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 Average Rates


As of July 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kanai A Nalu is $406. Note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher), and the averages don't include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax or cleaning and booking fees. Visit the rentals page to see specific unit rates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 703 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.

The Kanai A Nalu condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests, highlighting its excellent location, beautiful views, and well-equipped units. Guests appreciate the resort's centralized location, which allows for easy exploration of the island, and the direct access to miles of beach. The condos are praised for being clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything needed for a stay, including kitchen supplies and beach gear. The resort's pool and BBQ area are also well-liked. Some guests mention maintenance issues, but these seem to be promptly addressed. The resort is described as quiet and relaxing, with many guests enjoying watching wildlife from their lanais. Overall, Kanai A Nalu is highly recommended by visitors for families and couples alike, offering a great base for a Maui vacation with all the comforts of home. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 703 guest reviews.

Recent Kanai A Nalu Reviews


Great location. Condo is perfect and the views were amazing.
Mike H.
April 2024

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: Great place to stay, would recommend it.
A guest from Victoria, BC
April 2024

The condo is in a perfect location if you want to be in a quiet area (a rental car is recommended). The wind does pick up quite a bit in the afternoon, but the breeze keeps the condo at a fairly comfortable temp if you open the doors & windows. We had sand in our rental car and the proprry mgr loaned me a shopvac so I could clean it out (I've been told the car companies are very picky about sand). Overall a great place!
Valerian W.
April 2024

This condo is amazing!!!! It’s in a great location, wonderfully stocked and the hosts were amazing to work with!! The mornings on the balcony drinking coffee and watching whales started the days off right and the evening walks on the nearby beach or the kids swimming in the pool was the perfect ending each evening! We would definitely stay here again!!!
Anna K.
April 2024

Beautiful spot looking out over the ocean. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Sea turtles were right out front playing in the waves everyday. The location was quite central for the driving tours we did on the island. We were able to get a good sleep everynight as the beds were comfortable and the ceiling fan or a/c kept the room at a good temperature. Great place !
Diana M.
April 2024

While this condo is dated, it is serviceable. More importantly, the beds are all very comfortable (you can even have a 2nd King in the guest bedroom), the kitchen is equipped with everything you can think of, there is a new/excellent W/D, and the location is central to every part of Maui, making exploring all the areas convenient. We were not more than 20-35 minutes from any part of Maui...the airport, South, West, North Shore.....it made exploring all parts so easy.
Kristeen C.
April 2024

We absolutely loved this condo. The location was perfect. 20 minutes from the airport and close to all major highways. I don't think we missed a beach or hike. Did the road to Hana and both of the mountains. Took an amazing whale watching tour out of Lahiana. The condo was equipped with everything we needed. Beach chairs, boogey boards and coolers. We can't wait to go back.
Denise
April 2024

Love your property and hope to return soon!
Mary P.
April 2024

Wake up each morning to the sound of the waves after sleeping on a very comfortable mattress and step outside to watch the sunrise over the mountain with its reflection on the ocean. This condo is beautifully decorated and ocean front. The location is perfect. Having twin beds that were comfortable was perfect for my daughters. And I appreciated that they had their own bathroom. We loved being on the ground floor and walking out from the lanai to the beach or pool. We wish we had several more weeks here.
Christina R.
April 2024

Barbs condo was absolutely perfect! Great location- we were able to walk to the harbor with shops and restaurants. Central location to easily access all parts of Maui. Condo was super clean and well equipped. Barb has everything you need to make you feel at home. Beach chairs, umbrellas, bamboo beach mats, towels, toys, a couple pairs of snorkel gear We would definitely stay here again!..
Sarah G.
April 2024

The Condo was amazing! The views were fantastic! We saw both whales and sea turtles. We did not go snorkeling however, other families told us that the snorkeling off the beach was great and had many different fish. My husband and I really enjoyed the BBQ area and all the other guests/residents were very friendly. You can definitely tell that Barb and Larry take a lot of pride into making your stay a wonderful experience. We walked to a mini golf course, shaved ice and a coffee stand. The condo is only 20 minutes from a variety of stores. It was a short drive to Paia and Kihei. I would most definitely book this place again! Mahalo Barb and Larry!
Jessica H.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this unit was adequate, but could use some upgrades & a deep clean. The living room and lanai rugs need replacing. The bathroom floors need a deep clean around the floorboards. The glass in the master bath is permanently water stained. I would replace it & put a squeegee in there. The kitchen wasn't stocked very well with plastic type leftover containers. I went to Target & bought some. There were only 4 butter knives (we had to request more) & the sharp knives were really dull. The sliding glass door really sticks & the screen kept coming off the track. We called to have it fixed once & my husband fixed it the last time. The biggest annoyance was the WiFi kept going down & the the TV in the master bedroom wouldn't work. The staff at Maui Rentals was great & took care of everything we requested very promptly.
Peggy H.
April 2024

We absolutely loved this condo. The location was perfect. 20 minutes from the airport and close to all major highways. I don't think we missed a beach or hike. Did the road to Hana and both of the mountains. Took an amazing whale watching tour out of Lahiana. The condo was equipped with everything we needed. Beach chairs, boogey boards and coolers. We can't wait to go back.

April 2024

The condo unit was exactly as described, no issues or complaints, unless u hate sun, wind, ocean or geckos 😅. Some of the furnitures are old, just gotta be careful, especially when kids around. We are literally few steps away from the pool and the ocean. The grass area became a "walking" path for folks to go to the beach, as the ocean has ruined parts of the beach. However we loved meeting other familys and their kids. The pool has some harsh ruels for kids as the sound does travel into the apartments. There were turtles everyday in the ocean and if u watch carefully, u would see whales. We loved it!!! I will definitely come back!

April 2024

Communication was amazing. Everything was communicated promptly and thoroughly throughout our stay. We opted for a this walkout ocean front rental instead of a resort and we would do it again. More privacy than any resort and the ability to stay right oceanfront when most resorts you are so far back you have to pack up just to get near it. We saw turtles multiple times a day right outside the unit. We saw whales almost everytime we looked out the window or sat outside. The ability to wake up at 6am make coffee and sit on the patio to watch the sun rise over Haleakala in our pajamas was priceless.
Jocelyn M.
March 2024

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 began staying here in 1978...have returned many times. This resort is always beautiful, quiet, inviting, and well-situated on Maui. Destination Maui staff were wonderful to deal with.
Joan M.
March 2024

After dark it was hard to match the building we needed to the map we got ahead of time so I wish the buildings were marked in a prominent place. Other than that, it was a great stay. The place was clean with a nice lanai. Kitchen was well appointed. Short, easy walk to park with great beach access. Didn't use the pool but it looked lovely. The entire grounds are well taken care of and there is an elevator for easy transport of luggage and groceries. Plenty of parking. Would stay here again.
Kellie L.
March 2024

Well stocked! Clean and comfortable, our family enjoyed it! See you next time hopefully!
Lucas M.
March 2024

We enjoyed our 30-day stay in this condo. It was very comfortable and well-stocked with everything we needed. Like home away from home. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing and suited our lifestyle. Loved watching the whales from our lanai. Very short walk to the beach. It was also a good base for all of our sightseeing – an easy drive to any location on the island. Could have stayed forever …
Michele H.
March 2024

The location was perfect. Its some of the best weather you usually avoid rain. Watched Whales, and Turtles from the Lanai. Haycraft Park is a gem on the end of a long beach. Snorkeled with Turtles and saw many fish.
Todd E.
March 2024

This condo was perfectly stocked, located in a quiet casual area, and was everything we needed for our vacation. Mahalo!
Jessica M.
March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Our overall experience at this condo is good. The location and the view are excellent. The accommodations are good for 4 people (though 6 probably won't be bad).Minor issues. The check-in instructions failed to mention that once the code is entered, one has to lift up (instead of pushing down) the handle. We had to call the emergency line, which on the first try, the person did not pick up, leading to some anxious moments. This piece of important info should be in both the e-mail that we got as well as in the separate text that was sent to us.Another annoyance is that all the pots and pans are badly scratched. Given that we tended to eat breakfast at the unit, it made us cringe a bit in using it.Despite these little issues, we had a good time.
Chris H.
March 2024

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: Vacation rental experience was great !
Brad F.
March 2024

The location is perfect.

