Honua Kai Hokulani 719


Rates: $359 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 1
Bed types: (sleeps 3)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 77 reviews)
Please read this before you book. The following is in reference to the Lahaina fires.

To my guests staying with me in 2023:

Due to the Lahaina Fires you can cancel for a full refund (see below) anytime prior to arrival. For 2024 guests the standard policy applies.

The Governor of Hawaii announced last week that West Maui will open to visitors on October 8, 2023. Some will say thatā€™s too soon and some will say thatā€™s too late. I donā€™t know but I know that businesses have opened and continue to open. Most are owned by locals and/or they employ locals. I know they cannot survive if visitors do not come and then Maui will have a second catastrophe, an economic one.

Please understand that if you come and stay with me that you will not be taking a room from a displaced family or that you will be taking resources from victims of the fire. Right after the fire, me and the owners I represent placed victims of the fire in our units free of charge. No questions. It gave them a safe place to think and they knew they would need to find a longer term solution. Most have done that. A couple still need some more time and they will have that. I will not kick them out for a paying guest, so if the unit shows available then itā€™s available because the family in it found a longer term solution.

A few weeks ago Rhonda and I went to Leilani's to support the cause and it was full, so we went to the Westin in Kaanapali. That was pretty full as well. As we were leaving I ran into "Fred" who lost his house in the fire. He used to work at Honua Kai but now works for another rental company. He said he's not sure if they will call him back to work but should know by October 8th. He asked if I had any work for him. That's the reality of the current situation.

What to expect:

Keep in mind everything north and south of Lahaina is intact. That said 90% of Lahaina Town is gone. So when you drive in via the Lahaina Bypass you will see some damage. Once you come down and get back on Honoapiilani Highway and go past Safeway (which is open now) you will see what you have seen on TV. Itā€™s bad, but thereā€™s nothing you can do but support those people now.

Depending on when you are coming there may still be displaced families at Honua Kai as the Resort really stepped up more than anyone else in offering temporary housing. The ones that work will be understanding and grateful, and this does not need to be said but we all just need to be respectful of one another. Most of the Red Cross lodging agreements expire October 31, 2023, but they could be extended thru mid 2024.

We hear all the time how much people love Maui, how they leave a little bit of their heart in Maui when the leave, and how Maui allows their family to connect or re-connect. The truth of the matter is that Maui needs you now more than ever to come and support its people, its shops and its restaurants. That said I understand and respect that some people may see it differently, so everyone needs to make their own choice.

For guests staying with me in 2023: If your 60 days out then its and automatic refund. For those within 60 days: Go to your reservation on VRBO and submit a cancellation of the reservation. It will not automatically refund you anything, but once I receive the cancellation I will manually input a 100% refund AS SOON AS I CAN. I do not control what VRBO does with their service fee but every time I issue a 100% refund they fully refund their fee. This is our agreement to the 100% refund and all you'd have to do is show VRBO this and they will honor the refund if I didn't. It does take several business day for the refund to be processed.I cannot cancel you or VRBO dings me for cancelling a booked reservation.

JOE and RHONDA WELCOME YOU BACK TO MAUI WITH A COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF CHILLED CHAMPAGNE UBOOK WITH CONFIDENCE. Aloha, my name is Joe Devane and I am a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Hawaii RB-18850 and the owner of Kai Malina Properties, LLC (RB-22032) here in Kaanapali. We are licensed and insured.

I WAS THE DEVELOPER'S REAL ESTATE BROKER AT HONUA KAI FROM 2009 to 2016 when we sold out! I am also a licensed attorney in both Hawaii (Bar No. 8295) and California (Bar No 178241)(voluntary inactive). Disclaimer: Never wire money as a form of payment and f the rate seems too good to be true, it is.

This explanation may help since Honua Kai can be confusing. The construction of the Luana Townhouses is 100% complete, Honua Kai is now 700 individually owned condominiums that belong to a Homeowners Association. Honua Kai is not a hotel. Every owner chooses to either use the onsite management which is now Outrigger or they choose an outside rental company (ORC). Outrigger is not the "Resort" they're just the onsite managment company. Now they own the front desk area and some other areas at Honua Kai, but all guests have access to the pools, restaurant, stores, Spa, fitness center and concierge.

This studio is located in the inner courtyard of the Hokulani Building. It over looks the Hokulani pool and the tiki torches. It's 595 sq ft with a 100 sq ft lanai. The view is incredible. Look at the pictures. Imagine that view with the complimentary bottle of champagne and the Maui chocolate covered macadamia nuts we provide.

