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Mana Kai, Maui

The Mana Kai Resort in Hawaii is situated on the beautiful Keawakapu Beach, offering a stunning beachfront swimming pool and numerous vacation conveniences. Guests can enjoy various activities such as snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and biking, with equipment available for rent at the on-site Beach Equipment Rental Shop. The resort also features an Activities Desk/Concierge, an Outdoor BBQ Grill area, and a general store, 808 General Store, for guests' convenience. Although the resort currently does not have a restaurant on premises, a new Peter Merriman restaurant is anticipated to open in 2024. In the meantime, guests can enjoy coffees, sandwiches, and beverages at the 808 General Store. The Mana Kai Resort also offers a state-of-the-art workout facility, a business center, and outdoor barbecues for guests' exclusive use. The resort is located near world-class golf courses, shopping centers, and other attractions in Wailea and Makena.

    Mana Kai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2960 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~2.5 acres (98 units)
  • Reviews: 4.76 / 5.0 (from 1432 reviews)
  • Average Price: $780/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Mana Kai Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Mana Kai

Mana Kai Average Rates


As of October 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Mana Kai is $780. 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 Mana Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 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.

Guests overwhelmingly love Mana Kai’s unbeatable beachfront setting on Keawakapu Beach in Kihei. Expect panoramic ocean views (Molokini, Haleakalā, sunsets), the sound of waves at night, and frequent turtle and seasonal whale sightings. The vibe is relaxed and family‑friendly, with an oceanfront lawn lined with lounge chairs, a warm pool, gas grills, an on‑site general store/deli, and a beach rental/activities desk for snorkel gear, SUPs and kayaks. Many use it as a central base to explore Wailea and Kihei, yet find the reef right out front good enough to snorkel daily.

Units are individually owned, so décor and updates vary, but many are recently remodeled, very clean, and well stocked (full kitchens, beach chairs/towels, coolers). Beds are often praised as comfortable, Wi‑Fi is reliable, and hosts for several units are notably responsive. Know the common Mana Kai layout: in many “2‑bedroom” condos the oceanfront primary sleeping area is part of the main space with a sliding partition, while the second bedroom sits along the corridor side; privacy and views differ by unit. Laundry is shared on each floor, not in‑unit. Some units have AC throughout; others only in bedrooms or rely on ocean breezes, and trade winds/roosters or the corridor/parking side can add light noise.

Recurring drawbacks are mostly building‑wide or listing clarity issues rather than deal‑breakers: the on‑site restaurant has been closed for a long renovation (periodic construction noise reported by some), and the gym has had intermittent closures. Because the building is older, a few units feel dated or have sticky sliders, worn furniture, or limited starter supplies; cookware quality and beach‑towel counts vary. A handful reported code/communication hiccups at check‑in or with third‑party managers. To set expectations, choose a recently updated unit, confirm AC placement and the floor plan, ask about any active construction, and bring/buy small pantry basics. Despite these caveats, sentiment is strongly positive—many reviewers are repeat guests who call this their favorite Maui stay and plan to return.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Mana Kai Reviews


The cleanliness, the view, the location. All perfect. Gary was very helpful, our family would recommend to everyone!
Alysia M.
July 2026

This is a stunningly appointed property. We loved our stay
nancy s.
July 2026

Access to the beach was excellent. We were able to easily rent equipment (SUP, kayak) from the on site facility. Grills were well maintained by the staff (loved that they would get them going for use at the desired time). Very well stocked kitchen for cooking. We enjoyed making meals, eating on the lanai and watching the ocean. Enjoyable property and would definitely stay there again.
Laura K.
July 2026

We had a wonderful stay at this quiet little resort that still managed to have everything we needed. This is a hidden gem in an amazing location! I would highly recommend this to anyone!! The listing doesn’t do it justice and the owners truly thought of everything!
Beth H.
July 2026

Great location close to luxurious Wailea but also close to reasonable food/shops in Kīhei. Close to surfing at rock cove. Great view from balcony of pool,beach, and Wailea coast.
Chad T.
July 2026

Family friendly. Great view. Has everything you need. Host was very responsive to questions.
T.J. M.
July 2026

Mana Kai is already one of the best places to stay in Maui, but this condo made it even better. Pool towels, plenty of kitchen supplies. We loved that we easily got a late checkout, to enjoy our last day before the night flight home. We also paid a reasonable fee for a mid-stay housekeeping service. The only thing I kept forgetting to tell them, is that they need a new toaster!
Melissa C.
July 2026

Wow, what a great find! Everything was clean and looked just like the photos. The beach and pool were steps away, and the location was close to restaurants, shopping and central to get to many activities. Highly recommend, we would love to stay here again!
Rochelle H.
July 2026

