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.
Kapalua Ridge Villas consistently wins guests over with its setting: a quiet, manicured ridge above multiple beaches and coastal trails with sweeping ocean views toward Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. Many reviewers describe waking to breezes and whale sightings from wide lanais, then walking 5–15 minutes (or taking the free Kapalua shuttle) to Kapalua Bay, Oneloa/DT Fleming, the Ritz-Carlton, Montage, golf, and the handy Honolua Store. Compared with the busier Ka‘anapali strip, the vibe here is peaceful, spacious, and uncrowded; pools and BBQ areas are convenient and rarely crowded.
Inside, most villas feel like homes rather than hotel rooms—large floor plans, multiple baths, in‑unit laundry, and well‑stocked kitchens make longer stays easy. Many units are newly updated and thoughtfully outfitted with beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and even welcome snacks; beds are often called comfortable, and managers/hosts are praised for clear communication and quick fixes when issues arise. Accuracy between photos and reality is frequently highlighted, with some guests saying views and space exceed expectations.
Common caveats reflect the variety of privately owned units: some are modern while others show their age and could use a refresh. Being in the tropics, occasional ants or roaches pop up despite treatment, and Kapalua’s breezes mean some villas rely on trade winds and fans rather than central A/C (window units in a few, none in others), which can matter on hotter days. The property is hilly with stairs, some bedrooms are loft-style (no door), and early morning golf maintenance or periodic construction can create noise. Basics like spices/coffee filters aren’t guaranteed. If these factors matter, choose your specific villa carefully—confirm A/C, stairs/loft layouts, and recent updates—then settle in for quiet days, big skies, and lanai whale watching.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 839 reviews
Our stay was fabulous and the wind was howling something fearless ! Overall February can be that way ! Accommodations was superb and views are amazing ! Super quiet area and watching the sunset on the closed golf course on our last day ! Walking distance to beaches, walking paths along the Montage and Ritz Carlton….and spectacular views ! Paid Parking can be challenging so best to walk ! Lots of food options near by too ! Mahalo and Shaka until we return again ! Highly recommend as these villa’s have everything you could imagine ! Grounds are beautiful too !
Dave T.
February 2026
This is the best place to stay on Maui. This year we worked with Dianne, who was amazingly accommodating and helped us select two units for the coming year (one for our honeymooning daughter).
James Newman
February 2026
I was nervous based on recent reviews, but I can assure you the unit is clean and well appointed. The location is great, sweeping views of Molokai and Oneloa Beach, walking distance to Dragons Teeth and the Sea House. The kitchen was very well appointed, everything was there. Plenty of linens. Communication was great, Peter responds in actual minutes. Ask him for a pool code, so you don’t go without. A great homebase.
Casey N.
February 2026
We look forward to our visit for 4 weeks next year! Super friendly and helpful!
Jeffrey Kipp
February 2026
We owned one of the Golf Villas. When it was sold, we continued to visit. This is our Happy Place. This condo is beautiful and has everything you need. Perfect location. The entire team is wonderful. I talked with Diane and Terry. Both were so nice when I asked about the condo and booking.
Linda Scott
February 2026
1. Communication with Parish maui was easy and they were very responsive. I had a question and I actually talked to a very helpful live PERSON. 2. When we arrived the unit was very clean and everything is in great shape. 3. The kitchen is well stocked with everything we need to cook, the pots and pans worked well, There small things like plenty of soaps and paper towels. The outside patio was perfect for whale watching.
Terry A.
February 2026
The location was amazing, close to good surf breaks and secluded enough from the crowds. The condo was clean and we really felt at home there. One minor thing is that beds were a little hard and pillows a bit flat. All in all, we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to come back soon!
Patricia P.
February 2026
Peter was super responsive, when we had an issue or two to work out upon our arrival. Overall, the place was prepped well - towels, starter toiletries, paper towels, garbage bags, etc. Very clean. Wifi worked, TV worked, kitchen had everything we needed to prepare and serve meals.
Bruce M.
January 2026
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 Villa was clean and perfect for my stay. The location was great and the views are amazing!
Mike K.
January 2026
Host was very helpful and quick to respond. The condo delivered on all promises. We will return soon and stay here!!
Betsy W.
