Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

310 N Market St, Wailuku, HI 96793, Wailuku, United States

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel is a laid-back hostel at 310 N Market St in Wailuku, on Maui’s north shore. Its informal shared spaces and free daily Maui tours give it a social, activity-oriented character. The property has a public rating of 4.3 from 986 reviews; a star classification is not documented.

Rooms

Accommodation includes low-key four- or six-bed dorms, including some women-only dorms, as well as private rooms. Linens are provided, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. Six shared bathrooms have showers only.

Food & Kitchen

A shared kitchen has two gas cooktops, three refrigerators and granite counters. Free pancake breakfasts are provided daily, and the garden has picnic tables and a barbecue.

Amenities & Recreation

The garden also has hammocks and a hot tub, while indoor shared amenities include a pool table and computer access. A coin-operated laundry is available. The hostel offers free daily Maui tours and holds Friday-night keg parties.

Location

Wailuku Harbor is about two miles away. Nearby points of interest include the Maui Historical Society, 749 m away; Maui Swap Meet, 2,704 m away; ʻIao Needle Lookout Trail and Ethnobotanical Loop, 4,545 m away; and Iao Valley, 5,413 m away. Other listed destinations include Kanaha Beach Park, Maui Ocean Center, Waihee Ridge Trail and Maui Tropical Plantation.

Best for

This hostel is best suited to budget-conscious, social travelers who are comfortable with dormitory-style stays and shared facilities. Free daily tours, pancake breakfasts, a garden with a hot tub and hammocks, and communal recreation areas support a group-oriented visit; private rooms are also available for guests who do not want a dorm.

Travel tips

Plan for shared facilities: dorm guests use one of six shower-only shared bathrooms, and the kitchen and laundry are communal. Check the hostel’s tour arrangements directly if you want to join a free daily Maui tour, and note that Wailuku Harbor is about two miles away. The Maui Historical Society is the closest listed point of interest at 749 m; distances to other listed sites, including Iao Valley and Kanaha Beach Park, are several kilometers.

What guests say

Positive excerpts describe a friendly, social atmosphere and appreciate the common areas, perceived value, pancake breakfast and coffee. Critical feedback raises concerns about cleanliness in the kitchen and bathrooms and stains on bedding. Noise and late-night partying are also mentioned, alongside one guest’s concerns about the surrounding area and feeling safe there. Experiences are mixed, so the social environment may appeal to some guests while bothering those seeking a quiet stay.

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