If you are considering staying at the Iao Valley Inn, look no further as you have found an amazing place to stay during your visit to Maui. Located in the lush Iao valley, the property is the perfect place to retreat to after a long hot day at the beach. Sit out on the lanai and enjoy a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit and pastries, while taking in views of the natural Iao mountains and nearby waterfall. Each evening offers a heavenly sleep on the most comfortable bed in the luxuriously quiet Palms room. The Iao Valley Inn is clean, private, and thoughtful. Tamara and Bob are sure to make your stay at the Iao Valley Inn an effortlessly pleasant experience.

It was good fortune to find and book The Cottage with Gazebo, for a group of four of us - all Hawaii 'virgins' -- what a great place in which to find ourselves our very first time in Maui! Booking with Tamara was easy and convenient, directions were easy to follow, location was ideal (we were attending my son's wedding on the west coast in Kapalua Bay), and more than what we even expected -- a tropical private commune in which to relax, cook, sun, hike, sleep for five glorious days. The surroundings are glorious, like being in Jurassic Park (without the 'raptors'!). The wonderful white noise of nearby waterfall was our background soundtrack to our peaceful stay. Truly difficult to leave when the time came! Last but not least,..for the price, it is an amazing value! Russell, Daniel, Sarah, and Amy WILL be back!

My wife and I spent a week in the Palms room, and very much enjoyed our time there. Iao Valley Inn is in a beautiful location, with gorgeous mountain views and an amazing garden setting. Bob and Tamara are great hosts and offer a great alternative to some of the more crowded places that most tourists choose. It's not close to the beaches, but the drive is not so far as to be an issue. The central location in Maui makes it very convenient for most of what you would want to do. We highly recommend Iao Valley Inn and we would not hesitate to stay there again.

I can not recommend enough this wonderful bed and breakfast. Bob and Tamara were great and my wife and I had the most relaxing time while staying there. We stayed in the Palms room and would do so again. The room is wonderfully decorated and comfortable and the bathroom is very nice as well. Great shower! The property here is so unique and beautiful! The breakfasts, which were all prepared and waiting for us were amazing. Hope to come again sometime.

We spent three nights in the Palms Room at Iao Valley Inn and were glad we chose this secluded, tropical, scenic property. Tamara, Bob, and their family are charmingly gracious and welcoming. Our priorities when selecting a place to stay are cleanliness, quiet, and privacy, and the Inn checked all of those boxes. After a full day of exploring Maui, we could relax on our private veranda and fall asleep on a comfortable bed to the soothing sound of rain and/or waterfall. We chose the Palms room because we prefer a shower (bathroom looks newly renovated) and the extra windows, which, with the ceiling fan, provided plenty of cooling breezes in the evening. Breakfast, provided by Tamara, was filling and delicious, and gave us a good start to our full days. The Inn is centrally located on the island, enabling us to quickly access areas of interest. It is also convenient to grocery and the airport, which is approximately 5 miles and 15 minutes away. Lush, wild Iao Valley Park is approximately 2 miles away and was our first stop subsequent to check-in. We also drove the Highway to Hana and explored several beaches and towns of Maui including Kapalua, Kahana, and Lahaina and were glad to have the beach towels the owners provided us. For lunch one day, we ate at The Gazebo in Napili and had a delightful, delicious meal overlooking the ocean and the island of Molokai. However, we didn’t have to go far from Iao Valley Inn to enjoy appetizing dining. The owners provide information on many of the local eateries. Saeng Thai’s indoor garden setting and outdoor patio are lovely and the food is very good for the price. We only wish we could have stayed a little longer and gotten to know the owners (and Mango) better. If we return to Maui, we hope this lovely property will still be available for our stay.

We've been here twice, have rented both of the rooms, and we've thoroughly enjoyed this Inn and the owners! If travelers are staying in one spot and need access to the entire island, this area is central; Iao Valley has much to offer, and working with locally-owned and operated businesses is preferable as well. We're pretty particular about our surroundings and we can highly recommend this lovely B&B getaway. If we had to pick one room over the other, it would be tricky to do, as both are special in their own right; the Palms seems to have a better bed but the step into the shower is high, while the tub in the Orchid is more relaxing. Each room has a charming lanai that offers privacy and a view and both are bright and welcoming; a person with physical limitations will also be comfortable on this property (away from the main house there are slightly steep walking areas). This is a picturesque location and usually quiet, but the waterfall and swimming hole on this land have been discovered by a few neighborhood kids - and no wonder, because it's all part of the overall enjoyment here, which includes the lovingly tended gardens. This is someone's home and it shows in all of the details, which include the company of the owners, who are both very friendly while respecting your privacy; such qualities are helpful additions to your experience on this diverse island. The breakfast fruits are all fresh and tasty and there's even home-grown coffee to go with the yummy pastries. It's easy to get around from here, so if a variety of excursions are planned, it won't take more than an hour to get to many places and less than that to most; Wailuku here is the county seat, Kahului is the big town next door, and the shores are close either to the North (Paia) or the South (Maalea). There a number of good cafes and restaurants nearby, and the drive to even more popular eateries is usually only about a half-an-hour or so, with Mana Foods just up the road for groceries; farmers markets are throughout the week in various easy distances as well. The Upcountry, National Park, and Road to Hana are all quickly accessed from this part of the island, as are all of the West and South Shore beaches, so one can comfortably find plenty of the best attractions without having to endure crowds and busy streets the entire time on a vacation. This little slice of paradise is a retreat back to serenity after an adventurous day and should be included in your plans!

We had a lovely stay at the Iao Valley Inn last month. Tamara and the sweet dog Mango gave us a warm greeting, and a tray with tea and delicious brownies awaited us in our room. The breakfasts were delicious, and the grounds beautiful. Our room was very comfortable, and possibly even nicer than the photos. We loved listening to the stream and falls, and had a nice swim in the pool below the falls. The inn has a unique Central Valley location, away from the big hotels and resorts, but easy trip to beaches, upcountry Maui, north shore...anywhere really. Tamara and Bob were wonderful hosts, and we look forward to our next visit.

We stayed at the Iao Valley Inn for 5 nights. What a wonderful place! The hosts Tamara and Bob were gracious and helpful. The Inn is located off the beaten path in Wailuku in a tropical valley setting that is very secluded and private. The grounds are beautiful and there is a beautiful waterfall on the stream on the property. Accommodation in the Orchid Room was very clean and comfortable. We had a king size bed, flat screen Tv, microwave and small frig. WIFI was available. Very spacious bathroom with claw footed tub. we were very comfortable during our stay. Our host, Tamara, was so helpful and made us feel very welcome. Her morning breakfast were delicious with fresh fruit, and a different offering of muffins or rolls each day. There was a Keurig coffee maker so we could prepare our own fresh coffee when we wanted. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the Inn, and the lovely grounds. We would certainly recommend this Inn to anyone seeking a getaway from the typical touristy hotels or condos. This place is a gem and we will certainly come back if we are on Maui again.