The best thing about this property is the view! It has great access to the beach and had beach items like snorkel gear, chairs, cooler in the unit, which was convenient. Laundry was just outside the door and down the hall. The bad news….the unit was dirty (kitchen floor and toilet) when we arrived and had to contact onsite person to clean. Even after he came and cleaned the floor the next day, the place was still just grimly like the dishes , pots and pans. The unit is in desperate need of some TLC. It has not been maintained and needs a lot of repair. While it does have air conditioning, it doesn’t work well! We ended having it going 24/7 with all the ceiling fans and box fans and it never cooled the place to a comfortable temperature. We all slept pretty terribly because it was so hot. For the cost of the place, I would have expected better accommodations.
Renee M.
July 2026

We are a young family of four and this was an absolute perfect spot for us. So close to the beach, and the view is amazing. The general store down stairs is super convenient. Pool is great and they keep the grounds spotless. Reserve a BBQ and enjoy dinner on the grass in the evening, such a relaxing time. Close enough to town that you could walk, but it is a really short drive. The condo is great, AC works awesome and the place is very clean. The beds are so comfortable you actually wont miss your own bed. The place is well stocked, we never couldn't find an item we needed. The starter kit lasted us the entire time too! Easy check in and check out process. Glad to be back home but we already miss the place. This was our first time to Hawaii, and we will be returning to stay here again.
Jake V.
July 2026

The condo was as advertised; clean, very well equipped, and in excellent shape. Same with the resort, the grounds were well maintained, the pool was perfect, and the 808 store a major plus. The property management team took care of all of our requests in a timely manner and were very accommodating. Ryan was a dream to work with. I would highly recommend the Mana Kei.
Steven R.
July 2026

100% excellent. Views. Property. All perfect. Would stay again for sure.
Daniele G.
July 2026

Beautiful location and views are incredible from the property. Room needed additional cleaning and Perfect Stay was on it. Our family had a good family vacation overall.
Sandy S.
July 2026

Overall this unit and company that manages it - is fantastic. My only comments would be better communication about use (or not) of internal doors when reserving both A and B units. In addition, it would be an added perk (maybe offered for added cost) to have regular housekeeping available, if desired. Very minor thing - but the fridge water filter needs replacing and the Brita water carafe in fridge appears to be quite old and in need of replacing. The entertainment offering is ok but it would be an added perk to have smart TVs (that are newer models) that enable people to login into their streaming accounts such as Apple TV, Prime, Netflix, etc. We were not able to connect with the Netflix network although the TVs indicated that it is an option, as the network connection was never able to be made. The basic cable package was nice though for the diversity of channels- though the TVs in this unit are dated and a bit clunky to work with (especially for those older folks who are not tech savvy). But all in all, I would stay here again especially when all the construction is completed on the downstairs cafe in the building. The view is gorgeous, the unit was cleaned well, and came well equipped with beach gear.
Daniel H.
June 2026

Great experience and great location
Nichole P.
June 2026

Room was great! Clean and very easy check in and check out. Would stay here again for sure!
brian k.
June 2026

This condo is absolutely amazing! The view is gorgeous, the beds are comfy, the beach is perfect, the pool is nice, there's a general store on the ground floor. Would highly recommend this location.
Donna B.
June 2026

Amazing views, great wonderful trip, host was very responsive and helpful!
Courtney K.
June 2026

Simply the best!!! The owners take such pride in their condo. Everything you could need to be comfortable at the beach is there. We feel so at home and it is soooo clean!!!! We also appreciate knowing if we had any problems they are so communicative. I could go on and on if you are trying to decide between this unit and another one trust me you will not be disappointed. The view is awesome!!! We spent our 25 year anniversary there and like I said it was simply the best!!!!
Carolyn B.
June 2026

Very nice
Byron A.
June 2026

Lovely property with an amazing view and great beach access
Ian H.
June 2026

Great property well equipped kitchen fantastic views, very comfortable!!
Robbie E.
June 2026

The location is close to everything and has clean calm beaches. Check-in and communication with the host was easy. The beach view from the room was beautiful and unobstructed. My 10 and 11-year-old loved low tide, so they could explore the tide pools. You will not be disappointed with this unit. We would definitely go back again and stay here.
Ric M.
June 2026

Our favorite spot on Maui. We will be back.
Tim W.
May 2026

The best location!
Jessie K.
May 2026

We had an excellent stay at this condo! Amazing views, great location, and Scott's communication was perfect! Can't wait to come back next year!
Jacqueline K.
May 2026

Owner was great at communicating and resolving any issues we had. Would consider staying here again if beds and linens were replaced to firmer and softer option. Overall highly recommend this unit and owner.
Nichelle R.
May 2026

Have stayed here a number of times as a hotel guest. First stay with Oceanfront. Good experience.
MARK B.
May 2026

This unit and property was as described!! The unit was absolutely beautiful and very clean!! The views from the balcony were the reason we chose it! We sat out there and had coffee every single morning and sat there in the evening listening to the waves! The unit was one of the best stocked places we have ever stayed!! We couldn't believe it! The host was wonderful and responsive! We would definitely recommend and would love to come back to stay in the future.
Tracy B.
May 2026

