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Hale Hui Kai, Maui

Hale Hui Kai is small beachfront condo complex on one of Maui's nicest beaches - Keawakapu beach. The layout of the complex is unusual in that units surround an interior atrium/walkway with bedrooms (except oceanfront units) facing inward toward the hallway. But the complex is small (only 40 units spanning 3-4 floors) and foot traffic from the hallway isn't an issue.

Unit numbers ending in 2,4,6,8 and 10 face south while unit numbers ending in 1,3,5,7 and 9 face north. Unit numbers ending in 11,12 and 13 face the ocean. All else being equal, south facing and oceanfront units are more desirable because they have better views, get more natural light, and are prone to less wind. Oceanfront units average about 1250 sq.ft. while the rest average about 850.

Hale Hui Kai Address: 2994 South Kihei Rd, Kihei, 96753

    Hale Hui Kai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2994 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~1.5 acres (40 units)
  • Reviews: 4.78 / 5.0 (from 666 reviews)
  • Average Price: $662/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Hale Hui Kai Vacation Rentals

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Hale Hui Kai Average Rates


As of November 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Hale Hui Kai is $662. 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 Hale Hui Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 616 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.

Hale Hui Kai wins rave reviews for its unbeatable, toes-in-the-sand location on Keawakapu Beach. Guests love the intimate, vintage “old Hawai‘i” feel, quiet atmosphere, and nightly sunsets from the lawn and poolside lanai. Swimming, boogie boarding, and easy snorkeling with turtles are right out front, and many mention whale watching in season. It’s a convenient base between Kihei’s eateries and Wailea’s resorts, with repeat visitors highlighting the friendly community vibe and responsive on-site/office teams.

Condos are generally clean, comfortable, and well equipped, often with beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers) and thoughtfully stocked kitchens; many units have been remodeled. Most have air conditioning in the bedrooms (some have living-room or full-unit A/C), elevators serve the building, and laundry rooms are on each floor with an easy app. Managers are frequently praised for clear communication and quick help when issues pop up.

Common tradeoffs reflect the property’s age and unit-by-unit ownership. Expect variation in updates and supplies, and note that some living areas lack A/C and can run warm in the afternoon; ground-floor spots trade privacy for instant beach access, while corridor-facing bedrooms can pick up hallway noise. The pool is small, unheated, and quiet-hours are enforced; there are no BBQs on site. Parking stalls are tight, occasional ants or a musty feel can occur in the tropics, and storm surf can temporarily impact beach steps. Read individual listings for A/C details, renovation level, and view preferences—oceanfront for wow-factor vistas or back units for cooler, quieter stays.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 616 reviews

Recent Hale Hui Kai Reviews


Post was very gracious and communicated quickly and effectively. The accommodations were amazing – decor was perfect for Maui and the views were amazing! We will be staying here again and future visits.
Jeremy N.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First arrived at the complex and went to move into the condo and the elevator was not working. Carried our bags up the steps. Open the condo door and a heat wave hit us because the vac units weren’t turned on. Go in and turn on all the ac units and fans. Come back hours later and the condo is still hot as an oven with a terrible smell. Go to take a shower and no hot water in the master bedroom shower. Figured out the mixer valve was broke. Texted the emergency phone number listed in the condo book and got no response. That nigh the neighbors were slamming there door all night and vacuuming at 10 pm. Our door would also not close without slamming. Next day emailed the rental agency and on she replied the next day by scheduling a plumber and a carpenter. So we changed our plans so we wouldn’t be there when they came. She also brought in an air purifier and when it was running showed the air in the unit was of poor quality. That night we went to pull blankets out of the closer to replace the torn comforter and both of the blankets were stained with something looking like blood and bodily fluids. So back to the torn comforter and bleach stained pillows. Tried to do laundry and only one washer worked on our floor and it was in use. Used laundry on another floor only to find out that the washing machine wouldn’t spin. Went to talk to the facility manager and was told it wasn’t there machines and to call the company listed on the machine. So we had to drive to get more quarters and move the laundry to other machine on another floor. Throughout that visit if we didn’t leave the ac unit set on high cool it could not keep up during the day. There are also mold stains on the ceiling in the living area and the carpet ripped/frayed in the primary bedroom. The primary bathroom has cracked counter tops and a shower/toilet room that is in desperate need of a renovation. Over all the description of this unit is highly inaccurate and
Mark S.
July 2026

