Kihei Bay Surf, Maui

Kihei Bay Surf is a boutique condo resort located in North Kihei, Hawaii, across the street from the Whale Sanctuary, Kalepolepo Beach, and an ancient Hawaiian fishpond. The resort features 118 studio units, each with a fully equipped kitchen and cable TV. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a large pool, hot tub, tennis court, gas grills, and beautiful Hawaiian gardens. The resort is centrally located to shops, restaurants, and just minutes from the championship golf courses of Wailea and Makena.

Please note that although the complex has a laundry facility, it is currently under renovation through January 2024. During this time, travelers will need to use the coin-operated Lipoa Laundry Center, located 1.3 miles away.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 792 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 Kihei Bay Surf condo resort on Maui receives generally positive reviews from guests. Many appreciate its convenient location directly across from the beach, making it easy to enjoy the ocean and the turtle sanctuary nearby. Guests find the condos clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, with some highlighting the welcoming touches like a basket of goodies upon arrival. The resort's amenities, such as the pool and hot tub, are appreciated, though some guests note that the hot tub could be warmer and the laundry facilities need repair.

While most reviews are positive, there are a few areas of concern. Some guests mention issues with specific units, such as uncomfortable furniture, outdated decor, and minor maintenance problems like broken beach equipment or issues with air conditioning. A few guests also note that certain condos could benefit from updates or more thorough cleaning in specific areas.

Despite these minor criticisms, the overall sentiment is that Kihei Bay Surf offers a great value, with many guests expressing a desire to return. The resort's location, combined with the amenities and the comfort of the condos, makes it a popular choice for travelers looking for a pleasant and convenient stay on Maui. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 792 guest reviews.

Recent Kihei Bay Surf Reviews


great a Little loud with road noise
steve t.
February 2025

Taking the beach chairs across the street to watch the whales in the morning was a highlight of the trip.
Stacy G.
February 2025

Older but well maintained property. Roomy space with bathroom away from sleeping area. Lovely balcony. Safe and super location! Convenient to ocean-across road. Convenient to stores, grocery and restaurants! Quiet. Nice laundry and well stocked kitchen. Great neighbors and clientele! Managing agency, especially Cassandra, were so helpful on site. Others we talked with in advance were also super helpful. They didn’t mind talking to humans.
John P.
February 2025

Place was nice clean perfect for us
Wayne S.
February 2025

Nice place to hang out for 3 weeks - very spacious studio, very clean, nicely decorated, had dresser for storing clothes and had everything that we needed (kitchen stuff and beach chairs). Communication with the owner was fabulous. Before and during the trip, if I had a question, I quickly got a response and answer. Nice complex with beautiful pool/hot tub area right across the street from a great beach - perfect for viewing sunsets. We definitely hope to return and stay here again. It was a great experience that made our Maui trip perfect.
marcia H.
February 2025

The property had nice ammenities and was well kept. The pool and hot tub were very clean and comfortable.
Rebeccah C.
February 2025

The unit was clean and near the pool. It was well equipped.
Nancy W.
February 2025

Our flights were delayed by a day due to a storm in Kihei. While Kevin was understanding when we informed him, we were disappointed that no discount was offered for the missed night. Additionally, the storm left significant mud and debris in the parking lot and surrounding streets, which affected our overall experience.On our first day, we noticed the shower was clogged. Kevin responded quickly and attempted to fix it, but the issue persisted throughout our stay. The shower also wasn’t very clean, possibly due to the drainage problem. Additionally, we encountered ants in the kitchen on our last night. Thankfully, pest control was already scheduled for the next morning as part of their routine maintenance.Despite these issues, we still enjoyed our stay. The beach supplies in the closet were a great bonus, and Kevin was responsive. However, I’d recommend a professional fix for the shower, a new shower curtain, and possibly more frequent pest control visits.
Lisa T.
February 2025

Very clean, nice area
Rylie M.
February 2025

Everything was casual and good. Only wish was that the coffee maker worked properly. Mahalo for our peaceful stay.
Sarah S.
February 2025

Very comfortable and clean condo in Kehei with kitchen to make meals, fridge to store food and drinks, big bed, access to pool and hot tub, and beach park across the street. We enjoyed our stay very much, host was friendly and quick to respond to questions! Thanks Anthony
Brea K.
February 2025

