Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views
Mana Kai #203 is Maui Living at its best! We could talk about the ocean and sunset views all day but you won't get it until you experience them for yourself. Situated on the popular grass area at Keawakapu Beach. Take a look out of the lanai slider door for some of the most beautiful ocean and sunset views. During whale season, relax on the lanai and view Humpback whales slapping and breaching just yards off shore. Snorkeling is just a few steps away and you can see sea turtles snacking on the seagrass in the rocks from your private lanai.
The interior of this cozy condo has been lovingly updated while keeping that beachy resort feel. Improvements include bamboo cabinets in the kitchen and hall, stone counters throughout, tiled showers with spacious vanities in both bathrooms, stainless kitchen appliances and ductless AC throughout condo.
The primary bedroom can be left as an open studio or separated from the living area via Shoji pocket doors. You'll find a plush king bed, ceiling fan and lanai access in the main bedroom along with en suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Guest bedroom also features King sized bed, ceiling fan and en suite bathroom. This room also has a desk/work area, television and grand floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of natural light.
The kitchen is fully stocked with all you will need for meals at home: silverware, serving utensils, pots, pans, plateware, blender for smoothies and frozen drinks, toaster and coffee maker just to name a few items.
The resort atmosphere includes an oceanfront pool, 4 propane BBQs, onsite coin/credit card operated laundry facilities on each floor, a fitness center, 808 Deli and General Store, and open-air dining and full bar at the ground floor Restaurant coming late 2025. You can also rent beach gear and bikes at the Surf Shack Maui, conveniently located on the ground floor.
The full dining restaurant on property will be closed for renovations until late 2024-early 2025. Renovations have been delayed. When they commence, there may be noise heard from 8 am-5 pm, Monday thru Friday. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your understanding.
Please be aware that all Mana Kai units feature a primary bedroom that is an ''open concept'' and is not closed off from the living room area. This particular unit has installed sliding shutter doors for added privacy.
While we strive to keep all photos up to date, there may be new and updated pieces of furniture or decor that are different than in the original pictures. The functionality, available seating and sleeping space will remain the same or may improve.
Mana Kai will continue construction and maintenance effective immediately, including essential concrete repairs near the lobby and restrooms, as well as preparations for the new Beach House at Mana Kai restaurant by Handcrafted Restaurants (Peter Merriman, known for Monkeypod Kitchen, Merriman’s, and others). While we do not have a full schedule or end date yet, work will take place on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no activity on weekends or holidays. Guests may experience some noise and temporary restroom closures during this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you. (Update 11/25/24)
Hawaii State Tax ID#: 058-995-3536-01
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-058-995-3536-01, GE-058-995-3536-01, 390040230003
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kihei
Located on the beach, this condo is in South Kihei, a neighbourhood in Kihei. Maui Fish Pipe and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Headquarters are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Wailea and Wailea Shopping Village Shopping Center. La Kahea Community Farm and Kula Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
Kihei, HI
What's nearby
Keawakapu Beach North - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kihei Boat Ramp - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Kamaole Beach Park 3 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kamaole Beach Park 2 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Kamaole Beach Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Kahului, HI (OGG) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Ka'ana Kitchen - 3 min drive
Cinnamon Roll Place - 3 min drive
Coconut's Fish Cafe - 3 min drive
Cafe O'Lei Kihei - 3 min drive
Fred's Mexican Cafe - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views on 19 June 2026 start from AU$533, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mana Kai #203: Oceanfront Bliss on Keawakapu Beach with Stunning Sunset Views located?
Nestled on the beach, this South Kihei condo building is steps from Keawakapu Beach North and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Wailea Beach. Kamaole Beach Park 3 and Kihei Boat Ramp are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Decent accommodations with a perfect beach location and access. The property was a bit dated and undergoing some renovation work while we were there, but overall a positive experience. I would definitely consider staying at the property again if visiting this area.
MATTHEW V.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cynthia B.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
The place was very nice near the beach w beautiful view.Condo was very well equipped with kitchenware n toiletries unfortunately it’s needs some maintenance with the bathroom door/ carpet n wicker furniture.
Cynthia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
23 Mar 2023
Fantastic View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great property right on beach. Well stocked and clean.
The location was awesome. Access to beach-it was right outside the door. The pool was perfect too. The unit was clean and in good condition. Yes, there are a couple small paint repairs needed on the walls and the carpet could use an upgrade, but it was clean and these things did not cause any issues. The bed was comfortable. The balcony was amazing with its views over the ocean. We could not have been happier and would stay here again.
Debbie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Derick K.
5 Aug 2023
Great Stay at Mana Kai #203
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family loves this property and this was the 2nd time that we stayed in #203. It was very clean upon arrival and suited all of our needs. What a wonderful view it has to walk out to every morning when you wake up! Directions for check in and check out were sent in a very timely manner and the entire process was easy and efficient.
Derick K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Aloha Derick,
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the wonderful views and that check in and directions were easy. Hopefully you get to enjoy the views again soon. Mahalo for staying with us.
Condo needs a little renovation. Mold on sliding bathroom doors along with a few other things. Replace the can opener
Michelle M.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Aloha Michelle,
Our apologies we did not meet your expectation during the visit. We do have small items on hand but did not hear from you during the stay. We will be sure to replace the can opener and have addressed the mildew issue. If there was any other feedback we would love to hear about it.
