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.
Sugar Beach Resort consistently earns praise for its unbeatable beachfront setting and central, low‑key North Kihei location. Guests love stepping straight onto a long, uncrowded stretch of sand, lingering over sunrise coffee and sunset cocktails on the lanai, and watching outrigger canoes, turtles, and seasonal whales. The vibe is peaceful and family‑friendly, with well‑kept grounds, a pool, hot tub, lawn loungers facing the ocean, clean BBQs, outdoor rinses, and handy on‑site extras like an activity/concierge desk, gear rental, a casual sandwich bar, and even a massage clinic. A bakery, small farmers market, shave ice, and an ABC store are an easy beach walk away, and free/covered parking makes airport runs and day trips to Wailea, Lahaina, Haleakalā, and Upcountry simple.
Most condos are individually owned and many are updated, very clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Travelers frequently note well‑equipped kitchens, in‑unit washer/dryers, strong A/C in many units, comfortable beds, and a trove of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, snorkels). Hosts are often responsive and proactive with arrival info and local tips, and check‑in is typically smooth.
Common trade‑offs to know: the complex is older and quality varies by unit/manager; a minority of reviews mention dated decor or housekeeping misses, so choose a recently refreshed condo when possible. North Kihei is famously breezy—expect windy afternoons—and Sugar Beach’s fine sand/mud flats can make near‑shore water look brown or choppy at times; it’s fantastic for long walks but not Maui’s best spot for snorkeling or consistently calm swimming (many guests drive south for that). Some units get light road or wind noise, a few report occasional fishy odors from the nearby pond/harbor when the wind shifts, and the original floorplan means small bathrooms and, in some units, bedroom access through the bath. Dining is limited within walking distance beyond the on‑site deli and a few nearby spots, so a car is recommended. If you’re seeking a quiet, centrally located, true‑beachfront condo with great value and views, Sugar Beach fits beautifully; if you want resort glitz, multiple restaurants on site, and crystal‑clear water at your doorstep every day, look elsewhere.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Our stay was wonderful! Perfect location perfect condo! Thanks for everything!
Kristin K.
August 2025
Perfect
Mary G.
August 2025
We had a wonderful time, the condo is very cozy and comfortable…it had everything you needed and an absolute wonderful view. It was directly on the beach and had wonderful views of the sunset. You could go out the front door and a wonderful view of sunrise as well! Very convenient to stores, shops. we loved staying there and the check in/checkout process was a breeze. I would highly recommend !!
Sharon C.
August 2025
My husband and I stayed at this property for a few days on our honeymoon because we wanted to spend time in Kihei/closer to Wailea - we only stayed for two days, but you easily could stay for a week - inside the condo: it was spacious and perfect for the two of us with a large kitchen for cooking. The view is also incredible - just like the pictures! We sat on the balcony mornings, days, and nights - it's a destination in itself. The beach was also very quiet and perfect for walking or sitting in the sand. We saw lots of people swimming as well. Overall, I highly recommend this property if you're looking for something quiet, cozy, well-cared for, and on the ocean. It was worth the stay and we'd recommend it to all our family and friends!
Halley W.
August 2025
Wonderful condo on the ocean with pool and spa. Close to everything.
Ronald P.
August 2025
Beautiful property and condo…the location was great and we enjoyed the quieter area of the island and the beautiful beach. Condo was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The owners were great to work with and allowed us a later check out since our flight was in the evening.
Donna Y.
August 2025
It was great. Mike was very communicative and accommodating. Look forward to staying again.
Dora B.
August 2025
Communication and emails on time, access to the unit with door code super easy. Easy parking and centralized island location is perfect. Clean unit and well organized. The views all day long from this place as your temporary home make this place a 10 out of 10. My only regret was not booking the whole week here. Excellent place to stay! Highly recommend!
Tim C.
August 2025
Sugar beach is an amazing resort with a great beach. I walked forever and had the beach to myself! The unit is beautifully updated and fully stocked. We can’t wait to return.
Debbie G.
August 2025
Place was cute! Communication was a bit of a problem at times. Place was kind of dirty and junked up on the deck. Opened a cooler that was provided and to my dismay it was filthy. Views are beautiful! Maybe give some attention to this property. It has potential.
Carrie S.
August 2025
The condo was exactly as stated. The view was amazing, and I could sit and watch it all day. It had literally everything you would need including beach chairs, which I enjoyed in the morning to read. The owners were fantastic about getting back to me- although we didn't have any problems at all. The building is older, but they were in the process of painting it while we were there. The pool is very nice. We would love to come back. _Katie and Amelia
Katie D.
August 2025
Great condo Needs bettet vrbo directions to unit if arriving after dark
Larry G.
August 2025
What a great place. Communication was legit and she cares about her guests !! Mahalo !!!we will see ya in a couple years if not next summer!!
