Kanai A Nalu, Maui

Kanai A Nalu, meaning "Gentle Breeze," is an oceanfront condo resort located in the heart of Maalaea Bay. The resort is known for its tranquil and romantic setting, offering stunning views of the ocean, Haleakala volcano, and the island of Lanai. The resort is situated on over two acres of tropical grounds and features a solar-heated pool, a BBQ area, and plenty of lounge chairs for sunbathing. The resort is just steps away from the pristine Sugar Beach, one of the longest white sand beaches in Hawaii, perfect for long walks, swimming, and snorkeling.

The resort's central location makes it easy to explore all that Maui has to offer. It's a short walk to Maalaea Harbor, where guests can find a variety of restaurants, shops, and activities such as sunset dinner cruises, deep sea fishing, snorkeling tours, and whale watching. The harbor is also home to the Maui Ocean Center, Maui's #1 tourist attraction, and the Pacific Whale Foundation. Despite its central location, Kanai A Nalu maintains a quiet, laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for vacationers seeking a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

    Kanai A Nalu Quick Facts:


  • Address: 250 Hauoli St,Wailuku, HI 96793
  • Property Size: ~1.4 acres (36 units)
  • Reviews: 4.83 / 5.0 (from 1260 reviews)
  • Average Price: $422/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kanai A Nalu Vacation Rentals

Kanai A Nalu Average Rates


As of November 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kanai A Nalu is $422. 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 Kanai A Nalu Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Kanai A Nalu's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 890 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.

Reviewers love the quiet, central, oceanfront setting in Maalaea. Most highlight spectacular lanai views with daily turtle sightings and seasonal whale shows, soothing wave sounds, and beautiful sunrises over Haleakala. It’s an easy walk to Haycraft Park and miles of uncrowded Sugar Beach, plus the Maui Ocean Center and Maalaea Harbor for snorkeling and whale-watching tours. As a home base, it’s hard to beat: typically 10–30 minutes to the airport, Kihei/Wailea, Lahaina/Kāʻanapali, and upcountry attractions.

Condos are consistently described as clean, comfortable, and very well stocked—think full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, beach gear (chairs, towels, boogie boards, snorkel sets), and plenty of linens. Many guests praise friendly, communicative hosts and quick issue resolution. The grounds are tidy and relaxed, with a clean pool, well-kept lawn, and gas BBQs that make easy dinners with a view. Families and couples alike appreciate the low-key vibe; ground-floor walk-outs are especially convenient, and elevators help with luggage.

Common trade-offs to know: Maalaea is often windy (great natural A/C, but blustery at times). Due to erosion and a seawall, direct sand access right in front is limited in parts of the complex—expect a short stroll to the sandy beach access. Dining and groceries aren’t abundant on foot (there are a few harbor options), so a car is useful. Many units rely on ceiling/floor fans or a single living-room A/C, and some guests found bedrooms warm. The HOA enforces quiet hours and strict pool rules (limited toys/inflatables), which some families noted. A few units show their age or had minor maintenance/cleaning hiccups, and there can be occasional airplane noise—but overall sentiment is strongly positive for a peaceful, well-equipped, centrally located oceanfront stay.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 890 reviews

Recent Kanai A Nalu Reviews


Property has a nice view of the water and we enjoyed watching turtles swimming below. The small park down the beach is a quiet place for a swim and it is great being so close to the Ocean Center and shops.
Stanley M.
August 2025

We loved our stay. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. The owners were very communicative and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Dianne M.
August 2025

Kate was Awesome and it’s a Great Location!Check in was easy and we were given a late checkout time due to some unforeseen circumstances. (Tsunami ) and was very beneficial for us as our flight changed due to this! Thanks Again to Kate and her staff! Mahalo
BRIAN M.
July 2025

My family and I had a wonderful stay in Todd and Cindy’s condo. The condo is updated, comfortable and equipped with everything needed for a wonderful vacation. The view is to die for and the condo is steps away from the ocean and a lovely pool. Would love to return soon!
Christine D.
July 2025

We had a LOVELY stay. The condo had everything we needed and loved the VIEW!!! So thankful for out time there.
Melissa W.
July 2025

This is our second time staying here. Loved this condo. The location can’t be beat!!
Amy P.
July 2025

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: Great view from living room and outside lanai. Condo well-equipped, clean, and comfortable. Beautiful pool, and nearby park and beach. Highly recommend the unit. The Mill farm and restaurants are nearby (but need a car to get there). Good food and lovely environment. Nearby harbor at Maalaea is very good for snorkling tours.
Patricia P.
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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the condo. Very well furnished and clean. We especially liked the fact that we were in a prime location central south on the island. This made it easy to get to the west side or the east side tourist locations in about an hour both ways. Having the harbor nearby was also a plus for cruises and boating activities. The aquarium is down the street as well. If we had anything negative to say it would be that we wished it would’ve had a mini split air conditioner instead of one single window unit. Additionally, it would’ve been better if they hadn’t had the window air conditioner on a six hour timer. Having to wake up six hours into your sleep and turn the air conditioner back on was kind of a little bit of a pain.
Nathan S.
July 2025

