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 9065 reviews)
  • Average Price: $548/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Honua Kai Resort Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Honua Kai Resort

Honua Kai Resort Average Rates


As of January 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Honua Kai Resort is $548. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $889, and 3 bedroom units average $1622. The average price of a 4 bedroom unit is $1680, and 6 bedroom units average $4691. 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


Unit was clean, check-in process was easy, and resort was gorgeous!
Sarah C.
October 2025

What a beautiful unit. The furniture and appliances were beautiful. This is a well-kept and cared for unit. Loved the patio doors that opened up making for one huge area. Loved every second
Victoria P.
October 2025

This unit did not disappoint! The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed. There were two beach chairs, an umbrella, and boogie boards available if you wanted to spend time at the beach. Having Duke’s in such close proximity was a bonus! The lanai was nice for having coffee in the morning and was shaded all day, which was nice. The towel service for the pool was easy. It was about a mile and a half to walk to Whalers village or you can take an Uber for around 11-13. Very convenient overall and we had a great experience.
Vicki M.
October 2025

The location of this property is amazing. Right on the beach, walking distance to the grocery store and the pool is so fun for the kids. My only issue was with this particular unit. The couch was pretty stained and dirty, the carpet really needs to either be cleaned or replaced with a hard flooring and the patio furniture was falling apart. I mentioned these comments to the host and they apologized and said that these things are being taken care of for future guests. The host was VERY responsive during our stay which was so helpful.
Devyn D.
October 2025

Ken is a great host! Wonderful communication throughout. The unit is great and has nice amenities and extras to help with the vacation(beach chairs, snorkel, umbrella, etc). We had a great week and love this property! Perfect for our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 7 and 5).
Carolyn M.
October 2025

We had a fabulous stay. The condo was super spacious and clean. We were very comfortable with all the amenities. The view was gorgeous. The beach out front had great snorkeling and we enjoyed swimming with the turtles. Duke’s on the property is always a delicious meal! I will be back!
KATIE C.
October 2025

We have stayed at the Honua Kai resort multiple times since the early 2000s and always have a wonderful time. We were very impressed with the check in/out process and whenever we reached out to the host for a request (trash bags, fan, etc) we were taken care of right away. A few things to note that take this property from 5 to 4 stars: The biggest inconvenience for our group is that there are not two queen beds in the 3rd room, but a full and twin. It worked for our party, but there's no way you can fit two couples in that room as the capacity suggests. The unit is also in the hustle of the resort, so you hear everything, which was not an issue for us outside of having to hear Duke's squeaky exhaust belt all day when we were out on the lanai. We had a little one who took multiple naps a day so we were out there a lot. We understand that that's out of the host's control, but think it's still worth mentioning. Overall, we were happy with the unit and look forward to visiting Honua Kai in the future.
Madalyn M.
October 2025

We had a lovely stay! The unit was in a great location, clean, and communication with the owner was very easy! I highly recommend!
Marissa S.
October 2025

Everything was excellent! Amazing place with everything you need for a perfect Maui vacation!
ERIC M.
October 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We just got back from celebrating our 20th anniversary. We enjoyed our stay here. This is our 3rd stay at this property but first time in this room with a view and it did not disappoint. The room was as described and perfect. This entire resort is beautiful. Just a tip: don’t forget extra usb outlets/cords/docks (iPhones, kindle, air pods) like we did, as the room only has standard plug-ins. Luckily the store down stairs has everything you could need including coffee :)
Breanna B.
October 2025

Loved Honua Kai! Individual unit had noise issues from neighboring property though. The lanai faced an adjacent property (partial ocean view) with a number of industrial A/C units on the top of the building, which ran constantly. As a result, we didn't spend much time in the unit or with the large glass doors open. Normally, we like to enjoy morning coffee and dinners out on the lanai, looking at the landscape/ocean or beauty of the resort courtyard. Didn't happen this time. For people who like to be out and about a lot and/or aren't effected by industrial noise, it wouldn't be a problem. We are older, quiet and love enjoying the view from the lanai throughout the day. The inside of the unit was nice and very well appointed - the bed was comfortable, snorkel equipment, beach chairs are provided, a nice bit of staples in the kitchen and great appliances. We loved snorkeling just a 5 minute walk from the resort! Communication with host, Farzie, was great. She was attentive and responsive to our needs. I would rent from her again, just not this unit.
Lisa S.
October 2025

