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.

Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows was one of the first resorts built on Maui way back in 1962, just as Hawaii was being developed as a major tourist destination. It’s a sizable hotel with a large main tower containing more than 330 guest rooms, but the surrounding 127 private bungalows have recently been remodeled and provide a plethora of options for families who might be looking for something a bit different than your run-of-the-mill hotel room.

The hotel sits on a 27-acre, oceanfront property, nestled on a long section of pristine Kaanapali Beach.