We’ve stayed in this condo complex before. Fantastic location. This unit is nice and met our needs.
James L.
May 2026

We ( family of 4, kids 8 & 6 years old) had an amazing experience staying in this condo. The views from the balcony are stunning, the beach and location is fantastic. The condo has everything you need including boogie boards, beech chairs and the condo is stocked up with everything you need. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it !!!
Marius L.
May 2026

PERFECT location! We had everything we needed right at our fingertips! Beach right outside our window, pool access, gym, water gear rental, deli and market to pick up snacks for the beach, not to mention a reef for snorkeling right outside! The host was very responsive and we had everything we needed and more. Perfect spot on the island, near lots of restaurants and resorts!
Julia C.
May 2026

Very good location. Probably visit again
Brian H.
May 2026

Great condo with an amazing view. Sunsets were our favorite off the back lanai. It has every amenity you could need while on a vacation. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
Jonathan M.
May 2026

Location! If you want the best views and to be close to everything this is the perfect condo. The end of the building at Mana Kai is “01” and that means the best views from both rooms. We were really happy with our choice. The beach and reef were great for snorkling, we saw turtles and lots of fish. It was really nice to just walk out to the beach and not have to worry about parking. We also got a visit from a monk seal which was awesome! The best food places are all within 15 mins or and the airport is less than 30 mins. Construction noise was not an issue at all, having the general store onsite was great too. Aloha!
Jessica Y.
May 2026

Loved waking up to the sounds of the beach! Wonderful property, excellent location, really nice having the convenience store on site
Prateek L.
May 2026

Great location and beautiful beach view. We enjoyed having the beach and pool available right at the condo. The general store with sandwiches and the rentals for beach gear was also really nice as a convenience. It is located near some great restaurants and activities. We had a great time and had everything we needed for whatever we wanted to do. The sound of the waves and waking up to that view was unforgettable!
TAMMIE R.
May 2026

This is an amazing property at a great location on Keawakapu Beach. We arrived late and the front desk was closed. I didn’t see any security around and so we just proceeded to the room and got in no problem at all. I did have a parking violation the next morning, but it was easily cleared up.
Lisa H.
May 2026

I will be recommending this home to others and will hopefully stay here again in the future. The place came with all the kitchen necessities and some extras. The location is perfect for beach days and watching sunsets from the grassy part of the complex. Scott was accommodating and allowed for early check in. The blackout shades work well in both bedrooms which was clutch for our toddler.
William Q.
May 2026

Nice property with great view. Easy access to beach and pool. We enjoyed our stay with the family.
Dheeraj U.
May 2026

Thanks for an incredible stay, great location, and help whenever we needed it.
Rolanda B.
May 2026

Love the location, the beach is right there and easy access for walking. Property grounds were clean and love how close everything was,
Susan F.
May 2026

This condo was perfect. Beach front with spectacular views from the balcony and could hear the waves crashing. Top floor and at end of the building felt secluded and was excellent, no noise from any side. We'll equipped condo with everything we needed for cooking meals, left overs. Price was fair. Location was great. Pool and workout facilities. Canoe rentals and mini mart store on property. The public beach right there is great for snorkeling around the lava rocks early morning before the surf kicks up. Seen a lot of marine life including moray eel, turtles, and 4 days out of 7 with a visit from a monk seal. Great place and host.
Chuck M.
May 2026

Very clean rooms, pool, grounds. Well run. One of the few places without a road between you and a spectacular beach. 2nd time staying in this building. We had 1 issue with a missing partition /pull out wall to divide the room into 2 bedrooms, but it was eventually addressed. We will return here if we come to Maui again. Highly recommend this place.
Terry R.
May 2026

This is a beautiful property right on the beach, with easy access to Kihei and Wailea. We loved it, and for the location it is a fantastic value. The views from the balcony were amazing, the beach was great for swimming, sunning, snorkeling (we saw many turtles, fish, and a manta ray), and paddle boarding. There is a shop for renting gear on site, as well as a very convenient general store. The unit itself was perfect, with a nicely stocked kitchen. Clean and comfortable, plenty of beach towels, with a closet full of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkels, etc.). My family also enjoyed the pool and the sunsets from the beach. I would definitely stay here again.
Matt W.
May 2026

View was great Room in front of elevator was noisy. If close main door noise not bad. Front door to A room had hard rub on floor to open.. No toilet paper in bathroom had to buy some for both rooms. Lights in front room ceiling didn't work. Liked the area and beach would try again.
Chris M.
May 2026

Incredible views, wonderful property, a gem. We’ve stayed at this property twice and hope to be back!
AJ P.
May 2026

The codo is beautifully remodeled and furnished, very clean, and has an extraordinary view and proximity to the ocean and pool. The host (Scott) was wonderful to deal with. We stayed in the unit in April/May 2026 and will return soon. Thanks Scott!
Bruce B.
May 2026

We had a great time
Carter M.
May 2026

The beach is wonderful.
Katherine W.
May 2026


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