It was a great vacation. We are returning guests of this same unit.
Karissa R.
October 2025

Great property in a great resort. We had a lot of fun in the pools, and it was a great homebase for exploring the island.
Kenda P.
October 2025

Our stay at the Honua Kai Resort in this beautiful two-bedroom suite was an absolute pleasure. It was perfect for our family, and we can’t wait to return! Bob was wonderful to work with—friendly, responsive, and made everything easy from start to finish. Thank you again for a fantastic experience!
Garrett S.
October 2025

Excellent property in a great location and resort. It was perfect for 3 couples. We especially enjoyed the expansive lanai with high end grill! Sunsets were also amazing from the lanai.
Annette O.
October 2025

We had an amazing stay at “99 Steps”. The condominium was perfect for our party of 5 adults and three children under 4 years of age. We cooked a number of meals in and used the resort BBQ. The first floor location with the lanai and grass was perfect for our grandchildren to run around outside while we drank coffee in the morning. We would absolutely stay here again.
Cindy F.
October 2025

The resort exceeded expectations. We had a great family vacation. The room was clean and comfortable. It was also very quiet even though it’s an apartment. We loved the convenience of the kitchen and main floor shop. The pool and beach were excellent ways to spend time between adventures off property.
Jeff T.
October 2025

Awesome location and very easy to get around. Property was top notch and has everything you need.
Rosalind M.
October 2025

Beautiful unit in a wonderful property! Excellent views of Ka’anapali and awesome sunsets. Unit was spacious, nicely decorated and had everything we needed!
Kaarin N.
October 2025

Beautiful resort and room. Everything was provided in the room which was really nice. Great view and ample space. Love having Dukes on the property. Our family enjoyed ourselves immensely. The only negative was upon a saturday afternoon arrival we had no hot water. Onlyboption is to contacted the proerty management company, and since it was a weekend and not an emergency we couldnt take warm showers for 2 days. Also, pools were qonderful but there really is no lazy river as advertised, that was a bit disappointing. Overall we had an awesome time and would stay again.
Traci B.
October 2025

We are so happy we stayed here again. Very nice place to stay for two week!!!
Sarah G.
October 2025

Beautiful view, amenities were great. Pools and beach were awesome.
Brian L.
October 2025

The overall stay was great, but the master shower heads had a lot of mildew from 2 of the 3 shower heads that caused issued and made you feel gross.
Jeremy B.
October 2025

Great location, Clean property and a friendly host. It was a very easy process to check in and out.
Nick M.
October 2025

Perfect stay in Maui, great location and unit. FamilyLoved the pool and beach. Great lanai.
Spencer G.
October 2025

Our unit was available and ready for early check-in. Every staff member we dealt with was pleasant, helpful, and accommodated us with any request.This was our third stay at the Konua Kai resort. The facility suits our needs perfectly. Our unit was clean and well stocked. The beach access, the pools, poolside refreshments service, the beach towel kiosks, and of course Duke's. Everything is designed to make a wonderful pampered stay. We will be back soon.
Lynsie T.
October 2025

Our stay was very pleasant. Location, cleanliness, ease of access were all positives. We would definitely stay here again!
Brandon S.
October 2025

It was awesome
Glenn Z.
October 2025

Great view. Property very well maintained. Right on the beach. Great pool options. Very safe environment. Family friendly. Grocery store across street. Store inside lobby has quite the variety of food and toiletries.