Amazing view! Super clean! Well stocked! Has everything you need! The view is so beautiful and we saw several turtles off the balcony. Wonderful beds and linens. This condo is very well stocked with everything you need beach chairs, umbrella, boogie board, snorkel equipment. We loved the beach next to the complex, and the pool was fantastic. This location is centrally located, and makes a great starting point for everything to see in Maui. The host Kate was super kind and gave us several tips, she also checked in with us to make sure everything was good. 10000% would book this again!!
Amy S.
July 2025

This condo has everything! We had all the supplies we needed, and it was fantastic.It is extremely well located, with walking distance to the beach and to great restaurants and stores. Driving distance to other places. Check in and out was easy. Super clean. Beds were super comfortable! The only challenge for us was the main room - we let our son have the big fans which mean that we were toasty in the main bedroom. Other than that, we had a blast!!!
Ana B.
July 2025

Property was exactly as advertised. Extremely clean, and very close to the ocean and beach. Centrally located in a quiet neighborhood. We will recommend to any of our friends travelling to Maui, and would stay again if we ever go back.
Christopher M.
July 2025

Overall, the condo was as described and as shown in pictures and the view was amazing. The Maui breeze kept it mostly cool, turning on the AC at night helped us sleep better though. The wind in this area can get strong but we didnt mind. Host was easy to communicate with and responded to i quiries quickly. We are likely to stay here again!
Mitchell R.
July 2025

Facility was easy to find and was as described. But the master bedroom had no hand towels or washcloths when we arrived, but we did find a basket of them in the 2nd bedroom after a day or two. Master bed room chest of drawers bottom drawer had mouse droppings in it, but we did not see any active house mousses, so they may have been there for a while, Also, the MB closet, which was huge, we were afraid to use because both of the hanging doors were off their tracks and we were afraid they would fall on us.We are in Maui 3 or four times a year using VRBO or other services and this is the first time we have not had a rice cooker as part of the provided kitchen equipment. It's Hawaii, rice is a big thing!!
Dan R.
July 2025

Exactly as listed. Very comfortable and conveniently located. Terri provided great information about the area and the condo itself. Great visit overall!
Molly M.
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: Absolutely amazing place to stay. The view is great and the pool n beach is steps away thanks to the elevator hehe. I loved every bit of it and hope to be back
Tywenalyn O.
July 2025

Great location and amazing views!
Kimberly A.
July 2025

Overall this property suited our family perfectly. Comfortable condo, great pool and grill area. Thank you so much!
Ryan P.
July 2025

Our vacation in Maui was great. The condo was wonderful. The view from the balcony was incredible. We had everything we needed. Everything was well labeled and easy to find. It was very clean. The beach was just a short walk away and was everything I had anticipated when imagining a beachfront condo. We saw monk seals and turtles from our deck. The harbor access was wonderful. We were so close to nice restaurants and stores. The fishing excursion we went on was a short five minute drive to the boat. Kate was a great hostess and gave us all the information we needed to have a great stay. If I ever returned to Maui, I will definitely contact her again. Once again, thank you for everything
Cindy K.
June 2025

Barb and Larry thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and like home! There are so many extras from the kitchen to bedding extras to pool and beach supplies! Everything is clean and well maintained. Their communication during our stay was wonderful. The bed was so comfortable that I wanted to bring it home with me! Ha! You can tell they are proud tobe sharing their space. And view was gorgeous! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Carrie M.
June 2025

The place was really nice and we really like the location. 15 minutes to the Airport and kihei.
Mark F.
June 2025

Wonderful condo just feet from the ocean. Our favorite thing was sitting on the lanai in the evening watching the waves.
Sherrie G.
June 2025

Condo was perfect for our family of four. Incredible views and it seemed like nearly everywhere in the island was a half hour away. Lindy also gave great advice prior to our arrival and was very communicative. Would stay here again.
Scott R.
June 2025

The condo was clean, well stocked, and easy to access. Loved falling asleep to the sound of waves and playing on the beach.
Michael D.
June 2025

Other than needing some updating here and there, this place was terrific!! Barb and Dena are outstanding to work with!! The location is perfect for getting around the island whether going to Hāna or to Kapalua. Highly recommend!!
Tim H.
June 2025

Was absolutely amazing.
Kathy V.
June 2025

Unit had everything you needed from boogie boards to snorkel gear. Location just a few feet from the ocean sea wall was wonderful. Furniture was comfortable especially the beds! Kitchen and laundry were fully equipped. Will return here next year for sure!!
Sharon M.
June 2025

