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Pili Mai at Poipu

Pili Mai at Poipu is one of Kauai's newest condo developments, and one of the highest rated condo complexes on Kauai. Located in a beautiful and quiet part of Poipu beside the Kiahuna Golf Course, Pili Mai at Poipu is only a 15 minute walk to Kiahuna Beach or a 4 minute drive to Poipu Beach Park. The large 2, 3 and 4 bedroom residences at Pili Mai range in size from 1200 to 1850 square feet.

Pili Mai is one of the few developments in Poipu to offer central air conditioning. The enclosed garages are also a unique feature and very handy for storing beach equipment and rented surf boards.

Centrally located, Pili Mai is close to everything. The golf club is a 5 minute walk while Poipu shopping village is just half a mile down the road. Walk the beautiful palm fringed Kiahuna Plantation drive to the beach or hop in the car to go snorkeling at Lawai beach (5 minute drive) or surfing at Poipu Beach Park. The 5th photo in the gallery below shows building numbers.

    Pili Mai at Poipu Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2611 Kiahuna Plantation Dr,Koloa, HI 96756
  • Property Size: ~19.0 acres (191 units)
  • Reviews: 4.91 / 5.0 (from 2659 reviews)
  • Average Price: $643/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Pili Mai at Poipu Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Pili Mai at Poipu

Pili Mai at Poipu Average Rates


As of November 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Pili Mai at Poipu is $643. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $787, and 4 bedroom units average $1105. 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 Pili Mai at Poipu 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.

Pili Mai at Poipu earns strong praise for its relaxed, residential vibe in a beautifully landscaped golf‑course setting. Guests love the convenient south‑shore location—usually a 10–20 minute walk or quick 3–5 minute drive to Poipu/Kiahuna/Shipwreck beaches, coffee, dining, and shops—making it an easy home base for exploring Kauai. The on‑site pool, hot tub, small gym, and communal grills are well liked, and many reviewers highlighted quiet evenings and sunrise/sunset coffees on the lanai with mountain, golf course, and occasional distant ocean views.

Condos are consistently described as spacious, modern, and well equipped—especially for families and groups. The popular 3 bed/3 bath (and some 4BR) layouts provide excellent privacy, beds are generally comfortable, and most units include central A/C with ceiling fans, in‑unit washer/dryer, and generously stocked kitchens. Many homes come with thoughtful extras like beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers, pack ’n plays, and high chairs; welcome baskets and responsive hosts were frequently mentioned. Overall cleanliness and upkeep are rated highly across the community.

Common caveats to know: several reviewers noted A/C policies that cap the minimum temp (often around 72–74°F) and occasional uneven cooling in multi‑level units; portable units are sometimes provided when needed. Floors between levels can transmit footsteps, so downstairs units may hear upstairs neighbors. Garages and assigned parking can be tight for large SUVs, and some upper condos require stairs. As with most tropical locales, occasional bugs pop up, and a handful of guests cited periodic cleaning or maintenance hiccups, though managers typically respond quickly. Pool water can feel cool, and basic pantry items/condiments aren’t guaranteed. If sensitive to noise, consider an upper unit; if mobility or parking is a concern, opt for ground‑floor and a smaller vehicle. Despite these notes, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Pili Mai at Poipu Reviews


Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the layout, we all had enough space and privacy. The full kitchen was handy with having the family together. We loved the pool and how close it is to poipu beach.
Lauren J.
July 2026

Excellent
Carrie d.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an absolute dream stay here with our family of four (including two kids under 6)! The condo layout is ideal for families—having everything on one floor made things so easy and stress-free. Our absolute favorite part was the patio and the beautiful lawn area. It was the perfect spot for morning coffee and evening cocktails while the kids had space to play safely. A few highlights that made our stay exceptional: The pool is hands-down the best, and the gym is fantastic with newer, high-quality equipment. The condo had everything we could possibly need. There was tons of storage space for our food, clothes, and even the kids' toys. Having a pack 'n play and a high chair already there saved us so much hassle. The location within Pili Mai simply cannot be beat. We will absolutely, definitely stay here again. Thank you for hosting our unforgettable family vacation!
sarah h.
July 2026

Great property in a great location to get to the beaches Kōloa.
Jonathan O.
July 2026

Perfect location beautiful property
Shanelle
July 2026

Great location near the beach and shopping and local restaurants
Cameron R.
July 2026

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Jeremy B.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect place and location
Shanelle D.
July 2026

Great location! One of the nicer and newer places near the Poipu area.
Ryan C.
July 2026

Beautiful condo. Great communication. Loved the patio view of the golf course and ocean. Communication with host was outstanding.
Don C.
July 2026

Property was just as shown in pictures. Worked wonderfully for our family. Would definitely stay here again!
Rachel D.
July 2026

Great place and lots of space, and the grounds are beautiful . Super close to everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Aaron C.
July 2026

