Island Surf, Maui

Island Surf Condo Resort in Hawaii offers a central location with easy access to shopping, restaurants, beaches, and various water sports. The resort is situated across the street from Kalama Park, which features playgrounds, roller hockey, volleyball, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking. The Island Surf building houses numerous businesses, including bicycle rentals, spa treatments, scuba diving bookings, surfboard rentals, and dining options.

Guests can enjoy the resort's pool and BBQ area on the second floor, both with ocean views. The first floor of the complex offers additional amenities such as a dive shop, bike shop, gym, and various rental services. The resort is also conveniently located for day trips to popular destinations like Haleakala, Hana, Lahaina, and Wailea. Island Surf is a non-smoking complex, providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

    Island Surf Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1993 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~1.0 acres (83 units)
  • Reviews: 4.79 / 5.0 (from 1180 reviews)
  • Average Price: $314/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Island Surf Vacation Rentals

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Island Surf Average Rates


As of January 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Island Surf is $314. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $443. 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 Island Surf Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 849 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

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.

Island Surf draws rave reviews for its unbeatable, walkable location in the heart of Kihei. The condos sit right across from Kalama Park and Cove Beach, so guests sip morning coffee while watching surf lessons, volleyball, and sunsets over the ocean; many even spot whales from their lanais in season. Food is a standout convenience: South Maui Gardens’ food trucks, cafes, and the Foodland grocery are a short stroll, with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Parking is easy, elevators are handy, and the spot makes a great base for exploring beaches in Kihei/Wailea and day trips around the island.

Inside, most units are described as clean, comfortable, and impressively well stocked—think full kitchens, quality cookware, spices, beach chairs/umbrellas, boogie boards and snorkel gear, coolers, laundry in-unit, and thoughtful extras. Many hosts earn praise for clear communication and quick responses. Views and breezes are a big part of the experience, and several renovated units add quieter split A/C and upgraded, sound-reducing sliders; the pool and BBQ area are a useful bonus.

Common caveats: this is an older, lively, in-town building on S. Kihei Road, so daytime street/park noise (plus the occasional rooster) is normal, though it’s much quieter with doors closed and at night. Periodic construction/structural work has caused daytime noise for some stays. Comfort details vary by unit—some A/Cs have timers or are weaker/noisier, a few units felt dated, and occasional cleanliness or pest hiccups were reported but not a consistent theme. The beach directly across can be small/rocky; most guests walk a few minutes to the swimmier Kamaole beaches. If you’re after a resort feel, this isn’t it—but for a well-equipped condo with stellar views, strong host support, and top-tier walkability, Island Surf is a repeat favorite.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 849 reviews

Recent Island Surf Reviews


Very pleasant experience. Room was clean upon arrival. This was our second time staying here. We would stay again.
Gloria M.
September 2025

Highly recommend this condo for anyone looking for an Amazing location on their next trip to Maui! The location was everything!!! Walking distance to awesome coffee shops, south Maui gardens food trucks and great restaurants! The condo itself was wonderful - from how well it was stocked to the cleanliness and let’s not forget about the sunsets and view from the lanai!!! Cannot wait to stay here again one day :)
Sam N.
September 2025

The place was fantastic for our quick stay in Kihei. It’s located within walking distance of the beach, tons of food trucks, and more. The place has a well appointed kitchen, lots of towels, and beach stuff. Matt gave great suggestions for us as first timers to Hawaii. I’m sorry we couldn’t stay longer.
Tracy P.
September 2025

Wonderful place. Would absolutely stay again if in Maui. Perfect location. Very nice property.
Harry H.
September 2025

Location was the best - walking distance to nice eateries and multiple beaches that were great snorkeling spots. The host provided extra beach chairs and beach umbrella which came in handy when visiting the beach as well. Overall great stay for our weeklong trip to Maui!
Tomoya O.
September 2025

A fabulous comfortable stay in a great location. The hosts
Paulette M.
September 2025