October 2025

This is a beautiful place to stay. With a pool just outside the back door. Spacious, and comfortable. Many pools and beautiful grounds. Convenient location.
Lisa P.
October 2025

Great place/location. Only concern was when the hot water heater broke, neither the property manangement nor the condominium association could advise who was responsible. They pointed at each other. Had we not followed up for a 3rd time after 24 hours who knows when it would have been fixed. Once they figured out who was responsible, the water heater was replaced within 4 hours. Thirty hours without hot water. Hopefully they have learned the process.
Richard A.
October 2025

This apartment was great! It had everything we needed and the host was very communicate. Loved that you could open the doors out to the lanai so the living room was indoor/outdoor.
Brittani L.
October 2025

Easy process getting checked in and situated. The unit was clean, had a great view, and close to everything we needed. We will definitely return.
William O.
October 2025

Spectacular Condominium! Our family just returned from a 10 night stay in this beautiful deluxe ocean front unit perfectly located in Honua Kai Resort. We’ve been visiting Maui since 1971, and this is one of our favorite condos. The views are amazing and the interior immaculate. It’s very well equipped with Viking and Subzero appliances, including three refrigerators, two ovens, a bbq on the deck, and lots of beach chairs and toys. Beds are perfect and air conditioning refreshing. Nice to have Duke’s restaurant right on the premises too. The five star reviews for this unit and its attentive owner Evelyn are spot on. If you’re looking for a large luxury place with spectacular views, don’t hesitate. This is it!
Stephen H.
October 2025

This stay was amazing for our family, the beach access was very useful. The pools and all the amenities around the property we loved. The condominium has a washer and dryer unit for dirty clothes. The balcony had so much room as well. I recommend this stay if you are looking in the Kaanapali areas. Would stay here again in a heart beat.
Jake C.
October 2025

Room was great for 3 couples, comfortable and clean. View was great. Honua Kai is our gonto place to stay on Msui. Close to Lahaina and Whalers village. Beach is wonderful too.
Eric B.
October 2025

Great property, exactly as described.
Brittany D.
October 2025

Clean home. Great location.
Luke Y.
October 2025

Beautiful property. Great location.
Christine E.
October 2025

The property was wonderful, very well kept and comfortable. The Maui Rental Agency that you have to communicate with when you have problems was horrible!
Donna C.
October 2025

Very spacious and beautiful accommodation. Check in was easy, room was neat and clean, and the property was amazing. The property management was top notch. They kept us informed and provided assistance when requested in a timely manner. We have stayed at this property multiple times and this was one of our best stays.
CHRISTINE W.
September 2025

Spacious rooms!
Grace M.
September 2025

Room was clean and the view was perfect. Would return.
Kevin C.
September 2025

Room was amazing loved the Mountain View’s and sunrise
Calvin H.
September 2025

The room and grounds were beautiful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Pamela N.
September 2025

Absolutely phenomenal experience. Went here for our honeymoon and it exceeded our expectations. Maureen was wonderful to talk with and a fantastic, detailed host. The room was perfect- clean, quiet, peaceful, great views, modern, very close to the best stretch of beach. I almost cried when we had to leave after 7 days- this spot will forever have a piece of our hearts and we're already talking dates to come back. Maureen goes to great lengths to make sure guests have a relaxing and peaceful stay- thank you!
Britney T.
September 2025

The property was as pictured. It was clean and comfortable. No surprises. I messaged the owner prior to our arrival with a special (but easy) request and he made sure it happened. We would definitely stay here again.
Robert H.
September 2025

Everything was exactly as promised, and appreciated the quick communication when needed. Will use again
Timothy M.
September 2025

Wonderful place, love the resort!!!!
Anne A.
September 2025

Excellent host, accommodations, and resort! Condo was extremely clean and tastefully decorated. Comfortable bed and well stocked kitchen with very nice appliances and dish-ware. I appreciate the host providing plenty of paper products, plastic wraps, detergent, body wash, and shampoo and conditioner. The resort pools were great. Snorkeling from the beach was great-we saw plenty of interesting fish and turtles! We really enjoyed walking the boardwalk to the different restaurants along the beach. Host a very detailed guide for guests that had many great recommendations on restaurants as well as things to do. Great stay, highly recommend and we hope to return someday.
Lisa A.
September 2025


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