The Makena Beach & Golf Resort (formerly Maui Prince Hotel) is a lovely and recently renovated (2008) hotel located at the end of Makena Road past the town of Wailea on Maui. This 17-acre, superior property is on a beautiful crescent beach and offers well-manicured grounds in addition to a pool, jacuzzi, restaurants, fitness center, spa services (fee), tennis courts, 24-hour front desk, concierge, sundry store, golf courses, high-speed internet access, business services, children's program (fee), meeting facilities, Luau on Tuesdays (fee), and shuttle service to the Makena & Wailea resort areas. All of the refurbished, comfortable rooms (with at least a partial ocean view or better) have a warm, Hawaiian tropical feeling and offer air conditioning, mini-refrigerator with bottled water replenished daily, coffee-maker, cable TV with Lodgenet entertainment system, safe, hair dryer, iron/ironing board (most rooms), internet access (fee) and a balcony. The Makena Beach & Golf Resort is the perfect getaway choice for couples, seniors, honeymooners or families who desire a wonderful hotel with a quiet Hawaiian ambiance while on Maui. The hotel is located 4 miles from the town of Kihei and is approximately a 25-minute drive from the Kahului Airport. There are restaurants and shops located at the nearby Shops at Wailea as well as in Kihei.