Kihei Bay Surf, Maui

Kihei Bay Surf is a boutique condo resort located in North Kihei, Hawaii, across the street from the Whale Sanctuary, Kalepolepo Beach, and an ancient Hawaiian fishpond. The resort features 118 studio units, each with a fully equipped kitchen and cable TV. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a large pool, hot tub, tennis court, gas grills, and beautiful Hawaiian gardens. The resort is centrally located to shops, restaurants, and just minutes from the championship golf courses of Wailea and Makena.

Please note that although the complex has a laundry facility, it is currently under renovation through January 2024. During this time, travelers will need to use the coin-operated Lipoa Laundry Center, located 1.3 miles away.

    Kihei Bay Surf Quick Facts:


  • Address: 715 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~2.2 acres (118 units)
  • Reviews: 4.61 / 5.0 (from 1585 reviews)
  • Rentals: Kihei Bay Surf Vacation Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 792 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.

The Kihei Bay Surf condo resort on Maui receives generally positive reviews from guests. Many appreciate its convenient location directly across from the beach, making it easy to enjoy the ocean and the turtle sanctuary nearby. Guests find the condos clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, with some highlighting the welcoming touches like a basket of goodies upon arrival. The resort's amenities, such as the pool and hot tub, are appreciated, though some guests note that the hot tub could be warmer and the laundry facilities need repair.

While most reviews are positive, there are a few areas of concern. Some guests mention issues with specific units, such as uncomfortable furniture, outdated decor, and minor maintenance problems like broken beach equipment or issues with air conditioning. A few guests also note that certain condos could benefit from updates or more thorough cleaning in specific areas.

Despite these minor criticisms, the overall sentiment is that Kihei Bay Surf offers a great value, with many guests expressing a desire to return. The resort's location, combined with the amenities and the comfort of the condos, makes it a popular choice for travelers looking for a pleasant and convenient stay on Maui. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 792 guest reviews.

Recent Kihei Bay Surf Reviews


Lovely location definitely would repeat super clean, tidy, beautiful decorations, quiet, and comfy!!!
Theresa H.
June 2025

Had a great experience here it was close to everything in town and near alot of cool beaches! Would definitely return
morgan J.
June 2025

Overall clean, easy communication, easy access to beach.
Ethan C.
May 2025

Very clean, close to beaches and town. The host was also great with communication and recommendations. Highly recommend!
Katie C.
May 2025

Great location, good communication, only issue is the check in email went to my junk and every other email went to our regular inbox.Super happy with the property and the process, super easy!
Sebastian O.
May 2025

This was a cute studio condo that offered great amenities and all sorts of add ons that made touring about Maui easy.There were a few downsides that are worth noting so future travelers are more aware:1. The bed was a bit smaller than I had thought ( a double not a queen) and not so comfortable. 2. There is not a lot of space for storage in the kitchen for groceries or in the bathroom for toiletries. I had to rearrange a bunch of extra stuff just to have a bit of space to store food and daily bath items. 3. There are lots of tiny ants constantly in the kitchen and bathroom. Be sure to clean-up well as you use these spaces. I don't think there is a resolution to the ant problem. 4. It can be easy to hear people in the apartments above. If you are a very light sleeper this could keep you awake. 5. The pool does not open until 8:00 am. However, the ocean is right across the street. Great features of the apartment:1. Outdoor patio table is a beautiful spot for meals. 2. It's quieter backing up to the tennis courts as opposed to S.Kihei road. 3. Darilyn provides beach towels, a cooler, and ice packs as well as fully stocked kitchen of plastic ware and other dishes. Thanks to these items we could spend the whole day outside. 4. The condo is well maintained and very comfortable to relax in, in the evening. 5. Linda, the property manager, is wonderful! So friendly and welcoming. Would I stay here again? YES, YES, YES! All the positives outweigh the downsides!
Jolene N.
May 2025

This condo was a comfy resting place for my friend and me as we enjoyed Kihei for seven days from April 22nd to 29th. The A/C is wonderful and the mattress is fantastic. My senior friend said her back did not even hurt when she got up in the morning whereas at home, she suffers back pain every morning getting up from her own bed. Wow! And of course, Kevin the owner was very responsive and attentive. We thought the busy Kihei road might affect our rest but it really calmed down at night so we slept well during our stay. In short, we highly recommend Kevin’s place!
xiaoling d.
May 2025

Amazing cute little spot. Went there for my birthday it was amazing saw sea turtles every morning highly recommend definitely would stay again.
Jessica J.
May 2025

