Bamboo Valley Inn

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2025

Maryam

I recently stayed at Bamboo Valley Inn, and while I had high hopes based on its charming description, my experience fell short in several areas.

First, I was disappointed to find that the claim of “breakfast included” was misleading. Upon arrival, I learned that no breakfast was provided, which was a significant letdown, especially since I had planned my mornings around enjoying a meal at the inn. This lack of transparency regarding amenities needs to be addressed.
Additionally, I encountered a tray in living room meant for snacks, but it was filled with expired items, including bars and half-and-half milk, raising concerns about food safety and indicating a lack of attention to detail. Expired on 2023? February 2024?
Another inconvenience was the absence of phone connectivity on the property; only Wi-Fi was available. While some guests may prefer to disconnect, it was frustrating to be unable to make calls or access cellular data when needed, which could be problematic for navigation or emergencies.

While the setting of Bamboo Valley Inn is beautiful and the ambiance lovely, these issues significantly detracted from my overall experience. I believe that with better communication regarding amenities and improved attention to food safety and connectivity, this inn could truly shine. For now, I advise potential guests to be aware of these shortcomings before booking their stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

Ronald Paul

Property was very clean and quiet. Owners were great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Wayne

Lots of space and very quiet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

william dickson

It was awesome! Period!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Gordon

Loved it

Loved the location. Its nice and quiet

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Flavia

Beautiful unit, very well equipped and maintained. In the jungle. A pleasure to wake up with the sounds of nature,. Great location to move around and explore the island from. Our unit was upstairs, and very quiet.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Brianna

quiet

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2023

Kim

Everything was excellent except having an apartment above this property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2022

Konstandinos

Everything was excellent!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2022

kirby

Quiet, clean and functional

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2022

David

Great stay, breakfast included pre wrapped granola bars and oatmeal packets along with good Kona coffee. Excellent location to Haiku and Paia.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2022

Chris

We stayed in the Bamboo suite. We were pleasantly suprised and mindblown by how well maintained this property was. The whole space was just gorgeous and conveniently located close to the airport and at a perfect halfway point to either the west or east side of the island. Lots of greenery and rain so it stayed on the cooler side compared to the west side of the island.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2021

Paul

A North Shore hideaway

An amazing hideaway in the North Shore! Peaceful and restful.

Our room was bigger than expected with all the amenities. Owners did a great job ensuring it was very clean & with access to beach chairs & coolers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2021

Eduardo Alberto

We stayed in the Bamboo Suite. If you're looking for a romantic and adventurous stay in Maui away from the throngs of tourists, this is your spot. Easy jumping off point to the road to Hana and the volcano sunset/sunrise (both MUST do's when on the island.) Its also close to cute upcountry towns, our favorite was Makawao. There are pretty beaches nearby with turtles and surfers, but its windy especially in the afternoon. You will need to drive 40-60 minutes to the calmer beaches on the West and South side of the island.Having a luxurious spacious place to come home to was worth the scenic drive on our beach days. Place comes with everything you need for a beach day including beach chairs and a cooler (no umbrella or refreezable ice packs for the cooler so if you have room, pack those or check with Tom and Vicki if they've added thise). They are SUPER responsive hosts who live in another house nearby. You'll likely never see them, but they answered texts quickly. If you do the sunset/surise, bring the chairs-and warm clothes! Other notes: Wifi is super spotty, we were never able to stream anything, but gave us more time to connect as humans. Kitchen is nice, but not much of a pantry. Bring or buy your own spices/oil. GREAT shower. GREAT AC. GREAT shared lanai and gas grill. Never saw a cat or horse, but heard lots of birds amidst our peaceful jungle view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Absolutely amazing place to stay! Tom and Vicki put a lot of thought into the amenities and were easy to communicate with. HIGHLY recommend this place if you’re looking to stay just slightly off the beaten path. Loved the balcony, loved the closeness to Hana Hwy, and loved that we had a quiet, spacious, beautiful home to return to every evening after full days of exploring Maui. And the bed….omg! Was actually sad to return to our own bed after this stay! Thank you, Tom and Vicki for an excellent vacation!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2021

