Kaleialoha, Maui

Kaleialoha Resort is a quiet, oceanfront property in the heart of West Maui, just a 5-minute drive from both Kaanapali Beach and the majestic Kapalua area, known for its beautiful beaches and world-class snorkeling. The resort offers a heated swimming pool, oceanfront common area with gas BBQ grills and lounge chairs for sunbathing, assigned parking spaces, an elevator, and free parking with no resort fees. It is conveniently located near Kaanapali and Kapalua Golf Courses and just a few minutes' drive to Honolua Bay, Napili Bay, Black Rock Beach, and Lahaina Town. Kaleialoha is an ideal spot for ocean activities such as snorkeling and paddleboarding, and is within walking distance to shopping centers, restaurants, and local transportation services.

    Kaleialoha Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3785 Lower Honoapiilani Rd,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~1.1 acres (67 units)
  • Reviews: 4.75 / 5.0 (from 839 reviews)
  • Average Price: $292/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kaleialoha Vacation Rentals

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Kaleialoha Average Rates


As of March 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kaleialoha is $292. 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 Kaleialoha Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 553 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.

Kaleialoha is a small, quiet oceanfront condo complex that guests choose for its unbeatable setting and value. Most reviews rave about the west-facing lanais with nonstop sunsets, the sound of the waves, and near-daily sightings of sea turtles right below and whales in season. The location in Honokowai is convenient—minutes to Kaanapali and Napili—with coffee shops, a grocery, food trucks, and the Farmers Market within a short walk or quick drive. Many units are described as clean, comfortable, and well equipped, often with full kitchens, beach gear, and sometimes in‑unit laundry. The oceanfront lawn with lounge chairs and the BBQs are popular, and on calm days some guests snorkel right out front.

Hosts and onsite managers earn frequent praise for being responsive and helpful, and check‑in is typically easy with keypad or lockbox entry. Travelers repeatedly say staying here feels more relaxed and less crowded than big resorts, making it especially appealing for couples or anyone seeking a peaceful home base to explore West Maui. Several units have been nicely renovated, and corner or top-floor condos get great airflow and panoramic views.

Common trade‑offs do come up. This is an older complex and quality varies by unit; a recurring theme is that air conditioning, when provided, is often only in the living room, so back bedrooms can run warm (fans help). There’s limited or no sandy beach directly in front—entry can be rocky and the small pocket beach may disappear at high tide—so expect to drive to larger beaches. The pool is small, on the parking‑lot side, and sometimes cool; there’s no hot tub. Parking spaces can be tight, early check‑in and luggage storage aren’t typically offered, and like much of Hawaii there are occasional pest or maintenance hiccups, though most note quick response. If AC, a modern interior, or easy beach access are priorities, select a recently updated unit (ideally corner/top floor) and come primarily for the views, wildlife, and tranquil setting rather than resort-style amenities.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 553 reviews

Recent Kaleialoha Reviews


The outdoor view was amazing. The room was adequate. I was so disappointed that the elevator was broken down. It had been down for 2 weeks prior to our stay and the HOST didn't even know it. It never was workable during our stay of 2 weeks. The bed was comfortable with additional fans to keep us cool in the bedroom. The rug is overdue for a thorough cleaning. Walking across the rug barefooted left me with dirty feet. Maybe just consider putting in flooring instead of a rug.
Lea D.
December 2025

Great view - swam in the ocean and watched the turtles each day.
Wayne S.
November 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: one bedroom condo, one split unit for A/C in the living room at the other end of the condo from bedroom. split unit was very tired and never cooled off the bedroom. ended up sleeping on the terrible sofa bed.
David E.
November 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: The view from the 4th floor was incredible and the unit was very nicely appointed. It's obvious the owners care about the renter's overall experience and we greatly enjoyed our stay. Only giving 4 stars because of the need to climb up and down the stairs due to the elevator being out of service.
A guest from Virgin, UT
November 2025

