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Poipu Makai, Kauai

Poipu Makai is an oceanfront condo resort located in the sunny resort town of Poipu on Kauai's south shore. The complex offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, sea life, and beautiful sunsets over the Poipu coastline. Amenities include a plunge pool, complimentary self-parking, community BBQ, and access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club. The resort is within walking distance to Poipu and Brenneckes beaches, Shipwrecks beach, and the Grand Hyatt. It is also close to shopping, restaurants, and various activities such as swimming, snorkeling, golf, tennis, and horseback riding. Poipu Makai provides an ideal location for vacationers to enjoy the best of Kauai's south shore.

    Poipu Makai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1677 Pe'e Rd,Koloa, HI 96756
  • Property Size: ~1.2 acres (15 units)
  • Reviews: 4.77 / 5.0 (from 343 reviews)
  • Rentals: Poipu Makai Vacation Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 386 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 the setting and scenery. These oceanfront Poipu condos sit on lava-rock bluffs between Poipu, Brennecke’s, and Shipwreck beaches, with a coastal trail steps away. Reviews repeatedly mention unforgettable sunsets and sunrises, constant sea turtle sightings (plus whales in season and occasional dolphins), and the soothing roar of the surf—many spend hours on the lanai just watching the water. The location is also praised for easy access to dining, shops, and island day trips, while the complexes themselves feel quiet and relaxed.

Comfort and amenities earn high marks overall. Units are generally spacious and well stocked, with thoughtful kitchens, plenty of towels, and loads of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel sets, and coolers). Many travelers highlight comfortable beds, in‑unit laundry, and responsive hosts/property managers. Several units offer air-conditioning (often bedroom-only or mini-splits), while others rely on trade winds and fans; most guests found the breezes sufficient, though AC is appreciated during warmer spells. Pools on site tend to be small “plunge” style; some stays include access to the nearby Poipu Beach Athletic Club, which guests with families love.

Common caveats relate to the buildings’ age and layout. Expect stairs—sometimes many—and no elevators in top-floor units; parking can be tight or on a steep driveway. Décor and finishes vary by unit, and a recurring theme is that some condos feel a bit dated or show coastal wear; occasional maintenance or cleanliness hiccups (sticky sliders, worn screens, ants, finicky appliances, or AC issues) were reported but typically addressed quickly by management. A few guests noted noise from upstairs neighbors, construction near certain buildings, or simply the loud ocean at night. If you’re mobility‑limited, need a large resort pool, or require robust whole‑home AC, choose your specific unit carefully; otherwise, the trade-off for those blockbuster views and marine life right below your lanai is hard to beat.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 386 reviews

Recent Poipu Makai Reviews


Well equipped from kitchen to beach gear! Perfect sunsets from your own living room. The nights were majestic and the ocean breeze cooled the house naturally. A/c worked great during the hot moments. Lots of kitchen equipment - easy to cook.
Tammy B.
June 2026

We absolutely loved our stay in Poipu. The views from the house were incredible and quickly became our favorite part of the trip. Each morning we enjoyed coffee on the porch while watching dolphins offshore and spotting countless sea turtles in the water below. The ocean views were breathtaking from sunrise to sunset.The sound of the waves created the perfect atmosphere, and both our kids and the adults slept better than we have in a long time. The home was comfortable, relaxing, and in a fantastic location. This was truly one of those places you never want to leave, and we would gladly stay here again on our next trip to Kauai.
Travis Q.
June 2026

Amazing location and well stocked with beach amenities which was a pleasant surprise!
Allison D.
June 2026

Beautiful condo and location. Loved waking up every morning and walking out from the condo to an oceanfront experience. The waves crashing on the lava rocks below and the green grass under my feet could not have been more grounding and renewing for my soul. The condo was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. Great location for the south and west side adventures.

