let's Go Hawaii 2009

"THE PREMIER HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION ON MAUI" - Moon Handbook

"BACKPACKERS SHOULD HEAD TO BANANA BUNGALOW" - Frommer's

"LIVELY AND COSMOPOLITAN HOSTEL" - Fodor's 2009

Free Maui Tours Every Day!

12-Mile Haleakala Volcano Hike 

The Road to Hana

Iao Valley Rainforest Hike

Whale Watching (seasonal)

Snorkel with Turtles

Historic Lahaina and Paia Towns

Beaches, Beaches, Beaches!

The hostel caters to backpackers, travelers 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 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 Hookipa and Sprecks, or enjoy the beaches of Makena and Kaanapali, Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel is the place for you.

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

We were recently featured in the Maui episode of the Australian travel show, Getaway Australia.  Check out the clip here: