Luana Kai, Maui

Luana Kai is a serene, oceanfront resort located in sunny Kihei, Hawaii. The resort is surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation and offers direct access to a peaceful, 1.5-mile long beach, perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and windsurfing. The resort is also conveniently located near various shopping areas and restaurants, and is just a short drive away from the airport.

The resort offers a range of amenities including a heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and a putting green. Guests can also enjoy the resort's full outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ grills, perfect for grilling up a meal while enjoying the beautiful Maui sunsets. The resort is non-smoking and offers free self-parking. The friendly staff at the front desk offer free concierge service, assisting with reservations for tours, restaurants, golf tee times, and more. Please note that the resort does not have elevators and some construction work may be expected in the coming years.

    Luana Kai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 940 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~4.0 acres (113 units)
  • Reviews: 4.78 / 5.0 (from 1249 reviews)
  • Average Price: $350/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Luana Kai Vacation Rentals

Luana Kai Average Rates


As of December 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Luana Kai is $350. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $454. 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 Luana Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 925 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 describe Luana Kai in Kihei as a laid‑back, family‑friendly condo resort with gorgeous ocean views and a peaceful, well‑kept setting. Many highlight sunrise coffees and sunset cocktails on the lanai, with frequent whale and turtle sightings across the wide lawn and park between the buildings and the shore. The pool, hot tub, saunas, and plentiful gas grills/outdoor kitchen get high marks, and hosts/property managers are praised for clear communication and quick responses. Units are generally clean, comfortable, and impressively stocked—full kitchens, beach chairs/umbrellas/coolers, and often in‑suite laundry—making it easy to settle in.

The location is a major plus. Guests love being close to Kihei’s groceries, food trucks, and restaurants, and say it’s a convenient base for day trips to Wailea, Makena, Haleakalā, the Road to Hāna, and West Maui. The grassy park out front has public pickleball and tennis courts that many visitors enjoy, and parking is straightforward. Larger and multi‑level condos suit families and groups, and many reviewers mention quiet nights and a relaxed, neighborly vibe around the resort.

Common heads‑ups: the beach in front is better for walks, sunsets, and spotting turtles than for swimming or snorkeling, so most guests drive a few minutes to Kihei/Wailea’s sandier beaches. Sound from the busy pickleball courts can run from about 8 a.m. to sundown, which some loved and others found less tranquil. Buildings are walk‑ups without elevators, so upper‑floor access means stairs; loft bedrooms can run warmer. Air conditioning varies by unit (some have none or charge extra). A minority of reviews note dated decor, occasional deep‑cleaning needs, ants, or road noise in road‑facing units, but most issues were minor and resolved quickly. Overall, reviewers say Luana Kai offers an easy, well‑equipped home base with standout sunsets and a central Maui location.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 925 reviews

Recent Luana Kai Reviews


Condo was pretty nice, but beach was kind of rocky. Pool was great.
Ann Elizabeth M.
September 2025

Completely comfortable. Even though it was stocked with cleaning supplies, detergent, toiletries and trash bags, it was a welcomed surprise evven though we brought our own.We even left sealed snacks, chips and coffee for the next group of visiters.Pool was nice, sauna was hot and dry sauna was unexpected.
Roland R.
September 2025

The property was perfect, great views of the ocean and close proximity to many of Maui’s beaches and shopping. The staff takes excellent care of the exterior common areas, very quiet and lovely.
Jill B.
September 2025

The place is exactly as shown in the pictures. However, please be aware the Air Condition wall unit in the living room can only cool off the living room and the kitchen area. There are only fans in the two bedrooms so both rooms were warm all day and night when we were there for 3 nights in Aug so making it very difficult to sleep. Communication came from multiple hosts and not via VBro messenger like my previous rental in Tampa. Poor, slow and general responses from multiple hosts (Guest contact and Homeowner depending on need). It took more than 24 hours and multiple follow ups to get door access code. When asked about early check-in, the responses was “can't respond until check-in day” after multiple follow-ups. As expected, no one contacted me about early check-in on “check-in” day. However, someone emailed me and even called me if I want to extend by checkout time by 4 hours for additional 50 tax on my last day. I will not rent this place again.
Robert H.
September 2025

