The manager was away but one of the guys who worked there was so nice to let me have a shower before I could check in at 5pm. The people in the hostel were friendly, the bathroom was clean and the hostel dog was really funny. I went to bed early but even with ear plugs I could hear the... More

One of the worst stays I've ever had. Hostel was dirty and am now dealing with a serious bed bug infestation. If you want to pay $45 for a room and then an extra $50 for cleaning/medication for bed bug treatment than this is the place for you. Save your self the trouble and stay in a hotel.

Cleanliness aside, our major complaint is that the managers did not honor our pre-paid reservation and did a bait-and-switch on the pricing. Because we arrived after 9pm (apparently an unwritten rule), they gave away the private room we reserved at the promised rate of $60/nite. They "allowed" us to share the room, but now said the rate was $100 and... More

One of the most unique hostels I've every stayed at. The Rainbow Surf Hostel has a very open breezy feel to it which is well-suited to its location on Maui about 1/2 a mile inland. The hostel staff was very friendly and attentive to any issues that arose. The hostel was regularly cleaned. It is five minutes away from all... More

Things have changed at this hostel. I've stayed here in the past, but given the problems with the owners, Riki and his wife who are divorcing, it's going to hell in a hand basket. I stayed there 2 days last week and ending up with over 100 bed bug bites and a major allergic reaction. Riki told me they were... More

I'm writing this in the kitchen of Rainbow Surf and feeling completely blissed out. What a peaceful place. The best thing about this hostel is the staff and guests. It's small and quiet, people read and watch movies when they're in. But equally, these same people are very ready to chat and so interesting - talking about everything from kite-surfing... More

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. Jorgen and a really nice Canadian man (sorry, I spaced your name) kept this place in good, clean, hospitable working order. Quiet after 10 p.m. rule is observed but if you keep voices down, you can still hang out in the living room. Very friendly people, and a hostel dog called "Rocket"... More

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

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