Mohammad

Beautiful Suite in a great location

Excellent place to stay in Maui. The Bamboo Suite was very comfortable and had countless amenities and conveniences - truly felt like a home. Highly recommend staying here when vacationing in Maui.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2021

Connie

Perfect

The stay was wonderful, the host are amazing in keeping the location very clean, safe, and accessible. They also provide beach chairs, coolers, and other beach toys.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2020

Andrew

Local Gem

Unique location amongst the tropical forest, this comfortable, charming hideaway Is a welcome place to call home during your stay. Wonderful hosts supply all the amenities needed for a fantastic get away.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

It's a little out of town so you won't pop back and forth throughout the day- big inside area with nice kitchen with dishwasher on a well kept pretty property. We cooked breakfast daily and ate on the patio. There's a complimentary washer/dryer, 2 bedrooms, great water pressure with hot water, a comfy living room, beach towels and accessories, a dedicated parking spot by the door, and all of the creature comforts from home. We like to take a break during the day so I might stay in Kehei next visit, otherwise this was a wonderful place to stay with helpful hosts!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet, peaceful, serene and unique. Off the beaten path of usual tourist hotel zones.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This place was awesome. We were upstairs. The pictures online do not come close to doing it justice. Snacks and drinks and filtered water were waiting for us. Perfectly clean throughout. VERY well appointed. Lacking absolutely nothing. Great central location convenient to see a little of everything. Quick to Paia Town, 60 min to Lahaina, 45 min Shortcut to Hana, 30 to Haleakala access road, 30 to airport. Not only Paia Town, but MANY other great little stops nearby (Ho Okipa Beach for sunset and Sea Turtles, Baked On Maui, Scared Garden, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, \"Downtown\" Makawao, La' Akela Village - self-suficient community for the autistic, Ali'i Kula Lavender). Forest view reminiscent of Costa Rica, plus a horse and fun little visiting cat outside. Large outside deck with tons of seating and a grill. Full kitchen with everything you need. Bathroom bigger than most bedrooms. Big Jacuzzi tub, very nice standing shower (bring your own shampoo). Huge vanity / mirror area. Great towels. Dining area seats up to 8 easily. All furniture was top notch, expensive, almost luxurious. Decor was tremendous. Choice of dining area seating, barstool seating, living room seating. Master bedroom was big, comfy four post bed, ceiling fans, gentle lighting overhead but plenty of lamps as well, big closet. There is even plenty of seating in the bedrooms. Multiple A/C units. Tons of Beach chairs, boogie boards for use when headed to Lahaina etc.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We liked driving down the skinny road to get there, once we found it. Loved having the kitchen for breakfast and making sandwiches to go. One night when half the lights were off the stars were fantastic!

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Monica

It was everything we beeded and more. We never actually meet the host but the welcoke letter that they left made usfeel welcomed like we were part of a family.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

DeAnn

Very quiet and clean. The property is located in the jungle and we only had a view if the jungle. Only a small part of one house was visable. The lanai was a perfect place to relax. There is no lobby so no staff around but the owners are very responsive to email and left phone numbers to call if we needed anything. There is air conditioning in the kitchen and living room that have timers so they can be set to come on before you get back. I like that we were in a quiet area with very little traffic. There were many little touches that made our stay enjoyable. There was a basket of goodies to eat and fresh flowers. There were little notes everywhere to help us find things. They provided beach chairs, ice coolers, and boogie boards as well as beach towels. I would definately stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2018

Jennifer

Bamboo valley inn is amazing. The most peaceful place I have ever stayed in my life. I loved the fact that it was 30 min away from town, it gave us our own quiet time and allowed us to disconnect. I would absolutely stay here in a heart beat..... great views beautiful rooms. Amazing thank you Tom you guys made the visit for Natalie out of this world amazing!!!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2018

John

The property is exceptional, the drive going into the Inn needs a lot of improvement, had holes you could lose a Volkswagen Beetle in. Also internet was not reliable, there was several areas in the suite that you would lose service which was frustrating when planning next day activities. Otherwise it was a great place to stay an exceptional value.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2017

Suzanne

Very nice place to stay

Inn is in a nice quiet area. A car is needed to stay here. The property is well-maintained and room was a large, well-appointed condo. Owner has supplied everything you need. Only downside was very loud family downstairs.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Great place!