Great spot to see turtles, dolphins, whales, eels, close to shops and the fabulous fish market
scott h.
November 2025

We had the most amazing stay! We got to see turtles everyday!
Heather Colson and Megan Brann
November 2025

Wonderful stay! The view was beautiful, the host was very accommodating, the condo offered more than we expected. There was anything you could need for a beach day to use, full kitchen, and spacious, and clean. Highly recommend and would love to stay here again on our next trip to Maui.
Kacie C.
November 2025

Great location. Host supplied all needed information.
Wade F.
November 2025

Host was great! Good communication, place was VERY clean and comfortable.
Angela F.
November 2025

First off I live in California, my occupation requires me to drive all over Monterey and Santa Cruz county, I also visit San Francisco regularly so I’m very accustomed to seeing beautiful beaches and sights but the view from this condo was absolutely stunning! The pictures in the advertisement don’t do it justice, if anyone could find something to complain about then they must be very hard to please. The ocean is right off the lanai, and to get into the warm calm ocean takes about 30 seconds unless you’re walking on island time.My wife and I love going in the ocean but we dare not where we live due to water temperature, But both of us were in the water for hours at a time and the water was so clear you could see the sea turtles literally swim right by.I don’t think a day went by without us seeing turtles right from the lanai, perfect place to wake up and drink coffee or juice and eat breakfast, so relaxing. The condo also had all the appliances the we needed pots, pans, coffee maker, blender, even had a boogie board and fins for snorkeling.We went to Honolulu for our honeymoon and stayed in a skyscraper on the 36th floor with a sweeping view, but the view from this location blew my mind, the only complaint I have with this unit is that I had to leave.Very well done, thank you so much, from the Venuti’s.
Adam V.
November 2025

Loved the location, oceanfront with a full kitchen! The condo was equipped with everything you need including beach chairs, snorkel gear, boogie boards & even fishing poles. I chose this unit because of the fact it was 30 steps to the ocean. Views were amazing! Great communication with the host. Best side of maui!
Julie H.
October 2025

Very peaceful and quiet, relaxing.
John H.
October 2025

Beautiful balcony and view, kind and responsive host, quiet area. Stars, ocean and close to food and the beach while being more secluded. Wasn’t hot even though the bedroom doesn’t have air. Well supplied.
Esme C.
October 2025

Great location, gorgeous views, fully stocked for anything you might need.
Kelly O.
October 2025

109 was everything & more. This was my 15th time to Maui & by far my favourite condo. The ocean was right there. The swimmable beach, turtles every day, fully stocked condo. It was perfect. We will be back!
Chrystal C.
October 2025

Nice view
David H.
October 2025

Such a beautiful location and nice condo! Condo is very well maintained. Pool is very nice as well. Loved being able to see the turtles from the balcony.
Brenda W.
October 2025

Great ocean view. Could use a bigger AC unit, but was comfortable. Host was helpful. Unit is missing a gate key to go to the ocean after hours.
Roy L.
October 2025

Great the only issue was the AC in the main living room which made us sleep on the couch since the air didn’t reach the bedroom
Alex B.
October 2025

we loved being so close to the ocean, the entire condo was amazing. We stay at lots of places , always condos, and this is by far the best. could not think of anything we did not like. Seeing the sea turtles so close was another plus . Loved it
Len L.
September 2025

Clean, great location, very quiet
Korlin T.
September 2025

Excellent location for a beautiful island stay. 4th floor was a bonus because we were able to enjoy the sights and sounds of being at the ocean.
Joe S.
September 2025

Pictures and reviews of the property, as well as its proximity to the ocean, were spot on. No regrets whatsoever and would always look to rebook here. I mean, you have what ends up being essentially your own private beach every day. You swim with the turtles. The A/C in both the living room and bedroom were downright chilly they worked so well. Great kitchen, nice counter space and shower in bathroom, walking distance to a few restaurants and food trucks. We had a fantastic time and can’t wait to return someday!
Rob M.
September 2025

