2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean
FABULOUS LOCATION - Just 50 steps to the pool, the hot tub and the BBQ’s and a few more steps to the ocean-front lounge chairs. Grab a cool drink and head out to watch the sun set between Molokai and Lanai. Bring your binoculars for excellent whale watching December to May or use the ones we supply in the condo. CONVENIENT - Papakea Resort enjoys an outstanding Maui site and our unit is one of the very best locations within the complex. While some people may initially prefer a higher unit hoping for a view, our ground floor unit offers several advantages; the convenience of not climbing stairs or waiting for an elevator several times a day, the ability to go out your lanai door directly to the pool and ocean instead of a trip around the back of the building. The ease of access to the BBQ’s means your food stays hot on the way back to your lanai. Once people try our unit, they seldom go back to a balcony property.
TOP QUALITY - Units in Papakea vary widely in condition. They range from some units that haven’t been updated since the 80’s, to ours which was totally renovated using top quality materials and fixtures. It's frequently mentioned by repeat guest that ours is one of the very best. • Tile floors throughout for a cool, clean, easy-care environment. • Cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms of African mahogany accented with exotic Jarra wood. Granite counter tops complete the executive look and feeling of quality. • This is our vacation home so the kitchen is fully equipped with all the cutlery, gadgets and tools you need. • Entertainment center features a large flat screen Smart-TV, streaming video for your NetFlix, YouTube or similar account. Each bedroom also has a TV. All enjoy Spectrum Cable TV services. • Master suite features a king bed, large vanity with double sinks, a large tiled shower with double shower heads and a “washlet” style toilet popular in upper-class Japanese households. • Latest technology zone air conditioning. This allows each bedroom and the living room/kitchen to be cooled independently. This not only saves on the environment by allowing less use of the A/C but ensures you can quickly cool your sleeping area for a good night’s rest. • Second bedroom features a queen bed plus a twin bed. Washroom has a tiled shower and vessel style sink. • Free wireless internet access throughout the resort. • All linens including large beach towels are provided. This is our vacation home, so appliances, kitchenware and amenities are being constantly replaced or upgraded to ensure everyone, renters and owners, enjoy their vacation.
SPECIAL TEMPORARY NOTE - Our unit was completely retiled in late 2025 and we have not updated pictures (coming soon) but the condo appears nearly substantially the same as current photos.
PEACEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL - Papakea is a quiet, well-maintained, family friendly resort that offers the peaceful beauty and an oceanfront location that is the reason people come to Hawaii. Major food store, restaurants and most of the services you want on holidays are within walking distance. After the tragic fire, Lahaina town (10 minutes away) is still in early stages of development (as of 2026). A 5 minute drive takes you to the shops and restaurants of Whalers Village or you can make that your daily walk along Ka'anapali Beach.
NO RESORT FEE: As of July 2025 Papakea Resort has dropped the Facilities Fee that used to add $25/day to your vacation costs. Many other resorts continue with fees at this rate and higher. Parking is often an extra cost at other resorts so compare costs carefully if you are considering any other property for your holiday.
ACTIVITIES - Lots to do in and around Papakea. The resort features lighted tennis and pickleball courts for guest use, a large well maintained putting green in the central park area right outside your door and various pool and exercise activities such as yoga and fitness instruction in the pool area.
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number GE-213-940-2240-01, TA-213-940-2240-01, 440010550222
Property # 279543vb
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Honokowai
Located in Honokowai, this condo is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Lahaina, HI
What's nearby
Keka'a Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Honokowai Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kahekili Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Kahana Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Whalers Village - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Honoapiilani Food Truck Park - 4 min walk
Duke's Beach House Maui - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Pūlehu - 4 min drive
Pizza Paradiso - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean on 30 June 2026 start from AU$483, 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.
Is 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 2 Bedroom Groundfloor Oceanview - Steps to the Pool and Ocean located?
Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is steps from Keka'a Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. Honokowai Beach Park and Kahana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful stay. Clean, comfortable, and exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend.
Tim L.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Jessica N.
21 Feb 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved being on the first level with quick access to pool and beach. We were walking distance to multiply restaurants, grocery store, food trucks, and rental places. Cleanliness could be improved. We found 2 roaches, one in bathroom and one in living room upon arrival. Not enough towels for pool/beach or showering. Slightly unpleasant staff on grounds.
Jessica N.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Glad you enjoyed our unit. Pests in tropical areas are always an issue. Papakea sprays regularly and we occasionally do an extra treatment but the critters persist. Sorry about that. As to the towels, I'm checking on that. Our standard is 6 beach towels per unit (you had 5 occupants) and you can always call for more but perhaps I hadn't made that clear enough. Same goes for shower towels plus the in suite washing machine and dryer are there. We hope to have you back. Mahalo.
This was our first visit to Maui and we are so happy we went with this condo. This property is in a great location; within walking distance of many food options including a food truck lot, restaurants, grocery store, and ABC store. The property is family friendly with a pool, hot tub, yard shuffle board, and short walkway to beach access.The property felt very safe and secure. Having a washer and dryer to do a few loads of laundry during our trip was so convenient. Property also has bbqs.
We loved staying at this property. Being on the ground floor was convenient. The propriety was updated and had so many things for you to enjoy your outdoor adventures. I would highly recommend this property.
Great condo and well taken care of. Papakea is a really great place that is so well maintained.
Kathy R.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2020
Kathy was a great communicator who let us know of a few things to be done in the condo after her visit. This is so helpful to owners like us who can't always know what has gone missing or broken since our last visit. Thanks Kathy
Beautiful views with very easy access into and around the property. Love the close proximity to ABC Store, food truck court, and other restaurants/shopping. In unit laundry was invaluable with two young kids. Beautifully upgraded kitchen with plenty of plates, cups, etc.
Family vacation, first time to Maui. This unit was clean and nicely updated. It was close to everything. Entire property seemed to be very clean and well kept
We loved it here! Being ground level was the best! Our 6 & 7 year old could run out and play golf or catch and right off the pool, so super convenient to all the amenities. The sunsets are dreamy and we already miss it. You’ll love it here!
Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with our family. Condo in great condition, AC was the best, comfortable beds and GREAT location to everything. Would definitely return.
The condo grounds are beautiful and well cared for! It is in a great location! We had trouble getting the master shower to work. But finally did! The diverter valve was hard to pull out. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed here for a week with our family of 5. The unit was very comfortable and felt like a second home. The ground floor access was convenient since the pool and ocean were only steps away without needing to take an elevator. The grounds were very well maintained and orderly. We will likely look for the same unit if we return to Maui again. One discrepancy was that the listed resort fee in the description was actually $25/day instead of $17/day.
Edwin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
My apologies Edwin. I thought I had updated all our documents with the new fee amount but discovered I had missed a change on our Rental Agreement.
Glad you enjoyed our vacation home. We hope to have you back and if you remind me of my error when you book your next stay, I'll give you a credit of the excess you paid.
I very much appreciate your kind review. which should help future guests in making a good decision. Mahahlo
What an amazing trip to Maui! Our home base was our condo in the Papakea condo complex. We had a lower level condo w/ ocean views. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and stocked with anything you might need, including curling irons. LOL! The kitchen was also fully stocked with all the appliances for cooking/grilling. Never thought I would care to have a washer/dryer for clothes, but what a great convenience it ended up being. Wifi was strong and easy to access. The pool was a few steps from our lanai. Same with the beach. The location of this condo was an easy walk to an ABC store, food trucks, grocery stores, and coffee in the morning. We will be coming back and requesting this exact condo.
Karen F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
RANDY F.
