Kaanapali Shores, Maui

Kaanapali Shores is a beachfront resort located on 10 acres of white sand, tropical gardens, and flowing waterfalls in Hawaii. The resort offers a wide range of amenities, including two heated pools, two hot tubs, lighted tennis courts, a fitness and massage center, salon, jewelry store, sundry store, outdoor grills, and an oceanside restaurant. The resort is also conveniently located near a shopping center with a supermarket, coffee cafe, restaurants, and more.

Guests can enjoy various on-site activities such as tennis, pickleball, and Hawaiian entertainment every Wednesday evening. The resort is also close to Lahaina and Whaler's Village, offering easy access to local attractions. With its AAA 3-Diamond rating, Kaanapali Shores provides a luxurious and comfortable stay for vacationers looking for a complete resort experience.

    Kaanapali Shores Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3445 Lower Honoapiilani Rd,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~10.1 acres (463 units)
  • Reviews: 4.65 / 5.0 (from 2116 reviews)
  • Average Price: $435/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kaanapali Shores Vacation Rentals

Kaanapali Shores Average Rates


As of November 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kaanapali Shores is $435. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $679. 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 Shores Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Kaanapali Shores's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 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.

Kaanapali Shores delivers a relaxed condo-resort experience in a prime North Kaanapali location. Guests love the oceanfront setting for sunsets and frequent whale and turtle sightings from lanais, plus two pools (a lagoon-style family pool and a quieter oceanfront pool by the Beach Club restaurant with happy hour and occasional live music). The grounds are lush and well kept, towel exchange is easy, and the walkability is a big win: a Times grocery store across the street, an ABC store and coffee nearby, and a popular food-truck park next door. Many reviewers highlight friendly staff and responsive hosts/managers, along with convenient parking and a not-too-crowded vibe.

Units vary by owner but many feel like well-equipped homes: full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, even wagons), and comfortable beds. Some condos are newly remodeled and spotless with gorgeous ocean views; ground-floor units are praised for step-out access to pools and the beach, while higher floors trade convenience for sweeping vistas and whale watching from the lanai. Check-in is generally smooth and communication strong, and families consistently note how easy it is to spread out, cook meals, and bounce between beach and pool.

Common watch‑outs reflect the property’s age and island setting: the beach out front can be narrow or rocky depending on tide (many guests swim a short drive away at Kahekili or Black Rock), and occasional construction/lanai work has caused daytime noise or temporary balcony closures—confirm current status if this matters. Tropical pests do crop up at times; most stays are unaffected, but a handful of units reported ants or roaches with mixed success after spraying. A few condos feel dated or lightly cleaned, and kitchen stocking varies. If renting privately, expect some resort limitations (no bell carts, paid gym, daily parking fee) and occasional noise near the garden birds, delivery areas, or family pool. Overall, travelers looking for a comfortable, highly convenient, family-friendly base with strong views and amenities rate Kaanapali Shores very highly.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Kaanapali Shores Reviews


Great place! Pools were nice and close to store across the street! Sunsets gorgeous on the beach. Plenty of walking paths near.
Jenna K.
July 2025

No reason to look at another place. Everything was perfect.
John G.
July 2025

While we looked forward to our stay in Maui, our experience with this rental property was unfortunately marred by significant cleanliness issues and poor communication from the management company.To be fair, some of the most important surfaces were clean upon our arrival. The bedding was fresh, the bed itself was comfortable, and the bathroom floors and toilet were clean. The kitchen countertops were also wiped down.However, beyond these initial surfaces, the lack of deep cleaning was apparent and unsettling. In the bathroom, the fan vent was caked with thick dust, and the shower fixture had a very visible layer of mineral buildup. On the vanity, a fake flower scent diffuser was coated in dust and tangled with hair. The kitchen was no better; the container of utensils (tongs, spatulas, etc.) next to the stove was greasy and dusty, as was the side of the refrigerator.Our discomfort was amplified on the first day when we discovered German cockroaches in and around the oven. A rental company associate did come to spray, but the problem persisted throughout our stay. The presence of pests, combined with the other dirty areas, made us question the overall hygiene of the property and left us feeling uneasy.Compounding these issues was a complete lack of effective communication. We sent questions to the rental company via the VRBO chat and received no response. Furthermore, the information provided to us via email about fees was incorrect and misleading. We were told to expe
Larenzo B.
July 2025

