When is the best time to go to Maui?
May 10, 2009, 3:34 am
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Sansei's was awesome. One thing to note, there are 2 locations on Maui and they have different late nite special times. The one in Kapalua (north West Maui) has their late nite deal on Thur. and Fri. I think the one in Kihei (South Maui) has more nights that have the late nite special.
We went twice to the one in Kapalua. First time we just walked up at around 6. Wait was about 40 min. Discovered the early bird special at that time. Went the 2nd time last nite. Showed up 5:10 or so to wait in line (actually arrived at like 4:45, but went to go see the dragons teeth and had MIL who had trouble walking back - not really worth seeing). We were about 3rd or 4th in line. They let the people with reservations in, but it looked like all walk ins who lined up by 5:30 made it in. They suggest ordering as you go, but for the early bird special, it might be 5:50 before you actually get to order so you pretty much have to order all in one shot to make it by 6 if you're a walk in.
Much better to just make reservations for 5:30 if you wanna do the early bird special.
I think we ordered 6 appetizers/rolls and it came out to $98.98 (no alcohol, just soda). Gratuity is included in the early bird thing. 6 sounds like a lot, but I didn't think it was that much food. And that's with 2 women who don't eat much. $100 is pricey for dinner, but it's not much compared to Mama's Fish House.
We went twice to the one in Kapalua. First time we just walked up at around 6. Wait was about 40 min. Discovered the early bird special at that time. Went the 2nd time last nite. Showed up 5:10 or so to wait in line (actually arrived at like 4:45, but went to go see the dragons teeth and had MIL who had trouble walking back - not really worth seeing). We were about 3rd or 4th in line. They let the people with reservations in, but it looked like all walk ins who lined up by 5:30 made it in. They suggest ordering as you go, but for the early bird special, it might be 5:50 before you actually get to order so you pretty much have to order all in one shot to make it by 6 if you're a walk in.
Much better to just make reservations for 5:30 if you wanna do the early bird special.
I think we ordered 6 appetizers/rolls and it came out to $98.98 (no alcohol, just soda). Gratuity is included in the early bird thing. 6 sounds like a lot, but I didn't think it was that much food. And that's with 2 women who don't eat much. $100 is pricey for dinner, but it's not much compared to Mama's Fish House.
May 11, 2009, 1:56 pm
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Sansei's was awesome. One thing to note, there are 2 locations on Maui and they have different late nite special times. The one in Kapalua (north West Maui) has their late nite deal on Thur. and Fri. I think the one in Kihei (South Maui) has more nights that have the late nite special.
We went twice to the one in Kapalua. First time we just walked up at around 6. Wait was about 40 min. Discovered the early bird special at that time. Went the 2nd time last nite. Showed up 5:10 or so to wait in line (actually arrived at like 4:45, but went to go see the dragons teeth and had MIL who had trouble walking back - not really worth seeing). We were about 3rd or 4th in line. They let the people with reservations in, but it looked like all walk ins who lined up by 5:30 made it in. They suggest ordering as you go, but for the early bird special, it might be 5:50 before you actually get to order so you pretty much have to order all in one shot to make it by 6 if you're a walk in.
Much better to just make reservations for 5:30 if you wanna do the early bird special.
I think we ordered 6 appetizers/rolls and it came out to $98.98 (no alcohol, just soda). Gratuity is included in the early bird thing. 6 sounds like a lot, but I didn't think it was that much food. And that's with 2 women who don't eat much. $100 is pricey for dinner, but it's not much compared to Mama's Fish House.
We went twice to the one in Kapalua. First time we just walked up at around 6. Wait was about 40 min. Discovered the early bird special at that time. Went the 2nd time last nite. Showed up 5:10 or so to wait in line (actually arrived at like 4:45, but went to go see the dragons teeth and had MIL who had trouble walking back - not really worth seeing). We were about 3rd or 4th in line. They let the people with reservations in, but it looked like all walk ins who lined up by 5:30 made it in. They suggest ordering as you go, but for the early bird special, it might be 5:50 before you actually get to order so you pretty much have to order all in one shot to make it by 6 if you're a walk in.
Much better to just make reservations for 5:30 if you wanna do the early bird special.
