Kuleana Resort, Maui

The Kuleana Resort in West Maui offers a tranquil, oceanfront location with stunning views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai. This boutique resort consists of seven low-rise buildings set in beautifully maintained tropical grounds. The resort is home to two seasonal beaches and a private snorkel cove, offering opportunities for swimming, surfing, and beach play. Sea turtles are often seen swimming and feeding at the water's edge, and Humpback Whales are frequently sighted from December to April.

The resort offers a variety of amenities including a large, heated swimming pool, a tennis court, shuffleboard, and ping-pong. There are also four oceanfront gas barbecues for guests to use while enjoying the spectacular ocean views. The resort is conveniently located within a short drive to Ka'anapali/Whalers Village, Kapalua, and Napili, offering a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities. Free parking and WiFi are available, and a concierge service is on hand to assist with booking tours and activities. Please note that smoking is not permitted inside the units, the lanai, or any of the buildings on the property.

Kuleana Resort Average Rates


As of July 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kuleana Resort is $342. 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 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.

The Kuleana Resort condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests. The resort's location is highly praised for its beautiful views of the ocean, garden, and sunsets. Guests enjoyed waking up to the sound of the ocean and seeing Honu (sea turtles) every morning. The property is described as clean, inviting, light, and airy, with well-maintained grounds and a great pool. The resort offers private access to the beach and snorkeling, with many guests enjoying meals on their lanais while watching sea turtles and whales.

Property managers are noted to be picky, with some guests receiving warnings for minor infractions like parking slightly over the line. However, this did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience. The condos are well-equipped with necessary amenities, including kitchen supplies, beach chairs, and snorkeling gear. Some units are noted to need TLC, with guests suggesting updates to furniture, appliances, and supplies.

Guests appreciated the quiet, considerate neighbors and the resort's gated property, which added a sense of security. The location is convenient, close to restaurants, local stores, and other beaches, making it an ideal base for exploring Maui. The resort's staff, including security and maintenance, are commended for their helpfulness and friendliness.

Overall, guests recommend the Kuleana Resort for its stunning views, excellent location, and well-equipped condos, making it a great choice for a relaxing vacation on Maui. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Kuleana Resort Reviews


We had a great time. Perfect location and facility.
Jorge
April 2024

Nice, clean and close to the ocean
Lisa M.
April 2024

Great location, quiet, fantastic views. Loved the balcony. Wished that the fan would have worked in the master bedroom. Pool was not busy. I would definitely return.
Melanie J.
April 2024

We stayed at this property for a week to celebrate a 60th Birthday. We thought the property was beautiful. The description of the property was accurate and do give it 5 stars for that. The grounds are immaculate, and the community pool is very nice. The condo itself is very old and we knew that, and we would have gave 5 stars all around, but condo was not clean, mirrors and appliances and balcony doors looked like they had not been cleaned in quite awhile. The furniture is old and cushion covers need to be replaced or maybe atleast washed. We agree with the reviews about the stove, for some reason all the settings and markings are gone, so if you are not familiar with a electric glass top stove you could not use it. We did alot of exploring and enjoying the beautiful island, so did eat out for the most part so it was not a issue for us. The condo is right on the ocean, spectacular sunset views, but there is just a very small rocky beach. No beach is no problem though since there are so many other beaches to visit. Sorry cannot give this condo a all 5 star rating. I think it could be the best vacation rental with some much needed updating and cleaning. Eileen the host was very easy to communicate with in booking and answering questions before we arrived. Had a few concerns about the property and let Eileen know and hope she takes care of them, would make a big difference in our rating.
Robyn Tom D.
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: This unit on the complex has wonderful panoramic views with wildlife visible while relaxing on the lanai. The unit has all the amenities you would need on a vacation stay. Only negatives for us that could be easily solved were the sofa and the lanai are not super comfortable. If it was our place we would also have a TV in the bedroom even if it’s just able to get streaming channels.
A guest from Sherwood, OR
April 2024