Our family of four (two adults and two young kids) had an incredible stay! We loved being on the ground floor—just steps from the pools, the restaurant, and of course, the beach. The location couldn’t have been better. We would occasionally wake up to music from the restaurant during breakfast, but it was never a bother and totally worth it for the convenience.Arthur’s unit was spotless and well stocked with everything we needed, including kid-friendly dishes, beach toys, and a pack-and-play for our youngest. We especially appreciated not having to bring that ourselves (just a tip for future guests—the mattress is stored under the bedroom bed).Overall, we had a fantastic vacation and would absolutely love to stay at Arthur’s condo again next time!
Alex O.
July 2025

Overall, a good place. Pretty dated. Too many
Sanjit K.
July 2025

They had all that we needed including a cooler, beach chairs, and umbrellas. We slept well and loved watching the sunset from the deck. We thoroughly enjoyed our family vacations.
Rebeca M.
July 2025

Property and condo was perfectThe condo had everything we needed and was exactly as described. We would definitely stay again
Melissa L.
July 2025

We really loved Kaanapali Shores and this particular room. It faces the neighboring resorts (with a full ocean view behind it), but this room is so high up, it feels very private and not like everyone can see into your room.The staff was very friendly, the pools are gorgeous and there’s more sandy beach than a lot of the other resorts. We were also pleasantly surprised how well stocked with beach gear and kitchen equipment this particular unit was.Even as we were exploring around and could see the other resorts, we agreed we liked Kaanapali Shores best and will come back to this place again!Some must-do activities—we took advantage of the free ticket for the sunset dinner cruise and it was wonderful. Also, we went over to Whalers Village several times, every restaurant we tried was good.I really can’t even think of a down side. We were so happy with our stay—and the price! Really hoping to go back!!
Amy S.
July 2025

Everthing was perfect It all went very smooth, ther host was very helpful
melissa l.
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: As beautiful as it looks in pictures! Condo had everything - fully stocked kitchen, beach toys, towels, high chair, etc. The property itself is great as well, beautiful beach and pools. This condo is RIGHT on the beach. We walked the entire beach and didn’t see any other properties/condos with as wonderful of a view.
Katie C.
July 2025

Great location. On-site restaurant okay in a pinch. Walk next door or a cross the street for some great food.
Juan N.
July 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay in beautiful Kaanapali. Kenneth was a wonderful host and made sure we were checked in and had everything we need. Beautiful condo, enjoyed the view from the lanai. Spacious enough to accommodate our family of 5. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Quinton D.
July 2025

Our stay was amazing with 2 major snags. We arrived at the property with groceries in hand and let ourselves into the condo with the code provided by the property management. Upon entering the condo I encountered another family inside the unit that had checked in that day also. The management company told us there had been a “glitch” and that they had given the other family our condo number and code to enter by mistake. They put us in another unit for the night but this was a huge inconvenience as we had to move out the next day so they could clean both units and have us switch units. The management team told me they would text us to let us know the unit we rented was ready. We never heard back from them after that. We went to the unit later to find it clean and ready for us. The condo is gorgeous but we also found cockroaches in the toaster and running behind the oven unit on our last day. We let the management team know this also on checkout. The management team never acknowledged the bug issue. The unit we had for the 1st night had multiple roach traps in the kitchen too. I also would have expected them to contact us once we were in our correct unit to make a mends for the huge inconvenience but we heard nothing from them. Very disappointing as it was a major hiccup in our plans. Great unit but he management team could use some work and the unit needs fumigating.
Gina M.
July 2025

Unit was very clean and extremely well located. Air Conditioner did not work well. Property owner was very good.
Ariel G.
July 2025

We loved our stay here. We enjoyed the beautiful property. The staff was friendly, we loved the pools and we had a great time on the beach. The room was everything we expected. It was clean and beds were comfortable.
Kim W.
July 2025

We love the resort and all the amenities. Were really happy with the location, since it was at walking distance to local eateries, pool, beach, and food trucks. We would suggest spraying the unit with pesticides. We found 3 roaches on our stay. One in the cabinets and two in counters.
Joel
July 2025

We had a great time. Kitchen well stocked. Some beach toys too. Had some problems w insects that we reached out to owner about. TV also went out during our stay- but there were others. Owner receptive to our small issues. Parking was great. Would stay again
Naomi B.
July 2025

