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.
Koa Resort in North Kihei consistently wins praise for its lush, “old Hawaii” grounds, a huge, rarely crowded pool with a deep end, and family-friendly extras like a hot tub, tennis/pickleball courts, shuffleboard, ping pong, BBQ pavilion, and big lawns for kids to play. Many condos are clean, comfortable, and well stocked, often with fully equipped kitchens, in‑unit laundry, and lots of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers). Hosts are frequently described as responsive and helpful, and the layouts work well for multi‑generation trips and larger groups.
Location is a strong point for exploring Maui: it’s centrally placed for day trips, with Kalepolepo Beach and the Humpback Whale Sanctuary just across the street—great for sunsets, turtle sightings, and a calm fishpond area for little ones. Most guests use the condo as a home base, cooking some meals, unwinding on the lanai, and finishing days at the pool. While a few things are walkable, most dining, shopping, and the best swimming/snorkeling beaches (often in South Kihei/Wailea) are a short drive away, so a car is recommended.
Common trade‑offs reflect that units are individually owned and vary: some are newly updated with strong A/C, while others feel dated or rely on fans and trade winds; loft bedrooms can be open to noise and spiral stairs can be tight. Being a low‑rise complex, you may hear upstairs footsteps or nearby road noise in some buildings. In the tropics, occasional ants or roaches pop up, and a handful of reviews note minor maintenance or supply hiccups (e.g., lighting, sliders, linens) and strict 10 a.m. checkout. Overall, though, the prevailing sentiment is very positive—families find Koa Resort relaxing, convenient, and a place they’d gladly return to.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 758 reviews
It was perfect for our first time in Maui. The unit had everything in the description and is well decorated and taken care of. Cool view from the Lanai and great to sit and have coffee in the morning. Very close to the beach
Shane T.
November 2025
This was the perfect apartment for our family. Our young girls LOVED the pool and hot tub. The unit was stocked with everything we could need. Highly recommend for families with kids!
Robyn S.
November 2025
Everything was great
Cheryl S.
November 2025
We had a wonderful stay. The unit was clean and comfortable, as were all of the amenities. Great location!
Aidee B.
November 2025
Had a great time. Excellent host.
Radomir Z.
November 2025
Loved this place took the grandkids we had lots of space. Yolanda was great ! We will definitely be back everything you need is in the house thank you Yolanda for everything kids loved it. Again definitely be back
angie g.
November 2025
We had an excellent stay. Check-in was easy. We had to do work during our stay so it was nice to have good working WiFi. Family had a good time with the facilities Ping Pong, Tennis, and Pool. Super close to the beach to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Kitchen was equipped with all your cooking necessities and Balcony was super enjoyable in the morning and at night. Only items that came up were the property turned off the water during our stay without proper notification. It unfortunately happened after we just got back from an early morning surf and we were in the shower. Not the Hosts fault but the property management needs to notify people a little better like knocking on doors and leaving notes on unites. It is also important for people to know that the bunk beds are literally on the floor. It’s good for little ones under 10 but a little uncomfortable for teenagers that are a little taller. Overall everything was super convenient for our large family and we would stay again. Thank you!
Leilani K.
November 2025
Perfect location and welcoming environment!
Brittani C.
October 2025
Everything was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!
Michelle K.
October 2025
The condo was nice relaxing space for me and my husband. We enjoyed coffee on the lanai in the morning. We had other family members staying in two other condos at this resort which worked out great for everyone.
Janna L.
October 2025
This was a great place for my family to stay. Nicely renovated , clean and comfortable. Short walk to family friendly beach and only steps from pool.
Janna L.
October 2025
Overall very nice place for my family vacation. Enjoyed short walk to beach and using the pool. Only downside was the buzzing sound the air conditioner made but it did keep the place cool.
Janna L.
October 2025
Beautiful, well-kept property with everything you could imagine available in the rental space!
Breda C.
