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: 4.84 / 5.0 (from 1312 reviews)
  • Average Price: $409/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kanai A Nalu Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Kanai A Nalu

Kanai A Nalu Average Rates


As of March 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kanai A Nalu is $409. 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.

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


We loved our stay at this condo! It was exactly as described and in a perfect location, close to Kīhei but out of the busiest of that area, and a 1 minute walk to Sugar Beach which is beautiful! We really appreciated that the condo had a very nice selection of beach toys (chairs, coolers, etc). And the owner was extremely helpful with information before our stay and you can tell she wants you to have a great experience.
Lisa K.
November 2025

The view was amazing! We loved having access to all the snorkeling gear, chairs and towels! Thank you so much!
Angie S.
November 2025

What a beautiful view when you walk into the home! You look straight out to the ocean right from the front door. The home had way more amenities available than all other VRBO homes we’ve stayed at and the parking was great and not far from the front door. The property is so quiet, you can hear the ocean even with the doors closed. We loved hearing the ocean, it’s so calming. Diane is fabulous to work with and responds quickly to any questions you might have about home or surrounding area. We would absolutely stay at this home again. Book quickly as the home is worth every penny.
Shannon B.
November 2025

Clean condo with amazing views, beach close by, kitchen fully equipped to make dinner.
Tracey L.
November 2025

Nice unit just steps from the ocean.
Adam A.
November 2025

Great location, loved our stay!
Tyler D.
November 2025

The house was nicely maintained but the air conditioning only cooled the living room and with the fan the closest bedroom. The fans for the bedroom near the kitchen was very Jo and fans did not work well. The sliding door was impossible to lock.
wilma
November 2025

A wonderful apartment with an amazing view! Hope we can stay here again one day soon.
Susan F.
November 2025

We had a lovely stay with all the creature comforts at Crew Rest. We are regulars at Kanai A Nalu and really enjoyed this condo. A few bonuses were that condiments, seasoning, cooking spray were all there. Awesome. because some places have nothing! The beds were comfy, the view was lovely as usual and we always enjoy the pool. The condo was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed and more.
Whitney D.
November 2025

Very nice clean well appointed condo, with everything that we needed for a wonderful vacation. It was perfect for our family. The kitchen and condo itself were well stocked and had many things for use on the beach as well which we were very thankful for.
Crystal N.
November 2025

The unit was clean and had most everything you need to cook your own meals. Disappointed about there being no coffee filters though. I had mine out to bring, but forgot them. I use a french press at home, so I didn't need to bring home more. I left them and hopefully the next guest won't have to buy 250 to use a few. Bring your own spices, which I always do. This place is located perfectly. Away from hords of tourists, but close to Krispy Kreme and Chick-fil-A..We have scouted other beaches, but so far this one is the best. We did have a problem with the garbage disposal and wifi, but both were fixed. We have stayed in several units in this building and they all are great. You won't be disappointed.
Adam B.
October 2025

Everything was wonderful. Great access to a quiet beach within walking distance. This property has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Maui. 10 out of 10!
Anita B.
October 2025

We loved staying at your place and hope to return soon! Thank you!
Mary P.
October 2025

Overall the space worked well, it was pretty spacious and had a beautiful view. Appreciated the communication from the hosts and how easy it was to check in. Could have definitely been a bit cleaner, and would have been good to know the ac was only in the main living room area so our room was hot at night since we had to keep our door closed. The waterfront right in front of the place wasn’t a beach but you could walk to one just to the left. One downside was that there was no sunshade for the patio area so it was very hot in the middle of the day.
Stéphanie P.
October 2025

View was great and we were very close to the beach. It was nice to have the washer and dryer in the unit. Condo was clean and property manager was very helpful if needed.
Cindy T.
October 2025

The condo was in a wonderful location to access everything we were planning to do. Loved that it was stocked with so many amenities that we would’ve had to run out and purchase. Our host was fabulous and worked with us when we had a need. We loved using the pool every night after dinner.
Sherry W.
October 2025