Great property, wonderful location and staff. Stay here many times and have never been disappointed.
S C.
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: From the time we opened the door we absolutely loved the choice we made to stay here! It was so clean and inviting, not to mention the gorgeous view!! Laura was very helpful with welcome instructions and was available throughout our stay. I can't put into words how greatful we were to be able to stay in such a wonderful place. The beds/bedrooms were wonderful, bathrooms clean, kitchen was huge along with a dining room table for 6-8, and the patio furniture was perfect. Everything was stocked from the kitchen to bathrooms and the extras were great. There were plenty of beach towels, a cooler, wagon, 6 beach chairs, an umbrella, and beach toys. Everything was thought of. We are going to miss sipping coffee on the patio at sunrise, watching the waves during the day, and taking pictures at sunset. Aside from the room itself, the grounds were great also! There are 2 pools, one has waterfalls and an in pool lounging area while the other one (more of an adult pool) is next to a restaurant with happy hour! There is a large grass area to play games and right in front of the restaurant/pool there is beach access. The beach was great with low tide, be careful with your dry belongings as the tide comes in but otherwise it was wonderful!! The access to other areas around Maui was good, there is also a food truck area directly behind the resort which was nice for a quick meal. We did not want to leave!! I have already recommended this place to everyone I know!
A guest from Chula Vista, CA
July 2025

We have been staying at this property for 20 years. We have stayed in many different units here, this one was very nicely updated and exactly as described online. Ground floor gave easy access to beach/pool/restaurant. Ceiling fans worked great and decor was on point. Property management was responsive when it came to small issues- couldn’t get ceiling fan off “high” in a bedroom, couldn’t find beach chairs. I would recommend a little more detail in the guestbook regarding fan operations (remote/wall switch) and where to find things like beach chairs. I was glad cleaning supplies weren’t locked up as we vacuumed the unit a couple of times. Would have given 5 starts but one bed had a huge dead moth in it and there was a dead grasshopper being devoured by ants in the main bedroom. We know there are bugs on the islands but this seemed like some cleaning was overlooked. Wish the curtains would have covered the entirety of sliders in living room and main bedroom. Overall a great stay and would stay again.
Molly T.
July 2025

This condo was a perfect place for our stay in the Kaanapali area. I had wanted to be closer to Kaanapali Beach, but reserved this condo instead. Absolutely so glad I changed our reservation to this location! The resort atmosphere right on the beach was just what we were looking for! Close enough to some shops to walk to, a great coffee shop a few blocks away, grocery store across the street, and a convenient food truck court right next door! The condo itself was spacious, had amazing views, was very clean, and had beach items available to use. We really enjoyed our stay and wish we would have just stayed at this condo instead of moving to a different part of the island.
Alice S.
July 2025

Resort was great! The pools were great, nice sandy beach, restaurant and bar, few little shops, the woman at the coffee shop makes fantastic lattes! Towels for pool from hotel and in unit. Walk next door for food trucks, grocery store, shaved ice, snorkel bobs! Easy parking in garage or lot (our rented suburban was too tall for garage but plenty of local parking). The unit itself was great! Clean, air conditioned, everything we needed in linens and kitchen (high end blender made amazing smoothies from fresh coconut and pineapple from a fruit stand!!) enough coffee for a few days, gorgeous views from both balconies, several birds joined us for banana bread in the mornings. Beach chairs and nice coolers provided, easy to fill with water and take with us for all the driving around Maui. When we had a small issue with a shower head owner was responsive and came and fixed same day after a text. 10/10 would stay again!
Carla B.
July 2025

Very nice condo! Decorated nicely, clean, and comfortable. The bed in the main room was heaven! The sofa bed was perfect for our 11 year old daughter. Everything worked well and the place felt so homie. Nice pool and private beach. There’s a bunch of food trucks in a big lot across the street so we picked food up from there once to bring back to the condo for dinner. Very convenient. We ended up not doing any cooking, but did go to the grocery store across the street for breakfast and snack items to stock the kitchen with. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and would book again.
Devyn M.
July 2025

We had a wonderful time. This property has everything you need away from home and it is in a great location. The pools are amazing and there are food trucks and restaurants close by. We loved it here. Would definitely come back!!
Niki R.
June 2025

The resort itself, pools, and beach are beautiful. Very convenient location to shops and restaurants across the street. The room itself was spacious but a bit tired and not as clean as we’d expect. The lanai was beautiful, though we were unable to use it as two pigeons wouldn’t leave it despite our best efforts to scare them off, and it was covered in pigeon droppings. We communicated this to the manager who replied promptly and offered a discount which we appreciated. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Kaanapali.
Katie D.
June 2025

It was amazing
Shirley P.
June 2025

This property is great. If you're looking for a property with lots of amenities, but not a huge resort, this is for you. Always a chair available at the pools, two pools to choose from and lots of shade. We'll be back!
Betsy V.
June 2025

Great location. Close to beach with great snorkeling. Had everything we needed. Host checked in during stay. Definitely recommend!
Molly B.
June 2025

We loved staying at Kaanapali Shores! The room was spacious and stocked with all the amenities we needed. We loved having a closet full of beach supplies like beach chairs & towels. The view was beautiful from the balcony. It was the perfect mix of condo and resort vibes. We loved the location being so close to stores and food trucks! Only thing that would’ve made it better was different bed sheets, as the ones they had were not very breathable & made it feel sweaty at night.
Reagan
June 2025

