Banana Bungalow Maui Hostel

E Komo Mai (Welcome!) to the Banana Bungalow, Hawaii's longest-running, most social and adventurous hostel. We have an eclectic, inviting atmosphere with free tours, fun events, and welcoming outdoor common areas. We are the only hostel on Maui actually run by someone born here, and are proudly family owned and operated.

Experience our free tours everyday of the week, including the Road to Hana on Tuesdays, a 12 mile/ 19 km hike through Haleakala National Park's volcanic crater on Saturdays, and beach and snorkeling excursions.

Other free perks include: pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and coffee, free beer during Friday Happy Hour, free parking, free hot tub, free towels free linens, free beach gear, and free shampoo and body wash. We have lockers and rent locks for $2 cash.

'If you are young, or young at heart, few hostels can compare with the vitality of this one. A constantly changing, international crowd of 20-somethings generates more pure fun here than anywhere else on the island.' - Lonely Planet

Our large, tropical outdoor space is perfect for socializing and remote work, and our large communal kitchen is outfitted with two gas stoves, three fridges and plenty of cookware. Your stay comes with a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie to explore Maui by day and get to know your fellow travelers by night!

We're located in Wailuku Town, at base of the beautiful West Maui Mountains, which is centrally located on Maui and just 15 minutes from the airport. Walk to award- winning, locally owned restaurants, hip boutiques, vintage clothing stores, antique stores, art galleries, historic 'Iao Theater, and the Maui Historical Society Museum.

Our tours:
Makena Beach and drum circle (Sun.), 'Iao Valley hike (Mon.), Road to Hana (Tues.), West Side and Lahaina (Fri.), Snorkel with turtles (Thurs.), Waihe'e Ridge Trail (Wed.), and Haleakala National Park hike (Sat.).

Please read our Terms and Conditions:

We are a travelers-only hostel and require all guests to show a foreign passport or confirmation of a flight leaving Maui in order to check in. Exceptions to this policy are made on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, and to remove anyone from the hostel who is a nuisance to other guests.

Our reception is open from 8 AM to 11 PM. If you will arrive after 11 PM, we will leave your key out for you on the front desk.

Kitchen hours are from 7:30AM to 10PM. Quiet hours are 10 PM - 8 AM.

You must be a minimum of 18 years to stay in a dorm room. Children 13 and up can stay in a private room with a parent or guardian. We do not allow children under the age of 13 to stay the hostel.

In order to participate in the FREE Daily tours each tour guest must sign a liability waiver before each tour. Our sign ups are on a first come, first serve basis and are available the day before the tour after that day's tour leaves. You must be here to sign up. We do not take advance reservations for tours. Please remember to tip your tour guides!

All cancellation requests must be received 48 hours before the time of check in (2PM HST time) in order to have your deposit refunded. If you are marked a no-show, we will charge you for the first night of your stay.
We do not offer refunds after check-in, so please verify your vacation plans before you arrive.