Hale Kai O Kihei, Maui

Hale Kai O Kihei is an oceanfront condo resort located in Central Kihei, Hawaii, offering a secluded and private beach experience. The resort features a range of amenities, including a pool, shuffleboard, bocce ball area, gas grill barbecues, and laundry facilities on the premises. Guests can enjoy various water sports, such as surfing, stand-up paddling, windsurfing, and kiteboarding, depending on the swell direction and trade winds. The resort is within walking distance of Azeka Mall, numerous restaurants, retail shopping, and a full-service grocery store. Please note that there are no elevators at this complex, and parking passes are required for open parking spaces.

    Hale Kai O Kihei Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1310 Uluniu Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~1.7 acres (59 units)
  • Reviews: 4.7 / 5.0 (from 1271 reviews)
  • Average Price: $526/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Hale Kai O Kihei Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Hale Kai O Kihei

Hale Kai O Kihei Average Rates


As of August 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Hale Kai O Kihei is $526. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Hale Kai O Kihei Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 926 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Hale Kai O Kihei delivers a classic Maui, oceanfront stay with a relaxed, low-rise vibe. Guests love the uncrowded, kid‑friendly beach just steps from the lawn, nightly sunsets from the lanai, and frequent whale and sea turtle sightings in season. Its central Kihei location is a standout: you can walk to a grocery store, food trucks, coffee, and restaurants, and drive easily to Wailea, Lahaina/Kāʻanapali, Upcountry, and the Road to Hāna. The grounds are tidy and peaceful, with a small, seldom‑busy pool, BBQs, shuffleboard, and plenty of lounge space on the grass for when the beach gets windy.

Units vary, but many have been tastefully remodeled and are exceptionally well stocked—think full kitchens with spices and oils, beach chairs/umbrella/cooler/boogie boards, and thoughtful extras. Several hosts and managers earn high marks for friendly, fast communication, and repeat visitors are common. Some condos include split A/C (even in the bedroom) and in‑unit laundry, while many others rely on a living‑room A/C plus ceiling/tower fans and use the onsite coin/card laundry. Across the board, the star is the lanai: sweeping ocean views for morning coffee and postcard sunsets.

Trade‑offs reflect an older, low‑key complex. Quality and decor differ by unit; while many are spotless and updated, others feel dated or need deeper cleaning. A recurring theme is limited A/C to the living area—bedrooms can run warm—and there’s no elevator to upper floors. The pool is small with set hours, and the beach, though lovely for walks and gentle swimming, can be shallow/rocky in spots and isn’t a top snorkeling beach; afternoons may be breezy. Occasional ants/roaches (tropical reality), periodic property maintenance, and a few mentions of homeless activity in the broader area come up, though most guests still describe a quiet, safe stay. If you value serene, true oceanfront living and easy island access over resort flash, this property hits the sweet spot.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 926 reviews

Recent Hale Kai O Kihei Reviews


The view is incredible! The apartment is within walking distance from a grocery store, a few coffee shops and lots of great restaurants. We enjoyed our stay!
Paul H.
May 2026

Amazing location
Stephen W.
May 2026

We loved staying at Hale Kai O Kihei. The unit was very clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. The property itself was quiet and peaceful, with a fantastic location and stunning ocean and sunset views every single day.The unit is on the smaller side but perfect for two guests. For a family of four, however, I would not recommend it. The pull-out couch is quite uncomfortable to sleep on, and once it is opened, there is very little room to walk through the living area to the balcony.One of our favorite parts of the stay was having breakfast on the balcony every morning and enjoying dinner while watching the sunset. The balcony is small but ideal for two people.A few suggestions for the owner:It would be great to have a TV mounted in the bedroom wall. Since there is only one TV in the living room, we had to open the pull-out couch whenever we wanted to relax and watch movies, and the couch is not very comfortable for extended use.I would also recommend adding a French press for coffee. Personally, I prefer not to use appliances made with black plastic.An electric tea kettle (preferably non-plastic) or a stovetop tea kettle would also be appreciated. I enjoy tea in the afternoons and did not have a good option for boiling water.I would suggest replacing the current cookware with stainless steel pots and pans. The existing cookware is inexpensive Teflon-coated cookware, which I did not feel comfortable using for boiling water or
Olga S.
May 2026

Nice view of ocean and sunsets. Centrally located. Quiet. Spectrum remote control needs to be swapped out for a new one. Shower curtain needs replacing. Lights on microwave oven need fixing.
John G.
May 2026