Wonderful place to stay while in Maui. A lot of great places beach, parks, restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Accommodations was very clean and had everything you needed for cooking, snorkeling or enjoying the sunset from 2 different lanais.
Jane C.
September 2025

We all loved this place- it was spacious for 3 adults and had everything we needed. Location is excellent- we enjoyed watching surf classes from our living room and balcony. South Maui Gardens right next door was our hangout for delicious meals and live music. Supermarket and other needs are easily walkable.The host is responsive and helpful. Overall a great place to stay!
Laurel B.
September 2025

Great location. Great amenities. Nice owners. Would recommend.
Steven S.
September 2025

Comfortable, had all amenities, and close to businesses.
Nighat R.
September 2025

This was the perfect spot for me for a two-week diving trip. Price was reasonable, location was more or less between two dive boat harbors, food and bars within a block, the amazing South Maui Gardens next door, grocery store two blocks away, area for rinsing gear in the parking lot, a drying rack on the double lanai, and a dive shop in the very same building. Place was very clean, spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Plus, the owner, Patty, was instantly responsive and kind. The only downside is that you can’t readily walk to a big beach and you hear fairly loud street and nightlife sounds until about 10 pm. For my purposes, that was all fine but others might be bothered.
Randy G.
September 2025

Great time staying here, a lot of stuff to do walking distance. Host had everything we could’ve needed to make our stay pleasant.
Julissa T.
September 2025

The views from the property were amazing and it was clean, well stocked with beach equipment and snorkel gear. Matt was very responsive before and during our stay. The town of Kihei is full of nice beaches and restaurants, and seems to be the happening place with Lahaina gone. South Maui Gardens, which is right behind the Island Surf building, is an amazing spot to grab food. Our favourite was the Thai Mee Up food truck. Make sure you get the Pad Thai (but everything is good)!
Nathaniel R.
September 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: I had a great experience with Rentals Maui! I was visiting for work purposes and had to extend my stay a few times. The group I dealt with was extremely helpful and accommodating! They helped to make one of the more hectic parts of traveling (lodging) a very easy and stress free process!
Grant C.
September 2025

Great location, great ocean views, and the AC was clutch on those hotter afternoons.
Andrew S.
September 2025

Wonderful home with everything you need and more. Our stay was highlighted by this great property. Very central location for Maui’s beaches and attractions. Loved the information resources inside the home, very helpful.
Kenny S.
September 2025

This is a great spot in Kihei. We enjoyed the food truck oasis behind the building, the ocean across the street, and close access to beaches. The condo is well set up for guests and even provided us with beach chairs, snorkeling gear, and an umbrella! It is exactly as pictured. We didn’t need a car for several days in this spot, other than ubering to the Maui Brewing Company close by! Also, the corner convenient store in the building made it really easy to get snacks and anything we forgot. Would recommend!
T W.
September 2025

late check-in worked well for us
don18 s.
September 2025

Loved everything! Will return and totally recommend.
Cristina B.
August 2025

I stayed in Maui with my best friend for a week and we were in between 3 places. I am SO HAPPY we stayed here! Everything was walking distance. The beach park was in front of the building but the beach to swim was only 10 mins away walking. The South Maui Gardens was also right next door which is a beautiful plant nursery with food trucks, live music, small cute breakfast places, and events that a lot of people drive to. We only used our rental to go explore Hana and the luau in Lahaina because everything was so close. The room was absolutely perfect and comfortable! 10000/10!!! :)
Belen
August 2025

Unit was very well equipped and maintained. Spent about 5 minutes trying to get in until I figured out that the code was not for the lockbox. My bad.Wish we could have stayed longer.
Harvey C.
August 2025

Great location, host was responsive and easy to work with. Recommended!
Michael R.
August 2025

The location of the property is top notch and the owners are very responsive!
Tahani A.
August 2025

