Hakuna Matata Maui Hostel

I feel like I should start with the positives. This was by far the most affordable place to stay in Lahaina when we booked our trip. And the location was fabulous! So close to a lovely beach for snorkel and surfing and walking distance to all of the action on Front street. The people staying at this hostel were absolute gems! We all got along well and enjoyed several communal meals in the fully equipped kitchen and genuinely enjoyed our time with really cool and respectful guests. Also, I did find the bed very soft, and comfy. As for some of the challenges we faced. I would not describe the place as pristine, or extremely well maintained. It was liveable, but ant infestations (I get it, it’s tropical. But there was no attempt to reduce them) hair in the drains after the cleaner was there, mould on the floor and walls in high humidity area etc. just a general lack of attention to detail were hard to miss. Communication with management broke down in many areas. There was no information provided to us on policies, or house rules. We, as well as other guests we spoke to had to text the management with multiple questions regularly. Ie about towels, bbq use (it’s broken and there was no propane) and to please come replenish the toilet paper! During our stay, management would show up and inform us of a new and seemingly made up rule that we were never aware of before. (Dishes have to be washed by 10 pm, even if we were still using them). Over all our experience was comfortable, but there is lots of room for improvement.