We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 5 Paia accommodations »

Rainbow Surf Hostel

221 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, Maui, HI 96779
Hotel amenities
Rainbow Surf Hostel
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Which Paia hotels are on sale?
See hotels
Write a Review

35 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    14
    12
    1
    1
    7
Date Rating
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This hostel is run by Jorgen, and runs it well he does! the people that were there when I was were from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Quebec and the USA. We all gathered in the livingroom every evening and talked about what we did that day while Jorgen cleaned the kitchen and bathrooms. there was always plenty of hot water and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Stayed for 5 days -- first two nights in a dorm, and other 3 nights in a private room. Props to Emma, Josh and Jorgen for their excellent management! Emma and Josh are moving on though, and new management will be coming into effect soon --- hope this doesn't change the high standards set by Emma and Josh! Jorgen is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
vancouver
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

The staff double booked our reservation, left us with out a place to stay, and accepted no responsiblity for the situation, and told us we were wrong. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Rainbow Hostel is more than just a place to stay on Maui. It is run by amazing hosts Emma, Josh and Jorgen who work around the clock to make sure it is a clean and happy home. Everyone there is fun to be around, and if I get the chance to go back to beautiful mama Maui, I will be... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Statyon
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

A house dog? That you sign up to take for a walk. House cats too. And three different kitchens? We only stayed one night at the end of our trip. We had to go there to put down a $50 reservation fee a few days before to guarantee a private room. When we arrived and the desk clerk was late,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Rainbow Surf Hostel was really good and clean :) everyone there was very friendly and helpful. It almost felt like you were at home :) More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

I stayed longer than expected because the mood was excellent. Very clean, good situation, very friendly staff. The other people at the hostels were a mix of old people on vacation, surfers, backpackers ... a very friendly mix. There's even wifi ! More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Hamburg
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

I had a wonderful time in this fanstatic hostel. Absolutely friendly management, cheap & affordable (30,-$), great location (Paia one of the best towns on Maui) and great people there. The hostel's atmosphere is really heartwarming! The hostel is very clean (due to caring management) and has no bed bugs at all. When I'll go back to Maui, I'll defenitely... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Canada
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Excellent hostel!! Veyr clean, no bed bugs or any bugs! Everyone was amazing and so friendly. It is right in town and you can walk to many beaches and restaurants. I stayed in the girls dorm, it was quiet and nice. The kitchen was great. They do airport runs for $20 bucks, oir you can take the Maui bus from... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Allinmi for Paia
Madison, Wisconsin
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

We spent one night in a private room here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wonderfully kind and fun staff, big community kitchens and shared bathrooms, all very clean, excellent price. We are not surfers, we're just travellers with a preference for simple lodging. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Rainbow Surf Hostel also viewed

Paia Inn Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 405 Reviews
Paia, Maui
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1102016?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Nalu Kai Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Paia, Maui
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1006450?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Blue Tile Beach House
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Paia, Maui
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d247775?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 1 hotels in Paia, ranked by popularity »

Been to Rainbow Surf Hostel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Rainbow Surf Hostel

221 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, Maui, HI 96779
Price range (per night):* RM79 - 236

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Rainbow Surf Hostel, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing