The Best Western in south Kihei has some units with kitchens and is close to the ocean but in your price range. There are some places in Lahaina but I haven't had a client that spoke to me abut them. I don't know anything first hand. I haven't stayed in any of the hotels on Maui. My experience is that rooms elsewhere with kitchens are always a little more funky obviously because people bring in food a cook in them.

B and Bs

Old Wailuku Inn is found in Central Maui at Ulupono (tel. 800/305-4899 or 808/244-5897; www.mauiinn.com) and is an award winning AAA approved bed and breakfast. Located in historic Wailuku, the most charming town in central Maui, this restored 1924 former plantation manager's home is the place to stay if you're looking for a night in the old Hawaii of the 1920s. The guest rooms have exotic ohia-wood floors and traditional Hawaiian quilts. Rates start at $125. Full breakfasts are served at 8am and your key gives you 24hour direct access to your room, meaning you have the flexibility to come and go as you please.

Two Mermaids on the Sunny side of Maui is located in South Maui and is only a short walk from the beach. The rooms are comfortable and are capably decorated with tasteful artwork of the island dotted over the premises. The owners have a flare for Snuba Diving, and would be glad to share their local knowledge. Prices are fairly middle of the range. Telephone: 808-985-7488 .

Nona Lani Cottages provide a pleasurable place to stay in Kihei. This little B&B is composed of eight cottages that are spread over rolling green lawns and are only separated by majestic palms and flowering tropical trees. The beach is mere meters away and prices are very reasonable. Telephone: 808-879-2497

What a Wonderful World B&B is nicely situated next to Kamaole II Beach Park and is only a couple of minutes from the neighboring golf courses of Wailea. The rooms come with kitchenettes, and private entrances allow you the flexibility to come and go as you please. Full breakfasts are served every morning on the view enriched veranda. Prices are on par with Nona Lani Cottages. Telephone: 808-879-9103

Wild Ginger is often a favorite place of honeymooners and can be found resting near the Miliko Gulch, not too far away from Haliimaile. The cottage itself provides stunning views of waterfalls, and bamboo forests and the air is often full with the fragrance of the ginger and banana trees native to the area. Very roomy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Telephone: 808-985-7488

Guest House is a one of Lahaina's better bed and breakfasts. The floor to ceiling windows opens it up to staggering views and the humble parquet flooring brings a sense of charm to this little place. Outside guest will find a large swimming pool and the rooms themselves have their own individual verandahs and there are even hot tubs on site! Telephone: 808-661-8085.

Kili's Cottage is one of Maui's bed and breakfasts located around Kula in the island's Upcountry area. The cottage has three bedrooms and its veranda opens up onto two acres of garden landscape. This is ideal for those family vacations and comes with full kitchen, laundry and gad BBQ. Telephone: 808-985-7488

Pineapple Inn Maui (tel. 877/212-MAUI or 808/298-4403; www.pineappleinnmaui.com): Just opened at the end of 2004, this charming inn (only four rooms, plus a darling two-bedroom cottage) is not only an exquisite find, but the prices are terrific (starting at $99 a night). Located in the residential Maui Meadows area, with panoramic ocean views, this two-story inn features a giant saltwater pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean. Each of the soundproof rooms is expertly decorated with a small kitchenette, comfy bed, free wireless Internet access, TV/VCR, and an incredible view off your own private lanai.

Olinda Country Cottages & Inn (tel. 800/932-3435 or 808/572-1453; www.mauibnbcottages.com): Breathe the crisp, clean air of Olinda at this charming B&B, located on an 8 1/2-acre protea farm on the slopes of Haleakala and surrounded by 35,000 acres of ranch lands (with miles of great hiking). The 5,000-square-foot Tudor mansion, refurbished and outfitted with priceless antiques, has large windows with incredible panoramic views of all of Maui. In addition to the guest rooms in the country house, two cozy cottages and a romantic country suite are also available. From $140 with breakfast.

Malu Manu (tel. 888/878-6161 or 808/878-6111; www.maui.net/~alive): Tucked into the side of Haleakala Volcano at 4,000 feet, in the Kula region, is this old Hawaiian estate. It offers a single-room cabin with a full kitchen, fireplace, and antiques for just $150. Built as a writer's retreat in the early 1900s, it's one of the most romantic places to stay on Maui, with a panoramic view of the entire island from the front door.

Ekena (tel. 808/248-7047; www.ekenamaui.com): Situated on 8 1/2 acres in the hills above Hana, this Hawaiian-style wooden pole house, with 360-degree views of the coastline, the ocean, and Hana's verdant rainforest, is perfect for those in search of a quiet, peaceful vacation. Inside, the elegantly furnished home features floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors and a fully equipped kitchen (starting at $185 for two); outside, hiking trails into the rainforest start right on the property. Beaches, waterfalls, and pools are mere minutes away.

Hamoa Bay Bungalow (tel. 808/248-7884; www.hamoabay.com): This enchanting retreat sits on 4 verdant acres within walking distance of Hamoa Beach, just outside Hana. The romantic, 600-square-foot, Balinese-style cottage has a full kitchen and hot tub. This very private place is perfect for honeymooners. The price? Just $195.

Heavenly Hana Inn (tel. 808/248-8442; www.heavenlyhanainn.com): Just a stone's throw from the center of Hana is this tiny Japanese-style inn, where no attention to detail has been spared. Flowers are everywhere, ceiling fans keep the rooms cool, and the delicious gourmet breakfast is served in a setting filled with art. The 2 acres of grounds are impeccable, with tiny bridges over a meandering stream and Japanese gardens. Rooms start at $200.

Aloha Beach House (tel. 888/828-1008 or 808/828-1100; www.molokaivacation.com): Nestled on the lush East End of Molokai lies this Hawaiian-style beach house sitting right on the white-sand beach of Waialua. Perfect for families, this impeccably decorated two-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot beach house has a huge open living/dining/kitchen area that opens out to an old-fashioned porch for meals or just sitting in the comfy chairs and watching the clouds roll by. Just $220 for up to five people.

What water sports do you enjoy.

Jer   Go Dive Maui.