Everything was wonderful! Beautiful view of the ocean, spacious, comfortable, great location.
Kelly H.
September 2025

Was perfect for our needs! Ground level for my stage 4 cancer friend. It was a clean quiet lovely home near beaches and stores. Plus well equiped kitchen, nice beach equipment, pool, laundry, and cleaning supplies. Jill was wonderful to communicate with and I highly recommend this condo.
Amelia N.
September 2025

Our family had an amazing time at Stella’s condo. The ground floor corner location and access to the beach and pool was perfect for our kids and whole family. The unit was cool and was equipped with everything we needed.
Natalie A.
September 2025

Great location. Good view of the pool which was fantastic for me to watch over our teens from the balcony. Balcony is double the size of most. Great wifi and TV options. No complaints. We will return.
Danny B.
August 2025

Beautiful property with gorgeous view of sunsets at night. Pool and hot tub were well-maintained including the entire property access to the beach was literally steps away from the condo. We would absolutely stay again.
Ian M.
August 2025

We loved this condo. Comfortable, easy to access, the pool was great, and we had everything we needed.
Dominique R.
August 2025

This property anticipates your needs for a trip to HI by providing those extras you need for an island adventure. Umbrella, Snorkeling Gear, Boogie Boards, etc.. We had a slight deviation on our arrival time, and it was handled with ease. When we arrived a day late the facilities person told us about the property, and things to help make our stay more enjoyable. The accommodations are outstanding. It's like being in your home. Not only do you have a great kitchen. The kitchen is also replicated on the pool deck. This facility exceeded expectations. I would choose again.
Clarke
August 2025

Great view of the ocean, nice quiet complex, and a very nice quiet pool.Enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Brian S.
August 2025

Stay was great. Attended a wedding for my sister. The property was nicely maintained and clean. I appreciated all the amenities the condo host provided.
Scott O.
August 2025

Great property toward the north end of Kihei. We selected the property as a part of hosting our daughter's wedding in Wailea. Between family and friends on both sides, there were 13 units occupied during the wedding week. Luana Kai is located on the water, the property is well maintained, the individual units are nice and clean, our unit had a nice ocean view, the check-in process was simple and communication with the owners was great. We had a terrific stay. Kihei is also a great central locations to the airport, a short distance to Wailea and a reasonable distance from Kaanapali and/or Kapalua. Our check-in day was the day of the Tsunami. It made the first day memorable. Other than that, everything went great. Thanks to Trisha and the folks at the property for a wonderful stay!
Scott O.
August 2025

Fabulous location, lovely property, great convenience to pool and beach access. Turtles basking in sun in front. AC was great but the ocean breeze is hardly made it necessary! Stella is a great communicator and was very flexible with a change we had.
Linette B.
August 2025

Property was awesome! Kitchen had everything you could need, wifi was great, check in and out was seamless.Great A/C in the unit, beautiful view and great location to KiHei food truck oasis (which is heaven for foodies!)
Tyson S.
August 2025

Nice unit. Need a little more attention to detail with some aging furniture but in general a good unit. There was some main water line issues right in front of the neighborhood. It made traffic horrible. Was told my a local that there was flooding earlier in the year so the local authorities are trying to fix something there. My guess this will be resolved over the next 2-3 months but who knows. In general a good value stay. Beach is not the amazing sandy and clear beach you see around the island. The neighborhood HOA doesn’t do a good job of cleaning up the debris near the beach so it’s sad seeing large trash items near the beach.
Richard L.
August 2025

