Great place quite and clean staff is great located in a great area. Whale watching right from your balcony. Our room 106 was recently updated and beautiful. read more

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We recently stayed at the Maui Kai in unit 807 and it was absolutely fantastic! It was our second time to stay at the Maui Kai but the first time in this particular unit. We booked our unit through the owner. She was very helpful and provided us with a lot of great information on visiting Maui before our trip. The Maui Kai is right on the beach and all of the units face the ocean. We loved having our breakfast on the balcony enjoying the beautiful view. What a great way to start the day! We also loved sleeping with the sliding glass door open so we could hear the ocean. Other pluses are the free parking, internet, and daily maid service with no weekly cleaning fee. There is a grocery store close by which is very convenient if you want to cook some meals in your condo. The building is older but it is very well kept up. The staff is very friendly and always willing to answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for a resort type hotel this is probably not the place for you. But if you want a relaxing time that feels like you own your own home at the beach - this is the place. We love staying at the Maui Kai and I see us returning there many times in the future. read more

We paid about $200/night plus tax for our studio condo #403. This was a bargain as far as I'm concerned, for a comfortable room with a stocked kitchenette but more importantly, a breathtaking view of the ocean; MK is only a few feet to the ocean, in fact it may be the closest property to the ocean in this area. I echo the other reviews, this is NOT a full service luxury resort. If you're expecting a Four Seasons stay, this won't be for you. The property is a little older and the decor of each room depends on which owner you rented from. We were lucky, our room had fairly updated and comfortable furniture, and had everything: 4 comfortable wicker chairs and a matching table out on the open lanai (ours was open, but we noticed other rooms had enclosed lanais so I considered ourselves lucky), 2 rattan and wicker side chairs inside the unit, one with an ottoman, a matching chest of drawers for clothes, a good sized rattan and glass dining table that can comfortably serve 4/5 people, 2 dining chairs, two counter stools, comfy queen bed (but lame flat pillows), fully stocked kitchen with microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, appliances like a toaster and blender, pots, pans, plates, bowls, flatware, a great big selection of cooking utensils, dishwashing liquid, new sponge, paper towels, potholders, dish towels, granite countertops, safe...ok I think you get the picture by now. Absolutely everything you need if you want a home away from home. The bathroom wasn't anything special but was clean enough to feel comfortable to use. They supplied us with bath soap, shampoo, body lotion. Their daily maid service consists only of changing of used towels and making of the bed, which suited us fine. They had daily complimentary coffee downstairs from 7-9am. I thought their staff was friendly and eager to help you with scheduling any activities you wanted to do on the island. Ample parking and our room had included wifi which was fairly fast as we were able to watch streaming videos. I think this property works for those looking for a comfortable, clean, reasonably priced room right on Kaanapali beach. Added value is the spectacular view, fully stocked kitchen, free parking, free wifi, everything needed to live away from home. If you don't mind saving money by cooking your own meals and not having all the perks of a luxury resort, this is for you. Supermarket (Times market) is walking distance or a 2-minute drive from MK. We came to Maui to relax and just be. Maui Kai gave us this amazing opportunity to relax on the beach without leaving our room, enjoy our own prepared/home cooked healthy meals that we ate out on our open lanai with a spectacular view of the ocean, the horizon, and amazing sunsets, and not spend a fortune staying on the beach. Yes, we'd stay here again in a heartbeat. read more

Part of me doesn't want to share how fabulous Maui Kai is, for fear that this hidden gem will get more popular. First off, ALL rooms are ocean FRONT, not ocean view. We stayed in a corner unit, #808 and couldn't have asked for a better room. All staff is friendly and helpful. I loved that I was just steps from the beach and enjoyed the sounds of the ocean at night. Also within walking distance to stores and a farmers market on Fridays. I would reccomend this hotel to anyone looking to have a relaxing, low key vacation. If you want to stay at a resort and have all the ammenities, Maui Kai is not the place for you. The resort next door would better suit resort goers. read more