I would stay again, everything I needed
Chauncy K.
May 2025

This property was clean, exactly how it was described in the listing. We personally think Kihei is the best spot to stay in Maui, away from all of the hotels and so much around to do. The host was very kind and quick to respond. We will try to book this same property next time we come to Maui.
Joe C.
May 2025

A very cute and well maintained place nestled in a quiet area making our stay very safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Very nice ocean breeze, pool close by and other amenities to enjoy. Great location all around!
Chris M.
May 2025

Really great condo in sweet location. Roger was lovely in helping me check in when I was a but lost. Condo complex is on route for polynesian adventure tours if you do any tours that require a pick up with them. Overall I loved Kihei and would def book again.
Misha
May 2025

Good unit/bldg for price. Wished they would have scheduled the water maintenance for after checkout hours as my husband couldn’t take a shower before a long flight home, but not the end of the world.
sarah m.
May 2025

This place was perfect for us. The location was just what we wanted in a quiet area and a nice pool and hot tub.
Shelley H.
May 2025

We had a good time it has everything you need
Renate G.
May 2025

Nice little property all you need for a cozy stay
Joseph B.
May 2025

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. The host thought of everything to make the unit convenient. I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone.
Victoria W.
May 2025

Location that's great, décor was absolutely great. Very clean.
Donald L.
May 2025

Exactly as described! Place has everything you need and more! Very clean! Would recommend!
lisa t.
April 2025

This unit is ideal for a couples stay. Check in/out was very easy. Parking was good, if you get back late, you may need to find parking towards the rear of the complex; short walk. Location is very convenient. The unit is stocked with kitchen tools, linens and AC. Unit faces the sun, so it can get warm during the day. Beautiful sunset from patio. Pool and jacuzzi was a nice touch. Only complaint is the bathroom vent. when turned on, there is an unpleasant odor. Communication before, during and after was great. Overall, I look forward to our next stay at Kiehi Bay Surf. Mahalo!
Shadey L K.
April 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 really enjoyed our room. Though it said there would be detergent to wash clothes and there was none. The bed was very comfortable. There was not a dishwasher which for us was not a big deal. We loved the location across from the Whale Reserve!
Rob W.
April 2025

I loved the location. Very nice.
Paulette B.
April 2025

We are stay in this apartment few times, because it’s not too expensive. Wishing better cooking stuff.
Oleg S.
April 2025

It was 2 great weeks in Kihei. Kevin, the host supplied his condo with everything you need to feel at home.Not much space for review?
Jerry B.
April 2025

Great location, very clean, well stocked condo. Would highly recommend!
Jenny S.
April 2025

The perfect size and location for our family of 3. Exactly as described in the listing - a cozy place to crash after exploring Maui. Our kid loved the pool and we made good use of the grill. Excellent communication from Kevin. Can’t wait to come back!
Chris D.
April 2025

We had a lovely stay at Kihei Bay Surf.There were beach chairs and beach towels and cool boxes.We felt very comfortable
Martin F.
April 2025

We stayed 8 days at this unit. Was perfect for a couple. We had everything we needed to fix breakfast and enjoy it on the Lanai in the mornings. We enjoyed the beach chairs and the ice packs everyday. No cooler in the unit, but we got one for free when we rented snorkel gear at Boss Frogs. Bed was comfy and tv was nice to relax for a few minutes at night.

April 2025

Nice property for a romantic getaway for two.
Emily C.
April 2025

Kevin is a wonderful host. So helpful and prompt in answering your questions and communicating with you. The condo is conveniently located to shops, beaches and grocery stores. The condo is fully loaded with everything you need! Its like being at home!! The condo is clean, cute, and the neighbors are quiet! The pool is enjoyable! This unit is highly recommended for an enjoyable stay in Kehei!
Sophie
April 2025

My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon. The property manager didn't send us all the information we needed to get in when we arrived, but thankfully did include a number for someone else we could text. When we texted them, they sent back a one-word response, which was all we needed to get in. When we walked in, one of the first things I found were probably hundreds of dead gnats on the floor and in the bathroom sink. The floor was also generally dirty. It only took a couple of minutes to clean this all up, and the rest of our stay was fine. The bed was comfortable; the furnishings were good.We didn't spend much time in the place itself except for dinners and to sleep. It's in a really great location, with access to a lot of great parts of Maui. It's also right across the road from a gorgeous beach. So, it worked. It was a roof over our heads and did what we needed it to do. But it's not especially nice, either. And I wish they had cleaned up the gnats before we arrived.
James N.
April 2025