March 2024

Unbeatable views. Loved watching turtles eating along the shore and the whales in the bay. Convenient location to everything. Kitchen was well stocked along with the bathrooms. The patio was our favorite hangout. It was nice being on lower level for loading and unloading. Decor was beautifully done. It was nice we could drop our groceries and suitcases before the condo was ready. Thank you for sharing your Maui home.
Kari W.
March 2024

Very good.
James M.
March 2024

We loved every moment of the stay, except getting caught in a downpour in Hana! The central location was perfect for every direction we went whether it was south for a luau, East for Hana, upcountry for Haleakala or west for a wonderful dinner at Mala tavern. We watched whales everyday from the lanai and saw green turtles near the seawall every afternoon. We took advantage of the pool most days and had no issues finding a chaise to use. The condo is totally stocked with everything we needed and we loved being able to do laundry so we could just bring a carry on. We had a few questions during the trip and Kate was very swift to answer. Great host experience. I appreciated all of the information Kate communicated before the trip. It’s a lovely place and we hope to return very soon! Mahalo for everything!

February 2024

Good
Daniel H.
February 2024

This condo is in an absolutely perfect location to explore all of Maui. It sits at the western end of Ma’alea Bay on a residential street, along with six or seven other small condo buildings. As a result, the area is quiet and very private, but you can access a 5 mile long, sandy Beach by walking down the seawall at the building, or taking a three minute walk to the end of the road where the state park begins. We walked the beach, as well as the adjacent nature preserve, every day. Every day we sat on our lanai and watched the whales, jumping in the bay. It was absolutely incredible. We also walked to the little market area that surrounds the Maui Ocean Center every day for ice cream. The unit itself is wonderful. Beautifully decorated, more than adequately stocked with everything. The bed in the master bedroom is incredibly comfortable, the towels and linens are soft, in the shower in the master bathroom is incredible. We highly recommend this unit and would absolutely stay there again on our next trip to Maui.
Lynn N.
February 2024

This property is ideally situated, not far from the airport and other areas of interest. The unit itself is clean, well stocked and with a good oceanview. Our group had a good time. Some minor issues (easily corrected): 1) Instructions for the electronic lock lack one important point: turn the door handle UP, instead of down. Even though there was a taped lettering on the handle, we arrived at night and we did not notice the additional tip as it was dark despite our phone flashlight. If the host simply added this important instruction in his/her check-in sheet, we wouldn't have to call (frantically) the emergency line. 2) All the pots were badly scratched. We did some cooking and we would appreciate better quality pots. We strongly recommend that a new set of pot to be purchased, especially given the price we paid.
Chien
February 2024

Very nice clean property. Loved sitting on the lanai watching the whales and boats and enjoying the sun. Would definitely stay here again.
Marcia B.
February 2024

We enjoyed our stay here-nice to have a dishwasher with our big group!
Deena
February 2024

The waterfront view was the best. There was a lot of whale action always. The unit was immaculate and extremely well equipped. The location was convenient to everything. We couldn’t have asked for more.
MJ AND RICHARD M.
February 2024

Thank you!! We had a great time and the condo was perfect for our family of 5 and in a great location! The patio has a great view of the pool and beach. Our 8 year old slept on the pull out couch and said it was so comfy. Thanks for putting a great mattress in there! The kitchen was stocked so well so we could cook a delicious breakfast and dinner. We were thrilled to find a rice cooker because we use one multiple times a week at home and wanted to make rice with pur meals.. There are PLENTY of bath and beach towels too. Our kids really enjoyed the boogie boards and beach equipment that was provided and the beach nearby was right around the corner. It was also the perfect place to whale watch. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip to Maui.
Jodi C.
February 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful condo in an amazing location. Please was so clean and well stocked. Loved the whale watching, sunsets and listening to the ocean. Would love to come back!
Katie D.
February 2024

