Part of the large Makena Resort, the upscale Maui Prince Hotel offers a bevy of onsite activities and recreational facilities, as well as opportunities for relaxation, and is approximately 17 miles from Kahului Airport. Local attractions include Iao Valley State Park, approximately 19 miles away, and Kihei Town, located four miles from the resort.Makena Beach is steps from the property, and offers a quarter-mile of white sand and lounge chairs.

The beach activity desk can arrange numerous water excursions. The hotel's central feature is an Asian meditation garden and open-air atrium, featuring waterfalls, streams, carp, and stone pathways. Those that do their best meditating while swinging a nine-iron will want to check out the resort's 18-hole golf course located on 1,800 tropical acres.

The onsite tennis facilities offer six courts, clinics, private lessons, equipment rentals, and a snack bar. Other recreational facilities include the outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and the spa. Additional amenities include children's programs, wireless Internet access, babysitting services, arts and crafts classes, laundry services, babysitting services, free valet parking, and free local shuttles.

Dining options include Island cuisine at the Prince Court, Sunday Brunch, the Sunset Lu'au, Japanese fare at Hakone, Cafe Kiowai, Makena Clubhouse, Molokini Lounge, and the Poolside Snack Bar.Guest rooms feature private lanais, refrigerators, free bottled water, coffeemakers, bath amenities, hairdryers, TVs, high-speed Internet access, and safes.

KIDS EAT FREE / GOLF FREE promotion (valid for travel dates from April 1 - September 30, 2009):Children 5 - 12 years of age eat FREE when dining with parents paying full rate on a main course or equivalent from restaurant menu. Children 6 - 17 years of age golf for free when golfing with their parents. Parents must purchase a round of golf and accompany kids when golfing.

Maui Prince Hotel - Makena Resort