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 Aston at the Maui Banyan |
| Address - 2575 S Kihei Rd hi Kihei 96753. |
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Condominium resort on South Maui's Sun Coast Uncrowded beaches and four outstanding golf courses lie just minutes away from this condominium resort, which is located in South Maui's quiet Sun Coast community of Kihei. Because the resort's condominium units are all decorated and furnished identically, guests can be assured they will be surrounded by island-style furniture appropriate to Maui and provided with a lanai (patio or balcony) for enjoying the seldom-rained-upon climate in this part of the island.Enticing as the beach is, the resort's two spacious pool complexes, each surrounded by a sundeck and each including a whirlpool spa and gas-fired barbecue grills, provide powerful reasons to stay home. |
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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
Humpback whale education center - 5-minute drive
Maui Ocean Center (aquarium, aquatic park) - 15-minute drive
Makena State Park (wild beach) - 25-minute drive
Lahaina Town - 45-minute drive
Iao Valley State Park (rainforest, museum) - 45-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 is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles. Driving directions from Kahului Airport: Head south on SR-37 (Haleakala Hwy.), then bear left on SR-380 (Dairy Rd.) for just under a mile. Continue southwest on SR-380 (now Kuihelani Hwy.). Bear left onto SR-350 (S. Puunene Ave.). Continue south on SR-350 (Mokulece Hwy.), then bear left onto SR-31 (Piilani Hwy.). Turn right onto Keonekai Rd., then bear right onto S. Kihei Rd. The Aston at the Maui Banyan is located at 2575 S. Kihei Rd. |
| ROOMS |
| The 200 condominium units are located in two- to five-story flat-roofed buildings. Rooms have light-colored furniture and colorful cushions for a tropical-island ambience. |
| Coffee/tea maker |
| Clock radio |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| Balcony |
| Air conditioning |
| Complimentary toiletries |
| Hair dryer |
| In-room safe |
| Internet access - dial-up |
| Pay movies |
| Voice mail |
| DINING |
| Numerous dining opportunities exist along South Maui's Sun Coast. Restaurants favored by locals and visitors alike include: Five Palms Beach Grill - Located a few minutes' drive from Aston at the Maui Banyan in the Mana Kai Resort, this restaurant consistently earns acclaim for its food and romantic oceanside setting. Brunch is served from 8 AM to 2:30 PM daily on the shaded outside terrace. Linen-service dinner takes place inside under ceiling fans in a plantation-type setting. Both feature local ingredients prepared with award-winning finesse. Joe's Bar and Grill - Located in the Wailea Tennis Center, a 10-minute drive south of Aston at the Maui Banyan, Joe's is owned by former Kingston Trio member Joe Gannon and his chef-wife Beverly. Open for dinner only, Joe's specializes in local seafood, steak, and prime rib. |
| SERVICES |
| Amenity highlights: The largest of three public-park beaches and the only one with off-street parking, Kamaole III, lies a few minutes' drive from the resort. Like all beaches in South Maui, it's uncrowded. There's also good snorkeling among rocks and coral. To the delight of snorkeling and scuba-diving enthusiasts, the tiny island of Molokini, renowned for the clarity of its surrounding water, is not far offshore, and excursions are easy to arrange through the resort's activities desk. |
| What to expect: A parking garage concealed beneath blankets of brightly colored flowers greets guests as they arrive, a sign of the care the resort takes in assuring guests of a blissful Hawaiian vacation. |
Insider tip: Large and beautiful, Keawakapu Beach begins in front of the Mana Kai Resort a few minutes' drive from Aston at the Maui Banyan. Next to the Mana Kai is a public parking lot. Signs point the way to the beach, which offers great snorkeling along its rocky northern terminus, terrific boogie boarding when the tradewinds blow, and long, tropical-fantasy walks. (Buildings along the beach seldom exceed palm-tree height, somewhat preserving the illusion the beachfront is undeveloped.) |
Aston at the Maui Banyan is comprised of 200 condominium units in two-to-five-story, flat-roofed buildings. Kihei Town, a peaceful (20 mph limit) community arrayed along the ocean, provides shopping, dining, and nightlife opportunities. A mile from the resort is a shopping center with a 24-hour supermarket. In the resort's small lobby there's an activities desk for booking tours, excursions, luaus, and car rentals. |
| Babysitting or child care |
| Barbecue grill(s) |
| Complimentary newspapers in lobby |
| Garden |
| Internet access in public areas - surcharge |
| Laundry service |
| On-site car rental |
| Parking (free) |
| Picnic area |
| Spa tub : 2 |
| Swimming pool - outdoor : 2 |
| Tour assistance |
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