I will stay here again in a heartbeat. Every review written here is pretty accurate. Even the one were the people only gave it 3 stars who said it wasn't for them. If you want so sit by the pool with the river flowing by go to either of the resorts right next door. The thing I really liked was that it seemed like we were the only ones there. Parking was fantastic. We always had to pool area by ourselves. You really have ocean front if you stay here. It is very low key. Our room was very clean and well stocked with everything that we needed including a pinaple coring tool. read more

OK so this resort has two towers. The night we got there we checked into our "resort view" room. The description is a complete joke. I would think that would mean you look out onto the well manicured resort. Well here it means the back side of the resort and parking lot. We ended up upgrading to a partial ocean view in room 919. We had to switch towers witch was not a big deal and ended up really liking the new room. The grounds are very well kept and had a nice set of pools. The beach here is quite poor and not suitable for young ones but it is a short walk away from nicer beaches. I don't think I would stay here again based on the price and value but it was still nice. read more

We have gone to Maui every year since 2007, and have stayed at THE WHALER, which we absolutely love! They are under construction so we booked with Maui Kai. It's just not for us. Yes, you are right on the beach, and the lanais are enclosed with sliding screen and glass doors so you can look out into the ocean, and listen to waves at night. BUT......there's no lush tropical gardens, waterfalls or ponds where you can pull up a lounge chair and read. The only lounge chairs are in the front of the condo complex, and due to the retaining wall, when you sit down, your view of the ocean is gone and in it's place is blocks of stone!!! The pool is in the parking lot ( think Motel 6) and so are the BBQ's. The gentleman at the "front desk" explained that this is a SELF SERVE CONDO RESORT On both sides of the Maui Kai are resorts with all the "goodies" like gorgeous cabanas you can rent for the day ( like at THE WHALER), beautiful landscape that included waterfalls, pond-like pools and employees eager to make your visit a pleasant one. LISTEN.......I KNOW THIS REVIEW SOUNDS HARSH BUT I WANTED PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOU ARE THE TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL THAT ENJOYS A BIT OF SHOPPING, VARIETY OF VIEWS- SUCH AS BRIGHT GREEN FERNS, AMAZING FLOWERS, A LAWN TO STRETCH OUT ON, OR A CABANA ( that are super comfY, private, and can be positioned to be right next to the waves as they break.....) THAT YOU CAN RENT FOR THE DAY, AND A STAFF THAT CAN HELP WITH ANY QUESTION OR PROBLEM................... THEN....... PLEASE.......... THINK IT OVER,BEFORE COMMITTING TO THE MAUI KAI. THIS MAY NOT BE THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!!!!!! Maui Kai is PERFECT for those who want complete privacy, LOVES the view of the ocean ( and ONLY THE OCEAN) and is okay with knowing they have to get in the car if they want food, bottled water, change of environment etc... Our condo also had snorkel gear and beach chairs. That being said, THERE IS NO WHERE TO SIT BUT IN THE SAND, WITH THE SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOU! I will say that our condo had a MURPHY BED ( folds down from the wall) and it was seriously very, very comfortable!!! Good job! My husband has always used his "Maui time" to sit on the lanais, read, and nap. He had no complaints ABOUT the Maui Kai. But I like knowing ( whenever the mood hits) that I can walk to some shops, or get an ice cream etc.... WITHOUT having to get into the car. The MAUI KAI, is also an older building. Elevators are very slow. The registration office looks more like an insurance office, with one person sitting behind the desk. Personally, I found it very depressing. The qualities I loved at THE WHALER , were missing at the MAUI KAI. Yet, ALL THEIR REVIEWS ON EXPEDIA'S WEBSITE WERE VERY POSITIVE. My husband enjoyed his stay. here SO.......DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS, RIGHT? Let's face it, no matter where you decide to stay, remember................. YOU'RE IN MAUI FOR HEAVENS SAKE!!!! read more

Loved, loved, loved this place and would stay here again! Would even consider buying one of the condos. There is NO other place this close to the water. When sitting on our lanai watching the whale breach, we couldn't even tell there was land under us, you're that close. It's breathtaking. The condo we rented was well appointed, clean, quiet and just lovely. I would go back again tomorrow if I could! read more