January 2026
Clean rooms
Michael T.
January 2026
The view is spectacular!
Claudia L.
January 2026
Host was awesome and very responsive! Great location just a minute walk to the beach. The entire complex was great with the pool right there and awesome neighbors. House was fully stocked with the regular things. If I ever go back will definitely see if this place is available. Great view of the beach too!!!
Beth H.
January 2026
Host was awesome and very responsive! Great location just a minute walk to the beach. The entire complex was great with the pool right there and awesome neighbors. House was fully stocked with the regular things. If I ever go back will definitely see if this place is available. Great view of the beach too!!!
January 2026
Balcony is nice!
Gene M.
January 2026
The house was lovely - very comfortable, clean, and great views.
Anna V.
January 2026
Everything was perfect for our family of five Christmas vacation! Great location, beautiful views and marvelous week in Maui!
Meghan R.
December 2025
The property was very well equipped with updated appliances and ample supplies for cooking our own meals. Our host was accommodating with any special requests to make our stay more comfortable.
Brad D.
December 2025
Well stocked and great place!
Marty L.
December 2025
The location was perfect for beach access. Great family vacation accommodations.
Dustin H.
December 2025
Multi-million dollar views; beautiful property, heated pools, lots of walking opportunities, near world famous beaches. Stunning view of Oneloa Beach. Please consider replacing existing mattress for one much firmer. Excellent.
Robert McIntosh
November 2025
We loved this place! Definitely coming back. Wonderful location with a sprawling view of the sea from upstairs and downstairs and right up against a golf course in the back, so gorgeous that direction, too. Management was prompt and professional. Finding the place is a bit tricky at first, but management was responsive to our outreach for support. It’s a somewhat big condo complex and once you understand it, it’s easy.
Varina B.
November 2025
Spacious, clean and a good value
Melissa H.
November 2025
See comments made above. We enjoy this unit and will stay again but light colored sofa and pillow look dirty and should be cleaned. Upstairs air conditioner is too loud when it keeps going on and off making it hard to sleep. Downstairs shower head needs replacing. Something is wrong with the downstairs sliding door as we found it open on the side. We pushed it back but safety issue. Patio table is very uneven.The property is starting to look a little worn and needs refreshing. Very friendly and efficient.
Adrienne Hand
November 2025
This is our second stay at this property and we absolutely loved it. The home is modern and has all the features you could wish for while still having an authentic Hawaii feel. We loved the lanai and enjoying the views in the daytime and quiet evenings just listening to the waves. We had an issue with a leaking sink mid-way through our stay but it was fixed within the hour and there was zero inconvenience which was fantastic. The only negative about the whole stay is the lack of things like toilet paper and dishwasher tablets for the duration of the stay. At 10k for 2 weeks it’s disappointing basic provisions aren’t provided for the full stay.
Louise B.
November 2025
The condo and associated grounds are fantastic and were perfect for our stay. Communication with the host was excellent. Highly recommend and hope to stay here again in a future stay on Maui.
Casey K.
November 2025
I’ve worked with different property management companies in the Ridge, Bay and golf Villas and Ridge Realty is by far my favorite. Not only for the customer service, but the cleanliness of the properties.
Janet Fowler
November 2025
It was very relaxing, quiet, well kept and a team that you can truly tell that they care about the community.
There was not a single thing we needed in this unit. First and foremost the condo is in excellent condition. Very well kept and virtually everything we needed in every room. The view was outstanding and your entire property is beautiful.
Robert Schumann
October 2025
Beautiful view! The villa was very clean and comfortable, with a wonderfully large shower and a couch big enough for my husband and I to lounge on together after a day of diving.
Heather w.
October 2025
The view was the absolute BEST! Condo worked really well for our family. Great location.
Carol M.
October 2025
This condo is all about the views. We have not stayed in any other with the views like this one. Condo worked well for our group. Great location.
Carol M.
October 2025
Fantastic trip except for the Kapalua golf courses being closed. We found other places to play.
Paul G.
October 2025
Maui needs some rsin Service is great.
Ab update to the unit's photos would be helpful to the owners
Connie Linton
October 2025
Excellent villa
Deborah D.