3 July 2018
Great location and nice room
Everything was awesome except for the AC did not work well at all. The room was hotter than outside. I would have given it 5 stars if the AC was cold as Maui was in the high 80s and low 90s when we vacationed.
RANDY F.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Sorry about the AC Randy. That is a brand new system installed October of 2017. We will definitely look into servicing the unit. Thanks for the notice on the issue and glad you had a good stay otherwise.
We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean and comfortable. There was snorkel gear and beach chairs, which was super helpful. Loved the location. Walking distance to stores. The only downside to the property was that although the ocean was a couple hundred yards away from the condo, the beach was non-existent. In order to get good beach access, we needed to walk to the adjacent property. It wasn't horrible, but I little bit of a bummer.
Jonas M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marc M.
28 Aug 2011
Happy 20th Anniversary
My husband and I and our best friends both celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary this month in Maui. We have stayed at the Papakea in other units before but this is the NICEST one! Love the kitchen cabinets and bathroom tile! Nicely kept, very clean and well-stocked for fun! Plenty of boogie boards and many cooler choices! We appreciate that there was a small stock of spices and a few basics in the kitchen. We did a lot of our cooking each day in the condo after our Costco stop. If you are looking for a nice condo... this is it!
Marc M.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kay P.
13 June 2018
Cozy Condo
This was a nice ground level condo, plenty of room for a family of 4. The grounds were well kept and quite. The condo itself was well equipped with everything we needed, however I would recommend an upgrade on the pots and pans. The condo is located near a elevator which was hard for the light sleeper (me), however I guess if your close the shutters the noise may not be as noticeable, but we enjoyed the breeze over using the AC. All of our issues we had with the condo was taken care of quickly, management was very attentive. Beautiful ocean view at the sea wall and enjoyed eating breakfast on the lanai.
Everything about our stay in this unit was excellent, from start to finish. It was exactly as described with plenty of space for our family of 5. One of the best features was the fully-stocked kitchen, which made it feel like home. We also appreciated the beach chairs, pool noodles and boogie boards. Looked like there was quite a bit of snorkel gear as well, though we rented ours from a local shop. We stayed over Christmas and I was pleasantly surprised that there was a box of nice decorations and lights that we were able to put up to make it feel more festive. Communication and care from Don was outstanding. The only negative thing that we experienced was the noise from people getting out of the elevator early every morning (It sounded like they were standing over your bed talking, lol). Nothing anyone can do about that though!Honestly, this is just the best unit and Papakea itself was amazing too. Don't hesitate to book, you won't regret it. In fact, we hope to go back some day!!
Arrival and check-in was a breeze. Property is beautiful, and the condo itself is great, just as described! Unfortunately, we lost power and all communications due to the wildfires in Lahaina and surrounding area. The property staff did the best they could under the circumstances, and we are forever grateful for them. Thank you to the Host for communicating with us during this difficult stay, and offering his services to make us as comfortable as possible. We were fortunate to get out of the area after just a few days there, but our hearts and prayers are with Maui and it's people. We don't know if/when we will be able to come back to Maui, but if/when we do, I will definitely consider staying here again, hoping for a better overall experience. Mahalo!!
Andy T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Don Gibson
We are a group of people that love travel and have joined together to share vacation property around the world. We take pride in keeping our vacation homes comfortable and well equipped, not only for our personal use but our friends, family and renting guests.
Why they chose this property
The low-rise buildings and lush, well maintained gardens of Papakea attracted us immediately. Only after staying here did we realize how convenient the location is to Lahaina, golf and restaurants. On vacation we appreciate the quiet, relaxing and secure ambience of Papakea and as owners we appreciate how well the property is looked after by everyone.
What makes this property unique
At first we were looking for a high balcony location for the view, but after staying in the groundfloor unit we loved the convenience and quick access to all facilities. We like to travel with friends so the two bathrooms mean each couple has privacy and convenience. Papakea is so peaceful and relaxing, but lots of activities and excitement to be found around Maui.