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Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!

Beach condo with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Welcome to paradise!
This is perfection.  Relaxation at its best.
Newly refreshed bed.
View of Kanaapali Beach and the island of Lanai from our lanai.
The lanai is private & perfect for whale  watching.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 349.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lahaina, HI
  • Place, Black Rock
  • Place, Kaanapali Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Whalers Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!

Now is your time to visit Maui!!! No Ka Oi!

*No parking fees, and no resort fees!*

Imagine walking into your accommodations on your dream vacation on Maui and all you see is ocean as you step through the front door. Your jaw hangs open as you drop your bags on the tile/new hardwood floor and you head directly for the private lanai through our brand new silky smooth sliding glass doors ... 'Is this real?' you ask yourself. Oh yes... the pictures on VRBO didn't even do the place justice...it's real. You yell to your significant other, 'honey, grab us some wine!' It sure is a good thing that you stopped at the Times Market across the street on your way in for some groceries. You don't plan on leaving this place for a while. At least not until you've seen the sunset from the new balcony height chairs that you've just settled into. This is what Maui is all about. You have officially found paradise. This is why we take one last longing look back when we walk out the door as we leave each and every time. Our guests tell us the same thing. You will get a kick out of watching the sunset cruises sail directly by the front of the condo and stop to watch the perfect sunsets each evening. You get that at no extra cost :-). You'll find yourselves timing your days so you can get back to home base by sunset - trust me. There's no better place to watch it or to watch whales. Listen for the sounds of blowing conch shells when the sun disappears beneath the horizon. Give your conch trumpeting skills a try yourself! How magical can it get?

Hey, you haven't even noticed all the upgrades we did on the place, but you'll see them in a bit. You just fell in love with our place for the same reasons why we did. If it's whale season, grab the binoculars on your way out to the lanai while you get comfortable to get an extra close look. You are in for a show!

Another reason why you'll never want to leave? The constant sounds of the waves rolling in and crashing. You may wonder if you want a one bedroom or a studio unit for your trip. Trust me, you want a studio (one bedrooms have the bedroom near the entrance of the unit, the furthest point from the ocean). A studio unit is the only way to hear the waves crashing from your bed to lull you to sleep. Ahh... Heaven. I simply can't describe it in words. Maui Kai is the closest building to the water on all of Maui. You'll seriously think you are on a cruise ship. I've heard this comment made dozens of times. Simply unbelievable. We're on the 6th floor and the lanai is 100% private and secure. Lower floors aren't very private (people walk by and can see in your unit). The higher floors have the best views by far. People couldn't see into the unit or lanai if they tried, and nobody can possibly get inside. You're able to keep the sliding doors open all evening long and hear the waves crashing. You can hear the ocean even when you close the doors (you will need to do this to hear the TV- the waves are that close!) and you have the air conditioning on (central air on Maui? YES and very rare!). Do you need air conditioning on Maui... that's up to you, but it's there if you need it. We use it every single time we stay at the condo. It can get warm on Maui. We've stayed in condos with window AC units in the living rooms and fans in the bedrooms...we were miserable. We just couldn't buy one of those condos knowing that we couldn't sleep at night while sweating (do consider it when finding a place to stay). Maui Kai is also quiet. The sound of the ocean helps with this quite a bit, but we also aren't near any roads and the parking lot is away from the building. We've stayed at several condos in the Ka'anapali area and were kept up all night long. Read reviews for any place that you are considering...see if people complain about barking dogs, roosters (yes!), slamming car doors, etc. If you don't have air conditioning, you have to keep windows open. With time changes coming in from wherever you are traveling from, and others coming in at all hours of the night, you need to be able to sleep at some point :-). Being on the 6th floor isolates you from the noise of passersby on the beach and since our building is concrete you won't hear people walking above you. That surprised me since we are from the mainland and are used to wooden buildings.

We purchased our piece of paradise in February 2014 and have been completely remodeling, renovating and redecorating it since in very high end decor and materials. We kept with a beachy/Hawaiian (yet modern) theme in blue, white and silver. Updated with hardwood floors and our extremely comfortable pillow top king sized bed to rest your heads!. You will stay in your very own junior suite with an updated full kitchen (everything is full size - many condos, even in our building aren't this way) with quartz countertops and glass backsplash, and you will have a full bathroom. The condo comfortably sleeps two (or you may add a child by renting our comfy twin size air mattress for $15/night).

