Kauhale Makai, Maui

Kauhale Makai, also known as Village by the Sea, is a peaceful oceanfront resort in Kihei, Hawaii. The resort offers a range of amenities, including a large pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, barbecue grills, shuffleboard, putting green, and volleyball court. Guests can also enjoy nearby tennis and pickleball courts, as well as access to a sandy beach perfect for beach walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and watching sunrises and sunsets. The resort is centrally located, providing easy access to Maui's best beaches, restaurants, golf courses, shopping, and other attractions. Kauhale Makai is a smoke-free and pet-free resort, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Kauhale Makai Average Rates


As of June 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kauhale Makai is $265. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $434. The average takes into account 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 usally much higher). Visit the Kauhale Makai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 1000 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.

Based on the reviews, guests generally have a positive experience at the Kauhale Makai condo resort on Maui. The resort seems to offer beautifully decorated suites with breathtaking ocean views, central location, and great amenities like beach supplies, pools, and hot tubs. Guests appreciate the well-equipped units, cleanliness, and the convenience of having kitchen essentials and beach gear available. The sunset views from the property are frequently mentioned as a highlight. Communication with hosts and property management is reported to be excellent, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable stay. Some minor issues mentioned include the need for updates or repairs in certain units, occasional cleanliness concerns, and the desire for more basic supplies like toilet paper and trash bags. Overall, the Kauhale Makai condo resort appears to be a recommended place to stay for a relaxing and comfortable vacation on Maui, with many guests expressing a desire to return. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Kauhale Makai Reviews


We had a fabulous time staying at this unit, which was incredibly well stocked. Would recommend and stay again.
Natasha Q.
March 2025

Stay was everything we hoped for. Easy checkin, Patti was quick to respond with any questions. We used the provided Beach chairs and cooler every day. Great location. Will come again!
Naoki M.
February 2025

Clean condo, great view
Cindy M.
February 2025

Perfect location, anenities
Gene B.
February 2025

My family really enjoyed our stay. Location, amenities and the view of the condo are hard to beat. We appreciated seeing beautiful view without the sun beating down on the unit. Joe is very responsive and flexible. He provided a recommendation for a wonderful snorkeling tour.
Yan Hong Z.
February 2025

Nice condo, small but worked fine for 5 adults. Great location, close to everything. Saw whale from balcony. Negative; floors could have been cleaner and had kissing bugs in bed. That is why 4 stars.
Deborah P.
February 2025

Everything here was as advertised. Great view and location. Will be back!
Nick C.
February 2025

Nice to sit on lanai and watch whales and the sun come up. The place is clean, and had everything we needed for our short stay.
jlueneburg
February 2025

The listing and pictures are accurate, so there were no surprises. The host is responsive and friendly. We appreciated having an updated space to stay in. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms were bright and clean. The beach gear (chairs, umbrella, 1 boogie board, towels) came in handy. The property is well maintained. We used the grills, pool area, and really enjoyed walking on the beach. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Victoria M.
February 2025

We had a great time staying here. The place is very clean, spacious and has beautiful views. Every night we walked out to the beach to see the sun set and had breakfast on the patio. The place was stocked with everything we needed for cooking, going to the beach
Madeline M.
February 2025

Great place to stay.
Preston L.
February 2025

Great view. Nice pool.
William S.
February 2025

The host was very accommodating. The location was quiet and relaxing. The property had everything we needed and the amenities added to make it a very enjoyable stay.
Kathy V.
February 2025

Love the place. Been here before. Won’t be the last time.
Glenn F.
February 2025

Nice location. Kitchen appliances are newerWe felt the condominiums were quiet as well as the pool. The pool is not heated but they is a hot tub
Stacey r.
February 2025

Everything as advertised. Unit is well stocked with needed utensils/ appliances. Nice large screen TV for watching sporting events . Greats shower water pressure with instant hot water. Surrounding Kihei area was flooded prior to our arrival due to storm/rain and condo parking lots were muddy/dusty for a few days until power washed by management. Hot tub/pool was a fun gathering spot for owners and guests. Vertical slat blinds in condo bedroom need some attention. Check-in instructions easy and thorough.Enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Gary E.
February 2025