Great place to stay for families
Shari I.
July 2026

A superb property! The unit is very spacious, beautifully decorated, and exceptionally clean. It is stocked with plentiful supplies and has great amenities. The complex and wonderful location were just the icing on the cake as our family of five thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would love to come back some day!
Christopher C.
July 2026

Really enjoyed the property. Easy to access and depart. Loved Kauai! First time visit but not the last.
Mayte M
July 2026

Perfect for the five of usHouse has everything we neededGolf course was enjoyable and easy to book/accessNice poolQuite and relaxing
Al B.
July 2026

We had a great stay. Condo had everything we needed. Great location to the pool and BBQ. Would choice to stay her again!
Michelle B.
July 2026

Excellent location m, clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed for the week. Great pool too. Thank you for a wonderful week on your beautiful island.
Jennifer E.
July 2026

Amazing property with a lot of space. Beautiful patio and beautifully decorated. Great location. The beach chairs, snorkel gear, cooler and boogie boards were a huge plus. The team was a great support too.
blake w.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay here. The pool was a wonderful amenity. Place was well furnished and comfortable. Easy to cook if you want.
Tom and Lydia B.
July 2026

The house was bourgeois and spacious. Lots of closet and pantry space. The beds were comfortable and had ceiling fans in the bedrooms. The ac worked great. The balcony was really nice with seating for 8. The pool was large.
Christie F.
July 2026

Everything was great
Mark M.
July 2026

Our stay was wonderful! The condo was spacious and immaculately clean. It was well appointed w/ all the amenities to make our stay feel like our home away from home. We definitely will stay here again on our next visit to Kauai.
Lillian W.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the Pili Mai Condo complex, 12D in the Poipu Beach area from June 9-18. The unit was well stocked with kitchen supplies and fun stuff for the beach. The condo is starting to show some wear; the granite countertop near the sink has a big crack in it, the blinds in the small bedroom don't easily go up or down, the rug in the 3rd (small bedroom) needs a good cleaning as does the sofa cushions. Those things were acceptable.However, we were very disappointed to find that while the description of the unit claimed there was a 2nd master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, it had 2 twin beds in it, and the very small 3rd bedroom had a queen-size bed and was cramped with no floor space for suitcases and was assumed to use the bathroom off the public area. We selected this unit because we were two families traveling together – two couples each with one child. Because of this layout, the children naturally got the twin beds and the second couple ended up with the cramped smallest room without a bathroom. We would not have chosen this unit had we known this and felt it was very misleading, as the general comments for this site don’t specify this. How about bunk beds in the small bedroom as an alternative so the 2nd master could be enjoyed as that? Overall, it was a nice place, just a few observations we had during our stay.
Mark B.
July 2026

My family of 7 had an amazing time staying at this location. The beds are comfortable. The space is very clean and organized. Elise was easy to communicate with, very attentive and responsive. We enjoyed the amenities the location offers. My kids enjoyed riding bikes and hopping in the pool. Overall, it is a wonderful place to stay.
Monica V.
July 2026

Loved our stay! It was absolutely perfect. They provided great recommendations and everything was so convenient!
Carrie K.
July 2026

Part of looking forward to a vacation is curiosity about a new living situation. This place was very nice and the pool facilities, beach equipment, landscaping and cleanliness of the entire grounds made our trip even more special, exceeding our expectations. They have a nice notebook summarizing how to care for the property and of restaurants and attractions in the area. Kauai is an amazing place to visit
John S.
July 2026

The condo was perfect for our family. We will be back.
Bobbie M.
July 2026

One of the best condos we have ever rented! This condo is perfect for families with young kids. It was incredibly well stocked, beach gear, kitchen supplies, etc. It’s a bit of a walk to the beach, but there is plenty of parking at all of the beaches. There’s a great shopping center with restaurants that’s an easy walk, and the condo is located right across from the pool, which was so convenient. The condo complex is very nice and safe. Kevin was a responsive host. We highly recommend this condo!
Emily A.
July 2026

The condo was clean and well stocked with kitchen equipment for cooking. Easy access to the pool and walking distance to everything, restaurants, shops, Poipu Beach, Little Fish Coffee etc. The only thing I noticed was an odd smell everytime we entered the Condo. I thought it smelled musty or moldy and my friend thought it smelled like radishes. Go figure. The sunsets and sunrises on the patio were breathtaking. Oh, the only thing it lacked was wash cloths, we could only find two. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. Thank you so much for making our 70th birthdays a memorable one.
LORI C.
July 2026

Overall, we had a nice stay and Kevin was very communicative. I reached out to him for a couple of minor things and he took care of them right away. He even offered us a late check out since nobody was checking in right after us. The location was great with the beach just minutes away and many great places to eat nearby. The only negative was the A/C was broke during our stay, but Kevin had portable units in the necessary areas. They were just loud while sleeping. The queen bed was not the most comfortable bed and has probably seen better days.
Jason D.
June 2026