June 2026

Loved the unit. Sounds of waves crasshinnng outside were a welcome end to days of sightseeing.
Mark D.
June 2026

The location was great and had perfect views. Good location for us. We had a great time but the property is in need of some updates like furniture, worn and lack of support in the cushions and worn out patio furniture that is falling apart. Overall a good value
Doug M.
June 2026

We loved the location. Loved being so close to the water - almost like a jet engine at times as we had LOTS of wind that resulted in large rolling waves that crashed on the rocks in front of the unit. BEAUTIFUL!!! Unit itself had everything we needed/wanted. Management communicated clearly. Some things that would be improved - door on the freezer portion of the fridge was very difficult to open and close - could use some attention/repair. Screen door to the lani was difficult to open/close - would be great if it was easier to operate as we were in and out often. We enjoyed our stay!
Debra F.
May 2026

This is an exceptional property with amazing ocean and sunset views centrally located to Waimea Canyon in the west or the Princeville area in the north. Turtles are ever present in the surf of the beautiful shoreline. We even witnessed a double rainbow from the patio. Poipu Beach and nature trails are within easy walking distance. Condo could easily accommodate up to 8 guests. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare all meals. Parking deck is free and immediately adjacent to the property. Check in and check out were easy, and communication with host was timely and helpful. There is even a bunch of Kauai books available that we used extensively to plan our daily adventures. Board games are also available to play at night.
David R.
May 2026

Excellent location, great amenities, perfect!
Scott H.
May 2026

Great property on the ground floor with fantastic views of the ocean. Host had welcome cookies and a clear note with instructions. Great location too!
Keshav G.
May 2026

Very communicative host and convenient location. Turtle whale and dolphin sightings from balcony!
Marcus V.
May 2026

There was no pool. The stairs were a problem, otherwise the place was great.
LAUREL O.
May 2026

Beautiful place in a lovely area. The condo was very spacious. Loved watching the sea turtles and whales in the ocean out the main windows.
Katrina B.
May 2026

property a little bit difficult to placate in
Jerry W.
April 2026

All good, great views
M. Y.
April 2026

5-star view of the ocean and great location in close proximity to beaches, restaurants, and shops. Decor and furniture were outdated. Master bathroom was smaller than expected and A/C in master bedroom was loud. There were no toiletries provided, so be sure to pack shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Easy check-out process. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Laura D.
April 2026

This condo was incredible! From the moment you walk through the front door and see the ocean - breath taking! Doug & Candy were very responsive to any questions etc. We will definitely be staying here again if we are lucky enough to repeat this vacation!
K S.
April 2026

The view from the deck toward the ocean was amazing. Highly recommend!
Jennifer L.
March 2026

The pool was in the shade and smaller than the picture. Everything else was great.
James
March 2026

Great view and location of condo. Our family loved the layout and accommodations. We left a couple of items behind and the Parrish team was wonderful to deal for getting it returned to us. Can’t say enough good things. Looking forward to staying there again!
Derek T.
March 2026

The view was amazing. The place was very clean and comfortable. Host were very helpful.
Don M.
March 2026

The view was amazing! Blue waves crashing on black rock. Great location too.
Frank T.
March 2026

Such a lovely condo with everything we needed for a week long stay. Quiet corner location with great views, easy parking, well located. The king size bed was very comfortable, double bed was a less firm mattress, a bit on the soft side. The kitchen is very spacious and has everything needed for cooking. Lots of beach equipment - chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear, noodles. Fans and AC so we were always comfortable. We loved the unit and location that was great for walking in either direction, including to Brennecke Beach (10 min), Poipu Beach Park (12 min), or Shipwreck Beach (20 min) and enjoyed use of the Poipu Beach Athletic Club that has a huge indoor/outdoor gym, pool, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, tetherball, and more - and a great restaurant and bar. Would be great for families with kids, or for anyone wanting a full gym and activities. All in all a great and comfortable stay!
Elizabeth F.
March 2026

I love the location of this property. It's convenient to where I l8ke to go. It's a good value. Great views. Saw lots of marine life.
Sue K.
February 2026