Very nice property. Enjoyed it immensely. Clean and more than adequate kitchen. Washer and dryer was very useful.
Michael V.
August 2025

Clean, everything works, and perfect location. We really enjoyed it.
Laurentiu P.
August 2025

We had a great stay and location was right next to the beach. It was a few minutes to Kihei and centrally located for other activities. Kitchen had everything we needed. Definitely recommend it.
Yanez S.
August 2025

We enjoyed our stay at the condo. It was clean and as described inside. Well stocked with kitchen utensils and bathroom items. Tami was great to communicate with back and forth. Very accommodating. The beach near by is not the best to walk on if you are going for long walks as the beach can be small if the tide is in.
Alicia R.
August 2025

Did not check in for 3 days as offices not open the pool code changed when we were there but did not tell us. Shower door handles were loose. Other wise the dynamo was a bit of a disturbance and interuotion
Charlotte F.
August 2025

the hotel is just tye right size and east to navigate without long hallways. Beautiful pool and Lobby and quick walk to park and beach.
MARK F.
August 2025

The condo was great. It was in a great location and they had everything you'd need for a large family to stay at the beach: beach towels, chairs, snorkel gear, tennis rackets, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Michele J.
July 2025

The view is beyond words! We could have sat and watched the ocean, mountains, and clouds the entire time. The area is very peaceful and has quick access to the beach. The bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The hosts responded quickly with questions. I would book again next time I am in the area. Thank you so much!
Corry S.
July 2025

We absolutely loved our stay! The place has a relaxed, welcoming vibe that made it easy to settle in and unwind. It was super clean and had everything we needed — the kitchen was fully stocked, and there were great amenities for outdoor fun, too. The location was perfect: convenient yet peaceful. We’d definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful vacation.
michela a.
July 2025

We love the location of Luana Kai as we have stayed here in the past. Condo was well appointed and the remodel was very nice.
James W.
July 2025

We had a wonderful stay in Maui. The condo was very clean and comfortable. Thank You!
Erin G.
July 2025

Fantastic place to stay! We would definitely stay here again!
Libby D.
July 2025

We loved our stay at Luana Kai! The suite was as described, spacious and well equipped for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Beautiful view of beach, grounds and pool from the lanai where we spent a lot of time. I had originally been looking at 1 bedroom condos with a sofa bed, and my husband reminded me that teenagers like to sleep in late and leave their stuff everywhere, so we found this great 2 bedroom condo!I was happy when we arrived to find that there was adequate dish soap, paper towel and even laundry soap, as I thought we'd have to buy those from the listing description. The fridge had lots of leftover condiments, and many spices in the drawer, so didn't need to buy all those either. It was so convenient having our own laundry machines, and the barbecues in the pool area were always clean and at least a couple available when we needed one.The only suggestion I would make, would be some sort of blinds or curtains for the sliding door, as the late afternoon sun really heated the condo up. The breeze through from the sliding door to the window in the front bedroom was great at cooling it off after sunset though, and several fans were available also.We loved that the location was so central to everything around the island, but still having a beach right out front to walk or splash in the water. This was an amazing accomodation for our trip to Maui!
Fudge F.
July 2025

The location is the best quality of this rental. There are so many things in walking distance. Great view of the park area and partial ocean. The cleanliness of this unit was subpar. The curtains were dirty and falling off the rod. The pictures on the listing are not up-to-date. The trashcan was broken, the sink in the bathroom had soap residue around it and there was a large stain on the ironing board. There weren’t accessible outlets to plug in your phone on the nightstand. When I arrived with my rental car, the valet told me that private rooms within the hotel are not able to valet in their parking garage. This was news to me because the rental property told me days before I arrived that I would be able to valet in their parking garage. I had to park my car down the street at another hotel and if I wanted to valet my car and take it out at any time it would be 55. That is 15 more/day than the valet at the hotel of the rental. Some of these may seem like minor inconveniences, but make a difference in the long run. The hotel staff was pleasant and the amenities were decent. The rental staff was responsive. Overall, this unit needs a few upgrades.
Alyssa T.
July 2025