Excellent place, Tom was very helpful. Very nice to be away from the more touristy areas on Maui. While there wasn't much within walking distance, the quiet and solitude here (and the quality of the accommodations) were well worth it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2017

Lupe

Hidden gem. Please enjoy and keep secret.

This is an amazing place to stay. Everything from the view to the drive and accommodations are extraordinary. The check-in process could not be any easier. The managers are great at welcoming you in a way only celebrities are accustomed to. This is a perfect quite tranquil and relaxing place to stay. You WILL NOT go wrong! PS. This is not a paid or endorsed review. I tell it like it is, and this was awesome.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

hans

beautiful setting of an excellent little inn

very enjoyable stay at Bamboo Valley Inn, everything there is very well done.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2017

Estifen

Best decision we could've made

My husband and I were super happy to have stayed at Bamboo Valley the suite is super clean, and host has everything that you can possibly need to make your stay feel at home. The area is a little hard to find but owners made every effort to email directions to make your drive easy. If you are looking for a romantic get away or family vaccation with a beautiful scene and romantic setting this is the place to stay. Like I mention they literally provided everything. They had boogie boards for us, coolers, beach chairs, towels , washer and dryer, outside shower, condiments if you choose to BBQ. I mean the owners are phenomenal my husband Gilbert and I will be going back next year and we plan on staying there every vaccation. Highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

More a condo than B&B.

Tom was an excellent host. Facilities and amenities were well thought out, we had everything that we could have wanted. A beautiful place in a beautiful location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2016

Pat

Beautiful oasis of peace

The apartment was well equipped and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We catered for ourselves for the whole of our six nights. We used the very comfortable beach chairs that were provided as well as the beach towels. The outside BBQ area and the communal laundry was a bonus.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2016

Allen

Nice and quiet

Our first night had a sound and a comfort issue that made for a poor night’s sleep. We went out the next day, leaving a message about our experience with the owners. By the time we got back both issues were taken care of completely. We were told that no other guests had complained about the comfort issue and we think this is true. Maybe because the owners are so likeable the other guests felt it would be rude to comment on the issue. The owners are truly interested in providing a quality experience to their guests and listen and act on your comments.
This is a great place to come to after a day of exploring. You will have like-minded neighbors who are there for the peace and quiet, so you can be confident that you can come back completely spent and get a good night’s sleep. Having a kitchen and barbecue make it convenient to just sit back and take it all in. We used the air conditioning minimally and preferred to have the windows open at night to go to sleep and wake up to the sounds of birds and rain.
On the downside, there is very little to do in the immediate area and you must drive to any activity/hiking. We thought there were more natural places/farms to visit that would give us a feel for this region.When you stay there you have more the feeling that you are staying at a friends or relatives house, not staying in a tropical location (we stayed in the downstairs unit). If you are looking for a more special experience, you might try renting one of the upstairs units.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely bread and breakfast

Lovely bread and breakfast. Away from hustle but a short drive to area beaches.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2015

Dianne

Quiet retreat

Fantastic retreat,so serene,and NOT touristy!!!!

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

best place ever

This was a wonderful place to stay. We had the smaller apt downstairs but it was still very comfortable. All of the little extras were there for our use. Even a bag of wonderful Hawaiian coffee with an assortment of biscotti, tea and hot cocoa for our stay. They even had a cooler, boogie boards for our use. We used the patio BBQ as well. If u can ever go to Maui please stay here. Vicki an Tom are the best people. Great time.....we will go back!

