Gourmet Breakfast at the Old Wailuku Inn



A Historic Inn
with a Gourmet Breakfast!


If you've ever stayed near the Kahului Airport on Maui, you know there are only two hotel options. For some crazy reason, I always book the 6 am flight out of OGG and hate traveling from Kaanapali Beach or Wailea at the crack of dawn to get to the airport. I'm sure there's more options in the area.

This trip, I was in Central Maui for the Maui County Agricultural Festival and was glad to stay at The Old Wailuku Inn. OK, I didn't really know about it, I'm not quite the B&B kind of guy; I watch late night SportsCenter, eat snacks, do my best work late at night, and don't really eat breakfast. But, I'm always up for an adventure and went with an open mind and empty stomach...(sounds like Iron Chef)



The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono

This 10 room property was ranked Number 5
on Travel + Leisure magazine's Top Ten U.S.
Bed and Breakfast list.


What I found was a very nice historic home in a quiet residential part of Wailuku and not too far from the airport. The bonus was the innkeepers were just as nice as the property. The second bonus was the full gourmet breakfast served every morning at 8:00 am.
See What Jay Eats...


Kula Strawberries
lead off this morning's breakfast


Local seasonal fruit served each morning


Fresh orange juice and their own blend of rich coffee served


Stuffed French Toast
with cheese blintz filling
and
served with Liliko'i, coconut, and maple syrups
(Breakfast on Friday)


This was a half order
and very tasty...



Bird of Paradise Room


All rooms come with a private bath; Free WiFi in-room and property-wide; fine cotton bed linen, lush pillows; air conditioning; ceiling fans; iron and ironing board; TV; and FREE on-site parking.  


All of the modern comforts inside a historic 1924 home
and NO Resort Fee!



Maui Gold Pineapple

When in Rome...



Molokai Sweet Potato & Zucchini Pancakes
with coddled egg, creme fraiche, marinara sauce and a healthy scone.
(Breakfast on Saturday)

This morning, local tomatoes were served
and they were really good...

This was my favorite breakfast


Please Note: Gourmet breakfast is for registered guests only.
I know what you were thinking...



There are many places to sit and enjoy
beautiful Wailuku.


Innkeepers
Janice and Tom Fairbanks
are warm and personable



2199 Kaho'okele Street
Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
(808) 244-5897
(800) 305-4899
www.mauiinn.com



A True Hidden Gem with the Aloha Spirit
and I would definitely stay here again.



Mahalo!
Janice and Tom Fairbanks



NOTE: I was guest of the Maui Visitors Bureau and their partners.
I thank them for the invitation and their hospitality.
All comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.




Photos by Jay Terauchi
Jay Eats
©Jay Terauchi

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