If you are looking for multiple units on the same floor we also have a two bedroom a studio H733 (vrbo #313456) available which is down the hallway on the same floor.

Please take a look at our photos and you'll see that they are actual pictures of the unit and upon your arrival you will say that the pictures do not do this place justice. If you want to make your trip special this is the unit for you.

UPON DEPARTURE YOU LEAVE YOUR KEYS ON THE COUNTER AND GO.

We offer the following:

-With us you rent unit Hokulani 719, you don't rent a category and find out what you get when you arrive at the front desk. That 's because you don't have a front desk and with us you get actual pictures of the unit and the actual view from the unit.
-Free Internet
-No worrying about when the maid service is going to interrupt your day since we don't offer housekeeping.
-We personally see that this unit is cleaned to our high standards.
-Use of swimming pool, exercise room, and concierge service. We also provide beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, paper products and binoculars.
-The Staff at Honua Kai Condominiums will treat you like you're sitting in the first class cabin.
-Charge all resort costs on your credit card.
-Our Aloha Welcome Package which includes a bag of coffee, Chilled Champagne, Hawaiian Chocolates, Tommy Bahama Shampoo and Soaps.
-Either the bellman or I will greet you at the bell desk and escort you to the unit.
-We live 5 minutes from the resort and we are on property just about everyday. We take your stay personally, so anything that comes up, we will be there. You don't have to wait for this guy to call that guy who can't be there til Tuesday. If you know Maui you know what I mean. We want you happy and we want you back!
-We are fortunate to Live Aloha everyday and our goal is for our guests to Live Aloha while they are our guests. Whether it's just another trip to Maui or the only trip you'll ever take to Maui, our mission is to make it special.

The bellmen are all real good guys that work hard that are ready to assist you with your luggage up to the unit.

There will be a $5/day charge to valet park(if valet parking allowed), but self-parking is FREE. Only one car per unit is allowed in the underground parking garage. This is subject to change.

Check In 4pm
Check Out 11am

On Island Contact Info as required by Hawaii State Law:
Kai Malina Properties LLC RB-22032
Joe and Rhonda Devane RB-18850, RS-26237
Kai Malina Properties LLC
General Excise Tax ID
GE-076-518-1952-01
Transient Accommodations Tax ID
TA-076-518-1952-01Keywords: Luxury Condominium

Registration Number: 2440140060253, GE-076-518-1952-01, TA-076-518-1952-01

Honua Kai Hokulani 719 Reviews



Taylor H.
December 2023
Great spot for our family of three. Everything we needed for our vacation. Joe was always receptive whenever we had questions or needs. The resort is great for families with kids. Highly recommend! We will be backs


Taylor H.
December 2023
Great spot for our family of three. Everything we needed for our vacation. Joe was always receptive whenever we had questions or needs. The resort is great for families with kids. Highly recommend! We will be backs


Don R.
August 2023
Our second time at Honua Kai, first time in this unit. Great room with wonderful view, placed right in the middle of everything. While we spent most of our time outside, the room is convenient, quiet, clean, well maintained with great appliances. The pools and lazy river are very fun and the beach and snorkeling are fantastic. We saw sea turtles every day. We will definitely be back.


Don R.
August 2023
Our second time at Honua Kai, first time in this unit. Great room with wonderful view, placed right in the middle of everything. While we spent most of our time outside, the room is convenient, quiet, clean, well maintained with great appliances. The pools and lazy river are very fun and the beach and snorkeling are fantastic. We saw sea turtles every day. We will definitely be back.


Brent Z.
July 2023
Been to Maui several trips. Always stayed up the street a few properties. This unit and property are very easily accessible and beautiful! Beach, Pool, Views.. Fully stocked unit with everything you might need to cook or head to the beach. Very quiet property and unit location. Restaurant on property it one of the best on the island.. Get reservations!. Real beach here too! not bad snorkeling off the beach


Brent Z.
July 2023
Been to Maui several trips. Always stayed up the street a few properties. This unit and property are very easily accessible and beautiful! Beach, Pool, Views.. Fully stocked unit with everything you might need to cook or head to the beach. Very quiet property and unit location. Restaurant on property it one of the best on the island.. Get reservations!. Real beach here too! not bad snorkeling off the beach


MARTHA R.
July 2023
Condo was as described in the listing. Easy check in and communication was easy with Joe. Parking included was a bonus.