Great location, affordable, good for families!
Jeremy E.
July 2025

Our family of 5 enjoyed this condo 5 nights in Maui. The amenities at the condo was top notch! The location was great with nice restaurants near by. Easy check in and check out process. We would definitely stay here again!!
Erica S.
July 2025

We were excited to stay in this
Allyson B.
July 2025

We had an amazing stay in Maui! Trisha, the property manager, was incredibly communicative and flexible—especially with our late flight times—which made everything smooth and stress-free.The location is perfect: centrally located with easy access to shopping, beaches, hiking, and everything Maui has to offer. The grounds are beautifully maintained, the pool was great, and the beach right in front of the property was perfect for morning walks and sunset views.The unit was well-stocked with everything we needed for a beach vacation—chairs, towels, a cooler, snorkel gear, and more. We traveled as a family of four (with two teens), and there was always something for everyone to enjoy. The new HVAC system kept us cool and comfortable, and I especially loved relaxing on the ocean-facing patio with my morning coffee. We even had a little cardinal visit every morning that my daughter named “Fred”—a sweet and funny touch to our days.We’d absolutely love to return—this place truly felt like a gem!
John Z.
July 2025

We had a wonderful stay at your very welcoming condo. The ambiance was delightful, and we absolutely loved the perfect view and the kitchen. Overall, our experience was exceptional. One of the things we appreciated most was being away from the street, allowing us to enjoy the oceanfront view, which was incredibly relaxing. We highly recommend this place and would love to return in the future. Thank you once again for accommodating us!
Rosalie
July 2025

We had such a great time at this beautiful condo. We loved the location and all surrounding food options. The condo was stocked with everything we could have needed and more. The breeze through the condo was amazing and we loved spending mornings on the lanai drinking coffee and my daughter loved night swims in the pool. We will definitely be back !
Amina H.
July 2025

We booked our stay based on reviews of the property and the condo unit we selected. The condo was stunning and the Luana Kai property was well kept. Luke was easy to communicate with and always responded within 24 hours. The condo had the essentials to cook our own meals, and the condo property had gas grills on site. We will definitely be back.
Benjamin B.
July 2025

I highly recommend this property. It is quiet, just off the beach and an amazing view.The main road has portions that aren't really walkable, however everything is a very short drive away. Parking around Kihei was never an issue.Again. Great property/Great Experience
Thomas C.
June 2025

Nice room. Fun stay. Good time all around. Thanks for the accommodations.
Terence M.
June 2025

Good location! Condo needs updates and a deep clean. Wifi did not work!
Eileen R.
June 2025

Would stay here again.
George Y.
June 2025

Overall, the place was great for our stay. Furnishings seem out dated but were still nice. Some of the finishings upstairs were lacking and seemed rushed; the trim worked was not complete and as a person that pays attention to detail, this was something I noticed everyday.
Jason W.
June 2025

The location is great, close to grocery stores, shops and restaurants. Resort is really pretty with a nice pool. No complaints.
Stacey H.
June 2025

Our family enjoyed our stay at this beautiful 3b/3b condo, in Kihei! We loved the property, the pool, beach, and tennis courts! All the nearby restaurants were great, as well. The view from the patio was beautiful! We really enjoyed our time there!
Leah M.
June 2025

This condo was so well kept comfortable and stocked we felt like we were at home all our needs and beyond fabulous time
queens aunt h.
June 2025

No functioning windows, no air conditioning, no screen on patio door
Linda V.
June 2025

We had a great stay! The owner was very responsive! The location is perfect for traveling all around the island!
Leta R.
June 2025

Great location! It was quiet and well stocked. Thank you
Chris B.
June 2025

Property was exactly as described. Wonderful view and convenient location.
Leanne M.
June 2025


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