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 Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3959 Lower Honoapiilani Rd,Lahaina, HI 96761
  • Property Size: ~3.7 acres (118 units)
  • Reviews: 4.76 / 5.0 (from 1888 reviews)
  • Average Price: $483/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kuleana Resort Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Kuleana Resort

Kuleana Resort Average Rates


As of August 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kuleana Resort is $483. These averages include 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 usually higher). Visit the Kuleana Resort Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An 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.

Travelers consistently love Kuleana’s setting: a peaceful, low‑rise, oceanfront complex with impeccably kept tropical grounds, a large heated pool, spotless BBQ areas, and nightly tiki torches. The views are a standout—sunsets framed by Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i, winter whale shows, and sea turtles feeding along the lava rocks are routine from many lanais. The location between Kāʻanapali and Napili/Kapalua puts great beaches, food trucks, coffee, markets, and restaurants within a short drive, yet the vibe remains quiet and uncrowded. Many guests return year after year just to sip coffee on the lanai, stroll the lawns at sunset, and snorkel right out front when conditions allow.

Units are individually owned, so decor and upgrades vary, but most reviews praise clean, well‑stocked condos (often with beach chairs, coolers, and snorkel gear) and hosts who communicate clearly. Common themes to know: air conditioning is typically in the bedroom only (living areas rely on breezes and fans), the bedroom A/C can be loud, and some road‑side units report traffic noise. The small on‑site beaches are seasonal and can be rocky or even disappear after swells; snorkeling can be excellent but entry may be tricky—water shoes and checking surf reports help. Parking is free but stalls are tight; the grounds are secure and quiet, with firm quiet hours that keep the atmosphere restful rather than lively.

Overall sentiment is strongly positive for couples and small families seeking a relaxed, nature‑forward stay with great value versus big resorts. If specific features matter, choose your unit by recent reviews and photos (updates, A/C location, sofa bed comfort, in‑unit vs shared laundry). Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, consider binoculars for whale season, and expect to spend time on the lanai watching turtles and sunsets. Guests highlight Kuleana as a “little slice of paradise” they’d happily book again.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Kuleana Resort Reviews


The view was better than I expected.The bed was exceptionally comfortable.We didn't utilize much of the kitchen for cooking but we did enjoy it lots of cups of coffee on the patio. I would absolutely recommend this particular unit and I myself would absolutely come and stay here again.
Amy L.
May 2026

This condo was perfect for our week long stay! We were just a short walk to the beach and the views from our patio were breathtaking! Having a fully stocked kitchen and full size fridge was great for cooking meals at home. Grocery store and restaurants less than a mile away and easy enough to walk. There was plenty of beach chairs, beach toys, and snorkeling gear for our use. The property had an onsite laundry room, so no need to over pack, if staying for an extended time. Would definitely stay again!
Mark N.
May 2026

Thank goodness for the AC in the bedroom, because it is humid in May! We loved our stay here, even though we weren’t at the condo very much. You do hear the people above you, but for the most part it’s quite! The turtles at the lava rock beach are the icing on the cake!
Leslie G.
May 2026

Beautiful property with excellent view.
Amy T.
May 2026

Our stay at Unit 411 in Kuleana was nothing short of amazing. The location is everything you could hope for—being oceanfront, you can hear the waves gently lapping against the shore while sitting on the lanai enjoying dinner or your morning coffee. The sunsets from the lanai are absolutely breathtaking. Although we had some rainy weather and only caught a couple of truly great sunsets, it didn’t take away from what was an incredible experience overall.The unit itself is very well maintained, clean, and fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay in Maui. It’s just steps from a beautiful, well-kept pool, and a short walk around the corner brings you down to the beach, where we were lucky enough to see turtles many times.During our stay, we did encounter a few minor hiccups, but Robert was always quick to respond, and everything was handled smoothly and without issue.I would absolutely recommend this unit to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a stunning location. At the end of the day, it really is all about location—and this one is outstanding.Thank you, Robert and Sharon, for sharing your condo with us. We had a fantastic time and would love to return in the future.
Sandra S.
May 2026

This condo has the most jaw-dropping view! It’s nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The tv’s and small kitchen appliances are very old…toaster quit working, neither tv would work (not that we watch tv on vacation, but at night would have been nice.) But those were small inconveniences compared to the location of this unit. The pool is fantastic and grounds are beautiful! We would definitely stay here again.
Dan D.
May 2026

Absolutely loved our stay!
ivy b.
May 2026

This unit is in a great location on the property, we watched whales right from our lanai while eating lunch. The kitchen is alsolarger than the set up in most of the Kuleana condos, which is nice for a family that enjoys cooking.
Christina C.
May 2026

Amazing hosts and beautiful views, could not pick a better vacation spot
Bugody
April 2026

