Tourism in Maui is still struggling to recover from 2023’s deadly wildfire, but locals are urging visitors to return to Maui, and I wanted to go back after doing some reporting on the fires last year. I’d heard good things about Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, which offers high value in an otherwise costly Maui hotel scene.

With a stay at Royal Lahaina, your tourism dollars go a long way both for you and for the people of Maui. Here’s what it’s like to check in to this property.