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Kauhale Makai

A short walk across a palm-lined lawn puts you on a long, uncrowded beach made for morning walks, sunsets and turtle spotting, in a quiet complex at the north end of Kihei. It suits couples and small families who want a central, car-based home base with a pool and grills more than a swimming beach.

What guests say

Guests love

  • Lawn straight to the sand. A grassy lawn with palms leads right to the beach with no street to cross, and guests walk the shoreline for miles in either direction.
  • Whales from the lanai. In winter many guests watch whales from their balconies over morning coffee, and several units keep binoculars on hand for it.
  • Turtles on a quiet beach. Sea turtles turn up often along the uncrowded shoreline out front, and one summer guest even had a monk seal on the beach most days.
  • Grills cleaned every morning. Staff clean the pool area and propane grills daily, and guests praise the hot tub, putting green and well-kept grounds.

Worth knowing

  • A walking beach, not a swimming one. Several guests found the beach out front narrow, shallow or rocky and drove to other beaches to swim or snorkel, though some enjoyed its calm water.
  • Early-morning wake-ups. A few guests were woken before dawn by the grill-cleaning cart, the daily trash truck or a rooster, and S Kihei Rd behind can get busy.
  • You will want a car. The surrounding blocks lack sidewalks and most shops and restaurants are a short drive, though some guests walk to a nearby plaza or coffee shop.
  • Shared laundry rooms. Laundry is in shared pay-by-app rooms on the floors, not in the units.
Choosing a unit: Upper floors on the ocean side draw the most praise for lanai views, while ground-floor units make trips to the lawn and beach easy but some look onto the parking lot or have blocked views.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 512 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
1 to 3 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 6
Air conditioning
All 44 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
26 of the 44 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Nearest beach
Kamaole Beach Park 1, 2.7 mi
Airport
About 20 minutes from Kahului Airport (OGG)
Size
About 3.1 acres, 168 units
Address
938 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Map of Kauhale Makai and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Kamaole Beach Park 1Beach · 2.7 mi
  2. 2Kamaole Beach Park 2Beach · 3.1 mi
  3. 3Kamaole Beach Park 3Beach · 3.2 mi
  4. 4Keawakapu BeachBeach · 4.4 mi
  5. 5Ulua and Mokapu BeachBeach · 4.8 mi
  6. 6Wailea BeachBeach · 5.3 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Kauhale Makai

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 44 we list.

Kauhale Makai 412Ocean viewKauhale Makai 4122 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$467 avg/night 5.0 (139)Kauhale Makai 407Ocean viewKauhale Makai 4071 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$463 avg/night 4.9 (187)Kauhale Makai 2 BedroomOcean viewKauhale Makai 2 Bedroom2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$566 avg/night 5.0 (126)Kauhale Makai 214Ocean viewKauhale Makai 2143 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$858 avg/night 4.9 (157)Kauhale Makai 612Ocean viewKauhale Makai 6122 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$407 avg/night 5.0 (114)Kauhale Makai 125Kauhale Makai 1251 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$241 avg/night 4.8 (180)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
125$336$241 to $513
217$476$328 to $790
31$858–

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Kauhale Makai #324
★★★★★ August 2026

For a first timer in Hawaii specifically in Maui, this South Kihei Property is a sure one. Ocean view front was amazing; waking up in the morning or even having your afternoon tea by your lanai patio was awesome and breathtaking. Place is clean with maybe a few upkeeps in minor areas like the closet and sliding doors maybe grouting/caulking of bathroom corners, bathtub and walls, maybe update on throw pillow and sofa bed but other than that it doesn't ruin the whole vibe. Fully equipped and the host provides initial toiletries which lasted us for 7 days, didn't really had to buy much except of course personal items like soap and shampoo. Beddings are clean. It is as they described it is. Great indoor wi-fi access. We enjoyed the place and reasonable price. Close to Ululani Shaved ice, Sugarbread bakery, the wharf, Isana Sushi place and many more. we love that it is close to the airport, costco and walmart, literally less than 20 minutes, average of 15 minutes. They are responsive on the customer needs. Thank you VIP management.