Just what we needed. There was a flood right before we came so the streets were covered in mud, all that really meant for us was a quiet neighborhood. There were beach chairs and umbrellas on the lanai and beach towels in the closet. We spent most of our time out and this was a convenient and affordable place to stay.
Krista L.
February 2025

Host was communicative and the location was beautiful. Thank you for the lovely stay! :)
Melissa L.
February 2025

The place was exactly what we needed. Shower was very nice. Location was excellent. We had a wonderful time!
Sarah K.
February 2025

We stayed here and had a wonderful time. Honestly, I would rather have been here than any other properties due to the price and location. The room was wonderful. The hot tub and pool were nice also. On a side note- go across the street to the beach at night and see the sea turtles asleep there where about 50 of them every night.
Michael H.
February 2025

The property was great for us. It was in a good location. We really appreciated the extra beach equipment. Everything was clean. We had access to all the cooking utensils that we needed. There was great communication with the owners. Everything was as expected and more! Mahalo
Carolyn D.
February 2025

Cute property, perfect for a couple.
Shelbee F.
February 2025

Great location! Park and ocean across the street. Amenities are close by as well. Loved the balcony.
Mark J.
February 2025

This condo is very comfortable and in a great location. I recommend it.
Doug E E.
February 2025

thank you!
pansy c.
February 2025

Would stay there again. Clean. Everything worked.
M
January 2025

Would stay here again for sure!
Kelsey D.
January 2025

Directly across the street from the beach and ocean. Great location with everything we needed. We’ll definitely be back
Carol E.
January 2025

Clean, comfortable king bed, lovely bathroom, laundry facilities on site
Gayle G.
January 2025

We only had 3 days for our first visit to Maui and were really pleased with the location (close to the beach, humpback whale centre, shops & restaurants) and amenities of the Ocean View Studio. (Got to say - we did not get a chance to try out the pool or BBQ - but would have done so if we had stayed longer). We really appreciated the fans and big windows (did not use the A/C at all). We also made good use of the beach extras (chairs, towels, soft cooler). One negative was that we didn't realize that the road in front of the suite was the main drag for the "Kihei Strip" - We found that the traffic noise was quite noticeable (with doors and windows open). Otherwise the suite was clean and comfortable and made a good base camp for our short expedition.
Catherine O.
January 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: We love this apartment! We recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy some wonderful days in Maui.the strong points are cleanliness, comfort and service!
Sheila P.
January 2025

Was such clean condo! Had all amenities we needed and more. Even when storm knocked electricity out for the day, they were on top of messaging us what was going on. We will be back!
Fallon H.
January 2025

We stayed a week in the condo. Great for 2 people, good location for our adventures. We liked cooking each day and ate on the deck most days.
michelle c.
January 2025

The accommodations were just adequate for a couple. Perfect for a husband and wife. The location is good. If you stay here be sure to see the sea turtles across the road at the whale sanctuary.
Paula S.
January 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: Our rental was everything we expected and more. Very clean well stocked.....Couldn’t get any better.
Brad A.
January 2025

Lovely people, a lovely place. My new favorite spot!
Steven B.
January 2025

1st time in Hawaii. There was 30 of us vacationing for a wedding. This place was close to our friends. Great location, can walk across the street to the beach. Just a short drive down the street there was many places to eat, and shop for souvenirs and groceries.
Robert C.
January 2025

Great condo with all things you may need! It is so close to Kalepolepo Park, to be able to watch stunning Maui sunsets! The room was quiet, and we were able to sleep and good nights sleep! The host was wonderful as well! He responded to texts pretty quickly and answered my many questions! I willCome back to this condo no question! What a wonderful stay and how lucky i feel to have gotten to experience Maui!
Sandra Z.
January 2025

It was a good stay, its apartments so your dealing with neighbors who dont know how to mind their own buisness. The toilet wouldnt flush during our stay but the manager was good about sending someone right away. We couldnt opt out of having maintenance come while we were gone which we didnt like too much. It was very close to the beach and we could walk over. I would stay again.
I H.
January 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: The studio was better than described! It was very clean and I’m very picky. The location was right across the street from the beach which allowed for an early morning swim, as well as, an afternoon swim with no commute time! The pool was also great but the studio was so nice it was hard to leave the cozy space! I’m looking forward to my return.