Clean and as advertised
Joshua L.
April 2025

This property was a small studio unit that included a king size bed, a kitchen, and a full bath. The apartment complex in which it is located has a very nice pool, hot tub, and barbeques. as well as laundry facilities and free parking.
Sally D.
April 2025

Convenient great location for the price
Giovanni B.
April 2025

It was smaller than I thought it would be. The couch was not located as shown on the picture and was outdated. Water pressure was good. Shower was good. Pool and hot tube were great. BBQ's were down for maintenance.
Robert Z.
April 2025

Very nice except for the roofers leaving a mess
Michelle S.
April 2025

Stayed here for 3 nights, great location, easy parking, comfortable and quiet. Exactly what we needed. Thank you.
Chris M.
April 2025

Our host was easy to get a hold of. The pictures matched the apartment. It was very cozy and had all the accommodations we needed for our stay. It is also very centrally located. Thank you!
Jenny A.
April 2025

Quiet. Well-stocked kitchen. Clean. Wonderful welcome basket. Thank you! Comfortable. Easy access to other locations near Kihei. Across the street from the Whale Center (plan to visit when you stay here!) Owners were very easy to contact.
Mick S.
April 2025

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Your condo was exactly what we needed. We appreciated all the extras, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and I even tried the one boogie board. These were an added bonus for us that we didn't have to go out and rent. The bed was comfortable. We didn't cook at all, but the kitchen had all the necessary items if we had. I wanted to try the local foods. Thank you and if we ever come back I'll be looking at your condo to stay at again. It was great visiting our daughter here on the island.
Kris M.
April 2025

Not a bad price. The location was great. Host was responsive, but had issues with the cable one day into my trip until I left. Another issue that was ongoing and mentioned it to the host. Overall, it was okay.
Dr. Sandra R.
April 2025

I brought my daughter to MAUI for her 21st birthday. At first the communication was good (with Anthony). The day we got into MAUI we arrived an hour earlier at 9:45am, so we emailed and texted Daphanie and Anthony (their point of contact). Check in is at 4pm. We were exploring the island since then and asked Daphnie and Anthony if we could check in at 3pm (1 hour earlier).To my surprise they said there was a mix up from the owner, who did not communicate there was another booking. So they said the condo would not be ready until 5pm. I called Daphanie to let her know that this is a inconvenience and on the phone she she was defensive and blaming the owner. She was clearly also at a family gathering and was clearly irritated by my call of inconvenience for her. In the end, after Daphnie, hung up on me I get a text from her at 6:10pm that says, "U can try going to the unit n seeing if it's done". Her text messages, communication and emails are all written slang and super unprofessional. Through this ordeal, mind you it's my daughter's 21st, bday, we called VRBO since it was then 4:45 and we have no place to stay. VRBO kept calling them and an hour later we are booked for a resort paid for 2 days by VRBO and my refund for the condo refunded back. I wish I could comment on the condo, but we did not get to stay and it was a terrible experience not knowing if we were going to have a place to stay. Kudos to Mae and Ivan from VRBO for rectifying the situation.
melinda g.
March 2025

Description failed to mention busy road and works yard directly in front of the unit.
Sara F.
March 2025

Highly Recommend this wonderful condo and host. We were very happy with Kevin's condo. Fully stocked, clean. Even had items to use in the pay it forward pantry. Very comfortable bed. Was nice to have the beach chairs and umbrella use. Excellent location, across from the fish pond. We saw turtles every morning. Will definitely rent this condo again!!
Jenny S.
March 2025

Great location, really easy to get to a lot of places from this location. Very laid back area as well
Chris S.
March 2025

The property manager was very easy to communicate with and super helpful, even providing a list of activities for my husband and I to do on our honeymoon. The property was cozy and clean and in a great location!
Luccia P.
March 2025

Everything was okay for our stay.Just needed a place to rest.Mahalo nui. Aloha
Chris R.
March 2025

We had a short stay (3 nights) with a lot of driving to see the island. This rental was comfy and has all you will need to make simple meals and get some R & R after a day of exploring beautiful Maui.
Shane M.
March 2025

All you need to bring is your clothing and food. Everything thing else is there from condiments to beach towels. When not outdoors or on the go we spent our time on the terrace which offers a view of the pool, some nice palm trees and the distant hills of Maui’s west side. We also met some of the local residents and they were welcoming and informative.
Scott H. M.
March 2025

it was good and clean
michael v.
March 2025


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