Hakuna Matata Maui Hostel
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Room types
- 3
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 4 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- private-bathroom
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1 / 5 Bed in Dorm
- shared bathroom
- air-conditioning
- hairdryer
- shared-bathroom
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1 / 1 Standard room with sea view
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Camille F.
We had an amazing stay at Hakuna Matata and would absolutely recommend it. The house is roomy and very well kept, and it was so clean that I never saw sand inside, even though it’s right on the beach. We had plenty of space in the fridge, freezer, and cupboards for the week’s food, and parking for our rental car was easy right by the hostel. Irving was a warm, welcoming host, and everyone else staying there was friendly too. It’s a smaller hostel with a lovely feel, like a real home away from home. The cleanliness was beyond anything I expected from a hostel.

Kevin T.
The free surfboards and bikes were a nice bonus, and there’s a very friendly dog who loves attention. The beach is right outside and works well as a beginner surf spot. I booked a private room and really enjoyed my stay. It had the feel of sharing a home with a few roommates, like a typical hostel, and the spaces were very clean with friendly staff. I hadn’t realized the hostel caters to female travelers. It wasn’t a problem, but it would be helpful if the website said so.
Priya D.
We booked Hakuna Matata Hostel expecting a bed and a good location, and it made our Maui trip incredible. We felt so welcome and at home, and met wonderful people who filled the trip with laughter and so much love. The hostel was clean and better located than we expected. Management was kind and responsive. Irving the manager, Daniel the owner, and all the tenants helped make it one of the warmest and safest places I’ve stayed while traveling. I can’t wait to go back. Don’t hesitate to book!
Chloe M.
The hostel was super cozy, with a big backyard and a lovely place to hang out. You can borrow snorkeling gear, surfboards, and paddle boards, and there’s plenty of parking if you have a rental car. The beach is right out the back, and it’s just a two-minute walk to Lahaina life, with shops, restaurants, and bars. Everything was extremely clean and well organized, and Irving welcomed us warmly. WOW is the only word for it. I’d absolutely book this hostel again if I return to Maui.
Isabella R.
The shared kitchen lets you prepare your own meals, though only two burners work, which was my one complaint. The place was very clean and close to downtown Lehaina. I made friends during my stay, and the women working there, Natalie, Laura, and Sophie, were friendly and helpful. This was my first trip to Maui and, so far, the best trip of my life. Hakuna Matata lived up to its name. It’s a short walk to the beach, and they provide snorkel gear, surfboards, and bikes. I’ll definitely go back.
Amenities
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General Services
13 available- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Express Check In/Check Out
- Garden
- Private Check In/Check Out
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Adults Only
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Smoke Detector
- Laundry
- Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Internet access
Parking
3 available- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
Meals
2 available- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
Business Services
1 available- Conference Hall
Pool and beach
3 available- Beach facilities
- Private beach
- Next to the beach
Sports
1 available- Bike rental
Room Amenities
1 available- Non Smoking Rooms
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
118 m 1 min walk
1.3 km 16 min walk
463 m 6 min walk
96 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Campbell Park463 m 6 min walk
- Ocean Project Maui - Private Snorkel Tours on Maui907 m 11 min walk
- Skyline Hawaii - Kaanapali Maui Zipline1.9 km 23 min walk
- Buddha at Lahaina Jodo Mission1.9 km 24 min walk
- Baby Beach2.0 km 25 min walk
Restaurants
20- Pacific'o on the Beach96 m 1 min walk
- I'o Restaurant107 m 1 min walk
- Surfside Pizza124 m 2 min walk
- Kapena's Wood Fired Kitchen142 m 2 min walk
- Betty's Beach Cafe153 m 2 min walk
Transit
20- 505 Front St.Bus118 m 1 min walk
- Wharf Cinema CenterBus430 m 5 min walk
- Lahaina Aquatics CenterBus531 m 7 min walk
- Na Hale O Waine'eBus879 m 11 min walk
- Lahainaluna Rd./Kuhua St. (down)Bus1.1 km 13 min walk

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