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2014

Mike

Clean, upscale, comfortable & private

Accommodations were very nice, especially because it was off-season & we were alone. I suspect that in-season, when the other two suites could be occupied, the stay would have felt different. If we were to return in-season, I would would want the other two suites--at least the two upstairs--rented by family members or friends.

The accommodations were clean & upscale. The kitchen was reasonably well stocked with pots & pans, silverware, etc. Laundry facilities are shared but adequate. There were extras, such as beach towels, bogey boards & beach chairs.

The setting is rural; decidedly not touristy. It's close to Paia & Makawoa. The first is something of a surfer community with restaurants & bars. The Paia Fish Market is popular & inexpensive. We especially liked shopping at Mana Foods, an excellent grocery with local produce. Makawoa seemed more sedate. There, I would recommend the restaurant Hali'imaile General Store, which was quite good, albeit pricey.

I have no serious complaints, although we never saw the proprietors, Tom & Vicki. We did run out of propane on our grill after one cookout & had to exchange the tank for the tank on the grill downstairs. More of a concern was when we misplaced the keys, (only one set!), & were locked out. We texted & emailed Tom & Vicki as we went to dinner, about 8 PM, but didn't get a response until 3 AM. Fortunately we found the keys after dinner & let them know. A situation likely due to it being off-season.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2014

Mary

Difficult to find way out of the towns. 1 a/c unit in living area window very noisy, also with ceiling fan which was one 1 speed only. Bedroom ceiling fans noisy had to switch off to sleep. No outside area to sit and relax except for small bbq area out back looking out over rain forest.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2014

Sarah Rood

more than satisfied

The Inn was convenient and quiet, tucked away from all the hoopla. We stayed in a jungle where we could hear birds,see trees, flowers and a horse. The condo was comfortable and had a nice kitchen we could prepare meals in. The rooms were small but the bed was comfortable. Laundry was available and made the price we paid all the more a great deal

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Lovely remote guest house

The guesthouse is located in the jungles area and is a perfect place if you want to be far away from the city noise and travel daily to various places of interest. On average 40 mins to an hour drive to major attractions. Barbecue and beach accessories are very handy, wifi is fast, views are great. The biggest minus we experienced is the noise level of the neighbors staying on the second level - can hear every step and word from upstairs.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2012

Verified traveler

Simply call it paradise!

Please note, we give stars according to their value: Dining was N/A.



This is simply paradise. Stonking good value and a lovely place to relax. This is a big house with three staying areas, although in fact, it only advertises two. Ours was the Bamboo Suite; one bedroom, which is huge. A four poster king size bed which is really comfortable. A large single, almost double bath with Jacuzzi. A separate walk in shower. A lovely kitchen lounge, dining area with a bar and stools, plus large table and chairs and couches everywhere. There is a separate toilet, and an office area too in a separate room. There are three A/C window units; two in the lounge and one in the bedroom. You have a shared patio with the other first floor people, and a separate B-B-Q grill on another small patio.

There is a large cool box for you to use. A big fridge with cold iced running water and a choice of ice or crushed cubes. Two large televisions in the main bedroom and lounge areas, and can be synchronized if you wish, or used separately. The T.V cable has loads of music stations too which we enjoyed. There is free wi-fi that worked very well.

Simply, we could live here, it was that good. Vicki and Tom, the owners live a few yards away and are on the spot if you need them. As you approach, dont be put off by the drive down to the house from the road. It is quite easy to navigate!

All 3 room areas share a washer and dryer, and there is an outside shower too!

Vicki and Tom are lovely folks. This place is ideal to do the whole island from.

There is a great general store/gas station about 3 miles up the road. They have everything you could need including wine and spirits.

