BEST WESTERN PIONEER INN, Lahaina

Pioneer Inn - Historic Harbor-Front Lahaina Hotel with Pool and Restaurant

Dating back to the whaling era, this 3-star Lahaina hotel sits directly on the edge of Lahaina Harbor. The 34-room Pioneer Inn features private balconies overlooking either the interior courtyard, harbor, or Front Street. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen TV with cable channels, coffee machine, and an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries. The Pioneer Inn Bar and Grill serves American cuisine, burgers, wings, steaks, and Hawaiian pupu dishes with ocean views. A historic gazebo stands in the tropical courtyard surrounded by lauhala trees, ferns, and century-old whaling pots filled with hibiscus. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and 24-hour front desk service. Located 0.3 miles from Banyan Tree Park's 16-trunked tree and Lahaina Front Street's dining and shopping, the hotel provides direct access to harbor activities like whale watching, scuba diving, and parasailing.

Pros

Historic plantation-style architecture with white columns and colorful roof

Rooms facing Front Street offer prime views of Halloween parades and celebrations

Tropical courtyard features 100-year-old whaling pots repurposed as planters

Direct ferry access to Lanai island

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Kapalua area

Limited dining hours with restaurant serving only breakfast and lunch