Brad T.
August 2025
Great
Angela D.
August 2025
Have always wanted to try out this property and didn’t disappoint! Kristi was amazing to work with, very accommodating with our requests and communication was great!
Kyle B.
August 2025
Check I was very easy. However. The kitchen facilities were reported to the property manager as they were old, incomplete, or missing as in the bbq utensils. The poorest equipped unit we’ve ever stayed in over our 15 years at sugar beach.
Thomas W.
August 2025
The host and the on island representative were very responsive when I communicated with them. The kitchen was fully stocked and the air conditioner was great to have. The beach was wonderful.
Rebecca K.
August 2025
Stay was amazing! Resort and beach were beautiful. Room was spacious and very comfortable! All amenities provided. Only downfall was AC broke the 2nd night, so we were without AC for 1 night and all day the next day, but resort fixed it the next evening. Would definitely stay again!!! Highly recommend!!!
Wendy M.
August 2025
This was our second rental in Maui and it was a great condo. It is located on the 3rd floor, with a balcony that overlooks the pool and ocean. The unit was clean, and as described, there were beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach towels that we took advantage of. If I had to complain about anything, it would have to be that it is a little noisy when people talk, or wheel their luggage since the bedroom in in the back. Other than that, it was wonderful!
Wendy P.
August 2025
Wonderful location! Great grounds keeping, beach and pool! Bed and rollout was comfortable! Bathroom and furniture outdated! Small living-room, with not great usage of space, I would Recommend as good place to stay!
John H.
August 2025
Fantastic location in the resort and on the island. Literally steps away from the beach. The unit has everything needed, full kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer for laundry, boogie boards, etc. Linda was very responsive and accommodating, definitely recommend staying at this unit if you're looking at Sugar Beach.
David R.
August 2025
Overall the place was nice enough and as advertised. Couch cushions were extremely dirty that’s my only complaint. My warning is this: communication was poor at best. We never received check in instructions. I messaged the owner earlier in the afternoon and even called asking for instructions. He finally called me back at 45 minutes after we had been sitting in the parking lot, frantically trying to make other arrangements after thinking we had been scammed. We eventually got the door code but no other instructions were ever sent to us. It put a bad taste in my mouth and we will not be staying again.
Lindsey M.
August 2025
Our stay at sugar neach was amazing. Very comfortable living conditions. Pool and hot tube are wonderful, but the beach is the best. Just a walk out the door and youre there. However the best thing about this stay is the hosts. They have EXCELLENT communication! Even before we checked in, they knew we were on island and helped us through a Tsunami evacuation. The resort we were at in Lahiana didn't help us at all, but Mike and Brenda were so helpful. They also, constantly did everything they could to make sure we had the best access to everything, from the view off our lanai, to no disruptions from maintenance. We highly recommend this location.
Tricia W.
August 2025
Amazing view. Loved going to the beach every morning and night. We were there when the tsunami came and Mike and Brenda reached out multiple times with updated information and where to evacuate. Really helped us stay calm. The whole time they showed that they really cared about our stay. The only downside was that our family got addicted to the chocolate that was there for us on arrival and we had to buy more!
Shannon M.
August 2025
We loved this condo. Clean, well appointed, quiet. Sitting on the balcony enjoying the relaxing sound of the ocean. Nice swimmable beach and pool. Really just perfect.
sherry
August 2025
We loved our time here! First, the staff was so attentive - something we we were not used to in a VRBO. They greeted us when we arrived, they gave us chocolate as we were celebrating my husband's birthday, gave us great recommendations, and as we were there during the tsunami evacuation, gave us guidance. The unit was air conditioned, clean, had a well stocked kitchen, a comfortable bed, and an amazing view - being steps away from the ocean was amazing. We loved our time there!
Frank S.
August 2025
Great view and very comfortable
Sophia Silva S.
August 2025
Had everything we needed. Unfortunately, we were involved in recent tsunami warning/evacuation. Other air-b-n-b s provided direction to evac locations; would have liked that too!
Anna M.
August 2025
My wife and I loved our stay at this property. Our first trip as empty nesters. David is a fantastic host and incredibly responsive. Check in was about as easy as we’ve experienced and the place was exactly as pictured, which seems to not be the norm lately. The king bed was very comfortable and the place was spotless. Very well appointed with everything you would need to cook a gourmet meal ir eat a bowl of cereal. The view from the lanai is absolutely stunning and very comfortable. There were even a couple of beach chairs and umbrellas that we used every day. All in all, this place is a little slice of paradise and we will be back.
Jim H.
August 2025
We LOVED this prooperty. We previously stayed in penthouse 14 in the other building, but this one felt way more cozy and "family friendly". We had a slight issue with the code working and the owner andered immediately to get it fixed for us. They have EVERYTHING you could need in the unit (extra sheets, blankets, laundry products, cleaning products, spices and oils and ALL kitchen supplies you could need) we only had to spend about 400 at walmart to last us 10 days of meals cooking there. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for the perfect relaxing spot.
Kaeli M.
August 2025
We loved everything
Michael P.
August 2025
This resort was perfect! The views from the condo balcony were beyond spectacular. Beach was excellent for walking and getting in the water. Also the pool and hot tub give another relaxing option to enjoy the beautiful resort. Highly recommend this resort and condo for anyone looking to get away from the touristy area and less crowded resorts.
Shelley D.
July 2025
Honestly I want to keep this place all to myself!! We’ve been to Sugar Beach Resort a few times. We love the slower pace and quiet beach. It is so nice to be able to see the water while cooking. We walk to get shave ice everyday. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else. This condo is now our favorite!! The perfect location and it has everything we need for a relaxing vacation.
Tina J.
July 2025
We had a wonderful time and loved the ocean view balcony.
Noah H.
July 2025
Generally great, place was being power washed and painted on the exterior, made for a noisier environment than I am sure exists otherwise. Condo was thoughtfully equipped with essential items and with additional beach stuff helpful. good location and great pool facility. Thanks for the opportunity to share your beach space. Mahalo Patricia, Gary & Lyndon
Gary K.
July 2025
We had a fantastic stay. Michael was very kind to upgrade us to his penthouse property upon learning that it was our belated honeymoon trip. He was very easy to get a hold of and reached out during our stay to make sure everything was going okay. The place itself was in a nice location, a quick drive to the harbor for snorkeling tours or the aquarium or the grocery store/restaurants. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Thank you so much!!
Caitlyn S.
July 2025
The place was beautiful. Check-in was super easy! We had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable. The view as amazing!
Heather M.
July 2025
The view was exceptional.
Deborah L.
July 2025
I think the unit is very nice. Lovely view and layout. Air conditioning was “Hawaiian style”. (We used the fan in the bedroom.) it was so nice for you to provide 4 beach towels, two beach chairs,plenty of shampoo and conditioner, laundry soap, dishwashing soap, fresh towels, toilet paper, paper towels. This is not always the case! Pool was really nice. Cool water. Comfy lounge chairs. Checking in was a small hassle. We got there at 6pm. We went back the next day at 2:00. There was a sign on the door stating that she “would be back soon.” So we tried a third time and we would have had to return a fourth time since we did not know our license plate number. ( we were mad and we decided to risk it) Other than that it was a really nice vacation before our conference.
Robin M.
July 2025
Beautiful location just what we needed after 3 weeks in South Dakota
Margaret G.
July 2025
The condo had everything that was needed for a great stay. There was beach stuff in the closest, which was great to have. The place is a little dated, but adequate. The only frustration we experienced is the condos had some construction going on during our stay which meant limited parking, loud noises and construction guys invading the private patio space in the mornings.
Geanie R.
July 2025
We stayed 2 nights. Great view, needs paint, shower doesn’t drain properly & the water backs up. Had all the amenities we needed. The bed was very comfortable & AC worked great. Mahalo
Caryn B.
July 2025
Very nice condo. It was as advertised. There is quite a bit of construction/exterior work being done on the property, but the noise was always during the day and then quiet for the evenings. Smooth check in progress. Kihei is an excellent location for your time on Maui!
Bonnie B.
July 2025
Beautiful beachfront condo! You will LOVE your stay.
Eric K.
July 2025
Clean unit with comfortable bed and great access to the beach. Good view from patio. Only thing that bothered us was that the WiFi would go in and out so our phones and the tv wouldn’t stay connected to it - other than that, good place to stay.
Teresa O.
July 2025
It truly feels like a home away from home! I already miss our 304 so much…
Ann K.
July 2025
The view is amazing! Condo was clean and many needed items were available in the kitchen. W/D new. Decor needs updating. The pool/hot tub was enjoyable. Staff friendly & professional.
Barbara B.
July 2025
The location and view are amazing! We loved being so close to a great sandy beach, and the view is amazing! The house was well stocked and the welcome gift was very thoughtful. It also was nice to have beach chairs and an umbrella to use if needed. We were able to walk a short distance to the Sugar Beach Bakery, Ululani's Hawaiian Shaved Ice, and an ABC Store. The location is close to many restaurants as well. If we travel back to Maui we will definitely stay here again!
Melissa N.
July 2025
Great location. Very central to see the island. The room and view met all of our expectations.
Marshall B.
July 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the apartment is spacious, very clean and has everything you need (including beach chairs!). The location is great (pool area, beach) and the cummunication with Sherry very goodOverall, great stay and I highly recommend this place
Michał M.
July 2025