The hosts are great people, the amenities are excellent, everything you could need. The grounds are beautiful, the views from this unit are priceless. Kitchen is stocked with just about everything! The bed is cozy, as is the couch and chair. Not that you will spend much time there. The pool is soooo nice, clean, and you can get laps in. This unit is a homey place away from home. Best beach view and location.
Penny M.
April 2026

My husband and I have stayed at this resort about a dozen times. The first time in this unit. It was very clean, easy access from parking lot, great views and owner was very responsive. Location is in a great spot. No beach this time around but the beach is seasonal. Had a great time and will definitely be back.
Christina P.
April 2026

Great place - location couldn’t be better. Steps to the beautiful small beach - Sea turtles resting there every day we were there (enjoyed from a distance, of course.) Kitchen has everything you need, bed was super comfortable. Would gladly come back.
tyler m.
April 2026

Amazing trip!
Eric L.
April 2026

The unit was right on the ocean. It is not a swimming beach but home to turtles and close to the whales. The unit was very clean and in very good shape. I think the mattress could use an upgrade but other than that everything was perfect. The location was excellent, the pool was wonderful and we had a dishwasher and laundry unit in the condo. Very convenient.
richard p.
April 2026

Everything was just like advertised. Ideal location. Friendly people. Beautiful pool area. We watched the whales jump from our patio which was amazing. The grounds were well maintained. Regretfully the weather was rainy and cloudy. The resort area had 56 inches of rain in March. Hopefully Mother Nature will be more cooperative next trip.
Tim F.
April 2026

We loved our stay at this property! We especially loved sitting on the balcony and enjoying the view of the ocean. We even were able to see some humpback whales swimming by, the baby doing full breaches over and over, right from the balcony. Absolutely magical! The kitchen was well stocked (we cooked several times). The bed was comfortable. There was even a diffuser for the hair dryer ( a big deal when you have curly hair). Laundry facilities came in handy after a rainy trip to Hana and muddy wet clothing. We hope we get to stay again!
Mary M.
April 2026

Great ocean view
David W C.
April 2026

Parking and access easy, grounds and view beautiful. Condo could be updated new bed, fresh paint. Did have all the appliances and kitchen stuff needed
Nicolle R.
April 2026

Great place! Love it, easy parking, great location- mahalo
justin s.
April 2026

This place was exactly as expected. And just what we wanted. Many hours were spent on the lanai whale watching wave watching and sunset gazing. The grounds were beautiful. We would definitely come again or recommend.
Cathy R.
March 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: Great property, wonderful view, updated room, wonderful neighbors, fun and great experience, great booking team too.
Nicholas S.
March 2026

Margie's Condo was AWESOME!!Clean, Comfortable, Quiet, with everything you need to feel like your home, but with Spectacular Views of Whales, Turtles, Hawaiin Monk Seals, & Beautiful Sunsets!! Easy check in, just park roll your luggage 30 short feet to the door and your in this homey condo.
Paul P.
March 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our confirmation, sign in condo, everywhere said coffe starter pack. Wake up first morning at 3 am and NO coffee starter pack. Big fail. I could have easily brought my own or stopped and pruchased, but I relied on you. Big Mistake!
cindy w.
March 2026

Good location. Not far from shopping and beaches. Quite resort. Big pool but no hot tub. We knew that when we rented. The host was great at communicating. The condo was amazing! Wonderful view! Needs a couple serving spoons added to the expansive selection of items in the kitchen. We will definitely be reserving this condo again. Thank you for a wonderful vacation experience Lily!!
Teresa M.
March 2026

Beautiful view! Just what we need.
Paul K.
March 2026

Condo was very clean, great views, Air conditioning.Very close to shopping area .
Dawn O.
March 2026

Loved the location so much! We will be back. The snorkel in both sets is faulty … I ended up renting from snorkel bobs. The snorkeling with turtles in front of property was excellent. The property is so well maintained and the guests are all respectful and friendly…
THERESA C.
March 2026

We’ve stayed over the years in 5 different Kuleana units. This one tops them all! Best location in the complex. Very well appointed. And Eileen was a joy to work with.
Jeff S.
March 2026

Yes, we did have a nice ocean view and I absolutely love the pool. The one thing I didn’t like about my unit was it did not have a stove and also there’s no common area we had 10 people, and there was no place for all 10 of us to eat we had to drag tables and chairs out of the condo to be able to even fit 10 of us. There’s no tables by the barbecue. There’s no tables by the pool except for little ones that you can put like a drink or your suntan lotion on I’ve never been to a pool where they didn’t have any umbrellas. Everybody was trying to get this one little tree that had like four chairs in the shade. They need to have larger tables with an umbrella, so people can sit out there and visit instead of having to sit in the condo was ridiculous. I’ve never been to all the condos. I live on the big island. I’ve been to so many condos here and in Maui and I’ve never not seen larger tables out by a pool and never have. I never seen any place for a group of people to get together to enjoy a nice dinner. That’s my biggest complaint. They have this nice grassy area they could do something with and it just sits there with nothing on it.
Vicki K.
March 2026

