Honokeana Cove, Maui

Honokeana Cove is a secluded condo resort in Napili, West Maui, just 8 miles north of historic Lahaina Town. The gated property offers breathtaking views of the nearby island of Molokai from each of its 38 low-rise units, surrounded by luxurious tropical landscaping. The peaceful cove provides some of the best snorkeling on Maui, with an abundance of coral formations, tropical fish, and green sea turtles. A heated swimming pool, oceanfront BBQ area, and well-kept grounds add to the dreamlike atmosphere of this tropical paradise.

Unlike large hotels, Honokeana Cove focuses on comfortable condos with full kitchens, baths, and bedrooms, perfect for couples, families, and groups looking to relax together. The resort maintains quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am and offers free parking for one vehicle per unit, with no resort fees. Discounts are available for stays of 10 days or longer, making it an ideal choice for vacationers seeking a peaceful, authentic Hawaiian experience.

Honokeana Cove Average Rates


As of April 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Honokeana Cove is $334. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $437. Note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher), and the averages don't include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax or cleaning and booking fees. Visit the rentals page to see specific unit rates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 531 Guest Reviews


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.

The Honokeana Cove condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests, highlighting its beautiful location, excellent snorkeling opportunities, and stunning sunsets. Guests appreciate the supportive and friendly staff, especially during challenging times such as the Lahaina fire, noting their helpfulness and hospitality. The property is described as beautiful, with well-maintained grounds and a family-friendly atmosphere that many guests return to year after year. The cove itself is praised for its clear waters, abundant sea life, and frequent turtle sightings, making it a favorite spot for snorkeling. While some guests mention minor issues with specific units or suggest updates, the overall sentiment is one of satisfaction and a desire to return. The sense of community, the beauty of the location, and the quality of the accommodations contribute to a memorable vacation experience for many. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 531 guest reviews.

Recent Honokeana Cove Reviews


We enjoyed everything about this property, starting with location: amazing location with great snorkeling and sea turtles steps away, ocean views from main living space, pool and lawn visible from lanai, walk to Napili and Kapalua, near-daily rainbows in December. The unit: updated interiors with fun, beachy decor, ninja blender and daily smoothies, puzzles, games, beach chairs, one snorkel set, great small kitchen with everything you need, plenty of hooks to keep towels try, comfortable beds and bedding, wonderfully placed lounge furniture to enjoy the view. Lovely staff and guests! Our stay was the best, and we hope to return in the future!
Helen S.
January 2024

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: Loved the location and experience on this bay. Great views and walkable to neighboring areas. Great snorkeling. Only complaint-quiet hours were not adhered to by families with children and noise in common area was consistent all day from children.
Petra J.
January 2024

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: Our family of 4 spent a week in unit 215, the location and view are hard to beat. We were very pleased with this updated, clean and comfortable unit. It was a bonus to have AC available, but we only needed it the first couple days. We would definitely stay in this unit again if the opportunity comes up.
Janet M.
January 2024

Unit as described. Perfect location and great communication. Would recommend.
Jessica S.
December 2023

My family really enjoyed this spot! Peaceful, Beautiful and uncommercialized! The Cove is amazing!
Sharon G.
December 2023

My family really enjoyed this spot! Peaceful, Beautiful and uncommercialized! The Cove is amazing!
Sharon G.
December 2023

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: A restful ,rejuvenatingvacation. Just what we needed.The ocean views, the access to the pool, the beautiful landscaping, access to grills ,the helpful staff made for a no stress vacation.
Richard S.
December 2023

Everything we needed was there. Snorkeling could not be better and getting in and out for snorkeling was superb. We spent a lot of time just hanging out on the lanai, listening to the waves, watching the turtles, and spotting a few whales. Highly recommend this spot!!
Melissa A.
December 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 enjoyed being right on the ocean. There is no sandy beach but there are dozens of giant sea turtles that come out to sun on the rocky shore and their colors perfectly match the rocks. Snorkeling was superb. Our disappointment was the construction noise during three of our five days there. We were told via email about this just days before we arrived and we were not in a position to change our plans.
John A.
December 2023

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: Such a magical place, as always. Top notch.
Colette P.
December 2023

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: It's my 5+ time to these condos, the whole facility is small but well equipped, and my keenness for snorkeling makes this #1 for me-- right out the door and into the water; no packing up anything
Peggy H.
December 2023

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. We walked into #219 proceeded to the deck and were greeted by a half dozen turtles resting on the rocks. This was our third stay in #219 and we hope to return. We found some nice updates since our previous visit.
Hayden S.
December 2023

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: Our one bedroom loft condo was perfect for our family of four. Kids loved the pool and we had no problem taking turns in the cove snorkeling while still with the family during nap times. Staff were incredible and the place was spotless. We had so many turtle experiences in the cove; way better than expensive boat trips. Would definitely love to come back!
Diane N.
December 2023

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: Beautiful Ocean bay location. All units have a wonderful Ocean view. Onsite manager and gardener take great care of the complex. Our unit was clean and a great fit for our family:) We were a family of four Adults. We all had a wonderful time. Perfect location and feel for us:). Only things I would want next renters to know in advance is that this unit had a small TV that is not a smart TV. The other would be that the complex has a fence around it but there is not one around the pool. We were very happy there was not one around the pool it would have taken away from the view and old Hawaiian carefree feel but anyone staying with young children take note you can walk straight from your bottom unit into the pool etc. Again we were very happy it was not fenced and believe parents need to be responsible for watching their children 24/7 it’s just a heads up to parents of little ones.
Carole W.
December 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 have come here at least on 4 occasions and had a great time . On the most recent we were unfortunately sick for most of our vacation but it was still great . The clientele has changed since Covid Days and no pupu parties so we could meet others arriving . Maybe the time of year we came .December !
A guest from Summerland , British Columbia
December 2023

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 an amazing relaxing time! We enjoy the "private bay and calm. The condos are always clean and well equipped with almost you can imagine!
A guest from Lake Elsinore, California
December 2023

We enjoyed our stay here, this is our second time staying in this unit. The roaches and ants were very noticeable in the kitchen and bathrooms this time. It would also be nice to have a few more coffee mugs, small spoons and plastic glasses to take down to the pool.
Ellen R.
December 2023

We enjoyed our stay here, this is our second time staying in this unit. The roaches and ants were very noticeable in the kitchen and bathrooms this time. It would also be nice to have a few more coffee mugs, small spoons and plastic glasses to take down to the pool.
Ellen R.
December 2023

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 was our first time back since the fire. While Lahaina Town is sadly gone and will take a long time to rebuild, there is still much to do. We ziplined on Haleakala, rode horseback at Circle M ranch and went fishing out of Maalaea harbor. And the Cove was packed with turtles as usual.

December 2023

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 stayed at Honokeana Cove many times. Unit 109 was a perfect fit for our group. Kitchen was well equipped for everything we cooked and the unit was very clean. Bonus - close to the greatest pancakes at Gazebo
Allison H.
December 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Comfortable,Clean Convenient and very relaxing
Ken K.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We really enjoyed staying at the cove but the code was close to the main road and we heard traffic at all hours
DEAN N.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: The cove is truly a special place, I have stayed in several units on property. Unit 113 was impeccably clean. It could use a bit of updating. That didn't take away from our experience! Enjoyed the location of unit 113, great to be able to walk off the front patio out to the pool and cove.
Suzy G.
November 2023

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: The little resort is beautiful, clean and well maintained. The turtles are amazing and it is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. The unit 106 has 2 bedrooms and is perfectly located. Ground floor with direct access to the pool from the Lanai. It's also well shaded compared to other units that have direct sun most of the day. Wonderful breeze at night and not hot during the day (stayed in November). We loved everything, thank you.
Anna Z.
November 2023