We had a wonderful stay at Janice’s place in Poipu Beach. The home was very well stocked and had a great layout that allowed everyone in our group to have their own privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the pool was excellent and conveniently close by. My older kids were able to walk to the beach in about 10 minutes, and there was a great shopping area within walking distance with restaurants and stores. Overall, it was a comfortable, convenient, and relaxing place to stay, and we would not hesitate to return again!
Julie F.
June 2026

The unit was MUCH bigger than expected which was great since my daughter's family who stayed there included 3 teenagers. Very well appointed...it had everything needed. The beach chairs available for use was great...saved having to rent them or buy them. Great location by the pool. Also, with Poipu/Koloa being so small, a great central location within a few minutes of everywhere. Will stay there again.
Bob Y.
June 2026

Beautiful property! So easy to access with all the information provided. Communication was excellent and a central location to all activities near Koloa and Poipu. We loved it and would definitely return!
Theresa R.
June 2026

Beautiful property,will definitely come back
RENEE B.
June 2026

The Jacuzzi was over 104 the first four nights we were at the pool- nobody could sit in the pool because it was so hot— the last night we were there The Pool Guy came and took the temperature and said it was 103-still too hot for a public Jacuzzi and kids
Casey P.
June 2026

Loved our stay here. The house was perfect, in good condition, and had everything we needed.

June 2026

I’ve been to Kauai several times and I always stay near Poipu. This location cannot be beat! So close to Poipu beach, but you still have to drive only a few minutes. Little shopping center and restaurants a few blocks away you can walk. Poipu Beach Athletic club included in our stay- work out gym, tennis, pickleball. The lanai was perfect for watching the sunrise doing yoga. About 30 mins from Lihue which is were most of the tours take off from. Kitchen was fully stocked. Beautiful home. The Management company was amazing. Very easy to text with and they respond quickly. Our ice machine wasn’t working. They fixed it right away and even left us 2 bags of ice!! So nice! It wasn’t cheap but anything that close to Poipu is not going to be cheap. Also the house is huge! Family of 7 people. We’d stay here again!
Cissy F.
June 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved or stay at Pili Mai. The condo was quiet, beautiful and clean. The kids couldn't get enough time at the pool! We only wished the upstairs mattresses were a bit more comfortable. We were so jealous of the luxury bed in the master bedroom.
Brittany G.
June 2026

The condo was clean and comfortable. The host checked in regularly and our stay was very pleasant. We really enjoyed the pool and the location was great.
Mary Lou B.
June 2026

The condo is immaculate and had many thoughtful details such as snorkel gear, beach chairs, umbrellas, water bottles etc… that really enhanced our stay. Michelle was responsive and helpful. We can’t recommend Hale Honu enough. Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay.
Matt O.
June 2026

This rental was ideal for our family. Everyone had their own bed, plenty of bathrooms made getting ready each day easier.
Liberty M.
June 2026

The location and the view of the room and its amenities were all great except for the fact that the air conditioning wasn't working for my stay. The property management company knew that the air conditioning wasn't working and said that there was a repair person coming on the day we were supposed to leave. They didn't communicate this with me during my stay. The property management company provided insufficient credit, and VRBO couldn't only provide a refund for service fees because payment was through a third party. While I like this unit and location, I would not recommend this Property Management company. I felt like they were telling me that it wasn't their fault that the air conditioning wasn't working even though they knew about it, and it was stressful for me and my family.
Aileen R.
June 2026

We had a great stay! The condo was clean and wonderful. It had everything you will need for a great vacation. Nice area - close to shops, restaurants and beaches. We enjoyed our time very much! Thank you!!
Laura W.
June 2026

This property was perfect for our group of 9. It was spacious and clean and beautiful. The pool was very close and very nice. There were many places to eat and shop very close. We loved our stay there!
Raquel
June 2026

Was the perfect space for our family! We had grandma and grandpa and 2 other families of 4, with 4 young children! Everything about this house was great! Everything you could possibly think of that was needed for the beach was provided!
Megan P.
June 2026

This was a great location for our family vacation! The home was immaculate and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds were comfortable. Spacious floor plan allowed everyone in our family to have their own space. The couch in the living room looks like it was recently replaced, actually nicer than what is shown in the current photo. Beach chairs and some other beach equipment were provided. Check in and out was smooth and our host was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
lori w.
June 2026

The resort was beautiful and the amenities were plentiful.
Billie Jo S.
June 2026

Beautiful condo and a very nice place to stay. It was clean, spacious, nicely decorated, and well stocked with toiletries, kitchen utensils, and beach towels. Garage was great with snorkel gear, cooler, boogie boards, umbrellas, beach toys, and chairs. The property was quiet, and the grounds were lovely. The pool was large and not too crowded. The only downside was that the front bedroom did not have properly working AC, even though the rest of the condo stayed cool. There was a portable fan in the room, so I assume the issue was known. Two kids who slept there were somewhat uncomfortable.
Jeff S.
June 2026

Easy check in. Great location! Nice pool and amenities.
Kellie R.
June 2026


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