Arrived, centrally located in Kihei, very easy walk to almost everything you need.First impression, it’s very small, decorated nicely. With two full size suitcases, there really was no room to have them open. Regardless, we spend little time in the places we stay, the location suited us greatly.The facility is clean, quiet.Air conditioning.. been nice to had directions. I have built engines, houses, restored motorcycles, cars.. the AC I could not get to turn on. Add to this the ceiling fans only would spin at the slowest speed. I was able to finally start the AC, you are reminded everywhere you stay about the cost of energy, I could not get the AC to stop, temp adjustment never changed the actual temp. We tried to be good people, doing minor repairs, reprogrammed the fans so they actually worked as intended.The sliding glass wall is always nice, we did have issues with the system and screens not keeping all the tiny black insects, larger insects out. Keeping all the doors sealed shut was not the reason my wife chose this, having the doors open and listening to the water, smelling the air was. Our room was full of bugs and everything had them: ceilings, counters, yourselves, food, pillows, everything. We had come down from another property, same wall of glass system, same manufacturer, same bugs, not a single one inside our room. Would we stay there again? It was more about the location vs the room itself.
Bob F.
May 2026

Unit faced the pool, but was OK as we used it several times. Doors to the front bedroom did not work very well, would stick and not move. Other than the doors the unit (105) meet or exceeded our expectations. Would boo again.
Pat J.
May 2026

The scenery was great and so was the nearness of the beach. The unit itself was comfortable and was equipped with extras like toys, games and cooking items. We also enjoyed the colorful conurs that liked to play around the south wall of the building.
John Y.
May 2026

Great host great view. Older condo, no AC, no elevator, Needs a little TLC, dish drainer was to dirty to put our clean dishes on.
Gary D.
May 2026

Communication with Host was excellent. Unit was very clean, in a great central location with both Fishing and lots of turtles on the beach behind the condo. They had everything needed for an excellent vacation including everything you’d need for a day on the beach.
Troy D.
May 2026

Awesome view. Quiet, clean, well kept, property.
david h.
April 2026

This is a perfect location, steps away from the gorgeous beach, beautiful sunsets, quiet setting with close walk to several restaurants.
Gretty M.
April 2026

Dale and Tannis were most excited hosts and the property was spectacular. Highly recommend.
Sonja D.
April 2026

We loved this place! Was perfect for what we were needing:)
Alana C.
April 2026

I would book again just for the views from the lanai! Convenient location to explore the full island and the property looks exactly like the listing. Well stocked with everything that we needed.
Adam C.
April 2026

Everything was perfect! Would gladly stay again.
Julie F.
April 2026

Room was clean! View was great! Condo has everything you need including beach chairs, an umbrella, towels and more!
Colton H.
April 2026

Great views and near the ocean - sublime!

April 2026

Very nice view of the ocean and grounds! Beautiful sunsets!! Pool was perfect! Nice to have laundry services in site. Condo was nice and to have full working kitchen!!
Janet S.
April 2026

It was a great visit.
Cat M.
April 2026

Absolutely amazing! Great location, great view every morning. Got to see some sea turtles resting on the beach right by the condo. Condo was amazing, super clean and had anything and everything you could want. Well worth the stay…we even went and looked at the condo that was for sale directly under this one..that’s how good this place was.
Dan U.
April 2026

We enjoyed the quick access to the beach, and the beautiful sunsets. Grocery stores and restaurants were two blocks away. The condo had everything we needed for a great stay on Maui.
Jocelyn F.
April 2026

Great place! Easy ride to Haleakalā and Paia. Twenty minutes to airport. Clean complex with beach and pool. Owner communication could not have been easier. If we get a chance to come back again we will definitely book here!!
Brent S.
April 2026

Beautiful condo in a great location on the beach and close to stores and restaurants.
Steve R.
April 2026

Fabulous stay. Location, location, location......
Heidi H.
April 2026

The condo was perfect! Very cozy and comfortable, this unit was well stocked from the kitchen to everything you need to enjoy a day at the beach. The view from the lanai was gorgeous and we would definitely stay here again.
Erik H.
April 2026

Our AC started having trouble on the day of check in. Joe quickly had someone out to look at it and even had us move to a similar open unit for quicker comfort. Both units were clean, updated, cozy and had fantastic views of sunset every night. I would definitely stay here again whenever we return to Maui!
Sydney D.
April 2026

Loved this condo. The only thing I would mention is the glass door and locks might need some love. We loved the condo and its location. It could not have been better. Thank you!
Kellie H.
April 2026

The unit had been recently updated, all except the A/c unit and balcony rug, and the view was wonderful. We watched whales everyday. The condo is very convenient to lots of walkable restaurants.
Nancy S.
April 2026

We ending up arriving on day 1 of the epic Kona storm, due to our request to reschedule being denied. It was long, scary, and dangerous getting to the vrbo due to road flooding/closures, there was nowhere to get food for several days since stores/restaurants were closed. This wasn't an 'I don't want it to rain on my vacation' ask to reschedule...this was a dangerous, predicted, natural disaster that we didn't want to be dumped into. Not cool. The beaches had brown water advisory and high bacteria, so no swimming. The national and state parks were closed through our stay. 80% of the things we came to do could not be done. The condo was clean and comfortable, the dryer doesn't work well so we ended up paying to use the community one.
Andy G.
March 2026