We had an amazing stay. Perfect location for snorkeling and turtles galore. Beautiful well maintained property and condos. Condo 210 had everything we needed including beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers, etc.. perfect location and will definitely be returning. Mahalo
Kimi C.
November 2023

I cannot say enough good things about this condo. Inside is well laid out, with a bedroom / bathroom upstairs (the grandparents used it) and 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom on the main level where we had for us and the kids. The pool is wonderful, so convenient, clean and our good swimmer kids played down there on their own while we cooked meals in the VERY well stocked kitchen. The cove is incredible. INCREDIBLE. Best turtle spotting anywhere. In fact, we took a boat tour and went to “turtle town” and saw zero turtles, but hopped into the cove (steps from the pool and the condo) and saw (no joke) 15 swimming turtles, tons of fish and an octopus. And the turtles (like 10 of them) take daily naps on the rocks. The cove is a terrific place for kids to snorkel. The condo is in a very small “complex” (only 30) and not a high rise complex (only 2 stories of condos). From here, we took morning snorkel trips all over, and even a day trip to Haleakala National Park. The condo offers a stand up paddle board, pool floaties, beach chairs and snorkel gear. And the manager, Victor, is friendly and super knowledgeable about all things Maui. No air conditioning, but we slept with all the windows open and never felt hot. We had Thanksgiving dinner here and the kitchen felt stocked like at home. Book now and know you’ll have a magical vacation.
Stephanie E.
November 2023

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 would love to go back tomorrow!!!
Sean W.
November 2023

Overall stay was great! The unit was perfect for our family of 6. Everyone had their space. Property was lovely and well kept. Quaint cove with great snorkeling. Lots of turtles! We liked the fact that there were limited families with young children so a peaceful area to stay. Some road noise to get adjusted too but overall nice place.
Andrea S.
November 2023

It is a intimate and beautiful compound of low rise buildings in a semi circle around a pool with ocean vistas. I have never seen so may turtles as I did in the small bay. Clean, modern, and spacious. We had a very lovely stay and would come again.
tim c.
November 2023

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 stayed at Honokeana Cove a few times about 20 years ago. We thought we would come back and stay again as we remember it being such a quiet and peaceful place to relax. Amazingly nothing much has changed. Still an excellent place to unwind. The location and view can not be beat. Just be sure to ask how to get into the water to snorkel!!!
Sandra P.
November 2023

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: Perfect location for a relaxing time in Maui, so close to the turtles and amazing snorkeling. The walls are thin, so if anyone is talking loudly or having music on everyone can hear it;) very small community though. No problems with anything really! Easy checking in process with code box, easy going staff. I’d come again!
Carissa C.
November 2023

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: It was a nice quiet trip mostly because there were few condos occupied On previous stays, my condo was cleaned after 7 days. This did not happen this trip. That would be my only complaint.
larry e.
November 2023

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: The complex has the absolute best location on Maui! Condo, grounds and pool are all clean and comfortable. The Cove has the best snorkeling and so many Honu! Everyone is friendly and responsive. Broken coffee maker was promptly replaced. Could use a few more steak knives but our group was able to make do. We will definitely be staying here again for future trips to Maui and recommend this to all our friends.
Shawn B.
November 2023

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’ve stayed at this complex many times. The property is amazing with the large grass and pool. Bbqs and amazing cove it’s on with many turtles. We love to paddle board and swim here. The room we stayed in was nice like they all are. Clean and friendly staff. Love this place. Great local market and healthy food spot you can walk to at Napili plaza. Right next to the gazebo and Napili beach. We come twice a year.
Nolan K.
November 2023

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: Great location, love snorkeling in the cove and nearby beaches.
Kelly C.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 love Honokeana Cove and have been visiting for almost 35 years. We always feel as though we are at "home". The scenery is breathtaking and the people are friendly, efficient and welcoming.
Julie W.
November 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Have stayed at these condos many times & always terrific. This time a little disappointing. Pool deck was being pressure washed 4 days which was very loud & we tried to leave property. Pool not accessible. Tiki torches did not get lit 2 nights. Some kids got on property who were not staying there.
Jerry B.
October 2023