October 2025
The reason we stayed at KOA is that my in-laws stayed in this “resort” for many years in a row starting back in the 90s. This particular unit is in real need of maintenance and updating. Nearly every drawer and cupboard in kitchen was misaligned and difficult to open and close. The frig also had broken door shelves and drawers. The bathrooms have fixtures that are broken in shower and toilet. We also had little sugar ants the last few days that invaded the kitchen cupboards and counters. The beds were fine and the AC was great to have with the beautiful sunny days. I communicated each of our concerns with the owners in hopes they will be addressed for future guests. As an owner myself, I believe you should continually update and upgrade rental units for the best guest experiences. The pool is large and a welcomed amenity!
Jeff K.
October 2025
It was a nice location to have our family together. We rented two units in KOA and spent time together.
Jeff K.
October 2025
Great property for a large family. The place is centrally located on the island, and we enjoyed the amenity at the resort as well.
Francis C.
September 2025
Great stay for a family vacation. Very comfortable unit and great pool in the complex
joe r.
September 2025
We loved our stay at Koa Resort. Our condo has everything we needed from beach set up to kitchen appliances. The condo was very clean and I loved how there was a washer and dryer with soap included. The pool on the property is big and nice for big family. The BBQs were clean. I loved how there was 3 a/c units through out the condo. Check in/ out process was easy! The condo is near so many stores and the airport which was nice. Highly recommend this resort.
Kayla H.
September 2025
Nice condo, would stay here again. So nice to have beach chairs to use.
laura r.
September 2025
It was a very nicely appointed condo, everything you could need. The location is great, across the street from a lovely beach and close to restaurants and shopping.
Janet H.
September 2025
Really nice property and condo. Unit was well-equipped and clean. I was very pleased to find 4 beach chairs and an umbrella, along with 2 coolers!
Holly C.
September 2025
Great, and safe, for the children. Wonderful pool. Close to Kihei beaches and restaurants. Suited our needs perfectly.
John G.
September 2025
Beautiful property and great location within Kihei. Wish we could have stayed longer to make use of the pool and outdoor grills. Highly recommend.
Ricky R.
September 2025
Condo was impeccably clean when we arrived. There were 6 adults and we had 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Master bedroom with own bathroom. 1 more bedroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen was well equipped, Host, Robyn was always available if needed. Condo highly recommended by our group. Would definitely come back again
Chris H.
September 2025
Like everything
Except a few island bugs
Susan
September 2025
Property was in a good location. Owner definitely communicates so no lack of responses. Pool is a great size and perfect temp. Walking distance to the beach. House had lots of nice inclusions like a great amount of pool/beach toys, lots of appliance options (toasted oven, multiple coffee makers, blender etc)
Moshe K.
August 2025
It was all wonderful, easy, convenient The perishables and consumables were a bit sparse but not much of a bother to stock up ( TP, cooking oil, salt/pepper, etc. ) The location and the convenience of all the facilities inside and outside the home were super awesome
Rushikesh M.
August 2025
The unit was one of the best we have ever rented
Robert M.
August 2025
Property was a great location. Very clean. AC was amazing.Plenty of clean towels/linen. Space was exactly what we needed! Maui Beachfront Rentals were very commutative and had great customer service!
Pulelehua K.
August 2025
It was wonderful. A lot of things were available in rental to live away from home and make trip easy and very enjoyable.
Morgana R.
August 2025
We had a wonderful time on our Maui vacation. The condo was exactly as described and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Very organized and clean.
TheKatiebug917
August 2025
The unit was well suited for our needs! We appreciated the communication before our arrival and the quick response via text while on the island. This unit had plenty of beach equipment and a well appointed kitchen which served us well! The pool and grounds were lovely, including our family of chickens! We enjoyed the location as we could easily head to the S Kihei Road for eats, snorkeling, groceries or to the highway for more distant adventures. Thank you!
Carla H.