This accommodation was an exact fit for our VRBO style. There were no deviations or surprises between the property description and what we experienced. Oceanview, beach front in a well cared for quiet spacious one bed room unit. The unit was well furnished and equipped for us to have most of our meals in and enjoy dining on the lanai. The property manager was very communicative. The building super and staff cleaned and maintained the grounds every day. Mahalo!
Robert S.
February 2025

It was a great spot to launch all of our adventures in West Maui.
Dwain J.
February 2025

We had a great stay in Kihei and the condo was exactly as advertised including the numerous handy beach gear items. The complex was very nice and the views were excellent.
Scott W.
February 2025

Close to Azeka shopping center for restaurants and Times foods Watched whales from our balcony,our complex was very quite at night, watched the sunset every night while we there. The unit we were in had every thing we needed and was very clean.
Dennis and Judy B.
February 2025

We enjoyed our stay. Maui is always beautiful. I recommend getting rid of the metal spatulas. Tephlon pots and pans were scratched up. I don’t like cooking in them when they are scratched because of the chemicals that could be released. I also found having to wash the towels before we left bed inconvenient. I had to get up extra early to ensure that was done, taking away from my last beautiful morning walk on the beach. I believe the very flat pillows should be replaced and the linens upgraded.
Debby G.
February 2025

Great property. We could see whales from the lanai. Perfect set up. Great location. Walked the beach, saw a humongous turtle sleeping on the beach, sat in hot tub, swam in the pool, ate in town at Diamonds, great food! We would love to stay again.
Jayme G.
February 2025

Close to beaches and well stocked condo
Gail P.
February 2025

Condo was very clean. The problems we encountered was due the severe rains we had. Mud was thick through out the parking lot. Cars stuck in mud and no one to help direct people where to park or navigate. Streets were flooded and full of mud. It was horrible. Like I said condo was great but we couldn’t do much due to the mess.
Robert G.
February 2025

We absolutely loved our stay! Full kitchen, incredible views and easy access to the entire island. We would definitely stay again!
Sherry C.
February 2025

Great location , close to ocean and restaurants and easy access to Kahului and airport. Comfortable bedding and nice that beach towels, boogie boards and cooler provided. During our stay we were hit with a very bad storm that closed the road and inundated the road and resort parking lot with mud and debris. The resort staff worked tirelessly for days to clear the mess. They did a great job. Would stay here again.
Tony P.
February 2025

We arrived the morning after the big rains and floods of January 30th - mud was up to 2 feet deep on the streets and parking lots of north Kihei. The property managers and staff were AMAZING - working long, long hours to clear the parking lots. Within 48 hours they had everything usable. It reminded us of crews clearing a bad Minnesota snowstorm - the brown mud was just not as white as Minnesota snow. Luckily the floods and mud stayed out of the manicured pool and commons area. THANKS GUYS. We were able to enjoy our stay. The property is very nice, as advertised. Our condo #326 was a nice space, but very dated, with old cabinet, closet, and patio doors that need replacing. It had most kitchen items, but most were old and mismatched and it was very slim on drinking glasses. It served us fine, but it felt like a condo in St. Paul as much as one on the ocean in Maui. No Hawaiian charm in the decor and furnishings. But the view from the lanai - WOW!
Jim C.
February 2025

The property was lovely, however the trash truck woke us up almost every morning.
Megan
February 2025

We loved our stay. Very comfortable condo overall. Appreciated the beach chairs and boogie boards! Kitchen was well equipped for cooking. Nice shower and bed. Only a couple issues to note:Loud HVAC system noise 24/7. AC units appear to be directly above condo. By end of our visit we got more used to it. This was only major drawback to this unit. Issues with large TV not connecting to network. Unable to get it resolved even after having management company come and work on it. Owner aware and plans to get it looked at. Appreciated owner reaching out after storm and flood in Kihei to ensure we were ok. We would stay here again.
Michelle R.
February 2025

A lovely place to stay
Keith H.
February 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: Nice accommodations.
Wayne M.
February 2025

The description of property was accurate in that the view with our morning coffees were exceptional. The convenience of being on the beach also wonderful. The absence of any real description of the condo was revealing once we arrived, The place needs a Reno badly. Sliding doors are very hard to slide open and closed. Upon arrival, we had to wash all the floors as they turned our socks blac’, immediately. Stocked with all the necessities which was great. But furniture is dated, not really clean (couch) and replacing the bistro set 9n the balcony, if nothing else would go a long way. Manager was very prompt and easy to deal with.
Brenda R.
February 2025

