Kaanapali Alii, Maui

Kaanapali Alii is a premier condominium resort located directly on Kaanapali Beach in Hawaii. The resort is within walking distance to Whalers Village, which offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Nearby attractions include the world-famous Black Rock for snorkeling and surf/paddleboard rentals along the walkway. The resort features lushly landscaped grounds, heated free-form swimming pools, whirlpool spas, a children's wading pool, a quiet adult pool, and an ocean-side entertainment pavilion with gas grills and flat-screen televisions. Additional amenities include complimentary tennis on three lighted courts, an on-site tennis pro, complimentary access to the Alii Athletic Club, yoga on the beach, Alii Kids Club program (seasonal), and a beach activities center. The resort is maintained like a hotel, offering an activities desk, 24-hour front desk, workout facilities, and free parking.

    Kaanapali Alii Quick Facts:


  • Address: 50 Nohea Kai Dr,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~8.0 acres (264 units)
  • Reviews: 4.82 / 5.0 (from 1163 reviews)
  • Average Price: $1025/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kaanapali Alii Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Kaanapali Alii

Kaanapali Alii Average Rates


As of March 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kaanapali Alii is $1025. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $1128. 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 Kaanapali Alii Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 821 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.

Kaanapali Alii consistently earns rave reviews for its unbeatable beachfront location and relaxed, upscale vibe. Guests love being steps from a beautiful swimmable stretch of Ka’anapali Beach, with easy walks to Whalers Village, Black Rock snorkeling, restaurants, coffee, and excursions. The resort grounds are lush and impeccably maintained, the staff and bell team are friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere feels peaceful and family‑friendly without the crowds of big hotels. Many reviewers highlight unforgettable sunsets and seasonal whale watching right from the lanai.

The condos themselves are a major draw: spacious, comfortable, and well equipped for longer stays, with full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, and large lanais offering ocean or mountain views. Many units are newly remodeled with comfortable beds and thoughtful touches; hosts and managers are frequently praised for responsive communication. Onsite amenities are strong for a condo resort—multiple pools (including quiet and kids’ areas), two hot tubs, a large, modern fitness center, tennis courts, towel service, and a popular BBQ area with a “grill master” on select evenings. Beach chairs are typically easy to get, and concierge support for activities is often noted as excellent.

A few caveats come up across reviews. As individually owned units, décor and upkeep can vary; some are older or have minor maintenance quirks. Many “two‑bedroom” layouts are actually a 1BR plus den with sliding doors and limited privacy—fine for families, less ideal for two adult couples. There’s no daily housekeeping or on‑site bar/restaurant (most guests cook or walk to nearby spots), and the pool area keeps a quieter tone. At times, natural beach erosion has temporarily affected the boardwalk and direct sand access, though usable beach is usually a short walk away. Parking can be tight for large SUVs, and a few units near service areas or luaus report occasional noise. Overall, traveler sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many repeat stays and comments that it’s one of the best places on Ka’anapali Beach for space, convenience, and a low‑key luxury feel.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 821 reviews

Recent Kaanapali Alii Reviews


This is our second year here and like the first, everything was awesome. Communicating with the host was easy and they were quick to respond. Storing surfboards was easy and surfing out front was fun for everyone. We walked to whaler’s village everyday and it was an easy walk to Black Rock to snorkel with the turtles (go early in the day). We look forward to returning next year. Thank you, Brittany, for sharing your home.
Glenda R.
December 2025

Service was amazing! Property was great. Parking and beach access are positives. Only issue was the horrible construction noise during the day.
Sidharth
December 2025

We had the best time at Regan’s Condo. No frills but 100% described in her listing. We spent every sunrise on the Lanai and every breakfast and lunch was provided in the well equipped kitchen. The beds were comfortable with plenty of bedding, bathroom towels etc. we would definitely stay again. We had a grandmother with our family of 5 that included 3 kids ages 14, 12 & 10. Regan’s communication was the best we have had through VRBO. Stay here! You won’t regret it!
Ashley A.
December 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your facility. The staff was terrific, especially Nate and Lambo. The area was furnished with all of the necessities. We enjoyed the 5 minute walk to the beach and the l0 minute walk to the Whaler's Village. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. If we ever return to Maui, this is tops on our list! Thanks for the treats and coffee.
Gene B.
December 2025

Well stocked And as advertised
Eric S.
November 2025

The condo was everything we hoped it to be. Great/fast communication with Maui Paradise Properties.
Gregory S.
November 2025

We had a wonderful stay at Regan’s condo. The property is as photographed, beachfront access and walking distance to Whaler’s village. The kitchen was well stocked. There were also sand toys, beach umbrellas, and chairs available for use. Regan was very communicative and helpful throughout the booking process and our stay. We would definitely stay again!
Bindi P.
November 2025

