Affordable accomodation on Maui for windsurfers, surfers, kiteboarders and athletes.
Rainbow's End Surfer Hostel is the only hostel on Maui recommended as a Let's Go absolute favorite! If we're not surfing, airport pickup is available! Rainbows End offers dorm style rooms as well as private rooms, and there is laso a large comfortable lounge with cable tv and videos.
Convieniently located in Paia "The windsurfing capital of the world" Rainbow's End is a friendly home away from home that welcomes both long and short-term travelers in a Da kine, local-style, surfer house. Located in Pa'ia, just a 10 minute drive from Kahului airport.
" ...Clean, friendly, and well-run, this privately owned hostel is within walking distance of both Pa'ia town and the beach..."
- Let's Go Hawaii 2003
Rainbows End Surfer Hostel
221 Baldwin Avenue
Paia HI, 96779
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Phone: 808 579 9057
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riki@tiki.net
User Reviews
Rating scale: 1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Acceptable, 4=Good, 5=Excelent
Review by: sanfrandancer E-mail: Private
Rating: 1 Submitted: 2008-08-14 00:34:12
Comments: Ridiculously dirty. Bed bugs, Cockroaches, HUGE spiders, and a 5 inch centipede. I can see why they come though...every room is caked in dirt! "Clean up after yourself because your mama doesn't live here" is one of their MANY rules, but even if all of the guests tidy up after themselves, things still need to be scrubbed once in a while. The lid of the trash can was so dirty that I had to wash my hands in hot soapy water everytime I threw something away.
Review by: jennifer S E-mail: Private
Rating: 1 Submitted: 2008-02-17 13:51:09
Comments: Not worth the risk.
First, there has been a major issue on maui about illegal vacation rentals. Well this hostel is un-regulated, which in turn means they do whatever they want.
This leads to the second problem, cleanliness. They run a very dirty business. Not too long ago, they had a big problem with bed bugs, which required that many of the mattresses be disposed of. This is one of the hidden danger you might face here.
And last, safety is a big issue as they will take on anyone who can pay, and this includes the regular drunk. Theft is a problem in this place and a very common. I know as i found some stuff missing and have spoken to a few long term residence who had the same complaints.
The town is beautiful. yes this hostel is in a pretty good proximity to everything else, but I wouldn't do it again.
Review by: Ris E-mail: Private
Rating: 4 Submitted: 2007-11-22 21:44:14
Comments: I really enjoyed my stay here. The town of Paia is great with restaurants and friendly athletic hippy people. It's all about the surf! So the staff was wonderful and not tolerant of any excess partying or bad attitudes. A small problem with bed bugs but they were quick to jump and eliminate the problem. I do recommend checking this place out.
Review by: SugarPie E-mail: Private
Rating: 5 Submitted: 2007-03-14 19:31:24
Comments: I loved this place! Gotta check it out if you love to surf! Ciao