October 2025
Beautiful view, spacious lanai, quiet, location yet convenient. Well kept grounds. Great communication and easy access to property. Helpful as well with suggestions and recommendations.
Seth & Lan Gravin
October 2025
Condo 1614 was absolutely amazing and we loved every single minute we spent here in the condo. Sunsets were beautiful, bed couldn’t be more comfortable and everything that we needed was provided for us. Will definitely be back!
Deborah DeSanto
October 2025
Perfect location! Sunsets on the beach watching the local surfers became an instant routine. The friendly hosts provided many excellent options for shopping, eating, drinks, beaches and more. Cocktails at Merriman's (walking distance) was just one highlight of our stay (get there right at opening and snag seats at the outdoor bar). Other nearby beaches had perfect snorkeling with all the fish, eels and turtles one might hope to see.
Jeff A.
October 2025
Neighbors had a child that yelled and screamed all 9 nights at 11pm... Pool and bbq close. Beautiful view Enjoyed the two bathrooms. Great location
Rebecca H.
September 2025
Great location to chill and snorkel. Clean place.
Matthew R.
September 2025
Great selection of kitchen utensils! We had a unique experience. It was a peaceful week!
Roger D.
September 2025
Our original condo was sold and I did not realize my emails were going to my junk mail. Sullivan Properties called me and made sure I knew of the change. Everything was clean, but a little “tired”. There were paint supplies in our bathroom closet and the bedroom closet was filled with some things people left that we did not need. But it was something we could work around. The condo was in a great location and we appreciate the items left to get us started. Would definitely rent from Sullivan Properties again and use this condo. It was very nice for the price.
Rebecca S.
September 2025
Nice condo and location, great snorkeling close by. We also enjoyed the pool and grill area. Unfortunately, the Plantation and Bay golf courses were shut down due to drought just before we arrived. Look forward to a future stay when the golf courses reopen and the whales are migrating.
Karl M.
September 2025
Such an incredible experience! Even better than anticipated!! We were initially hoping to find a Bay Villa due to the assumed closer proximity to the ocean but once we arrived here, we discovered this villa is even closer walk to the ocean and beach than we would have obtained from any of the Bay Villas!! Also, it turns out that my partner and I absolutely love the fact there are 2 bathrooms in this place! There is ample counter space in the en suite bathroom for my hair and make up stuff, while my partner appreciated the smaller guest bathroom all to himself. Walking distance to the general store and a few restaurants, walking distance to the beach, fully stocked with every little amenity we could've asked for!! This was truly an exceptional experience.
Evangeline J.
September 2025
This property could not have been better for our vacation. Beautiful location. Enjoying the island breezes through the vast windows in the living room was a real and unexpected treat. KBM was very responsive and easy to work with. Thank you!
Becky A.
September 2025
Beautiful ocean and Molokai views. Impressive patios and sleeping arrangements. Luxurious sheets and towels.The only thing we were not happy about was the inability to stream from any of the large TVs. We even had the management company person but he could not figure it out either. Living room is a little on the small side although it was lovely.
Ergun B.
September 2025
We have stayed at this property a few times now, it’s in a fantastic location, beautiful views and overall a wonderful place to stay! Can’t wait to have the opportunity to come back :) love it so much!
Anisa G.
September 2025
This place was perfect! What an amazing view! Love the it is remodeled. It was clean and just right for our family!! Would definitely stay here again!
September 2025
Nice ,quite location with great views
tony m.
September 2025
Great views!
Amanda S.
September 2025
Great view and quick access (5min walk) to Kapalua trail which has a beach right there but waves are bigger, more advanced swimmers. However with a walk south 20mins you are a Kapalua bay which is great for kids (mine are 8 and 11 yrs old). They played in those waves for a long time and snorkeling option as well. And, a 10min walk north on the trail (concrete trail through The Ritz property) gets you to DT Flemming which has stronger waves for body surfing. The honolua general store was a 10-15min walk, the shorter route was a little on golf cart trail. The condo is across the street from the very nice pool and cabana when you want a break from the beach!The condo itself was very clean, the kitchen was updated but rest is not but in good shape and very spacious with 2 large en-suite bathrooms. The property was very well maintained with lovely landscaping and friendly geckos and snails just outside.
Tanja W.
August 2025