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 snorkeling and sunsets, of course. We were there at the time of the Lahaina fire, and the staff were supportive, helped us get food when the stores were closed, and I liked how they let refugee families from the fire stay at the cove.
Jamie T.
September 2023

This was our second time staying in this beautiful condo in Honokeana Cove. In fact, it is so good, we are booked to stay in 2024 again, too! Cyndy and her property manager, Victor, are an absolute pleasure to work with! The condo is perfect! We are always in instant vacation mode as soon as we open the door. The property itself is incredible, too. We love to relax in the outside heated pool, while we enjoy the spectacular views of Molokai (especially at sunset) or watch the migrating humpbacks and their babies, breaching just outside the cove. We absolutely love getting out in the cove for our daily snorkels, with the amazing plethora of turtles and spectacular Maui sea life. We always feel wrapped in Aloha, starting with our very first contact with Cyndy and Victor. Honokeana Cove has become very much a part of us, just as Maui has!! We are really looking forward to returning next year!! Mahalo, Cyndy and Victor!! Maui Strong!!
Cynthia C.
September 2023

We were here when tragedy happened in Lahaina. Victor bright is flashlights, checked on us daily, and brought us to the tour buses to leave the island. It was wild but I am soo thankful we were at this little slice of heaven. I would go back tomorrow!!
Jessica H.
September 2023

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: Absolutely the best condo to rent for 2 in the complex. Relaxing, beautiful, well stocked, best snorkeling, wonderful bbq and the sunsets are amazing.
Joann T.
August 2023

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: The family enjoyed #105, the great snorkeling, many turtles, and a wonderful spot to watch the sunset each night. Until we see you again!

August 2023

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: Fantastic
Eric T. T.
August 2023

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 trip was our 15th time at Honokeana Cove. We can’t imagine going anywhere else. We took our family and rented 4 units. It’s a perfect place for families! The grandchildren all will have fond memories of all our stays there. We highly recommend this piece of Heaven.

August 2023

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: Not our first time and certainly not our last. The onsite manager, was amazing during the scary time of no power or connection to people when the fire destroyed Lahina. He was calm and helpful to the visitors.
Julie B.
August 2023

Fabulous snorkeling in a quiet cove in a young family friendly property. Lots of grass and shad and the view from your lanai can’t be beat. We found we had overlooked there was no air conditioning, which in the winter not a problem, but we were quite warm. The breezes helped The condo could use an upgrade. Although it is equipped with everything you could possibly need, queen bed too small and really needs a facelift.
Susy L.
August 2023

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: Our family made our 25th trip to “the Cove” this past ten days (8/1-8/10). If continuous return business is a plus, what can I say! This trip was impacted by the tragic fire in west Maui. We were without ANY power at The Cove. Su and Ray stepped up and made our stay as comfortable as possible under the trying circumstances of no power, no news and the unknown.
Greg C.
August 2023

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 wonderful week at Honokeana Cove. This was not our first stay, and it won’t be the last. The actual cove is a fantastic snorkeling spot full of fish and turtles. Usually calm waters, easy entry you won’t find a better spot. We appreciate the small property and got to know some really nice people as we saw them each day in the pool. The condo itself was very clean and had everything you could want for cooking. The bathrooms were good, the air conditioner in the down stairs bedroom a bonus. We stayed in unit 214. The views were just incredible. Su in the office was helpful and we appreciated the hard work the gardener did every day keeping the grounds looking great. The descriptions on the website are very accurate as to each units furnishings. The location in Napili is amazing. There are restaurants close by as well as grocery stores and some shopping. Honokeana Cove is highly recommended by us!
Sheila M.
August 2023

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: My family and I had the most relaxing, enjoyable vacation ever! We hardly left Honokeana Cove because it had everything we needed to experience paradise!
A guest from Benicia, Ca
August 2023

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 place is paradise!
A guest from Benicia, Ca
August 2023


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