Papakea Resort, Maui

Papakea Resort is a peaceful, oceanfront property located in Lahaina, Hawaii, nestled between the Kaanapali and Kapalua world-class golf resorts. The resort spans 13 acres of lush, tropical grounds, including Koi ponds and red ginger and palm adornments. It offers a range of amenities such as two heated oceanfront swimming pools, two hot tubs, two cabanas, two large putting green courses, two shuffleboard courts, three lighted tennis courts, and twelve gas barbecues.

The resort is within walking distance to a variety of shops, restaurants, and the famed Kaanapali Beach. It also offers free Wi-Fi, cable television, local calls, and an activity desk to help plan your on-island activities. The resort charges a $17 per day facilities use fee for the first 10 days of every 30-day stay, which covers parking, pools and spas, tennis courts, putting greens, shuffleboard, cable TV, and resort-wide internet. The resort is also known for its exquisite Hawaiian tropical ambiance, lit up by Tiki torches each evening.

    Papakea Resort Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3543 Lower Honoapiilani Rd,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~12.3 acres (364 units)
  • Reviews: 4.78 / 5.0 (from 6057 reviews)
  • Average Price: $342/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Papakea Resort Vacation Rentals

Papakea Resort Average Rates


As of July 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Papakea Resort is $342. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $480, and 3 bedroom units average $721. 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 Papakea Resort Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Papakea Resort's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An AI 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 overall have had a positive experience at the Papakea Resort condo on Maui. Many guests praised the stunning views, well-stocked kitchens, and additional amenities such as beach chairs and coolers. The resort's grounds are consistently described as beautiful and well-maintained, with convenient access to pools, barbecues, and nearby beaches and restaurants. Communication with owners or property managers was generally positive, with quick responses to any issues that arose. Some guests mentioned the condos could use updates or repairs, and there were occasional complaints about cleanliness or maintenance issues. However, these seemed to be the exception rather than the rule. The location's proximity to food, shopping, and outdoor activities was frequently highlighted as a major plus. Overall, the sentiment is that Papakea Resort offers a comfortable, enjoyable stay for families, couples, and groups looking to experience Maui. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Papakea Resort Reviews


2nd time staying in this condo. Has everything you need to have a fabulous time in Maui. View, location, fully equipped and beautifully decorated. You'll never want to leave!
Jc D.
March 2025

Very nice unit with only minor complaints.
mark.vadakin
March 2025

Love the location of this resort. But some units are getting old and need some TLC
Sue M.
March 2025

Beautiful grounds. Great location.
Stephanie H.
March 2025

Spectacular view, comfortable beds, fully equipt kitchen, great grills available, super easy checknin process. I hope to return someday!
Mary M.
March 2025

Amazing view - condo had everything we needed.
Carla Y.
March 2025

Our stay at Papakea L305 was perfect for us. The condo is located right on the ocean where we enjoyed our morning coffee while watching the whales. It had all the amenities we needed to cook and grill. It has two true bedrooms instead of one bedroom and a loft like others that we have stayed in at Papakea. Thanks for the allowing us to use your home away from home for a few days.
Terry H.
March 2025

My family and I had a wonderful time. The home was spacious and accommodated all our sleeping needs comfortably. The home was clean and supplied with everything we needed for our stay. The view was beautiful. The owners were quick and responsive with communication. Check in and check out was a breeze. Most importantly, they allowed us some flexibility on our check out time on the last day, which we appreciated so very much! Would recommend!!
SaDee S.
March 2025

First level gave us great direct access to the pool and grilles. Southern exposure was great for lunch in the sun. We love staying at Papakea.
Scott B.
March 2025

This was our third stay at Papakea. This was the best unit with a great view of the pool area and Molokai. Room location afforded direct afternoon sun. Previous units were full sun in the afternoon and less enjoyable.Unit was is great shape. Our only complaint would be the bed spring was noisy but not a major concern.Papakea is great location with easy access to restaurants, groceries, and Ka’anapali Beach.
Larry R.
March 2025

We had a fantastic time at this place. The condo was very clean, abundantly stocked, and neatly organized - for kitchen needs, beach gear, and bathroom supplies. The property manager Jay was very prompt and available to help mitigate unexpected situations.The location of the complex was beautiful. Easy access to nearby clean beaches.We had a memorable stay and will certainly return and recommend it to others!
Vibha D.
March 2025

We came to Maui to celebrate with our family of 30 people. We stayed in 9 different units. It was a perfect place to relax and enjoy our family!! So many wonderful memories. We will definitely stay there again!
Julie S.
March 2025

We stayed at the Westin Nanea for a week and then stayed three days at Papakea Resort. All 5 of us preferred the laid back atmosphere at Papakea and the fact that it was so much smaller. Absolutely beautiful grounds and we loved sitting on the chairs at the edge of the ocean with no sand!!