Everyone was very nice. Owner makes sure you have everything you need. It was stocked VERY well! Its paradise!
Chad S.
June 2025

This place was perfectly situated. It is near everything that we wanted to do and see. You wake up to Haleakala and go to sleep with the Milky Way. And, of course, the turtles come to the shore to visit during the day.
Maria P. B.
June 2025

We loved every minute in this beautiful condo. The location was perfect for all the activities we wanted to do. Thank you!!
Jen V.
June 2025

Amazing property in amazing location. Walking distance to shops and harbor and cute private beach. Nice clean pool, wonderful views of the ocean from master and living area. Let the waves lull you to sleep! Place had everything you need in the kitchen as well as some stuff for the beach. Highly recommend!! Mahalo
Autumn S.
June 2025

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay. The condo is lovely, comfortable, and an extremely convenient location. Mary(the owner) is kind and thoughtful. It was a wonderful place for my family of 4 (parents 2 grown teenagers) to stay and enjoy our vacation in paradise. We plan to stay here again when we return to Maui, and would recommend this wonderful property to anyone!

June 2025

It was a great quiet place. We really enjoyed the spot right on the ocean.
Teri M.
June 2025

Great place to stay right in the middle of Maui. The condo was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our week long stay. The beach is just a short walk from the unit. The owner and management were very responsive. The water heater went out on our second night and they had a plumber out the next day to install a new one! We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Maui.
Randall A.
June 2025

Clean, very friendly staff, nice tourists, relaxing stay. Definitely recommended!!
Heidi F.
June 2025

We’ve always stayed at hotels when visiting Maui, the last time this past fall. We truly lucked out to be staying at this wonderful property that provided for our every need. It was absolutely wonderful! Looking forward to our next stay here! Thank you so much for having us!
Taliana P.
June 2025

Great property with amazing water views. Beach is a short walking distance away.
Sabrina R.
May 2025

We had a wonderful stay at Kanai A Nalu Resort. Fantastic location for us. Easy access to either side of the island. The unit was clean and comfortable. We had all the kitchen supplies we needed. Beach chairs and towels are provided. Communication was fantastic. If we ever come back to Maui we would stay here again.
Kim C.
May 2025

Good location
Scott O.
May 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: It was classic and still 21st Century. A lifetime experience and a childhood dream vacation! Would always stay here!
William A.
May 2025

A lovely condo with fabulous ocean views. Very clean and extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need or want! Kate was a great host. We had a great time exploring Maui.
Elaine B.
May 2025

Comfortable, relaxingWe had everything we needed for our stay. The condo was fully furnished and we felt totally at home. The view was outstanding.
Christine M.
May 2025

Clean comfortable condo with great location and fantastic views. Communication with the owner was excellent. Would definitely stay there again!
Paul T.
May 2025

Great trip
Mark h.
May 2025

My wife and I have stayed in Maui probably close to 20 times in the last 30 years. From luxury accomadations in Wailea to my parents spare bedroom in Pukalani and everything in between. This place by far has been the best place we have ever stayed. Being able to take daily morning walks on a basically empty beautiful beach each morning was worth the whole price. Everything else was just icing on the cake.The bed is soooooo comfortable. The living room furniture will challenge you to not take a nap...so nice. Kitchen is perfect size. Both bathrooms are incredible.Grounds are immaculate, residents are beyond friendly, pool is so clean, views are perfect. Great food at Seascape.Every single thing worked perfectly and all information, for everything, was so easy. This place is perfect, clean, home feeling and Terri is such a great person to work with. A lot of people always say "we'll be back", we will definitely come back here, I wont even look anywhere else.Also location is so perfect. 25 mins to Lahaina, 25 mins to Wailea, 15 mins to Kahului. Thank you so much Terri!!!!
Dean S.
April 2025

Best view on Maui west coast!!
Roxanne B.
April 2025

Kana'i A Nalu is our favorite place to stay in Maui. This ground level unit was fantastic. Having the extended lanai provided space for our family to eat all our meals outside watching the waves. Perfect location for watching the sunrise. Short walk to the beach. Our two teenagers had space for themselves and everything was provided in the unit that we needed for cooking meals and bringing any beach gear for our daily adventures.Diane was easy to communicate with
Melanie S.
April 2025

Beautiful place, lots of memories created!
Lacie P.
April 2025

The accommodations were amazing! Kitchen was ready to go! Condo was completely beach ready with chairs, umbrellas, boogies and snorkeling gear. Location was perfect, had a beautiful beach out front. The pool was very nice. The overall location was great. We were a 10 to 15 minute drive from almost everything So nothing was too far away.Would definitely stay in that location again
Tommy H.
April 2025

Loved this location as it was tucked away from the hustle of Kehei. Kitchen was well stocked and accommodating were great!
Danielle N.
April 2025

Have travelled to Maui many times and this is definitely our favorite place. It has everything and more!
Geoff R.
April 2025


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