Top Makawao Hotel Deals

Make the Most of Your Makawao Stay

Paniolo heritage meets contemporary arts

Makawao stands as Upcountry Maui's most distinctive town, where Hawaiian cowboy culture and a thriving arts community create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the island. The historic main street features plantation-era buildings housing working studios where you can watch glassblowers and sculptors create pieces you might take home. The Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center occupies a stunning 1917 estate designed by C.W. Dickey, offering exhibitions and workshops on 25 landscaped acres.

Refined dining in ranch country

The culinary scene reflects the town's dual identity, from the century-old T. Komoda Store & Bakery, where locals line up for legendary cream puffs, to Makawao Public House's gastropub fare featuring venison and locally grown kalo. Casanova has earned recognition as one of Hawaii's finest Italian restaurants while doubling as a rare Upcountry nightlife venue. The nearby Hali'imaile General Store provides upscale dining in a converted plantation building.

Exploring the cooler elevations

Located 15 minutes from Kahului Airport, Makawao requires a rental car but rewards visitors with access to Makawao Forest Reserve trails and proximity to Haleakalā National Park. The town serves as an ideal base for experiencing a different side of Maui, where the Fourth of July rodeo celebrates authentic paniolo traditions and the cooler mountain climate offers welcome relief from tropical heat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makawao

Can I book hotels in Makawao with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Makawao using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my Makawao hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn miles when paying fully with cash, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. Be sure to check the cancellation policy listed under the hotel’s details before booking. Some rates are fully refundable while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card gives you access to additional miles and benefits including an annual statement credit of up to $200 to use on prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta Cars and Stays. These offers are subject to specific terms. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays offers opportunities for SkyMiles Members to accumulate Medallion® Qualification Dollars through hotel and vacation rental reservations completed using Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Register today by going to the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Makawao?

Lumeria Maui Educational Retreat Center has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10, and features an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What's a good time of year to visit Makawao?

To experience Makawao during great weather, visit in May when temperatures are comfortable and skies mostly sunny before summer crowds. For off-peak prices and fewer visitors, consider October when weather remains pleasant with warm temperatures, avoiding both rainy winter months and busy summer season.

Which hotels in Makawao are near Pukalani Country Club?

Perched 1,100 feet up Mount Haleakala, this Bob Baldock-designed course offers cooler play with Pacific Ocean panoramas. The unique third hole features 2 greens for varied approaches. Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

Which hotels in Makawao are near Makawao Park?

This peaceful upcountry park offers shade trees and quiet green spaces away from Maui's busier coastal areas. Bring water and explore the trails at your own pace. Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport is a popular hotel, which is just a short drive away.

Which hotels in Makawao are near Haliʻimaile Farmer's Market?

This upcountry market connects you directly with Maui's farmers, offering morning-picked tropical fruits, fresh vegetables, and artisanal Hawaiian products in a welcoming small-town setting. One popular hotel is Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport which is a short drive away.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar