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Maalaea · Maui

Maalaea 5 star Island Sands

“Fantastic balcony, looks right onto the pool and ocean beyond. Really quiet, clean property with everything you need!”
Michelle G., guest review, December 2023 · Read all 62 reviews

$318 avg / night

4.80 (62)

1 bedroom · 1 bath · sleeps 4

Beds: 1 king

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You book with the owner or manager.

A wonderful just renovated modern unit on Maalaea Bay with a beautiful ocean view that was recently renovated with all new kitchen, bathroom, floor surfaces and furniture.

The oceanfront pool is a wonderful place to spend the day followed by a wonderful evening and dinner at the outdoor gas barbecues. Unit has a gorgeous ocean view for relaxing during those evening hours.

Maalaea village is a small ocean front community where you can easily walk to all levels of dining, shops, ocean front activities, and a beautiful gold sand crescent beach.

Unit is equipped with premium cable television plus free high speed WiFi Internet to keep in touch with the rest of the world.

We have our cleaning contractor, PWC Hawaii Corp. disinfect and sanitize all touch surfaces throughout the unit during each cleaning using CDC approved disinfectants and protocol.

a) Unit - Light switches, door handles, drawer pulls, closet door knobs, blind pulls
trash cans, tables, phone,, remote control chair rails/arm rests, etc.
b) Kitchen - Fridge handles, oven handle, coffee pot, blender,, counter tops, under edges, appliances/appliance buttons (microwave, dishwasher, etc.), faucet handles, stove controls
c) Restroom - faucet handles, toilet flusher, toilet brush handle, towel rack, soap dispenser toilet paper dispenser, toilet seat, light switch, door handle.



Registration Number: GE-147-659-1616-01, TA-147-659-1616-01

Maalaea 5 star Island Sands Reviews



Adam B.
July 2026
Room is clean and has what you need to make your stay confortable. If you are here during whale watching season, you will have an excellent view of the bay. Sugar Beach is a short distance away. We walk a half mile to our favorite spot. We did have a chance to see a young female Monk seal. Walmart, Costco, Chick-fil-A, and Krispy Kreme are close. The Aquarium is close. We do that on check out day, because we usually have a late flight out. Ron & Shirley have a nice home and are residents of the island to help you out if the need arises. Like extending our stay. We have been to other beaches, but we like Sugar Beach the best. We like to collect tiny shells. Sometimes it flat and great for shelling other times it is better for riding the waves. It is a great spot on the island. You are close to a lot, and secluded from tons of tourists. You won't be disappointed on the location or the condo. Both are great!


Christopher C.
February 2024
Great part of the bay. Not over crowded. Great view.


Martha
January 2024
We very much enjoyed staying at this property. There is everything you need and a few extras were available such as boogie boards and beach, chairs, etc. It was only about a 15 minute ride from the airport and you could go either way from there.


Michelle L G.
December 2023
Fantastic balcony, looks right onto the pool and ocean beyond. Really quiet, clean property with everything you need! Great central location, a 20 minute drive to all the other hot spots! The hosts are the best we’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with, super responsive and helpful! So great we booked again for next year already!


kathy
December 2023
The owner was very welcoming with beautiful music and a nice welcome package. The grocery store and bike shop were closed all week. Beach was very nice.


Lisa K.
August 2023
Great condo, great communication with owner. Very clean, every detail was thought of. Would love to stay again.


James B.
August 2023
Convenient, amazing views, turtles everywhere!


Maribel
July 2023
Quiet


Keith M.
April 2023
The condo is in a quiet complex with a well-kept pool, BBQs and grounds. It is in a great location and the view of the ocean is spectacular. We loved having the washer and dryer in the condo. The condo is comfortable but is in need of some upgrades. Looking forward to returning to Maui next year. Mahalo Ron & Shirley for sharing your condo.


Melinda B.
January 2023
This condo is in a quiet well-kept complex with a pretty pool and grounds. The unit is small, but the space is adequate for two people. No frills, but it was clean and had everything we needed. I do wish the owner had left written instructions for operating the tv's. There was a mystifying array of remotes, and we never did master them. The best thing about the condo is the location. We were there during Humpback Whale season, and our lanai was a perfect perch for whale watching. We really regretted not packing our binoculars (hence the tittle of this review). There is a very nice little beach park at the end of the road, only about 1/4 mile from the complex. Walk 1/4 mile in the opposite direction and you are at Ma'alea Village, where there are a few cafes, shops, and the Maui Ocean Center. A couple of caveats: - There is air conditioning, but the two window units are very noisy. We mostly got by without a/c by opening the doors and windows to let the bay breezes flow through. - The condo buildings along Ma'alea Bay are directly under the landing path for the airport at Kahului. The planes coming in for a landing are not too frequent, but they are loud. Not a deal breaker for us, but worth mentioning. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would consider renting this condo again.


Shelika T.
April 2022
The home is lovely, the location is great and the view is spectacular! It was just my husband and I so we didn’t use the pullout couch. Book here you won’t be disappointed, I highly recommend it.


Normand L.
March 2022
Enjoyed our time.


Mary Kay S.
March 2022
I feel this little spot on the island is the best. Quiet yet convenient. This little condo was very nice. Great view of the ocean. Ron was quick to respond on the one occasion that I needed a little assistance. Mahalo Ron and Shirley for sharing your little slice of paradise with us!


Andrew V.
January 2022
Super clean condo that was perfect for our time spent in Maui.


Lorie C.
December 2021
Nice condo right on the ocean, could see whales from the balcony! Good central location. Small beach out front but very close to some larger ones. We went to both Kaanipali and Wailea area, short drive. Condo very clean and comfy! Has everything you need including beach chairs, cooler, umbrella. Would definitely stay here again!


Tami S.
November 2021
We had a wonderful time at this condo! It was clean and the view was gorgeous! We walked down to the sand on our first morning there and loved seeing a turtle! The kitchen was well-stocked and we loved having a washer and dryer! Mahalo!


Arianna S.
August 2021
Sunrises and sunsets with this view were incredible. You feel like you could just dive right off the balcony and into the ocean. But don’t! Haha this had everything we needed and was an ideal location for taking our 1 year old to the aquariums because it’s practically next door! Honestly having the nice tv to watch a show on Netflix or Hulu (Survivor is our fav) really helped to decompress after a full day of travel only made more rigorous with COVID. All in all we were supremely happy with our stay. I asked the host for late checkout because of a zoom doctors appointment of a half hour and they responded quickly and accommodated my request. So kind. The kitchen is fully functional and having your own washer and dryer in the unit is soooo handy. I swear that’s what got me to book this over some others and I’ve used it daily. The only thing is I wish there was a kettle because I’m a tea drinker. But you can just add water and no coffee to the coffee maker and it totally works to heat up water. Also my husband wished there was a coffee grinder cause he brought his own beans. Also wish the water pressure was a little stronger but totally gets the job done. But the king bed with a babe is so essential and we have had great nights sleep. The bed is so comfortable. The AC is a little loud in the room but it works as a white noise machine for sleeping baby so mama and dada don’t need to be quiet out in the living room/kitchen or when showering. Another nice feature is the two doors into the bathroom (one from bedroom and one from living room hall) so you can close it off when babe is napping but still access it without walking through the bedroom. All little things I thoroughly appreciated about this all in one complete condo. We will absolutely keep this in mind for our future Maui visits! We are happy campers all the way around! Thank you Ron and Shirley! Big Mahalo!



July 2021
A beautiful view of the harbor and Suagr beach. Air conditioning that we missed on the rest of our trip to Maui!


steve t.
June 2021
The condo was clean, well furnished, and fully equipped. The owner was great to work with, communication was excellent. I highly recommend this owner and condo

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Location: Maalaea, Maui

This condo is at Island Sands in Maalaea, Maui. The nearest beach in our guide is Kamaole Beach Park 1, 6.3 mi away.

Map of Maalaea 5 star Island Sands and the nearby beaches

Nearby beaches and sights

  1. 1Kamaole Beach Park 1Beach · 6.3 mi
  2. 2Iao Valley State ParkAttraction · 6.4 mi
  3. 3Kamaole Beach Park 2Beach · 6.7 mi
  4. 4Kamaole Beach Park 3Beach · 6.8 mi
  5. 5Keawakapu BeachBeach · 7.9 mi
  6. 6Ulua and Mokapu BeachBeach · 8.2 mi

Straight-line distances from the building marker.

Getting here: The drive from Kahului airport (OGG) to Maalaea takes about 20 minutes, and you'll want a car to get around. Discount Hawaii Car Rental often has the lowest rates, with no deposit and free cancellation.

Insider tips

Good to know at Island Sands

  • Late in the afternoon, green sea turtles graze along the sea wall below the resort, and after dark many haul out to rest on the small sandy beach beside it.
  • For an easy morning walk, head down the street to the long sandy beach, which runs for miles and has quiet stretches where you can feel like you have it to yourself.
  • On snorkel or whale-watch days, leave the car parked and stroll over to Maalaea Harbor, where the tour boats head out.
Maalaea 5 star Island Sands$318 / night avg. · 4.80 (62 reviews)

You book with the owner or manager.

$318 / night avg.
4.80 (62 reviews)
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