We had a blast. We have been to this property multiple times and love it for the access to the beach, pool and atmosphere. First time staying with our twin toddlers- the host was responsive and helped me figure out renting pack and plays (though we ended up just flying with our own). The unit itself is aging a bit but still functional and did not matter to us since all the fun is outside the unit!The jets in the master bath tub had mildew/ not cleaned well so we did not bathe the toddlers in that room (on the cleaning crew NOT the host) and its an older style so they can be tricky to clean. Would stay again!
Kaylin R.
October 2025

Great space for family with easy access to pools, beach, shopping, activities and restaurants
David R B.
October 2025

This is our favorite place to stay in Maui and along Kaanapali Beach. If you’re looking for a relaxing spot that’s not as hectic as the big resorts, this is the perfect choice. It’s an easy walk to Whalers Village, the beach is incredible with surfable waves, and the pool is fantastic. We can’t wait to come back!
Kasey Kucher
October 2025

Great views, great location! Accommodations were all great! Beds all super comfortable and really good water pressure in all showers.Perfect location for walking to Whalers Village
James C.
October 2025

Would stay again! Ocean and mountains views!
Kristi N.
October 2025

Great, spacious ground floor unit. Perfect for our family. The resort also has great amenities and was ran very well. Would absolutely stay here again!
laurel b.
October 2025

It was a awesome. It was clean and the view was breathtaking. Codo itself was set up nice and very high class. Beds were very comfortable. Only slight complaint was the noise that comes from the Westin. The trainer guy sets up right outside and and booms techno music from 7 to 10 AM. Also the Westin had meetings and you can hear the people using the microphones like they are in the room. It is set up so no one at their hotel can hear it, just the Alii. Kind of rude of them. On the other hand we got to get a wonderful view of several luaus. All that being said this was the best condo I have every stayed at.
Allen L B.
October 2025

Some problems that we found out about after landing but the management company was responsive and we were satisfied with results
Sue R.
September 2025

The master bedroom smelled really bad, like strong mildew smell. They had a lady come look at it and said she’d send an engineer to look at cooling system but no one ever came to check anything. The smell was so bad we slept on the couch a few nights. Would not recommend this unit to anyone.
Molly R.
September 2025

This is the 3rd time we’ve rented this same unit but we have rented through Maui Resort Rentals numerous times. We love how easy everything is, the units are always as pictured, clean, in excellent condition and well appointed. We’ll be back next year! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
SWANSON P.
September 2025

Loved our stay! Unbelievable sunsets from our lanai. Will return. Mahalo.
Lisa K.
September 2025

An absolute gem of a unit and property. Gorgeous views of black rock and a fantastic overall stay. Thank you!!
chad s.
September 2025

Outstanding property, wonderful view, great location.
Rolando R.
September 2025

Excellent location with close walking distance to great restaurants and shopping around Whaler's Village. Loved the pool and spa area.Owner responds promptly to any questions or needs.
STEVE T.
September 2025

Great location on the ground floor! Easy access to the pool and beach.
Lisa M.
September 2025

The property is beautiful and well kept. You are within walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach and pool. Maui is the most beautiful place I have ever been and is heaven on earth!
Angie M.
September 2025

We stayed at two neighboring condos and it worked perfect for our family. We have teen and adult children, with a little one of their own and it enabled us to have plenty of “joint” space and private space.
Jennifer G.
September 2025

I cannot love this property anymore! What a delight to see the beautiful resort it’s located in and the unit itself was well maintained and clean! Located right on the beach with the most gorgeous pool and spa! My family and I will definitely be back here! The staff were so warm and friendly as well.
Sam K
September 2025

Spotlessly clean and in a great location with good views of both ocean and mountains, this property was a pleasure to stay in. However, listing should make clear that there is no closet in the second bedroom.
Lorna O.
September 2025

Unit was as listed with stunning view of beach and sunset. 2nd bedroom with seperate beds worked great for our teenagers. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking evenings.We stayed for 12 days and what we paid was not advertised as having no cleaning service nor was there a vacuum available. For what we paid we should have had some form of cleaning or restocking services.
Mark F.
September 2025

Everyone has their own opinion as to what is considered clean. For us, our initial impression was the condo was not clean, at least in our minds. Hair and finger prints everywhere from the tubs to the bathroom walls. Bedding was stained and musty smelling as well as the towels. We did throw the towels and some bedding in the wash while we were there to help out. That said, the condo was well equipped for the cost of the week, especially compared to other condos in the building. Yes it is dated but it was well equipped and we expected it to have the dated charm of 1980’s Hawaii. The safe in the unit was also of vintage 1980 and it required a quarter to use it ….which actually jammed the safe and we could not get the key out. Luckily we did not have anything in it as we did not trust it just by how old it was.The condo owner/host, Regan, was fantastic to deal with. She was mortified when we contacted her upon our arrival with our concerns. She did what she could from afar for us and we did appreciate her prompt communication with us. She even tried to get a new digital safe for us to use but it would not have arrived in time. She did give us a little refund which was not necessary but appreciated. She also followed up with her cleaner and then circled back to us to let us know. Either way, our vacation was still fantastic and I am satisfied the owner will take care of these concerns for her future guests.
Jeffrey M.
September 2025

