Honua Kai Resort, Maui

Honua Kai Resort is a luxurious beachfront property located on North Kaanapali Beach in Maui. The resort offers a wide range of amenities, including three swimming pool areas, hot tubs, a lazy river, a kid's pool with a slide, and a quiet pool for adults. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at Duke's Beach House Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as Aina Gourmet Market for groceries and sundries. The resort also features a well-equipped fitness center, Ho'ola Health Spa, and multiple BBQ areas.

Conveniently situated near shopping, dining, and golf, Honua Kai Resort provides easy access to various beach activities such as snorkeling and swimming. The resort is connected to a 3+ mile walkway along the shore, leading to popular attractions like Black Rock Beach and Whalers Village. With its stunning ocean views, lush landscaping, and exceptional facilities, Honua Kai Resort offers a perfect vacation destination for families and couples alike.

    Honua Kai Resort Quick Facts:


  • Address: 130 Kai Malina Pkwy,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~34.6 acres (711 units)
  • Reviews: 4.86 / 5.0 (from 10001 reviews)
  • Average Price: $559/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Honua Kai Resort Vacation Rentals

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Honua Kai Resort Average Rates


As of September 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Honua Kai Resort is $559. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $865, and 3 bedroom units average $1600. The average price of a 4 bedroom unit is $2027, and 6 bedroom units average $4106. 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 Honua Kai Resort Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

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.

Honua Kai consistently wins praise for its prime north Kaanapali Beach location and a true resort-meets-condo setup. Guests love the multiple pool complexes (waterslide, lazy-river style areas, hot tubs, a quieter pool), easy beach access with good snorkeling (frequent turtle sightings), and the oceanfront boardwalk for sunrise runs and sunset strolls. Most condos are spacious, clean, and well equipped with full kitchens and in‑unit laundry, plus large lanais with folding glass walls that create indoor–outdoor living and capture ocean or mountain views, sunsets, rainbows, and winter whale watching. Convenience is a standout: Duke’s restaurant is onsite, there’s a market and coffee in the Konea tower, a grocery store across the street, and a popular food‑truck park a short walk away.

Families in particular rave about staying here, from studios to large multi‑bedroom units and the Luana Garden Villas with private-feel pools and outdoor kitchens. Many owners thoughtfully stock beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, sometimes snorkel sets), and communication from hosts/property managers is often called proactive and responsive. Day‑to‑day touches like towel-vending kiosks, valet help when the garage is busy, and straightforward keycode check‑ins make it easy to settle in and relax. Multigenerational groups appreciate layouts with multiple suites, while couples find the studios roomy and quiet.

Common caveats are mostly about peak‑season crowding and variability across individually owned units. Loungers at the main pools can be scarce during holidays, poolside service can be slow, and the fitness center feels undersized. The beach right in front can be rocky/reefy with occasional shore break—great for snorkeling but swimmers and small kids may prefer nearby bays; water shoes help. A minority of reviews note maintenance hiccups (AC/dryers, elevator outages, occasional towel‑machine downtime), noise in a few locations (near the loading dock or from upstairs furniture), or units showing wear or missing small kitchen staples; most issues are resolved quickly by attentive managers. Overall, travelers find Honua Kai delivers a polished, family‑friendly resort experience with the space and convenience of a condo in an unbeatable West Maui setting.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Honua Kai Resort Reviews


Host was very responsive and great to work with. Room was clean just didn’t have a few items including foil and plastic wrap and ziplock bags. Nothing major. Didn’t realize the cleaning situation (no services unless you pay extra) but that could have been me missing something in the description. Overall a good experience.
Kellie K.
June 2026

Single mom vacation with 11 year old twins. Extremely easy property to navigate as far as parking and getting luggage in and out if you don’t want to deal with valet lines. The pool and property grounds were immaculate. I felt like my kids could play without me watching them every second. The beach was spectacular as well. We stayed in a studio, which was the perfect amount of space. The kitchen, bath toiletries and laundry areas were fully stocked. I would highly recommend this property for families.
Brittany T.
June 2026

Beach umbrella in 642 needed
George W.
June 2026

Just as described. Great amenities.
Nathan R.
June 2026

View was second to none.Room had very nice amenities including grill on the patio.Water pressure in showers were also very good.Wouldn’t have changed a thing about our decision to stay in this unit!
Patrick K.
June 2026

