One of the closest hotels to Puunene is the Maui Seaside Hotel in Kahului, approximately 10 minutes away. This hotel is within walking distance of Kahului attractions, such as Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kanaha Beach Park and the Hawaii Superferry Terminal. Shopping and dining options are across the street at the Maui Mall. The hotel has an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant, which serves local Hawaiian cuisine. Each guest room has a private lanai; the lanais offer views of the swimming pool, Pacific Ocean or hotel's courtyard area.
Located on the Hana Highway, the Paia Inn Hotel is in Paia, Hawaii, less than 15 minutes from Puunene. This boutique hotel has an oceanfront location and offers guests a private beach on the Pacific Coast. Hotel amenities include yoga classes on the beach, rentals for bicycles and surfboards, in-room massages and a lounge area in the lobby. The three-bedroom suites have views of the ocean. Local Paia dining is available at the Paia Fish Market and Charley's Restaurant, within walking distance of the hotel. Paia Inn is a five-minute drive from the Maui Country Club, which has an 18-hole course.
The Maui Island Sands Resort hotel on Maalaea Bay is a 15-minute drive south of Puunene. This resort hotel is a five-minute walk from the Maui Ocean Center, a waterfront aquarium with marine wildlife exhibits, diving opportunities and classes. Dessert items are available at Hula Cookies and Ice Cream, within walking distance of Maui Island. The resort hotel features condo units with kitchens and private lanais overlooking Maalaea Bay. The outdoor pool and picnicking area also offer views of the sea; the picnicking area has barbecue grills. Maui Island also has a concierge service and on-site tropical gardens.
Kihei's Sunseeker Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Puunene, via the Mokulele Highway. This oceanfront hotel caters to the gay and lesbian community, but all visitors are welcome to stay at the Sunseeker Hotel. This lodging option has 17 rooms and suites, including the Penthouse Suite, a 1,000-square-foot suite with a 44-foot lanai, dining table, living room and indoor whirlpool tub. In-room massages are available; the deck on the hotel's roof is clothing optional. The nearest restaurant to the hotel is Isana, a Korean barbecue eatery, which is a five-minute walk from Sunseeker. Kalepolepo Beach Park is a five-minute drive from the hotel and offers walking paths in a tranquil forest setting.
