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The town of Lahaina has lost a lot of its luster. Perhaps this is due to the covid problem. It was untidy lots of homeless looking folks everywhere very sad actually. I hope it regains it's beautiful charming clean appeal.

It depends on what you like. We chose accommodations on Napili Beach which is gorgeous. The places to stay there are small condo buildings less than three stories high. Others might choose high rises in a place like Whalers Village with shopping, bars and restaurants. So do your research to find what suits you. We walked the town of Lahaina the day we arrived until check in time and that was fun for an hour or two but I wouldn’t want to stay in town. It’s busy and there are some folks there (under the Banyan tree) who are a bit intimidating. Our fave spots for food: Leoda’s Pies (banana!!), The Gazebo for breakfast (but get in line at 6:30 for 7:30 opening or be prepared to wait 90 minutes), Poke bar in Napili grocery store, and the Paia Fish Market (on the way to Hana).

My wife and daughter enjoyed the shopping and food was tasty. Parking was the big issue but once you found a spot everything got better. We went on a whale viewing excursion and had a wonderful time. Rained each day but the afternoon was a comfortable 80 degrees. If you plan to go to Hana or other parts of the island you do have drive a bit. The people were friendly and it was a good experience even with the Covid restrictions.

The name on the complex is Honokowai Palms This would have made finding it much easier. Was clean, beds comfortable, wifi great, TVs great, kitchen had everything needed and more. Park across the street provided easy beach access. Also can walk to Kaanapali beach if you like to walk.

Everything on the Island of Maui had been shut-down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We arrived on the 15th of Oct. on one of the first flights allowed into the island. We drove a rental car to Lahaina and took a spin along the main drag which is Front Street. It was almost like a ghost town with 95% of the businesses shuttered. As the days went by, little by little some of the businesses opened up. Strict containment rules were in place with everyone required to wear a mask at all times. On our last day there, 10 days total, things were getting back to normal. We have been coming here for several years and we love Lahaina as it's a quaint little town with friendly people.

I have visited the Lahaina area 17 times in the last 20 years. It is my favorite place on earth. I always go during January-March because the humpback whales use the bay for mating and giving birth to their babies. Some of the most magnificent creatures in the sea. I also love Lahaina for the variety of activities offered for all age groups.