Sugar Beach Resort
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: A placid, well-maintained resort situated away from the resort-area bustle, Sugar Beach lives up to its sweet name. The resort's developer, struck by the soft, light-colored sand along the ocean, bestowed the name. (Hardly anyone uses the beach's Hawaiian name anymore.) Families and budget-minded travelers come here to rest, relax, swim, barbecue at sunset, and walk the beach.
Amenity highlights: The ocean and the 3-mile, undeveloped beach bestow a relaxing sense of space here. Views of the ocean, sunsets, and the West Maui Mountains looming to the north refresh guests' spirits. The activities—paddling in the pool, soaking in the spa, grilling steaks—are so low key it's as if the beach resort had hung out a do-not-disturb sign for guests' benefit.
Insider tip: Cook-at-home guests can travel three-quarters of a mile south three times a week to where the Farmers Market of Maui sells locally grown produce, local cheeses, freshly baked banana bread, and other treats at a shaded roadside stand.
Property Amenities
This resort is located in Kihei, Hawaii. The 216-unit beach resort's pool complex offers swimming, a children's pool, a big hot tub, and an outstanding barbecue area consisting of six gas grills, a tile food-preparation counter, and two permanent-tile picnic tables. Surrounding the pool is a roomy sundeck, and next to the ocean is a spacious sunning lawn. Near hotelpool and sunning lawn, an open-air shelter shades tables and chairs, where guests like to put up their feet and read. Within the shelter is a permanent tabletop backgammon board.
In Sugar Beach Resort's lobby, an activities desk books tours, excursions, luaus, and all the other activities and attractions available on Maui, as well as car rentals. It also rents videotapes. Within the resort is a convenience/liquor store and the shop of a noted Hawaiian candle maker.
- Concierge services
- Garden
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Patio
- Parking (free)
- Coffee shop or café
- Babysitting or child care
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Picnic area
- On-site car rental
- Number of rooms: 216
- Tour assistance
- Local Expert Concierge
Room Descriptions
Tranquil 216-room Sugar Beach Resort offers sweeping views of the ocean from lanais. Set up for casual, comfortable living, air-conditioned rooms are furnished island-style, with light-colored furniture and colorful fabrics. Daily housekeeping is not included in the room rate; however, guests can request housekeeping for a surcharge. |
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Internet access - high speed
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Kitchenette
- Patio
- Non-smoking rooms
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Free local calls
- VCR
- Clock radio
- Iron/ironing board
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Internet access - surcharge
Area Attractions
Humpback whale education center - 5-minute drive
Maui Ocean Center - 10-minute drive
Iao Valley State Park - 30-minute drive
Makena State Park (wild beach) - 40-minute drive
Lahaina Town - 35-minute drive
Hookipa Beach Park (expert surfing) - 50-minute drive
Makawao (cowboy town) - 1-hour drive
Haleakala volcano crater - 2-hour drive
Hana rain forest - 3-hour drive
Oheo Gulch (waterfall pools) - 4.5-hour drive
Kahului Airport (OGG): Approximate driving time to Sugar Beach Resort is 20 minutes and distance is 11 miles.
Driving directions from Kahului Airport:
- Exit the airport on Keolani Pl.
- Stay in the middle lane and continue onto Dairy Rd/Hwy 380 heading south.
- Turn left onto Hwy 350/S Puunene Ave, which merges with Hwy 311/Mokulele Hwy.
- Continue into Kihei and turn right onto Hwy 31/Piilani Hwy, which becomes N Kihei Rd.
- Continue to the beach resort on the left.
Getting there: Rental cars (available online) are the most popular option, especially since most visitors use one during their stay. Shuttles and taxis are also available; shuttles cost $16–25 for one to two people, and advance reservations are required. Taxi fare is typically $16–25 as well. All fees subject to change without notice.
Getting around: Most people use rental cars to get around on Maui, and they are available online. Taxis are another option, though the fare can add up quickly. They generally arrive within 15 minutes of being called, but advance reservations are a good idea for those who need to be somewhere at a particular time. Organized tours are another great way to explore some of the island's attractions, and the resort can assist with booking excursions.
Activities
The Kihei resort offers two tennis courts and a putting green. The activities desk can arrange many other recreational activities in South Maui. There are 17 golf courses in South and West Maui, including four resort courses and one public course within 8 miles of Sugar Beach Resort. The activities desk makes reservations at them all.
Also through the activities desk, the following beach gear can be rented: boogie boards, body boards, surfboards, boards with masks for viewing underwater life, snorkel sets, chairs, and umbrellas. Snorkeling and scuba-diving trips to the island of Molokini off South Maui can be booked through the activities desk.
In South Maui, the following recreational activities are available:
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Personal watercraft
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Swimming
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horse riding/rental
- Rafting
Restaurants & Bars
Dina's Sand Witch - Cool, quiet, and festooned by dollar bills and other currencies signed by visitors, this is an amiable spot serving big sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, and bar foods along with tropical drinks.
Location
Sorry, an error has occurred and we are unable to show you a map of Sugar Beach Resort right now.145 N Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
USA
Nearest major airport:
Kahului, Maui, HI (OGG-Kahului)
Area:
Kihei, Hawaii, United States of America
Important Information
Housekeeping is only available on request for a surcharge.
Extra-person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
No additional resort fees.
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