Our condo was excellent! Roomy, clean, and beautiful sunset views! We have stayed here many times and we will be back!
Richard R.
June 2026

Randy was great ! Very helpful and responsive to any questions . The unit came equipped with the extras that really made a difference such as - Tupperware , spices , olive oil etc. I would recommend this unit highly .
Lisa T.
June 2026

Great location, property was awesome! Ability to use resort pools and property a huge plus. Food trucks a two minute walk. Great location to get to anywhere quickly
Dave V.
June 2026

Great property, great amenities, prompt communication. Would definitely stay again
Taren M.
June 2026

We had a great time during our stay! The hosts were amazing, great communication and accommodation for our trip. Will definitely keep this place in mind when making our next trip out to Maui!
Laney R.
June 2026

The unit had a beautiful view of the ocean, was clean, and equipped as described.
nathan w.
June 2026

we had a great time
Charles B.
June 2026

The condo was clean and included the basic necessities to minimize trips to the store. There is a great view of the ocean and mountain from the lanai. The Honua Kai property is great. Duke's is pricey but the food was great. You can snorkel right off the beach so no need to pay for a special snorkeling excursion.
Ryan S.
June 2026

Very nice
TRAFTON H.
June 2026

This condo was amazing! The room was clean and although the resort is huge, it was quiet in the room. The beds were very comfortable and we loved the large lanai with the great pool/beach and island views. The Honua Kai resort was very clean, spacious, and the groundskeeping was amazing. We loved the multiple towel machines and the offering of many pools and hot tubs. The walkway to the beach was so convenient and we enjoyed a delicious dinner one evening at Dukes, the onsite restaurant. Overall, this was a fantastic family-friendly resort that we would stay at again, without an ounce of hesitation. We also found the covered parking to be incredibly helpful and loved how close the resort was to local food trucks, restaurants and grocery stores. Overall we had an A experience!
Celena S.
June 2026

We had a wonderful experience in Maui at this location. The view from the lanai is excellent and we had most of our meals there with a relaxing ocean view. The place has the benefits of an hotel (lobby, pool, restaurant, small store, gym, underground parking) with the benefits of a condo (full kitchen, sitting area, washer dryer, and even beach chairs/ boogie boards, etc). Also, walkable to food trucks and close drive to everything. I like that it is less chaotic and a little less muggy than the south kaanapali beaches/hotels.Each morning, I snorkeled off the beach in front of the resort and saw so many fish and even a sting ray. But beware, it is shallow and can be rocky on the entry.The communication with the host was excellent and she responded and fixed minor issues quickly. We will definitely return and had an excellent stay.
Grace L.
June 2026

Wonderful Stay and great location.
Trent A.
June 2026

The property was nice! We enjoyed the grounds and resort! The room was nice and spacious. My communication with Fereshteh Tali was not very friendly. But we really enjoyed where the condo’s location was and the amenities!
Morgan M.
June 2026

Convenient location to get to pools, beach and Duke's restaurant. Nice long walking path between beach and hotels. Condo has underground parking and 7 minutes drive to Whaler Village and 7 minutes to Kapalua Bay. Great snorkeling right off beach. Beach chairs, snorkeling gear, cooler, wagon, etc. available to use. Safeway foods just 10 minutes away. Lanai is very nice with plenty of seating. Saw many sunsets and rainbows from the lanai. We had a group of 4 so slept in the two bedrooms. Didn't use the sleeper sofa in the living room. It wasn't super comfortable to sit on but we didn't spend a lot of time inside. Host sent timely instructions and checked on us as our plane was delayed a few hours so he wanted to ensure we had no issues getting in. Kitchen well stocked and appliances worked fine. Our first time in Hawaii and really enjoyed the amazing views from the lanai.
donna J.
June 2026

Condo was exactly as described! We enjoyed the great ocean views and the resort. Perfect for a family getaway. Don’t hesitate in booking this condo!
Kary G.
June 2026

We throughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It had everything we needed and more. Our family of 6 stayed comfortably, with the two king size beds in the secondary bedroom being a huge plus. The kids loved the pools, and we loved that you can walk to just about anything. This property and owner were a blessing to us as our original booking by a different owner and property cancelled on us 2 days prior to our arrival. Everything from checkin, stay, and checkout were very smooth and easy.
Kimberly W.
June 2026

