The Aston Maui Lu was a good resort with good facilities but it was just a bit far from places to eat & shop if you haven't got a car.
The staff were very friendly and helpful on arrival and throughout our stay and the conceierge desk was good who organised for us to see the Luau and also suggested several good palces to visit and how to get around (as we didn't have a car).
The rooms at the Maui Lu like many other resorts are a little dated and tired looking. They look like they are from the 80's and in some cases a bit of maintenance was needed to walls, doors etc. where it was clear there was some unrepaired damage. In saying that though the rooms were kept very clean and were comfortable.
The reosrt itself was great with a very nice pool and plenty of facilities including FREE Wi Fi and other internet access computers, vending machines for snacks & drinks as well as a lounge area to store our bags on check out and relax whilst waiting for a taxi. The gardens were immaculate and very well maintained.
As I mentioned this is very close to the beach, from our room it was about a 2 minute walk across the road to the Kihei Beach. The downside was the shops and eating places were about a 20 minute walk which meant each time you had to allow for that or consider a taxi. Once in Kihei though there was plenty of places including fast food, cafes and some restaurants. There is also a supermarket, drug store and plenty of other stores. Buses do run along the main road past the resort but are only every hour so you need to time it right (concierge had timetables). Buses are cheap at $2 for an all day unlimited ticket.
Overall we had a good time at the Aston Maui Lu and would recommend this place but whilst on Maui I recommend hiring a car.

My husand and I stayed here on January 11, 2012 for one night. I was a bit nervous about it because of the reviews on this site, however we thought we would give it a try.

The resort is really spread out. We checked in at night and had to find our way across the street where the ocean front rooms were. We missed the turn because there was no signage. When we checked out in the morning, we noticed abandoned buildings on the property, which wasnt very nice to look at.

The room was just okay. I am glad we got the ocean front room because it was nice waking up and looking out on the water. We were on the 2nd floor and the walk leading up to the room wasnt very appealing. The air conditioners were old and leaking and needed a good clean and fix. Inside the room, the ceilings were nice and high. The furniture needed some refinishing and the carpets could use some washing to rid them of the musty smell. Everything else in the room was just okay, nothing special.

If you are used to staying in cheaper motels, then this room would be okay. If you are expecting something really nice, this isnt it. It isnt terrible or anything,Ask it's just okay.

One annoyance I had was that they charged me for one night and a deposit of one night so I got a $400 charge before even getting there. When I checked out, they gave me the deposit back.

I'm not a fuzzy traveller and enjoy a 'bargain' on rooms and attractions, therefore the Aston Maui Lu Resort fulfilled my needs to put my head down on a (clean) pillow. It's a bit far from most shopping malls and hang-outs in Kihei, but you might need a car anyway to get around. Room was clean, not shabby but certainly ready for a renovation. Pool was clean and inviting. If you have a slim budget that's a hotel to stay in.

I may be exaggerating on the title because I haven't stayed at EVERY hotel on Maui, but as a frequent visitor this has been the worst of over a dozen. Certainly, this is the worst hotel in Kihei. The staff refused to give me a military rate despite being on active duty orders to attend a conference -- how patriotic. There are NO amenities here (despite the $10/day charge) and the continental breakfast requires a presentation on local businesses (like a time-share presentation payed for by the businesses I'm sure). The room was filthy (not just dirty). I would avoid this hotel like the plague (which you might catch if you stay there).