January 2025

Maui vibe
Nikolay
January 2025

We had a lovely stay in Kihei and toured the rest of the island from there. A somewhat dated but clean and comfortable efficency condo. They stocked it with some beach gear (towels, folding chairs, mini cooler, boogie board) which was great. We had a great time!board) which was wonderful.
carly e.
January 2025

My daughter and son in law stayed at this property and boy were they impressed. The condo was well stocked with everything you would expect and then some. The complex was in a fantastic location and had a nice pool area as well.While technically still a studio suite, there was a full size kitchen, large bathroom and very nice lanai. Also the living area was quite spacious.Overall they said the condo was incredible and they claimed it as their own for our next trip to Maui. Thanks to Roger and Olive for the amazing condo!
Corey S.
January 2025

Nice place for two.
Robert S.
January 2025

We loved this cute, comfortable property! It was convenient to every place we wanted to go, and was clean, safe, and so sweet. Lots of extra thoughtful touches made it such a fun stay, and we stayed an entire week. Some of the things we really loved were all of the places and surfaces to store things, the generous shower, the laundry facilities nearby, the proximity to so many beaches, and all the little things we didn’t know we would need, like a cocktail shaker, cooler bag, and beach chairs.. This was just perfect for us. We will be back, without a doubt.
Cynthia Davis K.
January 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our room was clean, fully equipped and comfortable (although a firmer mattress would have been appreciated). The location is very handy to central Kihei and has a lovely beach right across the street, complete with turtles who come to spend the night every evening! The staff were obliging and helpful when we asked about options for amenities post-checkout.
Ron M.
January 2025

Our son had a wonderful time in Kihei while visiting his sister. The Condo is in an outstanding location and close by to many attractions in Kihei and beyond. The Condo itself is a peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy your stay in Maui. The pool and hot tub were great and the beach is just across the road. Patrick and Catherine are wonderful host, and we look fwd to using their condo in the future.
John T.
December 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 beach right across the street was easy to get to with long walkable stretches. The rental was well furnished though could do with updating its towels. The main discomforts were outside of the control of management, like neighbors smoking (even though it was posted everywhere that smoking was prohibited outside of designated areas) or traffic being loud since the lanai looks over the main road in Kihei. Again not a bad place but some things to keep in mind.
Carlos B.
December 2024

We loved the space. It was perfectly located near everything in Kihei. We especially loved the fishpond across the street.
Ann N.
December 2024

Perfect location for our trip to Maui! Parking was free and easy! Tons of stuff to make our trips to the beach easier!
Chris D.
December 2024

Had everything we wanted! Close access to fun beach spots, shops, and places to eat! We only wish that they had boogie boards.
Kade B.
December 2024

Great condo, well stocked with everything you need for a great holiday including kitchen/bathroom/laundry essentials. Had an issue with the laundry room in complex but Roger was very quick to respond. Beautiful beach right across the street. Would definitely stay there again.
Joan M.
December 2024

We definitely enjoyed our stay. The place was as advertised. We would recommend it to anyone.
Marycress B.
December 2024

Location was amazing, within walking distance to beach access. The bed was comfortable and had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Just be careful leaving any food on the counter/stove, even in containers as we ended up with bugs in our bread (ants got through sealed with plastic wrap, stored on counter) and in our dinner (roaches in a skillet on the stove) within minutes of sitting down to eat.
Jamie H.
December 2024

This is a really nice place to spend your vacation. My unit faced the street and the small park next to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center. The unit was a studio with one bed and a sofa. The place was good enough for two people and had all the amenities we needed with a pretty much full kitchen. The only thing that I was not so happy with is that the road is very noisy, even at night with doors and windows closed. There's lots of traffic all day since it's the only road that goes downtown. The view to the ocean is also a bit obscured, as you see on some of the balcony photos. You can literally walk to the park across the street and spend a nice time there. I would come back in the future, the check-in was no issue at all. The keys are in a lockbox on the door knob and you will get a code before check-in. So the process is super simple.
Jorge V.
December 2024


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