The resort is in a beautiful location. The ocean view did not disappoint. The condos are dated and desperately need updating. The kitchen was awful and the appliances were rusted. The furniture had holes in the fabric. There was a hole in the carpet. The resort staff at the front desk were not accommodating. Check in time was 3 pm and at 2:50 they made us wait 10 minutes, even though the condo was ready. They couldn't tell us what size beds were in the unit. The resort grounds were well kept. read more

Great oceanfront condo with clean rooms, nice amenities and friendly staff. Like other reviewers have said, this is not a luxury resort/hotel, so if that's what you want, this might not be what you're looking for. We stayed here for a few days, and it was exactly what we wanted and we had a great time! Convenient kitchen, ample parking, and good location. Full gorgeous view of the ocean from our patio. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

We had the best time in Maui it was our first time but hopefully we can go back again next year we loved it the service was nice the Maui Kai was nice really close to the water the hotel stuff were very friendly people and the food was really good too we tried few close restaurants they all were good also if you are on the way to the hotel there is good seafood taco truck it's called Onos tacos it was awesome ! Mahalo Hawaii read more

This isn't a 5 star resort by any means, however it is an amazing value. By the end of your stay the staff will know you by name, and will stop you to ask how your day is going. The location of the condos is about 13 minutes from the main attractions, and nicer beaches. There's a times grocery store in front of the condos, that helps save money and having a full size kitchen in the condo. You will always have privacy at the pool, and it will never be over crowded. The girls by the pool are always available, and the kitchen is as well. read more

This is not a new fancy resort. But you can't beat the views, and timer all our needs. Very relaxed, friendly, comfortable place. No added resort or Internet or parking fees. Pool is small, but has a nice cabana you can use to get out of the sun or use the kitchen. Grills available too. I would go back. In fact, it seems the kind of place where you stay a month and get to know other guests. Staff were very nice. read more

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Like others have said Maui Kai is not a resort, it is however a wonderfully relaxing place to stay. We were on Maui for a family vacation and had 3 rooms (adjoining rooms 507 & 508, and separate room 505). All three rooms were spotlessly clean with fully equipped and updated kitchens. The ocean views from all three were amazing (508 has a spectacular corner view from the lanai) sunsets are great to watch right from your own room and sea turtles are frequent visitors to the beach below. The "jr suite" configuration (like 507) has the bed near the lanai so that you can hear the soothing sounds of the ocean as you sleep. The one bedroom units have the bedroom facing the mountains. Each room had beach towels, at least one beach chair and a boogie board. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the grounds and building are very well maintained. DVDs (1 per room at a time) can be borrowed from the front desk. Located within walking distance of a grocery store and several restaurants. Parking is plentiful and the location is great for getting to west maui attractions. The beach around the property can be rocky so bring water shoes. read more

Maui Kai - View from corner unit 508. - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This is about as beach-front as you can get. From the outside the building is nothing special but the units themselves are very nice. The views from the corner units are amazing. You have your own private lanai as well as a completely stocked kitchen...pretty much every cooking utensil I could have hoped for. That made preparing our own food a breeze. I would stay at this hotel again, although my usual preference is for smaller B&B type places. read more

We absolutely LOVED staying in the condo! Our first time to Hawaii and we could not have had a better experience. We stayed for 8 days and rented privately from the owner. The condo management was nice and kept things very clean. The condo was beautiful, fully equipped and was very clean and comfortable to stay in. Had a fantastic ocean view and walking distance to lots of stores and restaurants. Very affordable and we really liked being able to prepare our meals at home and enjoy dinner on the lanai with our own private sunset view. We will definitely stay here again if we come back! Thank you for a great stay! read more

This place is awesome! Clean, comfortable, and great location. I loved staying her back in May and will be heading back soon!