Spacious two bedroom with fantastic lanai. Views are much better in person! Well equipped kitchen. Property grounds are gorgeous and well kept. Dukes Beachfront Bar and Grill is outstanding and right on the property. The complex of condos has a nice market for small food items and drinks. Easy beach towel dispensary machine. Bell staff very helpful with cars / valet, or any needed help with luggage or groceries. A very nice, easy stay. Would definitely recommend! Little crowded mid-June, but that was expected. Would definitely return to Konea 501
Robert R.
June 2026

The view from this unit was worth every penny! Perfect for watching the sunset on Summer evenings! Everything was clean and comfortable! We had an outstanding stay with our family of 5! Highly recommend!
April C.
June 2026

Great property, especially for those traveling with a large party (we have 6 in our family). Lots of space to spread out and relax. Property is starting to show some signs of age/use, but really is about as good as I have found anywhere. We traveled in early June and so it was very busy - tough to find seating at the pools, especially with some shade. Having Duke's Maui so close was very helpful, as well as walking to store, restaurants and the food truck park. Really everything you would want right there for a great trip.Washer and Dryer units are not vented, so it take A LONG time to wash and dry laundry - that was really the only drawback we could find during our stay. Highly recommend!
Tim C.
June 2026

We spent 4 nights at the unit and everything was great. The unit itself was clean, had everything needed for a comfortable stay and was well appointed. The view was absolutely amazing, the property had great pools & amenities and the communication with the property management was excellent. We loved the unit and would book it again without hesitation.
Jim D.
June 2026

In all, it was a great trip! The room was clean, host was responsive to requests, and the resort itself was fantastic for a family with young kids. The only surprise we had was that the bathroom was not connected to the master bedroom; you had to exit into the living area to walk to the bathroom. Not a huge issue different than the other 1-bed units we have stayed at in Honua Kai.
Brandyn A.
June 2026

Great place to stay with family! Everything is close by to enjoy.
Valentina N.
June 2026

Our family of 4 had plenty of space and the property amenities are fantastic. The room was extremely clean and had beach toys for use. We enjoyed the full kitchen, laundry, and balcony views. We would return to the property 100%.
Lisa K.
June 2026

Love the location of this unit. I do think the furniture could be updated. The pull out couch was uncomfortable as a bed. They did offer a mattress topper but there’s limited storage in the unit so we didn’t utilize it. Host was gracious to keep us stocked on toilet paper, paper towels, soap etc. I did inform them on checkout of some things needing attention in the unit. It would be nice if they kept boogie boards and a beach umbrella in the closet to use. They did have beach chairs and a cooler. Thank you!
Nicole B.
June 2026

As the owner has mentioned in prior comments, the place is due for a refurb. The walls and baseboards are pretty beat up, there are no sheers on the main living room window, and two chairs on the patio remain in poor shape (although not as bad as someone else made note of - those are gone). The new couch, however, is nice.Everything else are minor nits (i.e., one pic shows a concave makeup mirror so my wife intentionally did not bring one - not a big deal, but I'm the one who had to deal with it... Also, huge hole in the mattress cover, complimentary lotions are all refills vs new, and the writeup states 6 towels, 6 hand towels, and 6 wash cloths - we got 6 towels, yes, but only 3 hand towels and 3 washcloths, but I'm also sure had I complained about it the owner would have fixed right away, so that's a little on me).Overall I thought it a good value for the price, and I'm sure it'll be great after the refurb.
Glen P.
June 2026

Great stay and the unit was just as described. Communication leading up to check in was also very helpful!
Leslie H.
June 2026

Great room and location.
Mark L.
June 2026

The property is in a great location. We initially had issues with the temporary air conditioners, and cleanliness. While the temp inside in the bedrooms became comfortable the main area stayed warm. Cleaners came again. Nothing was offered for the first night discomfort or inconvenience. Last minute notice the grill was not working. While we enjoyed the location not sure we would choose this property again.
Elizabeth S.
June 2026