Maui Kai #603 is located north of downtown Lahaina, directly on the ocean on the West side of the island. The views are unbelievable, the beaches to die for and the snorkeling is out of this world. Our favorite snorkel areas are super close: just out front of the condo, Honolua Bay, Black Rock, and Napili Bay to name a few.

The drive down to Kihei and the southern beaches is also short and it's worth visiting those areas, but you'll want to return back to Ka'anapali and the cooler weather with the lush green, tropical feel at the end of your day.

There are so many things to do close by! Beaches...so many beaches! Each one is unique and more beautiful than the last. Activities such as surfing, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, boat trips, ziplining and horseback riding abound!

Food truck row is a short walk right around the corner to satisfy your local food cravings! You can also walk to the grocery store, shave ice, coffee shop, fish tacos, water sports rental, and the best farmer's market. You don't need a car, but we'd recommend one if you want to get out and really see Maui (Haleakala, road to Hana). I have a great guest book of recommendations in the condo for you and I also send all renters a list of suggested activities. It has received rave reviews!

The best place for whale watching on the island? Our condo! We provide top of the line binoculars (not needed to see the whales, but these get you in for a closer look), a completely private covered lanai, and nature provides amazing whale watching! You will see dozens if you visit in whale season. No matter what time of year you visit, you'll see our resident sea turtles, fish and rays on the reef directly below the lanai. Nothing beats relaxing after a day of adventure and watching the surfers end their day along with the sunset. Guaranteed perfection. Every. Single. Time.
Much Aloha!

Amenities include:
- direct oceanfront
- direct beachfront
- west facing for incredible sunsets
- central air conditioning
- FREE parking
- FREE high-speed Internet
- FREE local phone calls
- Coffee maker
- private open lanai (covered) with spectacular sunset views of Lanai and Molokai
- high end binoculars for whale-watching from lanai (whale season: November – late April)
- indoor dining area for four
- lanai dining area for four
- living room/reading area with a chair
- beach towels, cooler
- fully equipped gourmet kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher)
- Everything is provided that you could need: all kitchen supplies, cookware, dish soap, shampoos, dish sponges, hairdryer, etc. (if you aren't sure just ask me!)
- large grocery store within walking distance
- 50’ flat-screen smart TV with cable
- a large closet
- coin operated laundry facilities on our floor
- incredibly helpful staff at your service
- swimming pool and hot tub that is never crowded
- gas barbecues and picnic tables in pool area
- FREE computer access with high-speed Internet and printer in pool-side cabana
- rec room with large flat screen TV, ping-pong table, full kitchen, and lending library in pool-side cabana (games and books)
- gorgeous swimming and snorkeling at Ka'anapali Beach!
-enjoy the boardwalk heading south past all the resorts. Amazing for evening strolls while listening to live music along the way.
-short drive to town of Lahaina for shopping, marina, restaurants, etc.

Contact me directly to ask any questions. We do book up quickly.
Please note that although you are in paradise - weather, tides and beach will obviously vary.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
The building is not pet friendly.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-043-268-3008-01, GE-043-268-3008-01, 440011000043

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kaanapali

Located in Kaanapali, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Whalers Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Kaanapali Beach and Napili Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Hawaii Nature Center of Iao Valley, or check out an event or a game at Lahaina Civic Center Tennis. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lahaina, HI

What's nearby

  • Kahekili Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kaanapali Kai Course at Kaanapali Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Whalers Village - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Napili Bay - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honoapiilani Food Truck Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Beach House Maui - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Paradiso - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Auntie's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pūlehu - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Direct Ocean Front~Kaanapali Beach~West Maui Paradise Welcomes You! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaanapali condo building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Keka'a Beach, Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village. Honokowai Beach Park and Kahana Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Estella E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
check in was easy. location was great and room was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views! Great snorkeling spots nearby!! So much to do and see in the area, but the temptation to spend the week on the lanai is real!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! The balcony overlooking the ocean was amazing—clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and nice. We love this location in West Maui. Being able to just walk downstairs and get out on the beach is amazing. There's a nearby food truck court that opens each evening at 5:30 (walking distance). There are a couple of handy restaurants, shops and a grocery store just across this street. Wifi worked fine. Coffee maker and kitchen were all good. TV with streaming services was nice. The only negative thing was the laundry facilities were very old. The dryer never did get anything dry.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charity D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little space