The best part of this place is the view. We booked through homeaway.com and paid around 200$ a night ish maybe more everything out the door. Stayed in 1006. No balcony just a wide picture window with a screen if necessary. Loved the view literally on the water. Saw sea turtles from our floor. Pool small. Dated. Grills nice to cook on and save money. Hot tub is there small. Dated. The beach right next to it to the south is nice. North is ok. Close to black rock and whalers village. Lahaina is a must chill town maybe 15 minutes away. Location is great. Room is ok. View is awesome. Maid service only does towels and makes bed. Doesn't clean anything else. At all. Check the dishes we had a lot that weren't put away clean from past guests and they don't check before you arrive. Beach towels were there plus boogie boards. Safe. Kitchen has everything you need. The price saves this place if it was any higher than what I paid it would get 2 stars. read more

Maui Kai - View from 1006 - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We've stayed here 3 times in different condos and absolutely will be back. We've always rented from a private owner via VRBO. We've stayed on floors 3, 4 and 10. The on-site staff is very friendly and helpful. Every room is ocean view, bedrooms have a view of the mountains. You can't stay closer to the water than Mai Kai on Kaanapali Beach. A great beach for long walks. We enjoy the small size of this property, less foot traffic and quietier than the mega resorts. The pool/cabana area is peaceful, relaxing and clean. read more

Stayed in a corner unit on the 7th floor. It is right on the ocean. Lanai is nicer than other condos I have seen because it is spacious and nicely tiled. Whole family of 4 ate on the lanai comfortably. Nice place to stay if you want to get away from the crowds at the trendy & touristy resorts. I wish I had also rented a place on the east side of the island to spend a couple days over there because the drive over there from the west side is pretty long. Bathroom is a bit neglected and bathroom and kitchen are a bit dated. Important part though is the view and lanai which were great. read more

Couldn't be better! Perfect size, great location, friendly people and jaw dropping view! We loved our stay here!!

Maui Kai - Room #703 - We had an enjoyable trip and stayed at the Maui Kai, Room #703 for 9 nights over Christmas and New Years. Our observations were as follows: Pros: * THE OCEAN FRONT VIEW! Fantastic! * The small size of the property (80 units) and being super close to the water. * Very well appointed and updated kitchen, with tons of gadgets and utensils you may need. * Rooms that are very quiet with not a lot of outside noise or sounds from neighboring units. * Nice fans over the bed and dining table. * We had plenty of bath towels. * The recreation room by the pool, with a with ping pong table and computer for printing boarding passes - very nice * The barbeque grills and secured pool area were very comfortable and private. * Laundry and garbage disposal just outside the unit across the hall as maid service is not standard with owner's units. * Free parking and internet services saving at a minimum of $15 - $25 / night. * Booking through Chasen Rainbows, we have used them before and they are very good. Cons: * The hostile staff at the front office, especially when they find out that you are staying in an owner's unit off the grid and not managed by them at the property. When asking about the property and conveniences, most staff were very accommodating until they ask you which unit you are staying in. Look out then, it was almost like turning a switch and the attitude began. Really sad.....shameful actually! * There were no hotel amenities (restaurant, bar valet parking etc,), Maui Kai is an older property and is not a full service hotel. * There were no laundry units (stackable units are standard these days) inside our studio room. * The laundry machines that were provided were tired and in need of replacement. The dryer did not dry clothes completely and required a second run. * The headboard on the bed was made of cloth and was not clean at all. We covered it with a beach towel and lived with it. * The bathroom is in need of an update as well as the other furniture in the unit. * The plunger next to the toilet is not an amenity. We liked this place, it's just that we felt like step children here by the hotel front desk staff. read more

We were here for 10 days and enjoyed our stay. Pros: Nightly price = affordable No parking fee No resort fee Full Kitchen Daily maid service Beautiful view for whale watching No resort group noise to contend with lots of walking distance restaurants, shops etc Staff was friendly. Con's The room was a little dated and we found creepy crawly things but mostly clean. Bathroom needed attention but maid got on it when asked. Pool area needs updating. read more