It is very remote and quiet here. If you dont wind down and relax here, you need to see a psychiatrist, and quick!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

Off the beaten path

Very well equipped bungalow. Perfect if you want out of the hustle and bustle, preferring solitude.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2011

Mid-lifers

Hidden Bamboo Valley Inn

Full kitchen suite like for economy; all the comforts of home with ice chest, boards & chairs for travel. Excellent hidden jungle like atmosphere. About one hour from Lahaina.
TIPS: Ask for directions. Inn is really not near anything, especially anything inexpensive, nor is the whole island... Very expensive to live. Groceries - very high. Hidden Walmart (the only 1) near airport is cheap with lots of food.
Check all the closets & cupboards for useful stuff...
Thank you Bamboo Valley Inn!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Tolles Apartment im Regenwald

Das Apartment befindet sich etwa 15 km von der Küste entfernt in einem Regenwaldgebiet (tolle Umgebung). Es ist sehr groß und toll ausgestattet. Die Gastgeber Tom und Vicki sind ausgesprochen nett und geben gern Hinweise für Trips. Bitte beachten, direkt dort regnet es sehr viel (Regenwald!), aber kaum ein paar km weg kann es ganz anders sein (Mikroklima). Alles auf der Insel ist sehr gut erreichbar, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es in der Nähe. Also, für alle die kein Massenquartier und etwas Abgeschiedenheit mögen, ist es eine hervorragende Möglichkeit, auf Maui einen entspannten Urlaub zu machen, unbedingt empfehlenswert.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2016

Verified traveler

Tolles Apartment mit Pferdefuß

Das Haus besteht aus 4 Appartements. Die Lage ist grün, einsam und regenreich (Mücken). Auto erforderlich. Strand (Hoopika Beach mit Sonnenuntergang) ist ca. 15 Automin. entfernt. Einkaufen ca. 20 Minuten. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten im Radius von max. 1 Std. erreichbar. Wir haben uns primär wegen dieser günstigen Lage für das Objekt entschieden. Die Anfahrt erfolgt ca. 300m auf einer Stichstraße durch den Dschungel. Kontakt mit dem Vermieter erfolgte per Email. Schlüssel wurde deponiert.
Wir hatten das Appartment links im oberen Stock. Das kostet zwar mehr ist aber zu empfehlen, da das Haus unten hellhörig ist. Die unteren Appartments haben keinen Ausblick. Das Appartment oben rechts hat keinen Balkon.
Der Wohnraum ist riesig (ca. 80 m²) luxoriöse Ausstattung. Für zwei Personen ausgelegt. Wohnbereich, Schlafzimmer u. Arbeitszimmer mit Schafcouch. Küche vollständig eingerichtet (Herd/Backofen). Badezimmer Whirlwanne separate Dusche. Überdachter Balkon mit Blick ins Grüne + Gasgrill. Waschmaschine/Trocker. Wir waren mit Größe und Ausstattung sehr zufrieden. Zusätzlich gibt es Strandutensilien. WLan problemlos
Größtes Manko - und daher Punktabzug - gab es für das Kingbett im Schlafzimmer mit viel zu weicher Matratze. Das Bett knarrte auch mit jeder Bewegung.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2015

Thomas

Sehr gute Lage und freundliche Vermieter

Die Unterkunft liegt zurückgezogen in einer traumhaft grünen Senke. Die Orte Haiku, Makawao und Paia sind in 5, 10 und 15 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Man ist fernab der großen Hotelanlagen und genau das ist es, was wir gesucht haben. Gleichzeitig ist das Bamboo Valley Inn sehr zentral gelegen, um von hier aus die verschiedenen Teile der Insel erkunden zu können. Auch positiv ist die Privatsspähre. Die Vermieter haben wir erst am letzten Tag kennen gelernt. Falls es aber Probleme gegeben hätte, dann wären sie über Mobiltelefon erreichbar gewesen. So oder so, die Vermieter haben einen sehr netten Eindruck gemacht und hatten sich schon vor der Reise mit einer Anfahrtsbeschreibung bei uns gemeldet. Insgesamt ist die Unterkunft sehr zu empfehlen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

it is Pradise, but unfortunately you hear everything your room neighbour on top does. it is not well noise-isolated . if your place is called a B&B you should offer Breakfast. The complimentary snacks and instant coffee is not equal to a real breakfast. But still, the house looks very pretty. The owners are very nice. And the surrounding is a jungle paradise.