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
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
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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
Condo was the perfect fit for our family of 8! Great views, nice pool and grilling setup and location was great! Right in the middle of everything. The extra amenities that were provided was greatly appreciated!
Stephanie L.
April 2025
Great 1 week vacation with three young kids. Easy access to the beach and all local attractions.
Natalie L.
April 2025
Property was very well maintained, was very clean and well equipped. We walked to the beach and did a lot of exploring. Great location.
steve m.
April 2025
The condo was very well stocked with bedding, pillows, towels, suntan lotion, beach equipment, dishes, and utensils except for shampoo/conditioner/shower soap. The primary bed was very comfortable (on the softer side). Loved having separate AC units but rarely used them. Unit needs some updating - cabinets don't align, doors have major scuffs/dents, main shower is very dark, fridge leaked. Appreciated the lanai but didn't like looking at the seawall. The front door is extremely heavy and slams shut. Unit is very quiet even being next to the pool. Owner is very communicative and the booking/check in process was a breeze.
Alisa M.
April 2025
Had a great time. Really nice location for seeing the whole Island.
Robert R.
April 2025
Comfortable condo to stay and sleep. Appreciated the extras like umbrellas, beach chairs and snorkel gear. The appliances were new and clean. The pool was great. We used the grill often. Grounds were well-maintained. Loved that we could walk to the beach. A/C is in the living room only so using the windows was key. Maalaea is our favorite area in Maui - easy to get to all areas of the island. We would stay here again.
Karen R.
April 2025
This is the second time we stayed in this unit. We love it. The kitchen is well stocked. The view is great. The pool is warm and the area around it is comfortable. The bar-b-q grills are well stocked and easy to use, and it was fun to have gatherings with friends at the tables near them. We highly recommend this unit.
Myra M.
April 2025
We loved staying here! It was a great location and the place was perfect for our family.
Jeremy D.
April 2025
Unit was great for our family of 4. It was nice to have a relatively short drive to Kihei, Lahaina, and a walk to the Ocean Centre. The beach nearby was very nice for beach walks. The unit has snorkel gear, beach towels and chairs etc, all the basics you need for your stay.
Eric B.
April 2025
Great location as a base to explore the island. Condo was well furnished. Worked great for our family which included 4 generations and 3 separate units.
Shelly H.
April 2025
This is a beautiful and comfortable condo equipped with everything we needed for our month-long stay. The outdoor space is also beautiful with nice views of the bay and whale watching right from the lanai. Conveniently located and easy to get anywhere on the island.
Michele H.
April 2025
This Condo was wonderful, the interior was beautifully decorated, the kitchen was top notch and the beds so comfortable. The Lanai was perfect for sitting out on, watching the whales, turtles and the boats going in and out of the harbor. We kept the windows and slider open and never had to use the AC, which I loved. The complex is quiet, beautifully maintained and in such a great location. Pam was wonderful to deal with and so accommodating. I'm already thinking about next year!
Nancy H.
April 2025
The pictures, descriptions and reviews were helpful, therefore the property met expectations.
Patty G.
March 2025
Diane thought of everything in this condo! Anything we could have wanted, she already had there. The condo easily fit our family of 5. We loved the location, especially being able to sit on the porch and spy whales…lie in bed and hear the waves crashing…walk out the door to the beach/ pool….and easily access tourist destinations , food etc.Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Lori G.
March 2025
We had a wonderful time.
Jean Ann A.
March 2025
Conveniently located to all areas we wanted to explore. Had a great time.
Tom Z.
March 2025
This was the perfect place for my wife, my sister, and I to stay for a week in Maui. The property is spacious and had just about every possible amenity that we could have asked for. The beds were very comfortable, and the deck overlooking the pool and ocean was terrific. The location is excellent for going to all the things that you might want to do on Maui. Also, a very nice beach park literally just a few steps away from the property. The owner was wonderful and responded to every question we had. You can’t go wrong if you decide to stay here. I hope we’ll be able to come back soon.
John S.
March 2025