This stay was just beautiful! The views of the ocean and the daily rainbows were breathtaking! The unit was small but perfect for 2-3 people. The condo was clean and had everything we needed for our weeks stay! My favorite part was sitting out on the rocks every day watching the turtles swim up to say hello. We would definitely book this stay again. It’s the perfect location!
Eva M.
April 2024

Me and my wife went to enjoy her birthday weekend. Loved the location and the stay! Very accommodating and would recommend for a couple.
Christopher E.
April 2024

Maui is a magical place, and this property was a perfect spot to stay to access all of what the island has to offer. Even though it is less central compared to Kihei, the drive was always opposite to traffic, so it was never a problem. The property itself had everything we needed, including beach chairs, towels, and boogie boards! The patio is a perfect place to post up for an afternoon beverage with whale watching, and the beach out front had all of the turtles to swim with. Overall, would highly recommend to stay here. Great value!
Ryan T.
April 2024

My husband and I stayed at Eileen’s beautiful condo for 2 weeks, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary ( 2 years late lol). The views from everywhere are unbeatable! We saw turtles and whales every day from the lanai, and an endangered Hawaiian monk seal beached herself for a nap on the small sandy area! The Kuleana is in a great location for all west Maui beaches and restaurants as well. We highly recommend the condo for all of your vacation needs!
Cindy M.
March 2024

We had a wonderful time! It is great being able to sit on the beach and watch the turtles. We saw whales breaching from the balcony! Debi was an excellent host and communicated quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Deanna
March 2024

Absolutely loved this property, everything that you need in the kitchen, the unit was spotless the grounds are meticulously maintained the bbq’s are cleaned every morning and was a great place to socialize in the evenings when grilling up dinner. Got to whales every day we were on the Lania. Would definitely recommend this listing
Paul W.
March 2024

They communicated well. It was near the pool.
Paul
March 2024

The pictures accurately reflect the property! We saw whale activity daily from our patio. The pool is clean and beautiful, 8ft at one end. Community feeling and very secure property. We’d come back.
Kristi R.
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: Great place. Love the pool and the grounds! Bonus is the view, we could see spouting every day and turtles down in rocks at shore.
DAVE T.
March 2024

The pictures do not do this condo justice! Our family loved this condo and the outdoor space it had to offer! Next time we visit Maui this will be our go to condo!
Rebecca L.
March 2024

Wow, nicest unit we have ever stayed in ! Lovely accommodations, well thought out pre-stay details, great artwork! Will absolutely stay there again! Big thanks to Kerry and Lynne for really paying attention to the details.....we had an absolute wonderful time!
Mike E.
March 2024

This is a great location to experience Maui and to get away from the snow. We've certainly seen more turtles than tourists and the whales were in sight (suggest you bring binoculars). The accomodations were nice and being on the water was unbelievable. We recomment this highly.
Steve S.
March 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 unit was perfectly adequate, and the deck views are just sublime. For the price, this is a great place to stay.Minor things with the kitchen being slightly small and the shower having some small issues draining are minor and can be easily overlooked as you are starting at the whales breaching out the top floor view of the ocean that you just swam in.
Benjamin M.
March 2024

The condo was exactly described on the website. The owner Debi was quick to respond to our questions. Great location. We enjoyed using the pool.
Akiko B.
March 2024

Refurbished condo in Lahaina. Stairs a little steep especially with luggage, but the climb is worth it! Great views from deck/lanai of the ocean and plethora of humpback and porpoise action. Continuously watching 2-5 pods of whales at any time, bring binocs or monocular to really bring them in! End unit on top floor so minimal noise from neighbors. Bedroom on parking lot side so a little noise with window open. Bar height table and 4 chairs on deck were used constantly and cooler and beach chairs available for use. Full size fridge, stove, coffee maker and sink with counter made snacking great. Perfect for a couple with king size bed and walk in shower. Owner was very responsive when I didn't realize that check in instructions were given couple of weeks before. Only issue and really my fault. I would definitely return.
Steven T.
March 2024