The view of the beach and ocean is amazing. Great location, close to shopping and restaurants and parking is a breeze.
Jamie D.
March 2026

We had a great stay at this condo (despite being stuck in the midst of historic rain and floods). Check-in was smooth and communication was quick and easy. The condo is lovely - very well-renovated with attractive finishes. The host thought of everything you could need in the unit. The beachfront location was fantastic. We even saw turtles! The location also offers quick walking to many beaches, restaurants, and shops. Although the weather didn’t cooperate, we did get those amazing Kihei sunsets on the last night of our stay. Highly recommend!
Susan Maria B.
March 2026

Wonderful stay in a clean home with all the necessary amenities. Would recommend to family and friends. Great location with a beautiful view of the ocean.
Yanelli L.
March 2026

Everything was great! Had a minor concern with the refrigerator, called Joe, had someone over within an hour to check it out and followed up with a repair man the next morning. Done!
Alane H.
March 2026

9/10. Perfect location by beach and Tamura's. Well appointed renovated condo with attention to detail. Well appointed marble countertops, clean hardwood floors, and flexible French style shower.Only gap to perfect 10/10 rating is a loud bedroom AC unit that had a low frequency hum when run at night. Living room AC felt a bit metered when left on Saturday evening to try avoiding the noise of bedroom AC
Jason C.
March 2026

Very convenient location and amazing view! The pictures don’t do it justice. AC units were there but not needed due to the great ocean breeze at night. Joe was amazingly response and accommodating. Hoping to come back sooner than later.
Bekka M.
March 2026

Fantastic Location - Beautiful Beach - Well Manicured Landscaping and Really Amazing Neighbors! On a side note, had a small issue w/ the A/C, they had it repaired within the Hour! Great Service! Can’t recommend enough!
Jim P.
March 2026

We were here exactly during a huge Kona Low storm. It rained with gale force winds for days and flooded the entire area. This was a great place to be stuck! We didn’t see sunsets, but would have if not for the storm. We did see whales from our lanai and turtles on the beach.
Devon W.
March 2026

Joe is excellent to work with and very responsive.The property is amazing and its location is unbelievable. It is right on a beach you can walk for miles and a block away from wonderful restaurants and any store you will need or want.We will definitely be back.
Daniel W.
March 2026

A beautiful condo with a great view of the sunset. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need for your stay. Very clean and a great layout!Close to amenities, grocery store and on the beach!!
Susan H.
March 2026

Absolutely perfect view here from the lanai - our best sunsets of the trip were right here! Good beach for nice walks in the morning and as east coasters it was great to be able to ditch the car and walk to the grocery store, coffee shop, and many restaurants (don’t miss Coconuts!). The place was very quiet at night and doing laundry was super easy as well. Absolutely kind and welcoming hosts who go above and beyond.
Rachel L.
March 2026

Our host Tracey was great, super-easy to work with and simplified our check-in and check-out process. The view from the condo's lanai is incredible. Sipping coffee while whale watching was so cool. The condo is stocked with all the basics you need from a coffee pot and full kitchen to beach chairs. The condo is overall clean and comfortable but could use a few updates like the sliding screen door which comes off the tracks too easily. Although the condo lacks air conditioning, it has screened windows and plenty of fans to cool it down at night. I also appreciated the keypad entry security with auto-locking system. Would love to come back!
RD S.
March 2026

Very nice. The air conditioning didn’t really do much for the bedroom, but the ceiling fan and corner fan were perfect.
Peter J.
February 2026

Great location, easy parking, plenty of towels, dishes, etc. Lovely balcony.
kristin s.
February 2026

Great place to stayVery clean and amazing view

February 2026

Enjoyed the sunsets, beach and location! We rented a car but enjoyed the amenities within walking distance. Having beach gear (chairs, umbrella, etc) in the rental was the cherry on top of our perfect stay. We hope to be back!
Brittany B.
February 2026

Wonderful condo! Well supplied and decorated. The sofa bed was very comfortable. We were on the 2nd floor. Saw tons of whales! The moon was fabulous in the early morning! Easy access to the beach. I would stay here any time.
vicki G.
February 2026

The location (right on the beach) was excellent and the condo was extremely clean. We found the bed to be comfortable (foam mattress) after my husband’s back surgery. Joe also made sure we had a couple extra pillows due to post surgery needs.
angie s.
February 2026

Our host was very responsive & this place has everything you need with a quiet beautiful setting.
Beth S.
February 2026

This is the second time we are staying here and will come back again
Eugene O.
January 2026

Could not have had a more relaxing comfortable stay. Roopa & Joe were excellent hosts condo was
Mark A.
January 2026


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