Great location, walking distance to restaurants
Jonathan M.
September 2025

So many issues with this stay. I’ll go in order of annoyance. 1. The air conditioning was awful! There was no central a/c. The bedroom was hot, yes even with the fan on. One of the most important things about vacation is getting great rest. I slept horribly! 2. The pillows were awful. They were all pretty firm, so being in a hot room with uncomfortable pillows was even worse! And I tried all of them. 3. Not allowing you to check in until 4 pm but making you check out by 10am with absolutely no grace is ridiculous. I had to just sit in my car waiting to be able to go in for several hours. I took an early flight so I could have time there but that time was totally wasted. 4. The railing on the lanai was covered with bird poop. So gross. We’re talking the top and bottom. It’s clearly been there a long time to accumulate that much in various states of decay. 5. You finally arrive with your drinks and groceries after you can get in and there’s no ice. I get that they can’t keep full ice trays. Fine! Then leave a little bag of ice! The condo was hot, no a/c on and no way to have a cold drink. 6. The cooler that they have for you in the condo is gigantic! It’s for a huge family. Totally useless and there was only 1 tiny plastic ice pack for it anyway. 7. There’s zero flexibility in rescheduling, even for a medical emergency. I fractured my foot 1 month prior to this trip and the condo was the only part of my trip that refused to let me reschedule. I even offered documentation.
Vanessa B.
September 2025

My husband and i stayed here first for seven days. We loved it place was a little small but it was just the 2 of us. It has everything you need from towels, cooking dishes.2 draw backs you can't access the beach till 8a.m , because the gates are locked. And 2nd the ac condenser unit is outside on the patio making to hot to sit outside very long. You do see alot of turles and manta rays. We saw one monk seal. All in all we would stay here again! Mahalo!!
melinda l.
August 2025

This condo was a ground-floor dream. From the lanai, it's a few steps on the grass to the edge of the water. We spent a lot of time on the lawn and nearby beach, it was pretty quiet and we saw very few other guests. The ones we did interact with were friendly. The condo included everything I needed to make the most of my stay, including beach chairs, beach towels, and a floatie tube. Additionally, the condo location was great, a quick walk from a great cafe, a public beach, and shops nearby. There is a window AC unit, although the cross wind breeze when all windows were open, with the waves crashing in the distance, was truly peaceful and pure bliss. The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. The only downside is that this condo is a true ground-floor unit and is directly in front of the ocean, which means it could use some updating in a few areas.
Victoria J.
August 2025

Excellent location and property. Very clean, and comfortable. We’ve stayed at Kaleialoha a few times in the past, and this is by far the best unit in the complex. We are already planning our return.
Jennifer P.
August 2025

The location is great and the place is welcoming, however the place wasn’t very clean. The carpet needed to be vacuum cleaned mor, I’ve tried to use the vacuum cleaner but it is not in good condition so it didn’t help.
Vasylyna P.
August 2025

We loved our stay at Kaleialoha! Ray was very responsive and accommodating. The unit had everything we needed, including beach and snorkeling gear, which we enjoyed using at local spots.We ran into a small issue with one of the AC unites not working but Ray was on top of it and got it replaced within 48 hours - and over a weekend, too!Mahalo, Ray!
Magda Z.
August 2025

Loved it and would absolutely stay again!
Tracie K.
August 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: The facility was great, and a great location. communication was good and the facility clean and adequately supplied
Debbie C.
August 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: Loved the ocean front balcony!
Sandra A.
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: feels like were home everytime we arrive to this unit...very private environment, great grilling and snorkling outback!
norma r.
July 2025

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: The property matched our expectations and was as presented. Unfortunately there were bed bugs and we had very itchy fresh bites each night which wasn't ideal.
Steven H.
July 2025