Beautiful ocean view and great location. Condo was clean and comfortable. Pictures are very accurate and would definitely stay again!
Diane R.
March 2026

Front row with excellent view. We saw many whales from the lanai, where we spent most of the time. Turtles chilling on the small and rocky beach.
Priska v.
March 2026

Very helpful host & incredible views!
Michelle J.
March 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 unit is so darling and is in the most lovely location! Right outside the lanai is a Honu sanctuary. The unit was very comfortable for my daughter and I. The king bed in the bedroom was comfy and had A/C. My (23yo) daughter slept on the pull out sofa to listen to the waves every night and she said it was comfortable.The ONLY real criticism would be, the floors needed to be MOPPED. Our feet were kind of grungy walking around barefoot. Everything else was clean.
Stacy I.
March 2026

The condo had a great view. We saw whales breaching. It was relaxing to listen to the sounds of the ocean.
Jacqueline J.
March 2026

Beautiful views. My only complaint would be the size of the bed (seemed more like a double bed and not a queen) and the front door is difficult to close when it needs to be locked.
Jennifer M.
March 2026

The view from the condo is one of the best we’ve seen! Everyone was great. We saw many whales from the condo!
joelle m.
March 2026

Loved it! Enjoyed watching the whales from the lanai! Clean property, comfortable, and very responsive owner! There was only one small problem with the shutters that was fixed quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Angie M.
March 2026

The host and staff were very welcoming andresponsive. The refrigerator required replacing during our stay, which was a little inconvenient, but was handled promptly.
Vicki P.
February 2026

Location was amazing! We hope to return.
Allison L.
February 2026

Perfect for a couple, every single thing you need is in the condo. Perfect view, pool, location. Absolutely looking forward to staying here again.
Lindsay M.
February 2026

Location and views make up for any short comings. We enjoyed the larger unit. We have stayed at Kuleana several times.
Jane K.
February 2026

Beautiful place! very clean, comfortable bed, well stocked and a great patio for morning coffee and whale watching. Good communication by staff.
Shari R.
February 2026

We had a pretty good stay. Condo is older but served its purpose. Beautiful view and really close to waters edge!
Susan N.
February 2026

Thank you for a wonderful stay and for your great communication it was a perfect day very comfortable, very clean and a very friendly atmosphere. We loved watching the turtles and the whales and the location to snorkeling and beaches. Everything worked out perfectly.
amy d.
February 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: This condo lived up to its location, layout, and amenities as described. The condo was clean, well maintained, and nicely decorated. The comfortable king size bed and bedding were certainly appreciated.The Kuleana resort, overall, is a special property offering its own unique and tranquil environment. The only inconvenience of this stay was having only one key for two people which lets you into the property and the pool. This left no room for autonomy, both entering the pool, and leaving the resort independently. While the property management was professional and quick to respond they were unable to rectify this. It could be fixed by providing two keys.
Michelle C.
February 2026

We absolutely loved our time here! The location is nothing short of magical — we watched whales and sea turtles from our balcony every single day. What a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience!The unit was spotless, super comfortable, and perfectly stocked for an extended stay. Having an in‑unit washer and dryer was such a luxury — it made everything so easy and completely stress‑free.We also loved how close we were to several gorgeous beaches. Just a short drive and we were in paradise!And Lily… wow. She is an amazing host — incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely accommodating. She made our stay feel effortless from start to finish.We would come back in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommended!
Julia M.
February 2026

This unit has a great view and ample accommodations for 2 people.
Daryl R.
February 2026

Our stay at Kuleana Resort was truly wonderful and exceeded our expectations. We especially enjoyed the beautiful pool and the well-kept BBQ area, which became a special gathering place each evening as guests came together to watch the sunset. There was such a warm, welcoming community feel—some evenings even included live music from fellow guests, which made the experience feel incredibly unique and memorable.We loved the easy access to the beach and the fantastic snorkeling right onsite. Seeing so many sea turtles along the shoreline was unforgettable, and being able to whale watch directly from our lanai—watching humpback whales breaching in the distance—was simply magical.The resort is perfectly located for exploring the island, making day trips convenient and stress-free. It’s also thoughtfully equipped for preparing meals at home, which added to the comfort and ease of our stay.We would happily return and highly recommend Kuleana Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing, scenic getaway with a true sense of community.
Sid K.
February 2026

Ed is quick at communicating and responding to questions and requests. He makes you feel very welcome!
Keith H.
February 2026

Debi was great and very accommodating. The condo was awesome and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Turtles on the beach and whales breaching off shore made the trip very memorable.
Rick B.
February 2026


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