Excellent view and close to all the key spots on the island. We seen several whales in the morning from the condo, would highly recommend!
Peavy H.
February 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This ocean is your backyard in this beautiful condo! We enjoyed our stay, and being able to sit on the porch and watch the whales every day. The condo is a little older but has new appliances and bathrooms. There was some noise from the upstairs neighbors on some days, but mostly it was a quiet, serene slice of paradise. The property was clean and they provided everything you could want for a Hawaiian vacation; coolers, chairs, boogie boards, towels, and even books! The kitchen was very well stocked with a variety of appliances and utensils, and plenty of cookware, dishes, glasses, and cups. The property management was helpful and polite. I would definitely stay here again!
Stacey Liana M.
February 2026

The condo was great for our stay. Balcony looking over the rocks and water was perfect. Watched the turtles each morning.
HEATHER L.
January 2026

The condo was right on the ocean with the perfect view. We were able to watch whales and turtles feeding from the balcony. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms worked perfectly for a family ranging from age 24 to 85. The unit was a short walk to Shipwreck beach and to Poipu Beach with the turtles. We could not have asked for a better location and family experience.
Devon B.
December 2025

Location and beautiful view!
Archana G.
December 2025

The number one thing for this property is the view. Cannot get enough of the waves crashing into the lava rocks. Perfect angle for sunsets as well (late November). The communication has been better than any rental I have ever stayed at. I would give them an 11 out of 10 on this. The a/c can be confusing but they had an easy to read manual printed out, making it idiot proof. You can watch the waves easily from 2nd floor bedroom and open the window slats for crashing wave soundtrack. The only negatives - the parking can be pretty tight. We were always able to find a spot but sometimes it was a process getting into the space. The stairs could present a challenge for anyone with mobility issues. I was able to get our luggage up to the room but had to sit for a spell afterwards.
Nick W.
December 2025

Location, amenities, and beds were great!
Terri B.
December 2025

The view from this unit is amazing and we would definitely stay here again. My husband and I brought our 3 young adult children and a spouse. The 3 bedrooms with common area worked great. Air conditioning in each room was fantastic. Owner provided coffee pods got us started and basic condiments were greatly appreciated as we did some basic cooking at the unit. Bedrooms did not have room darkening shades which is just something to be aware of. If you want to lounge around a pool waterfront, this is not the choice for you. It was perfect for us as we loved the gorgeous ocean front hike right outside the door. Every day, we loaded up the provided chairs and towels and visited a different beach. The Poipu Athletic Club which was included in the stay is a fantastic club. It includes tennis, p-ball, classes (small fee), towels, equipment, machines, etc. There is a coffee shop right outside that is always hopping and a bar on site for drinks while hanging out at pool/courts. We had a small issue in the unit from the windy conditions. It was addressed immediately. Nicely done and great communitcation
Michelle M.
November 2025

Hosts were fantastic communicators and provided us with a detailed list of recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The sound of the ocean and turtle watching from the balcony were amazing. The location cannot be beat - Poipu Beach and Shipwreck Beach are a close walk or drive and there are tons of excellent restaurants within 15 minutes from the condo.
Kelly A.
November 2025

Great location and beautiful place -clean and spacious!!! No issues at all would stay here again !!
Amy J.
November 2025

Everything was absolutely perfect. We had the most beautiful view from the living room and the location was perfect for our day adventures whether it was a nice stroll to the local beaches or travel up the east side or the west side, and also very close to the airport. The hosts were so responsive and welcoming with a very clean and beautiful accommodations.
Marie W.
November 2025

We had a great time, the view was amazing!! The place was just as described
Kent R.
October 2025

First, it was a good location and the condo is well stocked. We had a little bit of miscommunication with the rental management company as the photo in the listing clearly shows a third bed, but in reality that’s a mistake that they admitted to once we checked in and got us a aerobed, I have attached a picture of what was on the website and what it was in reality, which is really just a couch. A few other issues like the Safe didn’t work, It was already in the locked position. Never really got it resolved. The condo complex was a little run down, and the pool was so-so, but a big positive is as they offer you a pass to the Poipu health club, which has a great pool workout rooms, drinks, and food, it’s like 5-10min down the road by car.
Harold S.
September 2025

