Last updated: October 2026

Maui — Traveler Guide

Best Hotels for New Year's Eve in Maui (2026/27)

Central 4- and 5-star hotels in Maui rated 8 or higher by guests, so you can walk back after midnight, plus what's on for New Year's Eve.

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Best Hotels for New Year's Eve in Maui

Our top pick for New Year's Eve in Maui is Hotel Wailea Maui in Wailea, rated 9.2 from 122 Booking.com reviews. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa is a strong alternative at 8.5.

Best Hotels for New Year's Eve in Maui

7 places · Checked October 2026

★ 9.2 Superb

Wailea

Hotel Wailea Maui

In Wailea. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 122 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 9.2 guest score from 122 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 8.5 Very Good

Kaanapali Beach Resort

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

In Kaanapali Beach Resort. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 209 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 8.5 guest score from 209 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 9.1 Superb

Wailea

Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

In Wailea. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 107 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 9.1 guest score from 107 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 8.9 Excellent

Kaanapali

Aston Mahana at Kaanapali

In Kaanapali. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 423 Booking.com reviews.

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★ 8.9 guest score from 423 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 8.7 Excellent

Wailea

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

In Wailea. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 260 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 8.7 guest score from 260 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 8.9 Excellent

Kaanapali Beach Resort

Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

In Kaanapali Beach Resort. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 163 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 8.9 guest score from 163 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

★ 8.9 Excellent

Kapalua

Napili Sunset Beach Front Resort

In Kapalua. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 242 Booking.com reviews.

4–5 star

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★ 8.9 guest score from 242 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

New Year's Eve on Maui is warm and mostly resort-based. In 2025 the only public aerial fireworks in Maui County were at a South Maui (Wailea) resort and on Lānaʻi, both at about 11:59 pm. Kaanapali had a drone show with a ticketed party. Private fireworks are tightly regulated.

Where to see in the New Year

Wailea midnight fireworks — South Maui (Wailea resort area). 31 December 2025 at about 11:59 pm. Aerial fireworks in Maui County were limited to two public displays that year.
Kaanapali Beach drone show — Kaanapali Beach, West Maui. 31 December 2025, hosted by a resort, with a ticketed concert and party.

Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.

Where to stay

Wailea: The area where the public midnight fireworks were shown in 2025, with beach restaurants nearby.
Kaanapali: Close to the beach drone show, with Whalers Village restaurants for dinner.

How we picked: these are 4- and 5-star hotels in Maui rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, listed closest to the centre first so you can walk back after midnight. Checked in October 2026.

In This Guide

•Hotel Wailea Maui
•Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
•Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
•Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
•Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
•Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
•Napili Sunset Beach Front Resort

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there public fireworks on Maui on New Year's Eve?

In 2025 there were two public aerial displays in Maui County, in South Maui and on Lānaʻi, starting at about 11:59 pm. Check local news in December for the current year's arrangements.

Can I set off fireworks on Maui?

Only consumer firecrackers with a permit, and only between 9 pm on New Year's Eve and 1 am on New Year's Day. Aerial fireworks are illegal without a permit, and fines can reach $5,000.

Is it warm at midnight?

Yes, usually around the high 60s to low 70s °F (about 20 to 22°C) on the leeward coasts. Bring a light layer for the breeze.

Which hotel in this guide has the best guest score?

Hotel Wailea Maui has the highest score of the places in this guide for New Year's Eve: 9.2 out of 10 from 122 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).