MARTHA R.
July 2023
Condo was as described in the listing. Easy check in and communication was easy with Joe. Parking included was a bonus.


George L.
June 2023
Great time with a great property!


George L.
June 2023
Great time with a great property!


Lori W.
May 2023
We had the best stay, the property has everything you need and the room was perfect! We were welcomed with champagne and chocolate šŸ˜Š


Lori W.
April 2023
We had the best stay, the property has everything you need and the room was perfect! We were welcomed with champagne and chocolate šŸ˜Š


Paula F.
March 2023
Excellent


Paula F.
March 2023
Excellent


Amanda T.
March 2023
I cannot recommend this property enough! Joe is a fantastic host and was extremely responsive to anything we needed. The condo itself was very clean, well maintained, and well stocked with everything you need for cooking and for the beach (including beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, sand toys, etc). We had an incredible time and I can guarantee you will too if you choose to stay at one of Joeā€™s condos (in addition to VRBO, you can search ā€œKai Malina Propertiesā€ to see them all in one place). Mahalo!


Amanda T.
March 2023
I cannot recommend this property enough! Joe is a fantastic host and was extremely responsive to anything we needed. The condo itself was very clean, well maintained, and well stocked with everything you need for cooking and for the beach (including beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, sand toys, etc). We had an incredible time and I can guarantee you will too if you choose to stay at one of Joeā€™s condos (in addition to VRBO, you can search ā€œKai Malina Propertiesā€ to see them all in one place). Mahalo!


Alice P.
January 2023
Can't say enough how amazing this property was! The location was perfect, the space was immaculately clean, and Joe was consistently in contact. The combination of the kitchen with the resort experience gave the best of both worlds -- a rental and a hotel stay in one. Will absolutely be booking again in the future. P.s. the views from the room were incredible.


Bill T.
January 2023
This property was excellent. The location provided a great view of the pool and ocean. The appliances were great, quiet dishwasher. I highly recommend this unit . The manager was very accomodating.


Alice P.
January 2023
Can't say enough how amazing this property was! The location was perfect, the space was immaculately clean, and Joe was consistently in contact. The combination of the kitchen with the resort experience gave the best of both worlds -- a rental and a hotel stay in one. Will absolutely be booking again in the future. P.s. the views from the room were incredible.


Bill T.
January 2023
This property was excellent. The location provided a great view of the pool and ocean. The appliances were great, quiet dishwasher. I highly recommend this unit . The manager was very accomodating.


denise d.
December 2022
Thought it was a great location. Lots of restaurants nearby.


denise d.
December 2022
Thought it was a great location. Lots of restaurants nearby.


Blair M.
November 2022
Good communication with owner and easy check-in. Very clean unit with all necessities provided (soaps, shampoo, laundry soaps) as well as basic kitchen requirements.


Blair M.
November 2022
Good communication with owner and easy check-in. Very clean unit with all necessities provided (soaps, shampoo, laundry soaps) as well as basic kitchen requirements.


Lisa I.
October 2022
We have stayed at the Honua Kai before and that's what made us want to return to this amazing property. Prior to arriving we received an email from the property manager with instructions which made arrival so much easier. Honua Kai is just beautiful inside and out. The outside of the property has multiple pools, beach towels available, direct access to a wonderful beach that is footsteps away from any unit you stay in, water rentals such as snorkels etc, and a Duke's Restaurant on site. Parking is easy and convenient. The Honua Kai is located right on Kaanapali Beach and is about 6 miles or so from Lahaina. As far as our unit goes, we stayed in a studio with a partial beach view. It was clean and very nice. Completely comfortable and plenty of room for just me and my husband. We loved sitting on the lanai watching the sunset and enjoying our beach views. The description said there were beach towels which there wasn't and the umbrella was there but when we took it out on the beach discovered it was broken. This was disappointing because Maui is HOT is September but it wasn't a deal breaker or anything. The unit also had a cooler for us to use as well as other beach equipment that we didn't use but it was nice to have it in case we needed it. We would definitely recommend this VRBO and will return in the future for sure!