This is such a lovely property, with so much charm. The location and setting is beautiful You can enjoy morning coffee with a view of the ocean from the lanai. The grounds are well maintained and cared for. The unit is clean and was great for our family of five. The kitchen was a nice mix to balance with eating out. Communication was excellent, sharing all pertinent details. We did not have any issues during our stay, highly recommend!
Lauren H.
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: Wonderful property, location is quiet and on the beach, exactly what we were hoping for. Other guests were friendly. We would come back next time. The kitchen is well equipped, but lacking oil and spices. Soap and shampoo consists of tiny samples, which was less desirable. Washer and dryer is exterior and shared.
JIN P.
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 have been staying at the Hale Hui Kai for over 30 years. It is right on the beach, the front units have awesome views. The rooms are spacious. The place is kept clean. There is not a fancy pool with slides, or a swim up bar. There is a sense of Ohana. Turtles are often swimming out front. We used the community lanai for birthday celebration.
karl r.
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: Unique charming building set on a beautiful cove-like beach. Fully stocked kitchen, mini split ac units in all rooms. Comfy couch and 2 recliners, great to hang out. Everything top notch. Thank you!!
Laura S.
June 2026

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 our stay at Hale Hui Kai. We took our 3 year old and the location to the beach was exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely be back to stay again.
Lisa B.
June 2026

Beautiful property on a quieter beach. Get so much more for your money compared to a large resort. Really enjoyed the relative privacy. Steps to the beach, which was not at all overcrowded. Property is perfect. Updated, clean. Great communication with property manager. They even called to let us know we could check in early on the day of arrival. Highly recommend this unit!
Waseem K.
June 2026

Incredible location. Very thoughtfully stocked unit- everything you could think of was there. We loved our time here and hope to come back.
Julie D.
June 2026

The condo had everything we needed. It was a wonderful place to stay
Cindy M.
June 2026

We stayed a week with our 9 year old twins and had a great time. The hosts were very helpful getting us in a bit early since our flight arrived sooner than expected. Views are gorgeous, right on the beach with a nice pool. Condo had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I will say, I wish the primary suite had a heavier blanket on top, we got quite chilly a few times. Other than that, a perfect memorable stay with my family.
Dusty M.
June 2026

Perfect for our family of four!
Sungyun W.
June 2026

Everything was clean and the location was fantastic.

June 2026

Beautiful!
Serena R.
June 2026

This condo was the perfect home base to all of Maui. We got sunburned on day 2, so we visited spots all over the island. The check-in process was super easy. We had enough space for the 3 of us. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. One small negative was the toilet paper holder in the master was barely hanging on to the wall so the roll would always fall off. But that’s it! We woke up a few mornings with a rooster on the patio!
Shannon N.
May 2026

Perfect location if you are looking for a relaxing stay walking distance from the beach. The small pool was not busy, my 13 and 10 year old enjoyed playing games and having the pool to themselves most of our stay. The beach is beautiful, with tons of opportunities for snorkeling and body surfing for younger kids. Nearby restaurants short driving distance. The apartment had everything we needed.
Jamie A.
May 2026