Beautiful ocean views. Meals on the lanai. Wonderful location in South Poipu area. Visit for the ocean and beaches, not for the tiny pool.
Dave W.
September 2025

Pros:The house has a beautiful view and is conveniently located close to everything. The pool club access is also a nice amenity.Cons:The house is older and in need of renovations. While the light fixtures and appliances were functional, many showed visible rust. Towels were worn and some were stained, and we found sand in the couch on arrival. Although housekeeping was sent, the issue was not fully resolved. The host was initially dismissive of our concerns, and while some resolutions were eventually offered, they were not handled in a timely manner. These details detracted from our overall experience and left us disappointed with the stay.
Amy O.
September 2025

the view was spectacular but way too many steps and a maze to get into unit plus parking was challenging for our big suv.thank goodness we had A/C or could not have handled the heat but wall units are noisy - furniture needs to be cleaned and mattress in lower bedroom is awful! the owners were very attentive and provided great tips - there was broken window upstairs .and carpet needs replaced the unit itself was great for 6 adults just needs updating for the cost and disclose how difficult it is for older folks
Gail G.
September 2025

Wonderful location with a fair price. We had a great view from our balcony, even saw some sea turtles. The unit was clean and the AC worked well. Plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 teenagers. The managing office staff was quick to respond to our questions.
Don L.
August 2025

We loved the property! So clean and fully stocked plus the corner unit had an amazing ocean view. Super close to Poipu and the AC's were powerful and perfectly chilly. We loved our stay and would 100% be back!
Laura A.
August 2025

Great views of the ocean and sunset, good amount of room.
Keegan P.
August 2025

Lovely property well equipped and appointed. Absolutely a terrific location Would be excellent overall if not for A/C that did not work well coupled with window which wouldn't close. It left the temperature in living room a bit high at times. Difficult contacting owner because phone number to use for contact in unit was different in email. Some fault on my apart. Owner very nice responsive on phone . I would book again.
Jim K.
August 2025

Beautiful views and comfortable condo for us and our teen. Check in and communication were easy. Beds were comfortable. Condo is in a quiet location, so we appreciated that. Enjoyed the close proximity to nearby beaches and local shopping. Regarding parking and stairs- we parked a midsize SUV in the shaded lower level ok and figured out it was easier to walk back out to the garage ramp down some steps that led behind the pool/common area and then finished the steps down to the condo rather than using the enclosed stairwell. We saw several turtles while standing on the grassy area near the hedges. We saw folks down on lava rock but given the swells when we were there, I don’t particularly recommend that, so proceed with caution. Kitchen was well stocked but probably time to replace the non-stick cookware. We bought our own coffee bean grinder but to our surprise the kitchen had one for the serious coffee drinkers. This was a great stay.
Jennifer M.
August 2025

Great condo in Poipu! The ground floor end unit is convenient for walks on the lava rocks below. Nicely updated, but the mattress in master could isn't super comfortable. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stephanie W.
July 2025

This condo was wonderful! The location is breathtaking. Truly magnificant to wake up every morning to the crashing waves and watch the sunset at night. This location is simply STUNNING! The owners thought of everything! From the Keurig coffee in stock, to dish detergent, laundry detergent, and a Brita pitcher were great attention to detail and little conveniences that made is extra nice. I really appreciated a variety of quality wine glasses, the high quality bedding, and the beach chairs and boogie boards for our use. With a quick walk to two different beaches, stunning views, close to golf, shopping, and restaurants, this condo is a perfect place.We often rent VRBOs on vacation and this one STANDS OUT as one of the VERY BEST! If in the area again, we will definitely stay here again.
Kristin H.
July 2025

Great location, great place w an awesome view
Scott D.
July 2025

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: Incredible view. Great location. Condo has everything you need while visiting Kauai. Would definitely book again.
Ron P.
July 2025

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: Very clean and comfortable stay, great neighborhood, AC excellent, washer dryer very convenient, staff excellent, did I mention the view
Larry B.
July 2025


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