We had an amazing stay! We are a family of 4, with a 6 and 3yr old. Ground level was perfect for our family as it was so easy to get in and out to the beach and pool. Steps to everything. Beach out front of Honua Kai is a little rocky in areas but great snorkeling and if you go down just a few yards, it’s sandy. Honua Kai resort has Duke’s right on site to grab easy dinner, multiples pools and even one with a slide. Condo was very clean and had everything we needed from chairs to beach toys and an umbrella. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Chelsea M.
June 2026

Great property. Really enjoyed our stay.
Jen M.
June 2026

The condo and property were exactly as described and perfect for our family of 5. The host was very communicative and gave very clear directions. The condo came well equipped with beach supplies, also!
Rebecca Y.
June 2026

The property was immaculately cleans, the views are excellent and the beds were very comfortable. We would stay there again in the future. .
Mike S.
June 2026

Maui vacation rentals is fantastic to work with. They are very effective communicators and handled everything smoothly. My complaint is with the specific unit. It needs some work. The plumbing is terrible. The toilet kept clogging. The sink kept filling. Then the fridge decided to defrost and all of our groceries went bad while we were out. The property is good. The location is great. We have been there a few times and this is the first time we actually had a complaint. I would go back to the resort but not that unit. Other than that, the rental company was great to work with.
Melina a.
June 2026

We could not have chosen a better place on Maui. The location of the villa, the view, the resort, the beach and boardwalk and the spacious and wonderful villa- all made for a trip as wonderful as we could have hoped for! We would absolutely stay here again with our 3 young adult children!
Jenna E.
June 2026

Jill and Terry were extremely responsive. We asked for an extra blanket and we found out that one of the beach umbrellas were broken and the extra blanket and a new umbrella was delivered the next day. Also, on our second night, the AC had some problems and it was fixed right away the next day and we had no problems since. Having a full size kitchen and washer dryer is always helpful for our family. The beach chairs, boogie board and noodles with the unit was also very helpful at the beach. On our last day, after I punched in the check out code, we realized we forgot our car keys inside the unit. Called Terry right away and head able to remotely unlock it for us right away. This is our third time staying at this resort and we love it Everytime! Jill and Terry were great hosts and we will definitely be back!
Dorothy Y.
June 2026

This property was fantastic. Very spacious and an amazing view. The pools, beach walk, and beach were great. It was busy with a lot of people but not as crazy as south of there. The snorkeling right out from the resort is pretty good and worth doing if you’ve got the gear. The unit has beach chairs and lost of stuff for the beach which is really nice too.
kara p.
June 2026

This room was incredible from being clean to an amazing view. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and it was so nice having chairs and an umbrella for the beach. Joe was great at communication. The little welcome touches that were is our room were so nice!
Ashley B.
June 2026

Condo was fabulous and very clean, only a few hiccups with the cleaning people still being there when we checked in, other than that very smooth check in and easy check out. We would definitely recommend this condo!
Melanie K.
June 2026

Absolutely outstanding property and experience!! The condo itself is so lovely and comfortable for our large family! It was great to have a full kitchen and great space. The resort is wonderful! The pools are lovely and the pools by the villas are semi private which is really nice. The beach is beautiful and fairly calm making it great for all ages. Duke’s is awesome and the on resort markets are super helpful as well. The property manager is super helpful and responsive. Cannot recommend enough!
Eliza B.
June 2026

The place we stayed was amazing. The condo was beautiful, the resort was amazing, and overall I would 100% recommend.
Elaine S.
June 2026

The room was exactly as pictured and in such a nice location! Bob was amazing with communication and recommendations as well. All around wonderful experience!
Belle B.
June 2026

We were very impressed and pleased with this booking. Room was well furnished as described in the listing (even had sheets already on the pullout sofas), clean and nicely decorated. Perfect size for our family of four. We very much enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return and will recommend to others!

June 2026

2nd time staying at this resort. Still amazing. This unit in particular was perfect with easy access to everything being on the ground floor.
Stephanie T.
June 2026

We enjoyed staying here. The facilities were excellent. We would stay here again.
Christina P.
June 2026

Everything inside was just as described in the listing, but there is no way to fully describe that unobstructed view from the living room and balcony. We never wanted to leave that spot! Check in/check out was a breeze. As always, Honua Kai didn’t disappoint, and the food at Duke’s was better than ever! Can’t wait to go back!
Jill N.
June 2026


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