Lisa I.
September 2022
We have stayed at the Honua Kai before and that's what made us want to return to this amazing property. Prior to arriving we received an email from the property manager with instructions which made arrival so much easier. Honua Kai is just beautiful inside and out. The outside of the property has multiple pools, beach towels available, direct access to a wonderful beach that is footsteps away from any unit you stay in, water rentals such as snorkels etc, and a Duke's Restaurant on site. Parking is easy and convenient. The Honua Kai is located right on Kaanapali Beach and is about 6 miles or so from Lahaina. As far as our unit goes, we stayed in a studio with a partial beach view. It was clean and very nice. Completely comfortable and plenty of room for just me and my husband. We loved sitting on the lanai watching the sunset and enjoying our beach views. The description said there were beach towels which there wasn't and the umbrella was there but when we took it out on the beach discovered it was broken. This was disappointing because Maui is HOT is September but it wasn't a deal breaker or anything. The unit also had a cooler for us to use as well as other beach equipment that we didn't use but it was nice to have it in case we needed it. We would definitely recommend this VRBO and will return in the future for sure!


Derek D.
August 2022
Being right on the ocean was awesome and the view did not disappoint. We spent a lot of time on the balcony and having everything provided in the suite made it super easy to enjoy our vacation. We would highly recommend staying here!


Derek D.
July 2022
Being right on the ocean was awesome and the view did not disappoint. We spent a lot of time on the balcony and having everything provided in the suite made it super easy to enjoy our vacation. We would highly recommend staying here!


Wade B.
April 2022
This room is perfect for a couple. We slept with lanai door open and could hear the ocean. The kitchen is well appointed, great for breakfast and lunch. It's great to have "Dukes" on sight for dinners. The room is "as advertised" and the best feature is having a wash machine and dryer so you can pack light. We've stayed at Honua Kai Resort several times and always look to return for all the great ammenities.


Lizabeth P.
March 2022
Owner's communication was great. Condo was perfect. This location is our favorite on Maui.


Dustin T.
March 2022
We would not hesitate to rent this property again if we ever have the pleasure of visiting Maui in the future. The resort was beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and the studio had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully stocked, along with champagne, chocolates and coffee provided by the host. We loved having our morning coffee on the lanai, taking in the views of the ocean, mountains, and whales passing by. The available beach chairs made our time at the beach very relaxing and comfortable. The only issue was lack of good lighting in the bathroom. Other than that, we couldn't have asked for a better rental while vacationing in paradise.


Robert W.
February 2022
Extremely well equipped condo and great view to the sea.


Victor T.
January 2022
Check-in process is quick and easy. You receive an armband to wear for all resort activities: door locks, towel service...very nice. The unit is spotless and I found everything I needed during the nine nights. The courtyard can be noisy during the day and early evenings but if you want quiet just close the door. The room is very quiet otherwise. Since it is a studio, there isn't much room for suitcases so you may want to unpack. The bathroom shower is roomy and has plenty of hot water. If you like a room cold, the A/C is capable but we never turned it on and were comfortable. The view is quite nice, binoculars available it it's whale season. I look forward to booking again.


Rodney B.
December 2021
Great place to stay. Joe was very good to work with and gave us everything we needed. We came here for our 30th wedding anniversary and was not disappointed. Facility is exactly what he describes and the staff takes very good care of the facility. We loved it and highly recommend. Thanks Joe!


Tanya S.
October 2021
Loved this property because you have all the comforts of home (in-unit kitchen, laundry, tv), but also hotel conveniences (concierge, pool towels, on site restaurant, and gift shop with barista, snacks, and grocery basics). Great, fast communication with owner.


Nesha K.
August 2021
Great rental. We will be back šŸ˜Š


Scott R.
August 2021
This is the second time we have stayed in this unit. We were glad to return. The condo is clean and well appointed. When we arrived, the beach chairs were not there. Joe responded to our text inquiry immediately and had new chairs at the condo within an hour or two. Great service!! The resort is in a great location. Grocery store and ABC store within a ten minute walk. Dukes on property is awesome and provides poolside service as well. Mahalo, Joe!


Carolyn M.
July 2021
A Nice view from the deck to enjoy the sunset . Had a water break in the building during our stay, but was repaired quickly. Enjoyed the location of this Studio for three people.


Natasha F.
June 2021
This was the best experience in Maui yet. This room was amazing, close to the elevator, included beach gear and snorkeling gear, floating gear, etc. The complimentary champagne and chocolate covered Mac nuts just set the tone perfectly. The check in process was so easy and Joe was very easy to communicate with. We will be staying here again and I donā€™t think we would stay anywhere else except here when we come back to Maui. I will never stay in a resort hotel again in Maui because this was better.

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.