We live on Maui and visit Kula Lodge with some frequency, often taking out-of-town guests there. Tonight was the first time we've been subject to "live music" during our dinner. A feeble saxophone player who cued up recorded "background music" on his Apple and then played along with it -- and quite loudly. When we complained to the maitre d' [we could scarcely converse with our guests], his response was "well, it's live music."

The food was fine, nothing to dance in the streets over, but good. Our other meals there have been good as well. Service was attentive and well-intentioned. But the horrid music ruined it all.

If you go, call ahead to see if their "artist" is playing.

Stopped today for a bite of lunch and the view. Although the view was wonderful, too bad we couldn't say the same for lunch. Mine was disappointing, worse yet my wife got very ill after having the crab cake appetizer. I called the manager Dennis to report the problem right away. At first he doubted the that my wife could have gotten ill so quickly however when I told him this was about the health of other customers he said he would check it out. Final thoughts - I won't be back and unless they can do something about the quality of their food, I wouldn't recommend the Kula Lodge.

Had heard so much about their breakfast we stopped on our bike trip down the volcano. Best breakfast I may have ever had. Our party had eggs Benedict, waffles, the big breakfast and macadamia nut pancakes. I had the pancakes and they were the best. Warm maple syrup and coconut syrup topped them off. Absolutely fantastic! Service was as good as you can get. Beautiful setting and great view down the mountain. A bit pricey for breakfast but I believe you get what you pay for and it was worth it. Don't miss this one. A perfect end to your trip to see the sunset at Haleakala.

We stopped at this place for breakfast on our way back from watching the sun rise at the Haleakala Crater. The food and views from this place are awesome. After we finished eating, we took a walk around the property and it was truly beautiful.