One of the best views on Maui!Great location. Close to excellent beaches. Walking distance to great coffee shops, bakeries and fresh fish. Superb restaurants nearby. Good value!
Augustus K.
July 2025

The room was prepared well and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.
Salvador B.
July 2025

We had a wonderful trip! The location cannot be beaten, and the condo had everything we needed. We were pleasantly surprised by the convenience of the laundry in the closet as well. I did not realize the AC was a wall unit located in the living room, but the Maui breeze kept the condo comfortable at night. The small beach in front of the condo had sea life and turtles. The view from the lanai was incredible. We can’t wait to return!
Katherine M.
July 2025

We had a great time staying here! Quiet, not crowded, tucked away from the resorts but still very close to everything. The hosts responded quickly when we had questions. We spent most evenings on the balcony watching the waves. Would recommend to anyone wanting to visit the area!
Ashley M.
July 2025

Pay attention to the fact that it's a mountain view and not an ocean view. Property has very little landscaping on the ocean side compared to other properties. A drying rack would be nice. The balcony is the width of a chair and isn't good for drying because things blow away. Kitchen is stripped clean of any and every food item however there was salt and pepper.
Kathleen
July 2025

Overall the property has everything we needed including kitchen appliances, towels, and beach chairs. It was very clean. Couch is older and out-dated but they provided a clean couch cover. Small AC unit worked well.Only complaint is they do not allow any sort of early check- in whatsoever. Nor do they have a space to store luggage. We ended walking around town with our luggage waiting for our check in time which was difficult.
Jennifer A.
July 2025

The condo was clean and comfortable. Everything worked well except for the TV. We couldn’t get the fire stick to work and finding our preferred stations was difficult. Since we didn’t really come to Maui to watch TV it wasn’t that big of a deal, but it would have been nice for the few times we wanted it.
Ross S.
June 2025

Very cute place! You can see the ocean right from the balcony — it’s the perfect spot for sunset. The host prepared everything and was very communicative. We highly recommend it!
Hanyu R.
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: We always stay at the Kaleialoha when in Maui because it's a terrific value. You can't beat the ocean front accommodations and amenities. The units are clean, quiet and spacious for two people. The biggest plus for us are the daily visits from the Sea Turtles and beautiful fish we see while snorkeling right in the ocean directly in front of the complex. We often take advantage of the BBQ area and pool. We find our stay to be loads better than staying at a crowded and over priced resort. Enjoy!
Rebecca C.
June 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! Great amenities and an incredible view. We were able to watch turtles from the lanai every day and saw beautiful rainbows every morning. This unit had everything you could need when enjoying beautiful Maui. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Mariah C.
June 2025

The ocean front condo was great and the property was beautiful. Very clean and had everything we needed. Sitting out on the lanai watching the ocean and hearing the waves crash was so amazing. The best part was seeing and snorkeling with the turtles every day! We can’t wait to come back to the same condo.
Janine R.
June 2025

Pris: On the ocean, you ear the waves, view on the nearby islands: nice location.Appartement well equipped, including beach equipment (snorkeling, kids toy, . . .)Clean and everything in order.Easy parking.Cons: noisy AC (you do not need much AC) and some bugs issues. The owner said the building will be tented next week.
Denis L.
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: We had a great time staying at this unit! It's very clean and well stocked with everything you need for in and outdoors. Lot's of turtles and fish to see daily while snorkeling right out front of the condo. The location of the complex is in a great spot. It's right in the middle of everything but just out of the way of the main traffic so it's got a more relaxed feel. Lonnie is a great host and I will definitely book through her again for our next trip!
Joseph R.
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: This condo is perfect for couples looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy the oceanfront views. The property is well taken care of and there is a sense of pride in the community. The condo we stayed in was well equipped, clean, and very comfortable. The condo looked better in person. The downside was having no AC in the bedroom, however there were multiple fans that helped cool it down at night. We would recommend this place to couples looking forward to a peaceful and quiet vacation.
Patty C.
June 2025

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