Avoid this property if you expect consistent and reliable hot water for showers, a dryer that can effectively dry even one item in under two hours and a washing machine that does not flood the unit after three small wash loads over a two day span. Although the building is beachfront and does have a lovely pool, there is no view of these features from the unit. The view from the unit is of the property fence, with a private and well kept patio. Regarding communication with the property owner about the hot water issues and flood, she was responsive to our text messages but other than providing about $6.00 in quarters and telling us to use the building washer/dryer, there was absolutely no compensation for us having to clean up the mess and take cold showers. We paid over $2K for a three night stay and when asked for compensation for the issues, we were told over and over again that the hot water heater was replaced back in January and she has no idea why we are having issues and flat out refused anything for the flood until she had her repair person assess the washing machine flood. We checked out on 5/20 and have heard nothing since. Very disappointed as we did not expect this type of response for the price paid.
Gregory
May 2026

Great property, location is fantastic. This unit has the best lanai and views for the sunset. Thanks for a great stay.
Julia K.
May 2026

Perfect location just steps from beautiful beach.
Julie S.
May 2026

Nice place. Wonderful view. Had everything we needed and kitchen items were all in good shape. Second bedroom and bath are a little small for a second couple especially if splitting costs down the middle.
Amy F.
May 2026

We traveled with our 3 kids for a wedding & were concerned immediately because the exterior door didn’t lock from inside only outside. Our 5 year old has special needs and so we were uncomfortable not having a door that locked which we would have been uncomfortable with any small child. To her credit the host came and added a high lock so we were able to lock the main exterior door. She suggested we slide the large high top dining table in front of the sliding doors and we did. Kitchen and bathrooms were ok and the master bed was very comfy. Plenty of extras of things. While the location is stellar, and the beach is pretty , I am not sure this is a place to bring kids under 18. The very first morning after landing we finally took our kids to the pool at 8:30am local time. It was after lunch back home and they were stir crazy, a super rude staff member- “coach” comes over and rudely says “the pool is closed you need to get out now”. We started getting out and he says “you need to get out now”. The posted pool sign says nothing about hours and the (lockable) pool was neither locked or any closed signage. When my minimally verbal, autistic child began to cry at getting out of pool, “coach” said “and it’s also quiet hours too” and looked at us with disgust. We never could find posted rules at the pool so use telepathy there. There IS signage EVERYWHERE that says “quiet”. This is FINE for retired adults but not kids on vacation. If you are traveling with kids look elsewhere.
Laci H.
May 2026

We were very happy with the apartment and with the host too. The location is perfect for families.
Bence B.
May 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: Great place to stay!
john h.
May 2026

The grounds were absolutely beautiful and access to the beach was great.
Tim R.
April 2026

Beautiful waterfront location on our favorite beach in Maui. The unit was well appointed and the management company was very responsive to a maintenance issue that occurred during our stay.
Reid E.
April 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: Had a great time perfect location no complaints. Would definitely choose this spot again.
Thomas G.
April 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: Had a great time perfect location no complaints. Would definitely choose this spot again.
Thomas G.
April 2026

We loved the condo and will be back. Well appointed, large, and steps from the beach. Great view, also.

April 2026

Everything was incredible, would absolutely stay there again.
Thomas A.
April 2026

Perfect family spot in the Maui Kihei area. The views are amazing, the condo is a great space for hanging out. The beds were comfy and the showers had good supply of hot water and good water pressure. The owner provides beach chairs, a sun shade, and 4 boogie boards. This was great and saved us from purchasing and abandoning gear. The building has an older feel, but it is conveniently located on a nice beach. The surf was safe for all ages. The complex has a chill family vibe. It was quiet and peaceful. The area is great to access kayak rides and surf lessons. It's nice to be near the Wailea area without staying in it. There were many nice restaurants in the Kihei and Wailea areas. The communal laundry was clean and easy to use with an app for payment. The parking lot has smaller spaces, so don't get a large SUV if you can avoid it. There was a broken shade in the 2nd bedroom that the owners seem in no hurry to fix. The dishwasher was broken.
Leslie R.
April 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: This condo was great and very well managed. The location was perfect, the kitchen was the best-stocked condo kitchen that I have ever experienced, and when we had a problem with the internet, the manager was extremely helpful in getting it sorted. My family and I would stay here again.
Cara H.
April 2026