...that is how our whale tour guide described the bay! We loved watching from the lanai, and our stay was near perfect. Great condo, great location.
Mark W.
February 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 condo was reasonable, there was a small ant problem that we tried to fix, but didn't really affect our stay. There could have been more beach towels, and washcloths. Great views for whale watching in the harbor. The "residents" like to patrol the pool area and we were told that we were too loud and got called out on a toy that was brought in- be careful!
Anthony C.
February 2024

Our stay was wonderful, 2nd time im this building. We liked this unit more than our last one. The condo is well appointed, with plenty of towels/sheets, kitchen appliances etc. The view is fantastic, and love taking walks on Sugar Beach. This location is perfect to get around the island.
Daryla L.
February 2024

We love this condo. This is our second stay at this particular condo. We have stayed at many places in this area of Maui because it is easy to get to all locations. The condo is fully stocked to make your own meals, beach towels, beach chairs etc. The Lanai is wonderful to observe whales in season and turtles galore. The beds are very comfortable. It has two large tvs for evening down time. This corner condo has a lovely cross through breeze that keeps the condo cool. Last but not least is the great communications with Pam. Wonderful hosts! Thanks again for such a memorable stay!
Mary O.
February 2024

Good place to stay!
Keri V.
February 2024

Our extended family of 4 adults and 2 children enjoyed an amazing vacation at this condo. Stunning oceanfront location, easy walk to the Maalaea Harbor, the Maui Ocean Center and to a long, quiet beach at Haycraft Park. Also within short driving distance to the airport, groceries and the rest of the island. The pool, BBQ area and premises were meticulous and the condo itself was clean and extremely well stocked with kitchen and bath supplies, beach towels and gear, and almost anything else you might need but forgot to pack! Definitely a highlight to see so many whales and some turtles right from the property and lanai (we appreciated the binoculars). Very easy check in and check out process and excellent communication with the hosts. Thank you Barb and Larry!!
Karen P.
February 2024

Great view. Timely response to contacts with owner. Centrally located. Well equipped. Comfortable beds. Basically clean but some deeper cleaning required. Could probably free up some space by weeding out some things left by previous guests such as kids beach toys, boogie boards etc. We enjoyed our stay.
Karen R.
February 2024

We just wanted to be able to sit and relax and watch for whales (bring your binoculars!) and listen to the waves and this place was perfect! Clean and comfortable, it had everything we needed!
Mary W.
February 2024

My husband and I (mid 40’s) and my parents (70’s) stayed here for 6 days at the beginning of February and it was amazing. We really appreciated the elevator access for my parents in the middle of the building, and the walk to the very pleasant beach at the end of the street is quite quick and pleasant! Easy parking at the condo, too. We watched turtles and whales right off the balcony - and walking to the whale watching boats down in the marina was easy (about a 10-15 min walk if it was just my husband and I but for slower walkers more like 20-25 min?). Truly a very special trip.
Kelice P.
February 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We stayed in Maui for a month. We needed a break from the snow. It was fantastic.
James C.
February 2024

Was very glad to have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for the 4 of us. The view was great - we could see whales most anytime we looked out from the lanai!
Lola C.
February 2024

Condo was right on the water between the marina and the beaches at Kihei. Great view and nice breeze. The condo had air conditioning but we didn’t need it. If we return to Maui in the future we will definitely try to stay in this condo again. Oh I forgot to mention whale activity can be spotted anytime in daylight hours. Great experience.

February 2024

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: Great place to stay, quiet area but easy to get to other places on the beach. Perfect for 2 couples, each have own bedroom and bathroom. Easy walk over to Haycraft park for walking the beach. All amentites listed were provided. Would stay again.
Michelle D.
February 2024

We really enjoyed our stay! The condo was beautifully decorated with modern updates. The view was amazing! I even saw whales from the balcony! Going to sleep with the sound of the waves was soothing! If we ever need another rental, we will definitely see if your place is available. We are considering moving here in 5 years or so. Thank you again!
Katina R.
February 2024

My wife and I and our adult son stayed here for a week and we all had a great time. The unit was clean and comfortable and well equipped. The location, pool, complex and grounds and view are fantastic.
Tim J.
February 2024


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