My husband and I rented this space for about half of our stay in Maui. This unit is in an ideal location. Beautiful part of North Kaanapali. Close to many great restaurants and sights. The unit was clean and pleasant and the hosts were extremely responsive. The view from the balcony is stunning! Great for turtle watching or sunsets. It is a western exposure so can be scorching in the afternoon. A couple of things no one else noted in any of the reviews, but were extremely important to me: there is no where to hang out on this property. There is no beach to speak of. You are immediately wading as soon as you step off the building landing. There is no lawn. The building literally meets ocean. The pool is in the parking lot and just isn’t somewhere you would want to hang out. This was extremely disappointing to me and something I would have loved to have known in advance.
Looking down from balcony. This is low tide.
Looking down from balcony at low tide.
Sunset from balcony.
This is the north side of the building.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

Great location and the views were great. We saw lots of whales and beatiful sunsets from the lanai.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular views and convenient location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ocean views are spectacular and we saw whales and turtles daily as well as dolphins occasionally. The bed was quite comfortable and being within walking distance of stores, restaurants and a food truck court was an added bonus. We look forward to booking this condo again for our next stay!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F., El Cerrito

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean views great condo

This condo really is right on the ocean. Our sixth floor balcony gave us great and constant views of the ocean and included nearly constant whale sightings. Convenient location. Lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views!

From the minute we walked into our unit, it was everything that we expected. Listening to the ocean waves was great! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Portland ,Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Kaanapali

We had a wonderful time at this condo. The location is perfect at the north end of the Kaanapali area and easy to walk to restaurants, the boardwalk and many other activities. Unit is right on the beach and conveniently on the 4th floor with great views out to Lanai , Molokai and the beach for great sunsets.. Unit is spacious, clean, well cared for with many amenities. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We rented this condo for our 15 year anniversary. We only stayed for 2 nights but wish we would have stayed much longer. Everything was awesome. The unit had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable. The views were amazing. Very peaceful and quiet as well. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lora A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whale watching from bed! 🐋😍

What an amazing location! We loved being directly on the ocean, and could literally whale watch from bed we were so close! For being a Murphy bed, the bed was incredibly comfortable. There were a lot of thoughtful touches including binoculars, beach chairs, umbrella, snorkel gear, and a cooler. We were walking distance to the beautiful paved beachfront boardwalk, Duke’s Beach House, the foodtruck park, and grocery store and other shops. Fabulous stay-we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

We found this unit to be exactly as advertised. It is clean and includes the necessities, as well as some nice extras like snorkel masks. Only cooking ingredients are salt/pepper, but there are plenty of restaurants and food trucks nearby. There’s a great beach within easy walking distance along the water. If you’re dead-set on having only the highest end finishes, you’ll need to spend a lot more, but unit 603 had all that we needed and a great view for a very fair price. Office staff were all very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

It felt like we were on a boat with water all around

We spent three days and two nights at the Maui Kai #603 and wished it could have been much longer. What a beautiful unit John and Christine have put together! Not to mention in a building with such a storied background. It was a perfect fit for my wife Jill, our son Blake and me. We wanted to get away from the sameness of other chain type hotels and the like and that's just what we did. Jill still talks about how if felt like, "we were on a boat with water all around". That's how close the ocean seemed. You couldn't get a better view anywhere and the sunsets couldn't be beaten. We took dozens of photos of the breathtaking waters of the Pacific from our 6th floor lani. The Maui Kai staff was helpful and everything we needed was there and well maintained. And talk about location... we were just 8 minutes from Kapalua where my son and I played golf on a course that the pros play every year. Then a short drive in the other direction a day later and we snorkeled with a family of sea turtles at Black Rock Beach. What more could you ask for? We plan on coming back and making the Maui Kai our home away from home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy V.

Beautifully located. Amazingly comfortable. Wonderful Hosts.