March 2025

We enjoyed the fantastic Pacific view and spotting the whales!
Steven M.
March 2025

Papakea is situated in a perfect location for whale watching from the lanai or shore. Although a reset, it didn’t feel like it. The two pools were not overcrowded and there were always lounge chairs available. The food truck court is a 5 min walk, as is a grocery store. Very convenient location.
Jeff L.
March 2025

My husband and I returned a few days ago from our week plus stay at this wonderful condo. When we walked in, we were blown away by the amazing view. We felt like we had won the lottery -- so beautiful! It was prime time for whale watching from the lanai -- too many sightings to count! We also enjoyed watching a few sea turtles in the surf right below the lanai. The accommodations were very nice -- the hosts really made it feel like a home away from home. We also appreciated how responsive the host was with questions we had. They never left us waiting too long for an answer. The Papakea Resort where the condo is located has pretty and well-kept grounds. The front desk staff was also very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope we can come back to stay in this awesome condo sometime in the future!
Sheri G.
March 2025

This property is very special ! We will definitely be returning to this unit. Location, is awesome. ABC store, food market, fish market, shaved ice, great breakfast spots, unreal sunsets ….every night! Views of Molokai, and Lanai. Don’t hesitate, book it now.
Bill M.
March 2025

Papakea J302 is a fabulous location and is just as is shown in the photos. Everything is very clean and all the kitchen ware and beach supplies are of a very good quality and in great condition. The air conditioning works great. It was a very quiet unit. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a two bedroom. Our family of four was very comfortable but you could easily sleep more.

March 2025

had a great time here. Enjoyed the putting greens, pool, shuffleboard, closeness to ocean, watching breeching whales right out our window, etc. Very satisfied.
Lawrence R.
March 2025

We LOVED this unit and plan to come back next year. The unit was large, clean and beautifully remodeled. It had an amazing view of the ocean, pool and grounds. When I contacted the host/property management company, they always got back quickly. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Erika L.
March 2025

Great little spot overlooking the ocean. The unit has everything you need. Owner was very nice and responsive. Loved being able to watch the sunsets right on the patio!
Lauren J.
March 2025

B403 is a perfect setup for a family vacation. Each bedroom has a bathroom. The unit was well equipped. Plenty of beach, chairs, snorkel equipment, a boogie board and several coolers.The outdoor grill is great for making simple dinners.
John D.
March 2025

This property was the perfect way to end our first trip to Maui. The location is amazing for walking to the beach or staying around the pool! Easy with kids. Food is close for eating out. Property was welcoming and perfectly stocked with everything you may need. It’s beautifully renovated. Would absolutely stay here again.
Jessica K.
March 2025

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely unit! The host communicated well before and during our stay and was able to graciously accommodate us with a late checkout when our flight was canceled while we worked out our new plans.
Tisha M.
March 2025

We enjoyed staying there and are hoping to get there again
Ron A.
March 2025

We came to Hawaii to celebrate with our family of 30 people, and we stayed in nine different units! What a perfect place to relax and enjoy family!
Leslie D.
March 2025

Dirty when we arrived. Food on the floor in the bedroom. Dirty pan in oven, dishes seemed to have been put away without being washed so had to run them thru the dishwasher. The dishes and appliances seem to be from garage sales. They are all mismatched, two teaspoons only. The blender had a lid that didn’t fit that broke when using g for the firstime and plastic fell into the pina coladas that we had to toss. There is black mold in bathroom and the caulking around the shower is peeling away. The dryer has broken parts. The flooring is uneven and has duct tape and painters tape where they tried to stitch it together. The rug in the living room was curled up and I trippped on it. My husband and I moved the couch to hold it down to prevent another falll. Dust bunnies on and under surfaces. There is a remote a the tv in the bedroom but no tv. The lanai has a bird population so there is poop all over it. The oictures are very old. We washed the table but in the process got pooped on so it makes it unusable. Conflicting info from chasin rainbows about checkin. No response to emails or texts before departing. If you call they do look t have an option to leave a message but ask your patience for the difficult times on Maui. Calling Venice’s auniques loop. They would put me on hold and then the call would drop due to inactivity. After several callls they finally said to check in at the Papakea office. Many hours wasted.
Mary K.
March 2025

Great location. The apartment is beautiful, clean, and cozy, with everything needed for a stay. I highly recommend this place.
Krzysztof L.
March 2025

NO
Chris E.
March 2025

My husband and I stayed in your lovely condo for a week with a grandson staying one night. We found the unit very well appointed and clean and the hosts very accommodating. Highly recommend it! Thank you.
Harry H.
March 2025