The ocean is literally right outside the door. It was wonderful sleeping to the sound of the waves. The view is outstanding. The property was well care for and very clean. Diane was always avaliable and very helpful with any questions.
Tammy H.
October 2025

I had a wonderful experience and very restful. Thank you!
Gary&Leanne U.
October 2025

Thank you so much! We had a BEAUTIFUL STAY celebrating my 40th Birthday & your condo had everything we needed!!We can't wait for our next viait & hopefully we'll get to stay here again!Aloha!
Jewlz S.
October 2025

This was a wonderful condo to vacation in. Everything you might need is stocked plus so much more. The location was perfect. Far enough from the city but not so far that it is inconvenient. We absolutely loved staying here.
Cindy P.
October 2025

The picture is exactly as it shows. It is a nice quiet place to have coffee in the morning. We were able to walk down and watch the sun rise if we wanted a different angle. The entire experience was wonderful for our girl trip. I would most definitely stay again. There were 5 in our group and it was very spacious. They even were able to accommodate an early check in for us. Thank you to Lynnette for helping us to make wonderful memories. We stayed In September 2025.
ToniLynn F.
October 2025

Condo was beautiful & very well equipped. View from balcony breathtaking!
LEIGH A.
October 2025

Awesome view! A beach that is not crowded. Quiet and out of the way of crowds, but close enough to Chick-fil-A, and Krispy Kreme. Condo has everything you need to cook your own food, should you go grocery shopping. The Aquarium is close and a fun place to spend a few hours. Buy your tickets on line the day before to save #10.00 each.
Adam B.
October 2025

Room was nice. Twin beds were not comfortable for adults, would be fine for kids. Split air conditioning was definitely appreciated.
Diane A.
October 2025

We felt right at home. The condo had everything we needed. We saw turtles everyday, used the grills down by the pool, walked to the beach, and listened to the waves at night. The bed in the master suite was very comfortable. We were close to the harbor where we boarded the boat for a sunset dinner cruise one night, also where we boarded for snorkeling the next day. The condo was perfectly located so it never felt like we had to drive far to find fun things to do. Mike & Stephanie were awesome & I highly recommend them & this property.
Michelle S.
October 2025

A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful view and a great location to go and visit all that Maui has to offer. Secluded Sugar Beach is just steps away and the condo is well stocked with beach equipment along with a good assortment of kitchen necessities. You can tell that the owner takes great pride in the condo as it's maintained like they live there.
Michael D.
October 2025

Property is great, right on the ocean. The view is beautiful!
Dan C.
October 2025

As promised this was a fantastic view in Maui. We sat on the balcony that looks out over the beach and oven, and it was beautiful. Every morning and every night. I loved that there were 2 separate bedrooms, one have 2 beds so each of the kids got their own bed. They also had their own bathroom. Great condo for a great price with a fantastic view.

September 2025

Great place to stay if you want to be away from the busier parts of the island. Very much appreciated all the extras this condo had to offer as far as recreational items and necessities!
Amanda C.
September 2025

Great stay Condo was beautiful as was the area. Could not have been better all the way around. Would definitely stay here again.
Christopher F.
September 2025

This is in a great location however although emailed about the air conditioning not working a few weeks prior to our trip, this made for uncomfortable nights despite having Windows open and winds blowing. The blinds in the property were tired and some were broken. The pool area was lovely and well maintained. The beach view was excellent. The sink plug wasn't connected to the lever above the counter top requiring scrambling at the back of the cabinet beneath the sink to drain the water. The kitchen was well equiped and the prevision of beach chairs and noodles were appreciated.
Ash B.
September 2025

Great only problem sliding door needs fixed
Cindy W.
September 2025

This property was more than just a VRBO listing. It became home. I was getting married on island, and I had family flying in from far away to attend. I needed a place that could support my grandmother who has trouble with mobility, as well as comfortably house the rest of my family. The VRBO had all the amenities my grandmother needed and more. The hosts were very responsive and accomodating. Upon arrival, it felt as if we were welcomed home. I highly recommend this listing for its hosts, the beautiful unit, and the ease of commuting -- it's practically in the middle of everything.
Ernest H.
September 2025