Mana Kai is a beautiful property with a front row location on the most beautiful beach, so close you can almost feel the crashing of the waves. As a couple, we used only the front bedroom and the bed was super comfy. Plenty of everything for our stay and we so appreciated the starter kit (with coffee!) when we arrived. We didn't need to use the sofa bed so can't attest to that, but the sofa's lifespan may have been exceeded, according to my other half who said it was uncomfortable. There were a few maintenance issues to be addressed (missing handle on screen exposing sharp screws, toilet in 203A wasn't flushing without assistance, no TV in 203B, etc.) but for the most part small inconveniences easily overlooked for the beauty of the location and comfort of this unit. A couple of recommendations: a bigger TV for 203A and some lanai chair cushions like those shown in the photos. Of note: We noticed some locals bring their 5 little dogs early every morning to do their doo on the public lawn, so be sure not to lay directly on the grass, folks. Gross.
dandog b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jill S.
6 Aug 2025
Overall, we had a nice stay at the Mana Kai. You can’t beat the location right on Keawakapu beach and don’t even get me started on the sunsets! The pool, chairs to use on the grass and other accommodations around were great.This particular condo does seem to need some attention and small updates are needed. We traveled with my 15 month old granddaughter and wouldn’t say that this condo is kid friendly. Between the big heavy doors, glass tables and carpet that needs some attention it was hard to let her wander. We did find an unused cigarette underneath the main bed in the living room, used ZYN pouches under the bed in the private bedroom as well as empty water bottles. There is a mold like substance on the bathroom door going into the bathroom off the living room. The knife drawer is also way too accessible for small kids. Not ideal for having a 15month old crawling around. It’s unfortunate you pay such a big cleaning fee to feel like unsanitary things could have been taken care of.
Jill S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jun H.
3 Mar 2023
A room with spectacular views
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Waking up to the sounds of the waves and sunrise from the window was such a great feeling. The view of looking down semi private beach in front and the mountain in behind was beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony for breakfast. We like Kihei area being very casual with local island residential feel. This complex is located in the best area of Kihei.Just note that it is not a regular 2 bed rooms. The master bedroom is not a separate room, but there is a slide door separating it from the living room if needed. Not a problem for us.Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Jun H.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Aloha Jun, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience staying at our condo! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the waves and the stunning view from the lanai. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the layout of the condo, and we are glad to hear that it did not pose any problems for you. We agree that Kihei is a great area with a local island residential feel and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us for your vacation and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Mahalo - CB Island Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 Oct 2023
Front Row Seats to Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property is a gem, and I don't think you can beat the view - Molokini and another cinder cone to the south are rad. You can't beat this location. Being able to walk out onto the beach and having a huge lawn was clutch. Saw a rainbow wrasse snorkeling too. Mahalo!
Best location, Best beach! We felt like locals in the know here. Walking South and Walking North along the beach brought adventure and beauty every day. Uber & Lyft rides to shopping centers are short and cheap from this location. You can walk to the Boat Docks where some of the snorkel trips load and unload from. (We went on the Express Molokini by Blue Water Rafters. Highly recommend!) Also next to the boat dock there is a secret cove where every eening we saw sea turtles resting. We kept a safe and careful distance from them of course. Loved this unit! Having a separate rooms from our kids was sooooo worth it!
Jenny V.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Dahlia O.
9 Oct 2022
Steer Clear of this condo! Danger to kids!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Steer clear of this condo if you have children! We had a horrible experience here. They list this condo as kid friendly, but it is certainly not a safe place for kids! We stayed here for a week in June 2022. The condo is generally not well maintained. The carpet is extremely stained and there are holes in the carpet. When we stayed, the master shower had no hot water and there was loud construction next door that they did not inform us about ahead of time. But the most dangerous thing about this condo is that the interior doors they have on the bedroom and the kitchen are extremely heavy with industrial closers on them. Children have a difficult time opening the doors because they are so HEAVY and they close automatically. Our daughter’s finger was crushed in the bedroom door and it was partially amputated and broken. She had to have emergency surgery in Maui to reattach her finger. It was horrific. We paid almost $7,000 to stay here and they refused to refund our entire stay. They only refunded half. They told us insurance would handle the other half of the refund and then our claim was denied. After all the issues and the fact that our daughter was severely injured, they should have refunded our entire stay. They falsely advertised the condo as kid friendly and they failed to warn us of the hazardous doors prior to our stay. Then management never inquired about how our daughter was doing after we left and we spent our entire summer dealing with her injury. We have thousands of dollars in medical bills still. Shame on you for not doing the right thing by your guests!!!! Steer clear!!! This was supposed to be our dream trip that we spent thousands on, but it ended up being a total nightmare.
Great condo and location, best on the island. Would definitely come back ! Easy access to everything!
Karine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark K.
20 July 2022
Great Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at Mana Kai in the past and this has been the most upgraded room so far. Very good experience and the communication was great. We appreciated having the pool towels, beach chairs and snorkel gear there for us to use. Highly recommend. The only downside was that the Palms Restaurant and on-site gift shop were both closed, but otherwise everything was great. Room is on the second floor, but still has a great view being in the ocean side of the building.
This unit at the Mana Kai was a very pleasant place to spend our Maui Vacay. The location of the Mana Kai is amazing. Away from car traffic, very close to Turtle Traffic. We were disappointed to arrive late at night and find our bedroom floor carpet soaking wet and so so smelly. There were small industrial fans working to dry out the carpet. Nobody came to pick up the fans and they stayed in our room for the duration. We were also unaware of the construction going on in the restaurant below. The Five Palms is definitely gone! As is the small convenience store that was once located on the main floor. The dumpster for all renos was directly below the entrance to our room.
Noeleen B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
kelly s.
28 Mar 2022
A Room With A View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location is spectacular, on the beach, close to great shopping and wonderful food choices. However, the unit itself is tired but very functional. The internet was poor and TV very challenging to work. But the service line was able to walk me through how to get basic cable. Snorkle off the beach is really great and the unit has beach gear in good condition available. There is a restaurant and convenience store on property which is a huge plus!