Overall we had a very nice stay. The Papakea Resort is a fantastic location, we loved having the two pools which meant neither was every too busy. It was mostly quiet - the first week extremely so, the second week there were a lot of very loud guests (lots of kids screaming at the pool in the evening, people shouting across the green) which was less pleasant but I guess it's what you sometimes get on vacation. The condo itself was nice - a good space for a family staying a few weeks. Loved being able to walk right out to the pool or to look at the ocean (we could see whales all the time!). It was generally clean, but no matter what we did (kept ALL food in the fridge, cleaned several times a day) we couldn't keep the bugs away from the kitchen. Definitely an aspect of Hawaii living on the first floor, but it was unpleasant. Really appreciated that they provided a travel crib and high chair on request. The rooms were very comfortable and we had everything we needed overall.Communication was... plentiful. We got way too many blast emails and texts from Gather that had the same information over and over again. We also had a hard time getting quick or consistent responses from the property manager. We had a maintenance issue that didn't get resolved for a week and we are still waiting on a refund for a billing issue - no response at all yet. It worked for us overall, and we loved the location, but I think we'd reconsider another place next time.
Crissy R.
March 2025

Excellent property and my best comments is that we would go back to THIS unit.
Rebecca T.
March 2025

Well stocked, easy access, great location!
Jeannie S.
March 2025

This is our second time staying in this unit that was managed by quam properties.It is the best location in all of Papakea and provides enough space for a family of four.The management team was helpful and responsive when we needed them.We will always come back to this unit!
Tessa C.
March 2025

We had a wonderful time at this unit at the Papakea Resort! It had everything we needed and we loved the location! Would absolutely love to come back again. Thank you!
Kateryna F.
March 2025

Beautiful ground floor unit with great views! Nice quiet area within walking distance of restaurants, food trucks and grocery store.
Jayson K.
March 2025

This is our 4th year staying in J307, needless to say we love it there!!! Everything is pretty much perfect… the condo, the furnishings, the view, and the location. The owners are so easy to communicate with if you should have any questions or needs. Looking forward to returning next year!!!!
Judy P.
February 2025

The unit was clean, well furnished and comfortable. We had a lot of the kitchen basics and some beach equipment as well.
Ayra O.
February 2025

The view was terrific and the property was nice.
Michael W.
February 2025

We stayed at the Papakea resort for a week in February. Check in was so simple and fast the room was clean and well stocked with essentials we needed. Even several beach items to use while we stayed and checked out other local beaches. The view from the deck was the best part. We ate all our meals outside and watched as whales jumped and played right there. The property is well maintained and clean our kids loved the pool. So nice to have private beach access with a shower to rinse off with as well. Our family will definitely be back again, wish we could've stayed longer. -Vorhees Family
Natalie V.
February 2025

So glad we stayed here! This is a great unit in a great complex offered by a great host. The condo is located on the west side of Maui right next to Kaanapali beach. As in the description, the kitchen and bathroom have been nicely updated. We are a family of four and the condo provided plenty of space for us all. Communication with the host was great in answering all our questions and accommodating us by converting the twin beds into a king. We so enjoyed listening to the ocean and watching the whales in the morning with our coffee. This place will be recommended to any of our family and friends going to Hawaii.
Steve C.
February 2025

My husband and I have stayed at Papakea a few times and absolutely love every experience.This condo was immaculate. Clean, well taken care of and well stocked. They had a pack n play, a booster seat, swim towels, extra sunscreen, pool/beach items. We had a slight hiccup with the A/C, but the hosts were incredibly responsive and kept us updated every step of the way. I would absolutely rent from them again!
Amanda M.
February 2025

My overall opinion is stay here if you get a good rate. It was clean, comfortable and has a good whale watching balcony. My main criticism is that the listing says “many updates”. I stayed in 2 other units on the property that both had many more. This place had weird fluorescent lighting panels in the kitchen, what seemed like some sort of old vinyl flooring, and super janky carpet in the bedroom. The bathroom shower seemed new.
Jennifer H.
February 2025

Condo had everything we needed. The view was great. The grounds are immaculate.
Brenda L.
February 2025

We had a fabulous time. Condo was lovely, ground level was wonderful with quick access to pool, golf area and seawall. Condo was well kept and very comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook and enjoy the bbq. Thank you!

February 2025

Very organized
Alexander W.
February 2025

Great location. Host responsive and check in & out easy. Property could use some updates. Flat pillows, stained and mismatched towels. Sufficient for our needs but property could use a refresh. Good value for the price. Steep stairs makes it difficult for young or elderly but we made it work. Water tank not sufficient for 7 guests. Ran out after one shower.
Mary W.
February 2025

We had a wonderful experience at this location! The place was clean, comfortable, had great amenities! We would definitely rent at this location again! Thank you for the opportunity!
Patti S.
February 2025

Excellent property for a terrific vacation
Maria Jose M.
February 2025

We had a great time at a super resort, in an oceanfront condo with an amazing unobstructed view. The unit met the VRBO description. The condo is somewhat dated (kitchen cabinets, bathroom, and the carpet in the living area and bedroom). Still, the unit was clean, and a terrific option when looking for a Kaanapali vacation spot.spot.spot.scleanVRBOas photos.
jim s.
February 2025


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