Pros

  • Romantic, adult-only bed-and-breakfast with a laid-back charm
  • Beautiful Indonesian-style decor with unique pieces imported from Bali
  • Nice breakfast with fruit, cereals, toasts and local jam is included
  • Stylish common room with teak daybeds
  • Quiet, intimate atmosphere with only six rooms
  • Rooms have beautiful bathrooms with private outdoor showers
  • Small, lovely pool with waterfall features
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • Not located near a beach
  • No fitness room
  • No formal spa (in-room treatments can be arranged)
  • No restaurants or shops in walking distance of the property
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Bottom Line

With just six rooms arranged around a beautiful common area that’s all decked out in lavish Balinese-style decor, this is about as opposite of a generic mega-resort as you can get. This adult-only bed-and-breakfast offers an intimate, romantic alternative to busy chain hotels. Although amenities are limited to a great continental breakfast and a small, lovely pool, the experience here less about action and more about relaxing and enjoying the great views of the ocean below (though note there is no beach here). This is the only upscale bed-and-breakfast in Lahaina; the Maui Guest House is also intimate but not nearly as luxe.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Ho’oilo House

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Decked out in imported Balinese dark wood pieces, creating an effortless island-chic

This charming, six-room luxury bed-and-breakfast feels like the gorgeous home of a friend with great taste. Featuring a breezy open plan, the hotel is centered around a main common room that faces out onto a small, lovely pool. Between the guest rooms are open-air passageways that let the breeze through, lined by gardens, koi ponds and fountains. It’s a little slice of paradise on a gentle hillside overlooking the ocean below, just a smidgen south of Lahaina. The vibe is at once elegant and laid-back, presenting a serene island-chic feel that allows for deep relaxation. This adult-only property is undeniably romantic and honeymoon-appropriate, with indoor-outdoor bathrooms that allow guests to shower under the stars.

The name Ho’oilo means winter, as the hotel was created for the owners to retreat to in those cold winter months. The entire building is built and decorated in an Indonesian style. Most of the wood, the decorations and even the and building materials were imported from Bali. Throughout the rooms and hallways, elements include hand-carved teak-wood columns, luxurious wooden daybeds filled with pillows, and delicate paper lanterns. The beautiful common room has high, vaulted ceilings, stone statues of Hindu characters on display, plush chaise lounges, and a collection of books and games. With just six rooms at the hotel, the atmosphere is personal and intimate, and the property’s friendly hosts are always close by to give a restaurant recommendation or book a tour.

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Location

Nestled in the mountains just south of Lahaina

Ho’oilo House is perched on a gentle hillside at the foot of the West Maui mountains, just south of Lahaina. One side of the property faces up towards the mountains, which are often shrouded in mist, while the other side has panoramic vistas out to the ocean. On clear days, you can see the island of Lanai not far off the shore. The hotel is located in a very quiet, suburban neighborhood, and there aren’t any shops or restaurants in walking distance, so guests will need a rental car. The nearest beach is Launiupoko Beach Park, just a five-minute drive down the road (though it's not really close enough to walk to.)  The bustling shops and bars of downtown Lahaina are just a 12-minute drive away, and it’s a 40-minute trip to the airport. 

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Rooms

Beautifully decorated, romantic rooms with private outdoor showers

There are just six rooms available, all beautifully decorated individually with Indonesian furnishings. The entrance to each room is marked by traditional Bali-style doors inlaid with tiny, intricate mother-of-pearl designs. Large sliding doors let in plenty of light, and open onto a private covered lanai with comfortable seating and peaceful garden or ocean views. Each room’s custom decor includes unique pieces such as carved Balinese instruments, wooden statues, and paper lanterns. The color palette includes warm, earthy tones of brown, yellow, deep red, and slate blue. King or queen-size beds offer soft, high-quality linens, and flat-screen TVs are subtly hidden away behind the closet doors. Rooms have mini-fridges and iPod docks can be requested.

A highlight of each room is the large open indoor-outdoor bathroom with a unique soaking tub. One room has a hammered copper tub and sink basin, while another has a beautiful black granite soaking tub. The bathtubs and showers each have a cool one-of-a-kind feature: The spouts are made of stone carved heads of Balinese Hindu gods, with water spouting out the mouth. The outdoor showers feature a pebble floor and lava stone walls, open to the sky so guests can stargaze while taking a shower under the moonlight. 

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Features

Light on amenities, but full of charm and tranquility

In true bed-and-breakfast style, a hearty continental breakfast is available in the common room every morning. The spread includes fresh fruits, cereal, muffins and toast with local jams, yogurt and fresh juices. Gluten-free breads can be made upon request. A great selection of tea and coffee are available in the common room at any time of day. Guests can have breakfast in the lounge area or next to the small pool. Two lovely fountain features pour into the idyllic pool, which has views down the hill and out over the ocean below. A few comfortable, padded lounge chairs are placed around the pool and on the grassy lawn. On one side of the lawn, there’s a peace meditation gazebo that looks out toward the mountains.

