Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore opens in Kahului

The Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore officially opened Friday on the former site of the historic Maui Palms Hotel in Kahului—marking the first Hampton Inn by Hilton on Maui and only the second in Hawaiʻi.

Located between the longstanding Maui Beach and Maui Seaside hotels, the newly constructed 136-room property is operated by Springboard Hospitality and aims to blend modern comfort with Hawaiian hospitality.

“We’re beyond excited to welcome guests to Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore this spring and to contribute to the island’s positive tourism resurgence,” said general manager Serkan Hizliok. “From thoughtful design to culturally immersive experiences, every detail of the property is deeply inspired by the spirit of Maui, and we’re proud to offer an experience guests won’t find anywhere else.”

The hotel occupies the site of Maui Palms, a mid-century property advertised as “new” in the 1950s and shuttered in the 1990s. Most of the original structure was demolished in 2002. Plans for a new hotel on the site have been in the works for nearly a decade.

“It’s a lot of work to get a hotel opened,” said Rob Robinson, executive vice president at Springboard Hospitality, during Friday’s blessing and opening ceremony.

Springboard Hospitality also manages the two hotels on either side of the new Hampton Inn: the 147-room Maui Beach Hotel, which it owns, and the 183-room Maui Seaside Hotel. The Seaside, another mid-century hotel, is slated to undergo luxury renovations and become part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection by mid-2026.

The Hampton Inn opens amid a slow recovery in Maui’s visitor industry. Robinson told Maui Now that island-wide demand remains lower than stakeholders would like, but he believes the hotel is “in a great position” as travel picks back up.

“We look forward to welcoming more Hilton Honors members to Maui” Robinson said.

Despite having 25 properties statewide, Hilton’s presence on Maui has so far been limited to the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, and three timeshare locations. The new Hampton Inn fills a gap for the brand in central Maui.

Hampton Inn by Hilton is known for serving “quality-driven and value-conscious travelers,” offering complimentary Wi-Fi, free hot breakfast and spacious guest rooms.

Ahead of the hotel’s blessing ceremony, kahu shared sea salt, or paʻakai, with every corner of the building—a tradition to cleanse and energize a new space.

“In Hawaiʻi, the building has a life, and we give it a life and a purpose of its own,” said cultural practitioner Kainoa Horcajo during the ceremony. “It’s you who come inside this place that teach it how to behave, tell it what kind of life it’s supposed to live.”

The hotel’s design is rooted in local culture and landscape, with natural color palettes inspired by sand, ocean and greenery. A centerpiece mural by Maui artist Alexandra Underwood anchors the lobby, depicting the skyline of Wailuku moku, native plants and elements of the island’s natural beauty.

Guests can also take part in daily lei-making workshops, enjoy a traditional Oshibori towel welcome upon arrival, and experience a nightly sunset pū (conch shell) ceremony—intentional touches meant to connect travelers with the rhythms of island life.

The hotel offers king, double queen rooms and suites, each with views of Haleakalā or Kahului Bay, ADA-accessible and connecting options and amenities including a fitness center, ocean-facing pool, beach gear, free breakfast and a complimentary shuttle to Kahului Airport, five minutes away.

Nightly rates start at $259. Kamaʻāina receive 25% off with valid Hawaiʻi ID.

Later this summer, the Hampton Inn will open its own eatery—The Palms Bar & Bites—offering casual local fare and tropical cocktails with views of the bay. The restaurant’s name is a nod to the Maui Palms Hotel that once stood in its place.

For more information or to book a stay, visit the hotel website.