We started our stay here with a free upgrade from a Junior suite to a One bedroom. We had an almost 180 degree view onto the ocean. Make sure you get a room decently high up (3 or floors and up) so that you can a get a good view. The room itself was simple but well equipped. There was T.V., internet and a kitchen stocked with basic utensils, plates and silverware. Given the price you are paying there was nothing to really complain about in the room. There are washers and dryers in the building on every floor. The washer on our floor was broken so we had to go to the floor above us. There was a swimming pool on the apartment, but it is really small. As it turned out though it is very helpful for trying out your snorkeling for first time snorkelers. The location is great with many small eateries and stores around. All in all, it was a great experience staying here. If you are looking to save some buck while having an awesome ocean view and location, and don't care much about valet parking, huge swimming pools and resort style amenities, Maui Kai is for you. read more

My husband and I stayed here for our Honeymoon in a 1bed/1bath on the third floor corner unit. We had amazing views as every unit does here and absolutely loved the location. We were a short drive to Downtown Lahaina and steps from the beach. Although we stayed in a condo that we booked on VRBO and didn't book directly through the resort the front desk staff still treated us like gold. They were super friendly and accommodating. They answered all of our questions and gave us great tips on where to eat and what sites we had to visit. This is much more of a mom and pop feeling hotel and not some big resort. The staff were in a modest little office decked out in 80's décor. The access to the beach is fantastic. We absolutely loved our stay here and will be returning. I would highly recommend. read more

My wife and I have stayed here twice now and love it. They are individually owned condos so each unit will vary a bit. But we love the location, amenities and staff. Great location in Kaanapali, close to the grocery store and food options. And best of all RIGHT ON THE BEACH! All units seem to have amazing views. read more

Very nice & private place. Hospitable employees and close to all activities and Lahaina. If you want more activities for dinner or music, just walk next door and enjoy their activities. complex is 50' from the beach. You can snorkle and surf right there. Ocean temp, 84 degree water is what I guess in september. Pool, clubhouse, barbecue and free use of the computor is great. View from your patio is nothing but the ocean. Great place for a low price to stay. read more

We stayed in Maui Kai 807 which we booked through the owner, Donna Bender. I absolutely loved falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of the ocean. It was amazing how close we were to the water! Such a treat. You couldn't ask for a more convenient and comfortable stay, it was so close to everything you needed. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed using the pool and cabana to play ping pong and the BBQ's were a great way to sit and chat with the other owners / renters. It was such a fantastic home away from home. We will definitely be back again in the near future! read more

The Maui Kai buidling is the closest building to the ocean in all of the Hawaiian Islands. Maui Kai Penthouse #1008 is the best condo in the building hands down. The owners of this condo really took pride in this renovation. Maui Kai Penthouse #1008 boast beautiful Brazilian granite tops, exotic Asian Mahogany plantation style cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The wow factor is present from floor to ceiling and I would never stay anywhere else when I travel to Maui other than Maui Kai #1008. You should take a look at the website http://www.maui-kai-condos.com read more

We stayed in Unit 203 and it was wonderful. Super comfy bed, updated kitchette. Great ocean view and it was fully stocked from beach chairs, towels and even a beach bag. Our friends were in other units and they did not have half the stuff we did. Only recommendation is bring ear plugs, on the second floor it sounded like the waves were hitting our lanai. That is how close the ocean is to you. Great price! Like others stated, it is not a 5 star luxury resort but it is the biggest bang for your buck. We loved it! We used the pool next door for the view and luxury, no one seemed to mind. read more

This is our 2nd time staying here at the Maui Kai. It's a great location and has an amazing view. In the past the Maui Kai was awesome and the staff was great. This time around we had a few hiccups. The first one was there was no hot water the day after we arrived, I let it run for 20 minutes and was told by the front desk to let it run longer (my son and I ended up with a cold shower)...so much for conserving water? The next thing was the TV in the bedroom was failing, you could not watch it, and the living room TV the sound would go off and on as it felt needed. I went to the front desk and was handed a piece of paper with a number on it and told to call spectrum myself. Spent 30 minutes on the phone and told someone would come out in 2-3 days after they contact the front office. A maintenance person did come to the room unplugged the TV, plugged it in got a call walked out without saying a word and never came back. To me this was pretty rude, and the front staff was pretty rude. Next trip we wont be coming back. read more