We had an enjoyable time. Saw lots of whales, peaceful location, and friendly people.
John & Carole G.
March 2024

We enjoyed our stay. The place was on the older end and could use a little updating but all in all it had everything we needed. It would be great to have a little more bedroom storage to unpack for longer stays. We appreciated the beach chairs provided. We loved the location!
Tammi C.
March 2024

Small, but beautiful grounds with many butterflies. Lots of open parking. Only negative was noise from street at night.
John S.
March 2024

One of the best units in the complex. Ground floor close to everything. Turtles, beach,pool, and lots of whale watching made for a wonderful vacation. Will be returning for another visit. Thank you for the hospitality
Daniel T.
March 2024

The condo is nice as described, but if you are wanting to sit on the patio and watch the whales, not likely. There is a large tree blocking your view (not the owners fault but I would have liked to know the view was "obstructed"). Great for turtle watching however. My email to the property owner about switching to another unit went unanswered, as did my message prior to our arrival inquiring if the unit had beach chairs, cooler, etc. (It did which was appreciated, but we ALMOST bought all that at Costco when we landed). We've stayed at Kuleana several times including when our kids were young. Not so family friendly anymore. There are a couple full-timers that call security for the slightest noise - security banged on our door 2 minutes after quiet hours because we were talking on our deck. Four 70-year olds playing a dice game beside the pool were told by security to "roll the dice quieter". Kuleana must be Hawaiian for "No fun allowed". We still love it and MIGHT return, but not until exploring other options first.
Corey F.
March 2024

I think the description of the condo was pretty accurate. The location can’t be beat! I hope I’m able to come out again in the future!
cindy b.
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: Relaxing stay. Whale watching was amazing. Definitely will be back.
A guest from Becker , MN
March 2024

Property was great getting the parking pass was the only hassle. First night nobody onsite plane was late then nasty note on windshield and nobody there u til later that day! If nobody is available you should be a bit less nasty about parking pass but everything else was perfect thank You!
Tim M.
March 2024

The property is just north of the part of Lahaina which unfortunately burned down. Many places around here are still or back to operating. Figured I’d point that out since the address says Lahaina. THE PROPERTY. The condo is not ON the beach, but is situated on a cliff overlooking the pacific and has the most spectacular view anytime of day. The big glass door allows you to enjoy that view whenever you like as well. The condo and the community are quiet and clean which we loved since our goal was to relax. Most of what we did was no further than a 10 minute drive away which was nice. Some like everything to be walking distance but we didn’t mind. I didn’t communicate with the owner only because their welcome email was so detailed and left no questions. Like I said, the condo was clean and everything worked so there was no need to reach out either. 10/10 experience, we’ll be looking to book again on our next trip.
Jose J.
March 2024

Was incredible to watch the whales off of the balcony with binoculars!! Enjoyed our stay!
Kim G.
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: Lovely, perfect in a quiet location. Watched whales and turtles all day from the lanai (bring binoculars - you won't regret it!). Our unit was well appointed, clean and fit our needs perfectly. Close to wonderful snorkeling locations (Kapalua!). Beautiful grounds and pool. Mahalo!!!
Polly J.
February 2024

Nicely updated and decorated condo. Everything supplied for our stay. The view cannot be matched. Watched whales spout and breach in the distance. Awesome sunsets at night. Really enjoyed our stay!!
Jean E.
February 2024

Everything is perfect . Debi is a great host!
Suzanne E.
February 2024

This property is right on the ocean, ground-floor level. We have stayed at Kuleana before, but this is our first time renting Margie's place. In all respects her condo is a great place to stay and Margie was great to work with at all times before and during our stay. We couldn't be happier.
Bryan S.
February 2024