There is no spa, but in-room spa and massage treatments can be arranged. The hotel aims to be very eco-friendly. For example, nice plastic water bottles are given to guests use with the water cooler, instead of disposable bottled water. And about 80 percent of the hotel’s power comes from its solar field. There is a small orchard on the property with fresh fruit trees, including mangos, lemons, and more. Free Wi-Fi and parking is provided.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Ho’oilo House

Scene

Decked out in imported Balinese dark wood pieces, creating an effortless island-chic

This charming, six-room luxury bed-and-breakfast feels like the gorgeous home of a friend with great taste. Featuring a breezy open plan, the hotel is centered around a main common room that faces out onto a small, lovely pool. Between the guest rooms are open-air passageways that let the breeze through, lined by gardens, koi ponds and fountains. It’s a little slice of paradise on a gentle hillside overlooking the ocean below, just a smidgen south of Lahaina. The vibe is at once elegant and laid-back, presenting a serene island-chic feel that allows for deep relaxation. This adult-only property is undeniably romantic and honeymoon-appropriate, with indoor-outdoor bathrooms that allow guests to shower under the stars.

The name Ho’oilo means winter, as the hotel was created for the owners to retreat to in those cold winter months. The entire building is built and decorated in an Indonesian style. Most of the wood, the decorations and even the and building materials were imported from Bali. Throughout the rooms and hallways, elements include hand-carved teak-wood columns, luxurious wooden daybeds filled with pillows, and delicate paper lanterns. The beautiful common room has high, vaulted ceilings, stone statues of Hindu characters on display, plush chaise lounges, and a collection of books and games. With just six rooms at the hotel, the atmosphere is personal and intimate, and the property’s friendly hosts are always close by to give a restaurant recommendation or book a tour.

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Location

Nestled in the mountains just south of Lahaina

Ho’oilo House is perched on a gentle hillside at the foot of the West Maui mountains, just south of Lahaina. One side of the property faces up towards the mountains, which are often shrouded in mist, while the other side has panoramic vistas out to the ocean. On clear days, you can see the island of Lanai not far off the shore. The hotel is located in a very quiet, suburban neighborhood, and there aren’t any shops or restaurants in walking distance, so guests will need a rental car. The nearest beach is Launiupoko Beach Park, just a five-minute drive down the road (though it's not really close enough to walk to.)  The bustling shops and bars of downtown Lahaina are just a 12-minute drive away, and it’s a 40-minute trip to the airport. 

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Rooms

Beautifully decorated, romantic rooms with private outdoor showers

There are just six rooms available, all beautifully decorated individually with Indonesian furnishings. The entrance to each room is marked by traditional Bali-style doors inlaid with tiny, intricate mother-of-pearl designs. Large sliding doors let in plenty of light, and open onto a private covered lanai with comfortable seating and peaceful garden or ocean views. Each room’s custom decor includes unique pieces such as carved Balinese instruments, wooden statues, and paper lanterns. The color palette includes warm, earthy tones of brown, yellow, deep red, and slate blue. King or queen-size beds offer soft, high-quality linens, and flat-screen TVs are subtly hidden away behind the closet doors. Rooms have mini-fridges and iPod docks can be requested.

A highlight of each room is the large open indoor-outdoor bathroom with a unique soaking tub. One room has a hammered copper tub and sink basin, while another has a beautiful black granite soaking tub. The bathtubs and showers each have a cool one-of-a-kind feature: The spouts are made of stone carved heads of Balinese Hindu gods, with water spouting out the mouth. The outdoor showers feature a pebble floor and lava stone walls, open to the sky so guests can stargaze while taking a shower under the moonlight. 

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Features

Light on amenities, but full of charm and tranquility

In true bed-and-breakfast style, a hearty continental breakfast is available in the common room every morning. The spread includes fresh fruits, cereal, muffins and toast with local jams, yogurt and fresh juices. Gluten-free breads can be made upon request. A great selection of tea and coffee are available in the common room at any time of day. Guests can have breakfast in the lounge area or next to the small pool. Two lovely fountain features pour into the idyllic pool, which has views down the hill and out over the ocean below. A few comfortable, padded lounge chairs are placed around the pool and on the grassy lawn. On one side of the lawn, there’s a peace meditation gazebo that looks out toward the mountains.

There is no spa, but in-room spa and massage treatments can be arranged. The hotel aims to be very eco-friendly. For example, nice plastic water bottles are given to guests use with the water cooler, instead of disposable bottled water. And about 80 percent of the hotel’s power comes from its solar field. There is a small orchard on the property with fresh fruit trees, including mangos, lemons, and more. Free Wi-Fi and parking is provided.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Basic Television

  • Cable

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Pool

  • Spa

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