Another wonderful Maui trip in the books! This unit was great. Clean, well maintained with everything you could possibly need. Maalaea has became our go to area to stay for each trip due to its central, quiet location. Watching sea turtles from the balcony daily was the best part! We will check availability of this unit upon returning! Thank you for a great time!
Ashley C.
September 2025

Very enjoyable!!
Alex F.
September 2025

We have had the good fortune to have stayed in Hawai'i, mostly Maui, at least once or twice a year since 2008. This was my wife's favorite condo/VRBO to stay at. This is an excellent location to explore the rest of Maui; condo is floor level, easy short walk to the pool, beach. Rooms and beds were comfortable, especially with the AC. The sound of the ocean so close by was soothing, lovely. The interior decor is not the latest, but it is really quite adequate, like home. All the appliances and cooking pots, even spices including salt and pepper were included, a nice touch. Also having enough tissue paper and paper towels was appreciated, no need to run out and buy some right away. In unit washer and dryer is very convenient. My 22 year old son thought the TVs were too small, but we thought that they were fine. Again, one does not go to Hawaii to watch TV. We will be back in Maui in Feb 2026 but this condo is booked for the time that we will be here, which is too bad, but it is a busy time of year...--for we would certainly come back again to stay at this condo, in a heartbeat. This is a great condo, in a great location, easy access to Kihei, Kahului, and west Maui/Lahaina.
Moose463
September 2025

We had a great stay. Mike was an excellent host. Beautiful water views and enjoying a drink watching the turtles from your private lanai can’t be beat. Easy stroll to beach at end of road with a great local feel. Located on west side near the middle of the island provides easy access to explore all the island has to offer. Would definitely stay again!
ROBERT G.
September 2025

This VRBO had so many amenities:* well-stocked, tidy kitchen with a knife sharpener and nonstick pans in good shape, basic seasonings, olive oil, aluminium foil, baggies, plenty of serving dishes, many appliances, ice dispenser* plenty of beach gear: towels, chairs, umbrella, a wide assortment of snorkel gear, aquasocks, skim boards, boogie board, fishing poles, and more* some sunblock and sunburn relief left by previous renters (we didn't get burned!)* shampoo, conditioner, body wash & plenty of bath towelsWe used the pool almost nightly and grilled up dinner several times. I read on the lanai and drank my coffee there daily.The location is quiet with virtually no traffic. We were glad not to be stuck in west Maui traffic. Most of Kihei is within an easy 15-20-min drive. The nearest walkable beach was the Coast Guard Beach at the end of the street. The surf right at the condo properties was too high to access the beach safely.While there is a Starbucks nearby, skip it and go to Luxe Coffee for onolicious coffee and pastries.Our biggest challenge was sleeping well. The a/c is in the living room. There are a lot of fans to try to move air around the condo but we were not successful in cooling down the bedrooms. We gave up on a/c and slept with the windows open for a (vigorous) cross breeze. Since nighttime temps in August don't go below 75, we just had to cope with hot nights.
Jenn A.
September 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: Everything was as described.This location was perfect, found coffee , ice cream and cute little pizza place 1/2 mile away. We were central to the island so it was easy to travel anywhere we wanted during our stay..The condo was clean and well stocked which made cooking very easy. Definitely a great place to stay!
Franklin O.
August 2025

This is our second time. A few weeks back we brought family from the mainland to experience Maui. This one was my wife and I could relax. The condo is well stocked, except for salt. Bring it if you want. We left some the first time we stayed but it didn't make it. I was prepared though. We have taken road trips to check out other beaches. This one by far is the best we have found. It is out of the way and central to most everything. Like Krispy Kreme, my breakfast destination. We don't have on on the Bihg Island. It can be windy at times. If it is more than you can deal with, head towards the bottom of the island. Beaches are better and there is a lot less traffic. Pool is heated.
Adam B.
August 2025