Stunning location and spacious room. The communication with property manager was prompt and pleasant, they were very helpful for all our needs!
Mariko S.
September 2025

Very spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped condo - two separate bedrooms each with bathroom. Laundry room, kitchen. Free parking. Great condo complex - well maintained. Great location, beachfront. Beautiful garden and pool, no problem with deck chairs. Nice welcoming owner - I appreciate free late checkout. Cons - service area around the corner (linen,trash) which wasn’t disturbing though. Overall, we had awesome experience.
Marcin D.
September 2025

Absolutely amazing!
Jackie D.
September 2025

Excellent property equipped and very comfortable. Only thing missing was an umbrella.
thomas r.
August 2025

Having stayed at various units at the Alii this by far was the best unit we’ve stayed at. From the owner to the unit itself we had the best 10 day vacation. We couldn’t have asked for anything more in a condo. We will be back soon!
Karen G.
August 2025

Excellent condo! Very clean and well appointed! The Alii is the BEST value that we have found on the island of Maui for a family stay!
Phil R.
August 2025

We loved our stay! Great place and location. Would absolutley book again.
Jake B.
August 2025

Great location and value. Unit was as represented. Dated but clean and functional. Facilities and staff were great. Perfect location.
Jason K.
August 2025

Great location & condo.

August 2025

Picture perfect beach front condo that made our family vacation into a life long memory! The condo looks directly at the ocean and palm tree lined beach. Wonderful amenities at the property and in close walking proximity to Whalers Village for shopping and Black Rock for snorkeling with fish and sea turtles. Surf lessons directly by the condo was amazing for the kids and allowed the parent to watch from the condo.
Mark A.
August 2025

I had some concerns about noise with a first floor unit but it was not an issue at all. The unit was well insulated from sound. It was very convenient to the pool, beach, and parking. There was an issue with a clogged drain the first night but it was taken care of the next morning with excellent communication throughout the process.
Frank B.
August 2025

It exceeded our expectations ... for the first time, a VRBO property was as spectacular as listed. Perfect location, clean, amazing property manager, and the views?? Outstanding. Definitely will book again.
Jim P.
August 2025

Nice very nice
Larry B.
August 2025

Wonderful stay! Our family all agreed this was the most beautiful unit we’ve stayed in. The hosts have everything you could want for a family vacation from kitchen staples to board games. The proximity to the beach, pool, restaurants was perfect. Lovely stay!

August 2025

Beautiful condo. Xlnt furnishings. Prtfect location on beach. Definitely stsy here again
Robert H.
August 2025

Everything was as wonderful as we saw on the website. Location was fabulous and close to everything. Check-in was simple, as was checkout. Parking was easy. Kitchen was well appointed and we appreciated having the washer dryer as it allowed us to pack lighter.
Brett W.
August 2025

The condo was as specified. It was on the ground floor, a very convenient location for coming and going. Yes the view could be said its the parking lot but we didn't care - you aren't in the room much and there is a lot of vegetation around the cool and comfortable lanai so you don't really see the cars. The condo had everything we needed, umbrellas, chairs, boogie board, cooler. It was just like the posted pictures. BBQ area and pool was great to use as well but does get a bit crowded. Close to everything!
Elizabeth C.
August 2025

If I cold give it a 100 stars I would. This is the 1st time using VRBO and couldn't be happier with the host and property. Check-in at the main office was super easy and we entered the condo. Just our style. It felt like your aunts house, cozy, inviting, comfortable. Weren't afraid to kick off shoes and jump on the sofa. Full sized kitchen which made it perfect for morning breakfasts. saved lots of with being able to eat in. Had a patio looking out at the gorgeous mountains. Also a bin with boogey boards, umbrellas, chairs in case u wanted to take them to the beaches. The property is like a resort with 2 swimming pools, 2 jacuzzis and several grills. They even had a father/son duo grill for you if u wanted to chill. Great, great family environment. Location and actual condo could not be better. The host was the best. Easy to communicate with. Wanted us to relax and didn't have a problem when we had the whole family (7 total) over for breakfast. The host could not have been sweeter and kind. This condo and property will be our go-to for now on. not one negative thing to say about any of it.
Jeffrey R.
August 2025

This is the second time we’ve rented this property and we love it! It’s spacious well equipped and very comfortable. It has a lovely lanai with a beautiful view of the ocean. Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed our time spent there.
Leanne P.
July 2025

Everything was easy, beautiful, and comfortable!
Jennifer M.
July 2025

Great place, beautiful views, easy walk to the beach.
Rebecca N.
July 2025

Third time staying in Katie and Brittany’s properties. As always, we had an amazing 10 days of comfort, ambience and Aloha stay. Beautiful view, music and fully equipped kitchen and amenities. Thank You Again!

July 2025


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