Two advertisement posters on a white wall. The left poster shows a beach scene with two surfers and has the text 'A Maui classic made for the modern traveler.' The bottom of the poster features the Maui Oceanside Hotel logo. The right poster displays a design with the text 'A Maui classic made for the modern traveler' and the Maui Oceanside Hotel logo.

Boutique Maui Hotel

Nestled in Kihei on the southwest shore of Maui, The Maui Oceanside Hotel is a boutique retreat where guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of the island—whether that means lounging poolside, strolling along the beach, or setting out to explore Maui’s many landscapes. Perfectly located between land and sea, it offers the best of both worlds.

Brand Naming

Brand Strategy

Brand Design

Copywriting

Photography Direction

maui oceanside hotel brand design
Minimalist illustration of a woman carrying a surfboard, with the text 'since 2016' and 'Maui, Hawaii' below.
maui oceanside hotel branding

OUR APPROACH

The rebrand was born from a desire to reposition the property as a heritage boutique hotel with a modern twist. Originally built in the 1970s and acquired by its current owners in 2016, Maui Oceanside had become a familiar name for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. But while its reputation was strong, the visual identity and brand presence were outdated, no longer reflective of the hotel’s authentic roots, warm service, or the energy needed to connect with younger, more adventurous travelers.

That’s where we came in. CL Studio led a full rebrand and strategy engagement, creating a foundation that would honor the hotel’s legacy while attracting the modern traveler. We crafted a cohesive brand system including refreshed strategy, messaging, and copywriting, along with original illustration, pattern design, and marketing collateral. Photography guidance helped tie everything together with a consistent visual narrative. The result is a brand that feels lively, approachable, and bespoke—positioning Maui Oceanside Hotel as both a Maui classic and a vibrant, contemporary boutique experience.

maui oceanside hotel branding
A promotional card featuring a simple line drawing of a mountain and two palm trees, with text 'A Maui Classic Made For The Modern Traveler'.
Welcome message for a beach hotel, with abstract tan and beige leaf pattern background.
Top: Palm trees against a clear sky. Bottom: Woman with curly hair in a swimsuit on a beach with water and distant land in the background.
Four paper spray bottles in different colors arranged vertically, with labels reading 'WIPED OUT', 'Do Not Disturb', and 'Thank you!'
A woman with long blonde hair, sitting on a cushion by a large window during a rainstorm, looking outside at the rainy weather and green foliage.
Person holding a green tote bag with the text 'Oceanside is my paradise' outside a building with a brick wall and glass windows.
web design for tropical maui hotel
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