August 2025
Check was nice and easy, the kitchen items were very nice, but we didn’t cook much, just hot water for coffee.
Phaisone N.
August 2025
Great stay for 4 adults and 4 kids. Kids all stayed in bunk room which is such a rare find! The beach across the street isn't really a swimming beach but you only need to drive about 5 minutes to start getting to the good beaches and there are so many options within 15 minutes. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking all our meals. The knives could use a sharpening, but we probably only noticed because of the massive amounts of produce we were going through!
Andrea B.
August 2025
This was an excellent place for the family to establish as the "base of operations" for our stay in Maui. The check-in process was easy, and Yolanda was great to work with. We were so grateful for items such as ice chests, snorkeling gear, umbrellas, beach chairs, and beach towels. The Suburban was a great addition and a very convenient way to load the tribe up and move around! We will definitely stay here again.
Paul C.
August 2025
This condo was just as described! It met our needs perfectly.
Emily D F.
August 2025
Very cozy the beach items were nice sunscreen. Shampoo came in handy a couple times.
Melissa G.
August 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Jude was very communicative and available. The condo was spotless when we arrived. The kitchen was very well stocked - more so than other rentals we've stayed in. Very large fluffy beach towels, super comfortable beds, clean and spacious bathrooms. Fans and AC in the rooms made sleeping so lovely. One little thing that I found super helpful - all the light switches are labeled! No trying a dozen light switches to figure out what is connected to what! (It's the little things!) We would stay here again in a heartbeat. So, so nice that we're not wanting to leave!
Emily K.
August 2025
Very clean, included beach toys really made a difference
Robert M.
July 2025
This property was clean, it was in a good location, loved the pool and the grounds were very well maintained.
Linda P.
July 2025
Beautiful condo with artist’s touch. Fantastic complex with huge pool, bbq, and pickleball court. Short walk to beach and close to lots of Kihei restaurants.
Beth C.
July 2025
My family had the best time in this amazing condo. I love that it is a corner unit, had a water hose to clean all our snorkel gear, pool is steps away, very large yard for my grandkids to play and all the extras. I would definitely stay here again. Also great location.
Tanya V.
July 2025
Great place. Close to everything
Zeb M.
July 2025
Such a fantastic complex (close to beaches and shopping, amazing pool and pickleball court). The condo was exactly as described. Wonderful stay with family!
Beth C.
July 2025
Condo complex was great- nice pool and hot tub, functional grills, large pickleball facility, and close to a few beaches. Condo had all the amenities needed for renters.
Beth C.
July 2025
The stay was nice and peaceful. Very clean and well appointed condo.
Vanessa F.
July 2025
The condo was clean and conveniently located to many beaches and the National park. The kids enjoyed time at the pool.
Kim E.
July 2025
Great central location and amenities available at the property were nice. There was some road construction that caused some detours getting to and from the property during the week, but it was manageable.
Amber B.
July 2025
Robyn was so responsive to my questions and accommodating. The housekeeping staff were also kind and thorough! I would definitely stay here again when in Maui. Mahalo nui loa, Robyn and Lourdes!
Shauntesss A.
July 2025
Location in Kehei was amazing. Close to beaches, shopping, and restaurants. The pool at Koa resort was nice with a hot tub and large pool for kids and adults. A lot of chairs at the pool and plenty of shade or sun to sit in. We used the barbecues to make chicken one night. The barbecues could use a good cleaning, but it was nice to have the option to use them. The condo was nice but could use a little updating. The pots and pans in the kitchen as well as the stove could be replaced. They are functional. The rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. Plenty of nice bathrooms for guests to use. The biggest complaint is the heat. This condo could use a few portable air conditioning units. It gets hot…especially after a day in the sun and cooking in the kitchen. There is nice breeze when you open the sliding doors, but it isn’t enough on super hot days. I would stay again for sure. My family loved it here.
Jamie M.
July 2025