Jerald and Christina’s Sugar Beach Shangri-la was the perfect place to stay on Maui! I am so glad to have "discovered" this gem of a place. Not only was it literally on a beautiful beach, it was also within walking distance to a convenience store, a farmers market, a coffee shop, a bakery, a shaved ice place, a sandwich place and all the major bus stops. Everything else was within a 5-10 minute driving distance. Talk about location, location, location!
What's more, the place itself was very clean, beautifully decorated and comfortable - the perfect place to come "home" to after a long day of fun-filled Maui adventures. The King-sized bed was definitely comfortable, just the right firmness and no squeaking at all (not sure what previous posts were talking about, the owners must have changed it to a new bed). The events center next door was also pleasantly quiet and not bothersome at all. On one night, there was a luau (dinner and show). It was great to catch a glimpse of it from the balcony as I sipped my wine, watching the sunset. Imagine Hawaiian music wafting through the air intermingled with the sound of waves crashing on the shore. You can't get any more tropical than that! The luau event was finished well before bedtime and when it was time to go to bed, everything was peaceful and quiet, except for the continuous sound of the ocean waves crashing on the sand. It was heaven!
Overall, I give The Sugar Beach Shangri-la a 5 star because the place was very clean, super stylish and wonderfully located. Once inside the unit, I felt like I was in a 5-star hotel suite but with a kitchen and all the appliances and beach amenities that hotels don't provide, and at a fraction of the cost of a hotel stay. Talk about value for your money! Parking was also never an issue. I will definitely be back at the Sugar Beach Shangri-la and I highly recommend it to anyone coming to Maui. Definitely, one of Maui’s best kept secrets!