We LOVED our stay in this cute little condo! I always really appreciate when a rental has clearly spent time trying to make the space feel intentional and homey. The location was amazing, 20min driving to anything you could want and you cannot beat being steps from the ocean. The lanai truly was our favorite part, we loved watching the sunrise, waves, turtles, and sunsets. Todd and Cindy were beyond accommodating and we will be back!
Kendall P.
August 2025

The central location makes it so easy to access the whole island It was easy to find and easy stay for our trip
Terry S.
August 2025

This condo served as the base of operations for the third leg of our trip, back on Maui after several days over on the Big Island. Everything was neat and tidy and the communication with Kate prior and during the trip was great. The unit had everything that we needed. It was wonderful being right by the ocean. I think it is important that you know yourself, your family and what you want. It's not the Four Seasons and it doesn't try to be-it's a solid condo rental right on the ocean, up by the Maalaea Harbor and it was perfect for what we wanted (easy access to Wailuku and the island of Lana'i). We would definitely stay again. While not an issue for us, I do want to note two things for others. First, the front bedroom does not have AC so we used a fan(provided) to pull in air from the living room. And second, as noted by others and I think in the listing-there is no beach directly in front of the unit, you just have to go a few yards down. Thank you Kate.
Jesse B.
August 2025

This was a nice place to stay. It was clean and located next to the harbor, which BTW we learned is the 5th windiest harbor in the world so don't stay on that side if your don't like wind. It is a relatively short drive to the other side of the island and to Lahaina. There were a few things that needed to be fixed - kitchen faucet didn't really move, the kitchen window is really hard to open and close and the front screen door gets stuck on the front door lock, so you feel like you're breaking in each time you open it. The thing I had the biggest issue with was that there were no dressers, not even a small 2-drawer chest to put underwear, shorts, etc. in, so we hung what we could, but ended up living out of our suitcases anyway. That was frustrating. The property itself is well maintained. The pool was cleaned every day and there were maintenance crews present most of the time. The beach is close, but if you're looking for one of those picturesque beaches, it's not the one for you. Overall, it was fine because we weren't there much so the fact that we had a clean bed and bath was great.
Sandi E.
August 2025

Check-in was great and easy. Host made it simple. Kitchen was very spacious and very clean
Michael T.
August 2025

Loved our stay. Perfect veiws, quiet, and property was very well maintained. Would definitely say here again
Susan P.
August 2025

The condo was very beautiful and perfectly located near the airport. Pam was super helpful with responding to my emails about different activities to do in Maui. There was everything in that condo that you will ever need. Very well organized kitchen and lots of things stored in the bedroom closets that we could use for our 10 days stay. Overall a great stay at Pam’s condo. Traffic is the only downside of this location when you want to go towards west side of the island. Grocery stores are 15 min away so renting a car is a must.
sarika s.
August 2025

We have stayed in this complex over the last several years and this particular condo has been our favorite. The views and accommodations are lovely and the owners are very easy to communicate with and truly want your vacation to be a special as possible. Thank you for thinking of all the small items That made this day very comfortable. We look forward to coming again in the future.
ashley r.
August 2025

Cannot say enough great things about this venue. It’s away from a lot of the hustle so that you can relax yet a 3 min walk to the beach. It’s also within 20 min driving distance to nearly everything which makes it so convenient. Condo itself was clean and spacious. We used the fans to generate cool air around the place. They also had coolers, towels, beach chairs, and boogie boards. Oh and the pool area was always clean. The view for both sunrise and sunset were wonderful. Will definitely be back!
Shauna B.
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: Everything was fantastic. The hosts were very thorough, accessible, and accommodating. The location is central to all of Maui. The space has a beautiful view, very clean, nicely decorated, and comfortable. Will definitely book with Destination Maui again!
Ranya K.
August 2025


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