What a fabulous stay we had! The location has stunning expansive floor to ceiling window views of the ocean at Cove Beach from the living/dining room and master bedroom areas. The condo was well appointed with very spacious rooms and so well stocked in the kitchen. Patty had all of the beach gear conveniences available for us. - from beach chairs to umbrella, from large coolers to frozen ice packs. There is free parking and access to the pool in the complex as well (although we do not give a chance to use it). Patty was very prompt in communication and allowed us to have an early check-in, which was very gracious, and much appreciated. The building is surrounded by nearby eateries, grocery store, drugstore, etc. So central and convenient. We enjoyed every minute of our time there and would definitely love to come back next time we are in Maui again. Mahalo!
Anh T.
August 2025

We had a truly exceptional stay at this condo in Kihei. The host had absolutely everything thoughtfully prepared, from detailed local recommendations to an incredible selection of beach accessories (chairs, umbrellas, cooler, surf boards, you name it!). The place was spotless, beautifully organized, and in a fantastic location just steps from the beach and great food spots. It’s rare to find a rental that feels this welcoming and well-equipped. A perfect home base for exploring Maui. Thank you Matt.
Zoran B.
August 2025

Great stay in the south end of Kihei. Walkable to many great spots. Great View. Highlights for me was having my own washer/dryer in the unit, fast wi-fi, Btita Water Pitcher, and Ice Maker, along with a coffee maker in the room.
Steve J.
August 2025

We stay at this particular location regularly and we always have a great stay! This specific unit was exceptional! Aloha

August 2025

Location was beautiful. Ocean view was beautiful. The place was clean and fully stocked with supplies for us all around. Only thing was a little confusing was finding the location in the building. Had to ask a store worker on the first floor how to access the condos.
Victoria C.
August 2025

We loved staying here. It was exactly like the pictures and located right across from the beach and walking distance to a lot of places in time area. On our second day the WiFi had went down and later that day we ended up getting locked onto the balcony after closing the sliding door and unfortunately missed out on an expensive excursion we had booked for the evening. The property owner and his team were extremely apologetic and helpful in resolving our inconveniences. They responded almost immediately to any question we had. If you're planning on staying in Maui, you definitely won't regret staying here. Todd and his team are the best.
Alixx C.
August 2025

The location was absolutely perfect! Best food spots and beaches are so close. The space was exactly as described and pictured, and it was clean and well cared for. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided as well! Communication was clear and easy, and check-in / check-out was seamless. We would gladly stay here again on our next trip to Maui. Highly recommend!
Elyse K.
August 2025

My family and I absolutely fell in love with this place! The attention to every detail within the condo is unmatched in any other place I’ve ever stayed. Highlights included great music across the street, daily games of pick up volleyball, fantastic and affordable surfing, food truck village one parking lot over. I could go on and on. Loved the vibe at Kalama Park. Our host Patty provided us with early check-in and answered every question in a timely and thorough way. Can’t recommend this place enough! Oh…..and the view was so great I couldn’t look away. Simply stunning!
Jane M.
August 2025

Everything about this condo is great. Free parking, across from the beach, short walk to the store and food truck… the list goes on. On site pool, friendly staff, grill on the property. A/c in all rooms which was great for us as Canadians. Loved the space and location! Thank you again!!
Kristy W.
August 2025

This condo was fantastic! Great, responsive owners who have equipped the condo with all kinds of needed little items! The views were spectacular, and the location is walking distance to so much. The road is loud, but the sliders do a great job of keeping out the noise. The A/C units for the very hot weather were effective.
Chris A.
July 2025

Great, except, circuit breaker kept popping. You would have to turn everything off to use one thing very annoying. Please fix this.
Kara D.
July 2025

We loved staying here. It was exactly like the pictures and located right across from the beach and walking distance to alot of places in time area. On our second day the WiFi had went down and later that day we ended up getting locked onto the balcony after closing the sliding door and unfortunately missed out on an expensive excursion we had booked for the evening. The property owner and his team were extremely apologetic and helpful in resolving our inconveniences. They responded almost immediately to any question we had. If you're planing on staying in Maui, you definitely won't regret staying here. Todd and his team are the best.
Alixx C.
July 2025