The view was fantastic and we enjoyed our stay! Close proximity to shops, dining, food trucks, and a grocery store. Fully stocked kitchen, beach towels, and balcony looks directly out to the Pacific Ocean.
John M.
June 2025

This was the perfect place for my wife and I (or for any couple) during our quick stay in Maui to visit our niece. Kelly's property was nicely decorated, incredibly clean and well stocked for our quick stay - but wish it could have been longer. The Kitchen had everything we needed and the bedroom was super comfortable. Kelly's information was really helpful and I wish we could have taken time to get more of her knowledge of Maui.
Robert M.
June 2025

We had a wonderful time. Would stay again.
Vicky H.
June 2025

This property and unit are amazing! The best part about the unit is the location...ground level, close to beach, ocean views, close to pools and restaurant. We'd definitely stay here again! It was close to great restaurants, food trucks, Whalers, Black Rock, Honolua Bay. What more could you want? Thank you Arthur!
Corrie C.
June 2025

Had a great time. Owner is responsive. View of ocean from all rooms. Conveniently located on the ground floor which is great for families with small children. Steps away from the ocean, pool, hot tub and a toddler pool. Well-equipped kitchen with all the amenities. Just a short walk from great food trucks, fabulous restaurants and a grocery store.
william s.
June 2025

We were in Kihei for 7 days and wanted to extend our stay by staying in Kaanapali
Laura G.
June 2025

Clean, comfortable, and great amenities! Pools were wonderful. Great access to beach.
Kimberly S.
June 2025

This was a perfect location with an affordable price. Great amenities! Great restaurant! Wonderful clean pools and beautiful view!
Jenny E.
June 2025

great location.Booking with a private owner the hotel wouldn't let us rent dvds from the machine because we had to be there guest
debbie a.
June 2025

The Good: Kitchen was well supplied and the condo was quiet. The Bad: The view was mainly of a canal which is not shown in any of the photos. The balcony was very small and only contained two chairs comfortably.
Kathleen K.
June 2025

Family enjoyed the time at the location.
John H.
June 2025

Clean and well stocked with sweet personal touches for the occasions we were there to celebrate. Great stay!
Marie O.
June 2025

Great place! Would stay again.
Jenna B.
June 2025

We loved our stay at KS as a family. It was the perfect rental for us. We loved how close it was to the beach, the facility was wonderful, the pools were beautiful and location to other things was super close. We definitely would go back again.
Josh H.
June 2025

very nice property
Gail F.
June 2025

I brought my college daughter and her friend for a trip after finishing their freshman year at college. We had a great time! The apartment worked well for the 3 of us. The weather was amazing and the beaches were beautiful!! The 2 pools were fun. I would definitely stay here again.
Mylene M.
June 2025

The whole process was easy and seamless from booking to advance info to check in. The property was really nice and while it wasn’t the most amazing food, it was really nice having a restaurant right on site. An added bonus is that there is a grocery store across the street and a food truck park next door that is open every evening with a coffee truck open in the morning. The condo was very clean and seemed well stocked for the beach with chairs, boogie board, and towels. It’s quite a far walk from the parking garage to the unit because the condo is toward the beach but the ocean views made up for that. I would definitely stay again and would recommend to others.
Laura L.
June 2025

This place is wonderful! You could not be any closer to the ocean; we watched a gorgeous sunset from the wrap around balcony every night! The unit is large and exactly as depicted! The pools are nice too.Also AC IS TRULY CENTRAL!Park outside by delivery entrance for this unit; puts you closer!Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Alyce I.
May 2025

Wonderful stay at this property
Gary F.
May 2025

I absolutely love the property. The ground level was literally steps away from the ocean and the pool.There was however, no gym access included. It was an additional charge and there was no ice machine, but you were able to buy a bag of ice across the street at the grocery store I would totally stay here again
Angie E.
May 2025

We were at this property for 6 days in May 2025 and it was perfect for our needs. My husband and I travelled with our 2 daughters, 21 and 25, and the condo had everything we needed. The resort/property listing was just as described - the view from our balcony was great. Beds/pillows were super comfortable. We ate at the resort restaurant a couple of times and the food was great. There is a food truck plaza right next door to the resort - really convenient, lots of options and tasted wonderful. I would note that there is a 10.95 per day parking fee payable to the resort upon check-in...I had specifically asked KBM resorts about that before booking the room and was not given that information, but other than that, they were responsive to my questions/concerns. The tub was not draining properly in the 2nd bathroom and they got it taken care of immediately. Overall, we had a fantastic stay here and would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Marjie D.
May 2025


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