This is our second stay at the resort. The whales and turtles were very active and easily viewed from the balcony! Dont be scared of the small square footage, it seems much larger and well stocked! Highly recommend!
Julie A.
February 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a last-minute trip and this vacation rental was a great stay. Small unit but amazing view. Love so quickly even a couple hours early.
Erin S.
February 2024

Beautiful views great security, rugs need to be replaced with rubber bottoms, slip too easy. Ocean front,7 steps-good rails.some blew conch shells at sunset. Bed comfortable. Need to work on stove controls, almost invisible,great balcony. Would definitely stay there again.
joe t.
February 2024

Kuleana is an excellent resort. Very well kept up. Reeny is great to work with and her condos are clean and updated. We had a great time and plan to return!!

February 2024

Had zero issues! Nice view, beautiful grounds and pool, nicely appointed and well taken care of unit. Owner provides prompt detailed instructions and useful information. Besides the coin laundry in the complex, this unit has an over/ under which is very nice. We enjoyed the nice patio set for sunsets and meal times. Lots of turtles, but the small sand beach was seasonally not there, lava rock instead.
Robert K.
February 2024

The location was perfect and we loved the well kept landscaping which made for pleasant evenings and sunsets. It was nice to have beach chairs, towels, umbrella and snorkel gear. Snorkel gear needs a new mask (it doesn’t seal). The room is dated and small but still good for a party of 2 (not more). Recommendations: Get central AC if possible. We were fine but would have been hot in the summer. Bedroom needs an updated furnishing…especially mattress. There were a few small roaches in the bathroom. The front door upper screen was broken and fell twice. The front could be painted which would really help aesthetically. I would recommend wall mounted tvs to create more space. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. This is a good place to stay if you don’t want to stay in an overpriced resort but still want to be on the water. You don’t get the cleaning services or amenities of a resort but it is a good place to lay your head and relax after a day out on the island. You are close to plenty of shopping, dining, and many beaches. We would definitely stay here again.
Phillip T.
February 2024

We had a wonderful stay, and love the way the plants on the grounds are maintained to enhance the feeling of peacefulness. I love the location of the grills so that you can enjoy the sunset, while you cook dinner and meet new people from different parts of the country/world. A morning cup of coffee on the lanai looking out over the ocean is a favorite way to start our morning. We're very interested in booking again.
Keith H.
February 2024

the location was fantastic...condo was great! would definitely stay again
Heather B.
February 2024

Great Stay, the grounds, pool, and beach are amazing. Watched sea turtles and whales play in the surf. Unit is well appointed and comfortable. Sunsets on the lanai were awesome. 😎
Debbie E.
February 2024

Property was impressive. Imwould get there after a long day ofnworkmand wathch the sunset.
Casey C.
February 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: We stayed here and enjoyed the quietness of the complex, the community of people were friendly and cordial, the views were breathtaking and seeing the whales and turtles right outside our balcony was one of our favorite things about the place.
Cheryl C.
February 2024

Loved the location of this condo! Nothing better than sitting and watching whales go by. The turtle swimming in the beach just steps away from the back door was also a treat. Would book again.
Galen L.
February 2024

We had such a relaxing and wonderful stay at this beautiful property with unobstructed views of the ocean. We saw sea turtles, whales breeching and the gorgeous sunsets every night just sitting on the lanai. Thank you to our amazing host, Margie, who provides everything needed for the perfect vacation. We would give this 6 stars if possible, hope to return again in the future!
Vicki H.
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: Clean and well maintained unit with a great ocean view. Centrally located between Kapalua and Lahaina - so great access to beaches, restaurants, and golf courses. Professional and friendly staff on site.
John H.
February 2024

Nice stay, view is second to none, quiet, peaceful, must be a reason everyone keeps coming back year after year, whales were abundant
Claude S.
February 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great location and close to beaches.
Darla B.
February 2024


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