From the moment we approached the front desk, and heard the ocean crashing outside the complex, we knew we had made an excellent decision for our stay. After a long day of travel, we arrived in the evening and the only parts of Maui we saw in the daylight were the airport, and the rental car lot. The front desk employee was wonderful and had everything ready for our arrival. Upon entering our room, we were amazed by the simple comfort the room allowed for the two of us, and again, the ocean crashing outside was heavenly. We put away our groceries and unpacked our luggage as we enjoyed the sounds prior to setting out for a simple dinner meal. The water was pretty high, so there wasn't much of a beach in front of the condos for our trip, but there's plenty of beaches to be had in either direction, only a short walk or even a shorter drive away! The room allowed plenty of space for the over-abundance of items we packed for our first tropical vacation, and there was quite a few items supplied to enhance our stay. In addition to the fully supplied kitchen and bathroom, the closet had a safe, some coolers to pack items to take for day a day trip, and a couple boards to take out onto the water. We picked up groceries for the week and were able to make a meal or two in the room each day and eat on the lanai to conserve food costs. Though smaller than the higher-end resorts around, the pool/cabana was nice to lounge at/around, and everybody we encountered from other guests, to residents, were friendly and helpful. There was direct access to the north end of the beachwalk that gives you access to the beaches quite a ways to the south. Pick a spot, and hang out... Overall, the room gave us everything we needed for our trip in which we were not going to be spending much time in. But, we found ourselves cancelling plans we made on a couple occasions in favor of just lounging in the room or at the pool with no regrets. The owners, John and Christine, were also great at communicating prior to our arrival, and had the room exactly as we had anticipated from the listing here as well as direct communication. We would definitely consider staying at Maui Kai again, as it is difficult to find beachfront accommodations at such an inexpensive, all-inclusive cost. I'm rating a generous 5 stars for what we were looking for, but some visitors may be looking for more amenities and services that the larger resorts may supply, for a higher cost... Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Robby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view. Very comfortable place. So many details and equipment for sharing made our trip easy and extra fun. Best location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to everything west maui has to offer. As advertised and extremely clean, also had everything you could need for a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one pf the only condos right on the ocean, literally,.its like being on a ship. You can sit on balcony and.watch stingrays and turtles daily. The rainbows were awesome in the morning clouds. We will be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Beautiful decor, but with some dated items in bathroom and kitchen. We loved that it was stocked with utensils and plates etc. could use more ice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

The property was just as described the owners were prompt to answer any questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo is beautiful! We were in awe of the view. There was everything we could possibly need from the pots and pans to the snorkel equipment. There was sunscreen and beach chairs. We had a really nice time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maui Honeymoon Getaway

This was a great condo. Perfect size for a couple. Location was wonderful. Great walking access to nearby businesses and resorts. We really enjoyed the amazing view and watching the whales from the lanai every morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular VIEW!

My wife and I are visiting Hawaii for our 20th anniversary. Maui was our first stop. We chose this location for its price, location and view! It’s exactly what we wanted. We were able to wat h whales from the balcony and also see turtles swim just in front of the beach are. We had wonderful stay and slept well on the comfortable bed! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and right on the ocean

This was a relaxing getaway with my husband .We did 1 whale watching trip that we only saw 1 small glimpse of a whale but from the condo we watched them leap out of the water morning and night.Beautiful condo within walking distance to stores, restaurants and food trucks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

I wanted a quick getaway and I got it! This place was perfect. While I intended to work more (technically on a “working vacation”), it was impossible to focus with whales playing all over and turtles swimming by. Perfect stretch of beach just steps from the entrance. This will be on my list of places to return to.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christine and John Higgins

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Christine is a former special education teacher, high school principal, and educational software sales executive in Hawaii. Christine's husband John is a CPA and works with local clients in Hawaii and the mainland.

We fell so in love with Maui after we purchased the condo that we decided to move to the islands!

Why they chose this property

We found Maui Kai and fell in love with the VIEW and the whales on Christmas of 2013. We were looking for a piece of paradise to call our own (and share with others!) and happened upon Maui Kai when there was a sudden cancellation in unit #604 next door. Our realtor happened to be listing #603 and it was fate! We put in an offer immediately.

What makes this property unique

The view, the whales and turtles- Ka'anapali Beach and the friendly staff. Maui Kai feels like ohana (family) to us.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests