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Howzit Hostels

1.0 star property
Hostel in Wailuku with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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At Howzit Hostels, guests fuel up with continental breakfast before heading to the sunny terrace to map out their day. The billiards area offers a perfect spot to connect with fellow travelers over a friendly game of pool when it's time to unwind.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Private Queen, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Women-Only Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Women-Only Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2080 W Vineyard St, Wailuku, HI, 96793-5614

What's nearby

  • Maui Nui Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Maui Arts and Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Iao Valley State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Maui Tropical Plantation - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Maui Ocean Center - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parlay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sam Sato's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Crust Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wailuku Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Howzit Hostels

Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Howzit Hostels. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), water sports equipment, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • A billiards/pool table, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Howzit Hostels offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 5 bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 shared bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Howzit Hostels Wailuku
The Northshore Hostel Maui
Howzit Hostels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Howzit Hostels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wailuku

Frequently asked questions

Is Howzit Hostels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howzit Hostels?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Howzit Hostels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Howzit Hostels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Howzit Hostels located?

Situated in Wailuku, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Iao Theater and Kaʻahumanu Church. Bailey House Museum and Maui War Memorial Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Howzit Hostels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 372 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and made the stay very easy and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosting service. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Such a good time !!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaina Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good I loved my experience I like all staffs, so appreciate, can't wait to visit the new Howzit Hostel
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Howzit was a great experience, the hostel was cleaned almost daily from what I noticed, never had many issues with waiting for the amenities. Clean towels whenever you need. Kitchen is updated and clean! The staff make it a very chill vibe. I ended up renting a car as their transportation can fill up quick and is a hot ride; I then tagged along on the daily tours. Location can be sketchy at night but never had any issues. Overall I recommend and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel ever, amazing experience. Lovely staff. I would come back any time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for solo travellers. Nice lounge and daily activities and excursions. Staff are top notch! Connects travellers together!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great team, dedicated to making your experience unforgettable
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the perfect spot to rest after arriving from a late flight. Staff was friendly. Check-in was easy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5-Star at Howzit!!

Have you ever heard of a five star hostel? Well, now I have stayed in one! The building was awesome, the team was awesome, the Daily activities were beyond awesome! I love to manage one back in the continental US. This team really knows what they’re doing AND how to provide an awesome safe place to stay for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my first time staying in a hostel before. I had a great time meeting new people, the hostel was very comfortable, and offered fun activities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sastry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Our stay at this hostel was very comfortable. The pancakes and coffee in the morning were appreciated. Very nice, large and informal lobby. Rooms were clean and adequate with A/C. A bit of wait to use restrooms but not that long.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatuma

This was my first time to do this and I really enjoyed it and will recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhyan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice and helpful reception
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Howzit Hostels - A Wonderful Surprise

This is an excellent facility, with superb service. Check-in was easy and thorough, and Kara (sp?) was friendly, attentive, and professional. As we were in for one night as a sleep-stop before heading to the airport, we were unable to take advantage of the myriad activities offered, but the amenities at the facility were great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice but Expensive

Nice staff and atmosphere, but a little bit older and overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Camper

Thank you, staff; I will definitely stay again in the future. The staff was courteous, and the place was well-maintained, and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hand drying paper dispensers are installed on the walls with beds on the other side, everyone pounds at them all night long, maybe have them moved to the knee walls of the hallways not the bedrooms, pankxakes were awesome! And the kitchen is epic! Great job howzit ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staffs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lasharae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had such an amazing stay! Impeccable customer service. The whole house is good vibes. The hostel is clean and very well kept. Free pancakes in the morning. Guest also friendly and respectful. The tours are great, I do hope to visit and stay again. Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good facility amiable auendance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Nothing to say
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of renovation, but very unobtrusive. Staff very helpful and friendly. Can be challenging to find parking, but if no vehicle it’s a non-issue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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