AMAZING PROPERTY!! Matt really is a super host! He has ensured you have everything you need at the condo for your stay! The kitchen is stocked as well as your own at home! The bed is extremely comfortable & it’s so handy having a washing machine & dryer. There’s beach chairs, coolers, and even hooks in the shower for your wet bathing suits. The condo is located in a great part of town, many restaurants a short walk & a convenience store just downstairs.The sunset views from the patio are breathtaking! Book this condo I highly recommend!
Caz W.
July 2025

Perfect location and walking distance to beach, food trucks and shopping. Very nice, cozy place and a great host. We appreciate you allowing us access to the room before check in at 4pm and allowing us to check out later. Your communication was excellent. We don’t have any complaints. Thank you for having us!
Shayna G.
July 2025

This was our third stay in the building. All three were different VRBO units. This is the best one. This is a great Kihei location. The unit is large, clean, well maintained. No complaints.
Darrel M.
July 2025

I recommend this place and I will definitely be back
Julie D.
July 2025

This unit is spacious and clean, with all of the things needed to make it feel like home.The location is perfect central Kihei.The views are amazing! I cant say enough good things about it.
jennifer w.
July 2025

We absolutely loved our stay in Kihei at this apartment. It is right along the beach and close to everything. The Foodland grocery store is within walking distance as is the food truck park with tons of amazing food options. The apartment is quiet and the AC in each bedroom as well as the living room makes the stay super comfortable. The balcony is well appointed and avoids the sun for most of the day until sunset which is ideal. Because it is on the Main Street, it can be a little noisy at night if you’re adjusting to jet lag from the mainland but nothing a few earplugs can sort out. All in all our stay was fantastic and we would stay here again the next time we are in Maui!
Dennis W.
July 2025

Great property with all the amenities you need to enjoy the beaches of Maui. There are so many food trucks within walking distance of the condo that we really enjoyed. But our favorite thing was to sit on the lanai in the mornings with our coffee and watch the surfers or in the evening to enjoy the sunsets.
Karen M.
July 2025

Amazing place to stay, location, view and perfect accommodations for our 5nts there! Definitely would stay again and recommend for others!
Melissa C.
July 2025

The rental was great, nice amenities and well supplied. We loved the actual condo and its location was so centrally located we were able to walk to many of our favorite restaurants and community functions. The only reason I rated the overall stay lower than a 5 star was the building was under construction and there was constant concrete jackhammering noise coming from the roof. We often vacation in Kihei, and we planned our vacation to escape our own remodel in Los Angeles. The noise was constant through the day and was annoying and did not allow us to relax in the condo during the day.
Charles K.
June 2025

Our family had a great time at the condo in Kihei. The rooms were spacious, the place had everything you need for cooking and the beach (minus life jackets but those were easy to rent). The location was perfect and within walking distance of tons of restaurants, shops, and the ocean. I would definitely recommend this place and if we're ever in the area again would happily stay there.
Rebecca W.
June 2025

Great location with overstocking of amenities. Everything was great except the quality of the A/C unit. It's a small room but still wouldn't cool the room till 4am or so. all else was perfect.
Gregory C.
June 2025

Nice 2 bedroom condo, well maintained and comfortable. Easy access to restaurants and beach, beautiful view.
Shelly H.
June 2025

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay and a better host! Matt was accommodating, friendly, professional and welcoming. He gave clear instructions on how to check in and check out. The unit was indeed beautiful and clean with gorgeous views and conveniently located to restaurants, shopping and the beach. This will be my first go-to place anytime I’m in Maui.
Annie M.
June 2025

Best place to stay, in front there are sports fields, there are places to eat well, on one side there is a place that offers the luau show, excellent atmosphere and delicious food, a privileged location, they are undoubtedly part of what made our trip fabulous, staying there
Erika C.
June 2025

Overall the stay was good. Make sure set your bedroom AC units to no lower than 78 or the circuit breaker will kick in. Then you'll need to reset it at the electrical panel. Once we understood that the stay was fine.
DG V.
June 2025


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