We had a wonderful stay! The beachfront location was unbeatable and made the trip extra special. The unit was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and just what we needed. Communication with the host was excellent throughout our stay. Highly recommend and would definitely return.
Claire E.
April 2026

We love this place!! Steps from the beach. We have stayed here twice and will do so again.
Kristina G.
April 2026

We are owners of another unit here at HHK so we knew what to expect. They’ve just reopened after an extensive renovation so there were some things that were being worked on. You can’t bear the location and beach access. It’s a beautiful place to visit!
Lori K.
March 2026

Clean rooms and good view. No A/C in the living room.
Matthew C.
March 2026

Amazing views
Marla C.
March 2026

The views were absolutely incredible and definitely one of the best parts of the property. The condo was pretty clean and comfortable, and the location made it easy to enjoy the area.Complex parking was pretty difficult and limited, which made coming and going a bit stressful at times. The kitchen was usable but very minimally stocked if you plan to cook.Overall we enjoyed our stay and the amazing views made it memorable.
Megan L.
March 2026

Host had everything prepared nicely. Accomodations were great and the beach was wonderful.
Anne G.
March 2026

The condo is beautifully furnished and decorated with a kitchen having everything you could ever need. The washer and dryer is nice to have in the unit. Incredible location and views with a wonderful area to sit comfortably by the pool to watch the sunset over the water. The beach is beautiful for walking with nice snorkeling too!
Michelle W.
March 2026

So enjoyed our stay. Beautiful condo and grounds.
Dianne
February 2026

Had everything we needed for a beach vacation
Nicole C.
February 2026

Wonderful location, very comfortable stay
Mary C.
February 2026

Location was awesome. The unit was VERY well equipped (especially the kitchen). Quiet and just steps to the beach. Owner was prompt to reply. Highly recommend!

February 2026

The place was so close to everything. It was just a short walk to the beach, plenty of food stops and shopping, and close to the main street when driving places. The lanai was spacious and relaxing. Loved that they provided plenty of beach towels, chairs and a beach umbrella. Fabulous place!
Monica L.
June 2025

I’ll start with the pros : Nice view and spacious condo Cons : Lanai cushion furniture was all worn out and flat, beach chairs had ripped pockets 1of 2 beach umbrell had bent poles,lanai railing was not clean when we checked in lanai table was dirty sliding door to the living area from the lanai did not latch close so the security method was a stick in the track for the door The screen in the kitchen window was dirty to the extent where it would not allow the Cross ventilation breeze to pass through . One morning we open up the dishwasher to find about 1000 ants inside upon telling the property management company about this a day and a half later they dropped by some insect deterrent for us to eradicate the pests. The roller shade in the second bedroom has no means of control, and you literally have to wind the shade up and down on the barrel by hand. The sliding door in the primary en suite couldn’t be left open for any extent of time because when you close the screen behind it didn’t close properly leaving it a jar and provided access for insects to easily get into the unit if left open at night. The crank windows in the primary bedrm were seized closed and appeared to have been in operable for an extended period of time. Simple checks by the cleaning staff between rentals and general ongoing maintenance would be helpful
Alan
June 2025

The property is great, the location is excellent. The communication with the managers was super easy. The only problem we had during our stay - there was not a single sharp knife to cut a watermelon. This is only one improvement that we can think of. Thank you!
Irina P.
June 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: awesome
Joe H.
June 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: Great location.
William E.
June 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: We just love the whole tropical and paradise feel at the Hale Hui Kai! The atmosphere is so relaxing and true laid back island style! From the sound of the ocean waves, birds, to the beautiful flowers and landscape. It was everything and more for our family!
A guest from Chicago, IL
June 2025

It was a very good stay that met our expectations.
Luis M.
June 2025


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