Alexie A.
Kauhale Makai unit 425
★★★★★ August 2026

Great property. Beach directly behind was okay, not too far from better beaches though.

Skyler B.
Kauhale Makai 612
★★★★★ August 2026

Unit has excellent decor, beds are great quality and strong AC. Had all the little things and even glass Tupperware for leftovers. The pool and hottub are really nice and a chipping green. Grass is not maintained as a putting green, but good for some short chipping practice. Location is central to most things. Easy parking, safe feeling area. No boogie boarding or snorkeling out on front beach, but nice for swimming and walks along the beach. Unit has three beach umbrellas of varying wind strength, four beach chairs, one boogie board and an insulated bag/cooler. Complex has no rentals on-site of any kind… but plenty of shops around for that. Joe was very responsive but really didn’t need anything after we checked in. Very professionally run unit! Mahalo Maui!

Mike O.
Kauhale Makai Studio Unit
★★★★★ August 2026

We were very satisfied. My wife and I stayed here two days while in town on business, but this is a perfect location for vacation too, with the beach on your doorstep and great coffee shops and restaurants nearby.If you're debating between staying in Kahului or Kihei, stay here in Kihei, absolutely. I thought Kahului was nothing special.

Sam R.
Kauhale Makai 2 Bedroom
★★★★★ August 2026

Great location, had everything we needed, very clean. We would pick this again

Lisa W.
Kauhale Makai 412
★★★★★ July 2026

Beautiful condo! REALLY comfortable beds!!! Updated appliances although the stove is a convection microwave so a large take and bake on your way from the airport is not your ide first meal haha! Has all the amenities and the host is very responsive. I would stay in this exact condo again!! So close to everything!!

Jennifer D.
Kauhale Makai 214
★★★★★ July 2026

The condo was lovely. Location is excellent and close to shopping and many restaurants. The unit is on the 2nd floor facing the ocean. It was well stocked, clean, comfortable and well appointed. There is a nice lanai with table and chairs and a beautiful view. Margie is a great communicator and the check in process was easy. There are pay laundry rooms on premises. The pool is nice and there is a small beach out front. I would recommend Kauhale Makai!!

Diana D.
Kauhale Makai 2 Bedroom
★★★★★ July 2026

Overall, this was a great choice for our Maui vacation. This property is centrally located on the island and it was a short drive to anywhere we wanted to go. The condo management is fantastic, they cleaned the pools and the grills every morning. Landscaping is kept up very well and the property grounds were also very clean. It was nice to be able to walk out to the beach every night to watch the sunset. We were fortunate that during our stay a monk seal resided on this beach almost daily. We seen sea turtles every day in the water, but never did see them come to shore. We did not swim at this beach, so I can’t give reviews on that. We swam at other local beaches that are better suited for snorkeling. The owners were very informative with the condo info prior to our arrival and made check in very smooth. The island contact, Jules, was fantastic to work with and was very accessible as needed. The room was exactly as described and shown in the listing. This was a perfect fit for a family of 4. We had a comfortable king size bed, and the kids had their own bedroom with two twin beds and en-suite bathroom. They were happy they didn’t have to share a hotel bed or pull out sofa.

Ryan S.
Kauhale Makai 612
★★★★★ July 2026

We loved our stay in this unit. The location was perfect. The pool, hot tub, and grills were great and gave us a nice break from the beach and restaurants. We enjoyed walking the beach during the day and watching the waves and sunsets from the balcony.

Cari S.
Kauhale Makai Resort 310
★★★★★ July 2026

Wonderful stay. Beautiful home and property. Everything we needed for a comfortable vacation. We would definitely stay again.

Brittiny H.

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