The condo was lovely. They let us know it was ready the morning of the check-in date and we were able to check in early. :)The views were awesome and there must be birds nesting on the roof because the birds songs were notable! The ocean at this beach is more like a bay- very calm. Not a lot of crashing wave sounds, but would be great for paddle boarding or kayaking. The area around the condo was not very walkable, but lots of good things a short drive away. I'm glad we had a rental car.
Christina S.
February 2025

The condo was dated but it worked. The bathroom shower in the second bedroom didn’t work at all. I had to shower in the primary bedroom. There was only one beach chair and two beach towels for our 10 day stay. It would have been nice to have a sun umbrella for the beach as shade can be hard to find.
Kathy S.
February 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as the unit was very clean, quiet and close to the beach. We received great instructions for checking in and out and had zero problems. We were easily able to take 7-9 km walks on sandy beaches that provided a new vista at every turn. It is easy to get to and easy to access the rest of the island and is very close to fantastic restaurants and places to explore.The office and staff are very friendly and helpful and I thought they really appreciated our stay. Thanks so much for a wonderful week in paradise as I would highly recommend this location and hopefully will be able to return next year.
Garry G.
January 2025

Great location, great pool and hot tub. Watch the sunset every night
Scott W.
January 2025

We absolutely loved staying here. The condo was lovely and had everything we need and beautiful beach views where we watched the sunrise and sunset every day. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Angela A.
January 2025

Very convenient location to all of Maui. Friendly people.
Karen S.
January 2025

We enjoyed our stay as well as the close proximity to amenities needed
Dennis B.
January 2025

We spent 8 lovely nights in this well appointed condo. It was perfectly situated to watch the whales and also to walk to the park for some pickleball. We walked the Long Beach and even snorkeled on the calm bay. Everything was as shown on the description- no issues, just a great vacation.
Julie M.
January 2025

Dry nice property with excellent views from the Lanai. We are very happy to have chosen this property and will definitely consider it if on Maui again
Dwayne A.
January 2025

Our stay was great. Check in was not great - our flight arrived after the office closed. We did not know which building we were booked into so wandered around in the dark.
Nora J.
January 2025

Great location in Kihei, close to restaurants and the beach! The condo is very comfortable and the owner responded quickly when we had questions. Definitelywould recommend staying here!
Mark T.
January 2025

The unit was well equipped with modern accessories, clean, and felt inviting. The pictures are exactly what you will walk into, and the views off the balcony are supremely relaxing. The unit is also equipped with beach accessories, such as an umbrellas, boogie board and snorkeling gear. I saw other reviews mentioned parking was an issue, this was the exact opposite of my experience as I was able to park next to the Anthurium building without issue.
Jesse O.
January 2025

This property was great for us. Two couples and a baby had more than enough room. The location was fantastic so centrally located. They had everything we could need and we were able to have a pack and play delivered before we arrived. Really happy with the communication and ease.
Jennifer B.
January 2025

This property was well positioned for access to all the restaurants and public beach parks of Kihei without being right by them. It was a good value for the area and great for a couple. This particular unit doesn't face the sunset but there's a large yard and sandy beach on property to view sunset or watch the activity on the cove and beyond.
Terrie E.
January 2025

Very happily surprised with the unit. Perfect view, quiet location, clean unit and very well equipped kitchen!
Dominique G.
January 2025

This condo is in a fantastic location with a comfortable living space, perfect for a beach getaway. It’s equipped with everything you need for a fun time by the water. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, which adds convenience and privacy. While there’s no oven and the laundry isn’t in the unit, the overall comfort makes up for it. The deck overlooking the water, accessible from both the living room and one bedroom, is a highlight—ideal for relaxing and taking in the view. Highly recommend for a beachside stay!
Dawn D.
January 2025

After spending a couple days at a resort hotel we stayed here. It was a great base camp as the plan was to go explore the island and do stuff. Had everything we needed including a great balcony to have coffee on.
Krista J.
January 2025

Cute studio in a great location! Minutes away from everything!
Kristin W.
January 2025


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