Originally Posted by
windhund
Without knowing what Maui experience you want, it's hard to say.
The CY and Marriott are in very different parts of Maui, so it's hard to compare them. The Wailea Marriott is in a relatively quiet part of island full of resorts and easy access to beaches and plentiful ocean views. The CY is in a commercial part of town with lots of retail, but you can certainly drive to Kaanapali, Lahaina, and other parts of western Maui from there.
I will play devil's advocate here assuming that you have a rental car. Although I wouldn't do my whole stay here, I don't think it's bad at all for 2 or 3 nights. I would point out that this Courtyard is very close to some very beautiful, and very uncrowded beaches near Paia, including Hookipa, which might be the best sailboarding venue on the entire planet. During my visit to Maui last month, I actually killed about 90 minutes before making my way to the airport for my flight home, at the beach just before the town of Paia coming from the airport, and it was magical, as I spent my time watching several large sea turtles swimming in the surf, close enough to take pictures of as they frolicked at the surface. This is a beautiful and unspoiled beach, and IMHO, arguably nicer than the ones in Kaanapali and Wailea where all of the fancy resorts are. Plus, Paia is a really cool town to hang out in, and it's only about a 10 to 15 minute drive from this Courtyard. So, if you stay there, your Maui experience will be different, but not necessarily in a bad way. This Courtyard is also much closer to both Hana, and Haleakala than the major resorts are. So, not necessarily a bad thing. Plus, you are right across the street from the Costco, so you won't have to spend a lot on groceries.