I think we ordered 6 appetizers/rolls and it came out to $98.98 (no alcohol, just soda). Gratuity is included in the early bird thing. 6 sounds like a lot, but I didn't think it was that much food. And that's with 2 women who don't eat much. $100 is pricey for dinner, but it's not much compared to Mama's Fish House.
May 11, 2009, 3:20 pm
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Seems like the prices were a lot higher than when I was there (at the Kihei location.) My wife and I got 5 appetizers/rolls and the total was about $50 after the 25% discount. Maybe we didn't order the most expensive items on the menu, but the average price before discount was about $12-$14. Perhaps the Kapalua location is more pricy??? In any case, it was quite tasty and I'm already looking forward to my next visit in 2010!
May 11, 2009, 3:25 pm
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Are you referring to "when is the best time to go to Maui"? Or to when to eat at Sansei Restaurant? Sanseis isn't open for breakfast or lunch...
Jun 21, 2009, 11:46 pm
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Kea Lani Twilight Dinner
Anyone know the approximate prices for the four course Twilight Dinner at the Fairmont Kea Lani?... and if there's an alternate price if you want the four course dinner WITHOUT the wine? Also, I would appreciate if anyone could share their experience if they've tried this.
Jun 22, 2009, 11:02 am
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Seems like the prices were a lot higher than when I was there (at the Kihei location.) My wife and I got 5 appetizers/rolls and the total was about $50 after the 25% discount. Maybe we didn't order the most expensive items on the menu, but the average price before discount was about $12-$14. Perhaps the Kapalua location is more pricy??? In any case, it was quite tasty and I'm already looking forward to my next visit in 2010!
Mar 11, 2010, 6:31 pm
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Anyone know the approximate prices for the four course Twilight Dinner at the Fairmont Kea Lani?... and if there's an alternate price if you want the four course dinner WITHOUT the wine? Also, I would appreciate if anyone could share their experience if they've tried this.
Mar 11, 2010, 6:36 pm
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Best time to go to Maui is high season, then less of a good deal when you go. IMHO, Jan/Feb is the best time because the whales are congregating, mating, and breaching. The only thing during the Jan to Mar is rainy season, so if you hit one of those weeks where its' non stop rain, you'll be SOL if you want to tan. Going in the winter has that added benefit of being out of the snow as well.
Otherwise Spring break is an excellent time to go, but then you're paying Spring break prices.
Summer is good when kids are off school. But, if you want the best prices period, then off season Sep to middle Dec, gets you killer prices.
Otherwise Spring break is an excellent time to go, but then you're paying Spring break prices.
Summer is good when kids are off school. But, if you want the best prices period, then off season Sep to middle Dec, gets you killer prices.
Mar 11, 2010, 7:46 pm
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Best time to go to Maui is high season, then less of a good deal when you go. IMHO, Jan/Feb is the best time because the whales are congregating, mating, and breaching. The only thing during the Jan to Mar is rainy season, so if you hit one of those weeks where its' non stop rain, you'll be SOL if you want to tan. Going in the winter has that added benefit of being out of the snow as well.
Otherwise Spring break is an excellent time to go, but then you're paying Spring break prices.
Summer is good when kids are off school. But, if you want the best prices period, then off season Sep to middle Dec, gets you killer prices.
Otherwise Spring break is an excellent time to go, but then you're paying Spring break prices.
Summer is good when kids are off school. But, if you want the best prices period, then off season Sep to middle Dec, gets you killer prices.
Mar 11, 2010, 11:27 pm
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Sep 23, 2014, 1:19 pm
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Generally, you may get a shower in the late afternoon or early morning. If it's late in the month, it may also be a bit cooler, which is relative, it's still Hawaii
There have been times where it has rained for days, but that's the exception and not the rule.
There have been times where it has rained for days, but that's the exception and not the rule.
Sep 24, 2014, 9:17 am
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My wife and I always go the first half of December, and there are typically a few shows each day, but they're brief (like, 5 minutes brief) and just bring out the rainbows. The biggest issue we've had is VOG....something we didn't know about until our trip a couple of years ago...but it would burn off by noon at the latest.