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: 4.77 / 5.0 (from 1110 reviews)
  • Average Price: $296/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Luana Kai Vacation Rentals

Luana Kai Average Rates


As of July 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Luana Kai is $296. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $377. 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 AI Analysis of 600 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 reviews for the Luana Kai condo resort on Maui paint a picture of a generally well-regarded complex with a few minor issues. Guests appreciate the resort's perfect location, which offers easy access to the beach, restaurants, and local attractions. The pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor amenities like pickleball courts and grills are frequently highlighted as key features that enhance the stay. Many reviews mention the stunning ocean views, especially during sunset, and the friendly atmosphere both on-site and in the surrounding community.

The resort appears family-friendly, with several guests noting how perfect the space is for children, thanks to the pool and the spacious, grassy areas leading to the beach. The condos themselves are described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with many units offering updated kitchens, comfortable beds, and additional amenities like beach gear and air conditioning. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the presence of everything needed for a pleasant stay.

However, there are a few drawbacks mentioned across the reviews. Some guests experienced issues with cleanliness or maintenance, such as dirty floors or aging fixtures. The absence of air conditioning in some units is noted as a downside, especially during warmer periods. Noise from nearby pickleball courts and the lack of privacy on ground floor units due to proximity to common areas are also mentioned by a few reviewers.

Overall, the sentiment towards the Luana Kai condo resort is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return. The minor issues noted do not seem to significantly detract from the overall experience, which is characterized by beautiful surroundings, convenient location, and well-appointed accommodations. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 600 guest reviews.

Recent Luana Kai Reviews


Peaceful time at property. Enjoyed walking the beach each morning and the breeze through this corner unit. Convent location for getting around.
Tom B.
April 2025

This was a spectacular stay! We enjoyed the condo and it’s amenities. Everything we needed (like beach towels and mats) were available for us to use. Jean reached out prior to our stay and answered all of our questions. The condo was close to multiple grocery stores and great eateries, all within reasonable walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Biridiana A.
April 2025

This is the second year we have stayed in this beautiful Condo. Incredible waterfront sunsets, luxurious interior, Great location. We'll book again next year!
Maureen C.
March 2025

We were here with our adult son. The unit is perfectly laid out, with two baths and two bedrooms, one bed/bath upstairs, so good space separation if desired, It also has the most spectacular views! Bring binoculars. We saw whales from the patio every day that we were there. Beds were super comfy and unit was quiet. In suite laundry enabled us to pack light and the unit was equipped with everything we needed. The swimming pool area was also ideal. Thanks for being a big part of our wonderful holiday!!!
Yvonne P.
March 2025

We really enjoyed our stay at Luana Kai. I appreciate the host communicating with us throughout the trip. We had everything we needed here and the area is extremely peaceful! Thank you
Nayeli C.
March 2025

We stayed 4 nights at this rental. The view from this rental was great! The unit was clean and we appreciated that there were rugs on the floor! The kitchen was supplied with everything we needed and more. There were plenty of towels and beach items. The pickleball court was not an issue for us. We arrived after the office closed on a Friday afternoon so we couldn't get the parking pass that was needed. We called the owner who advised us on what to do and they handled the situation very well. We enjoyed being able to walk the beach from this rental. We had easy access to restaurants in the area. We would stay here again.
Dawn K.
March 2025

We enjoyed our stay in Kihei over spring break (2025). The unit was great for our family of three and the location was convenient and centrally located. We enjoyed having access to the pool, hot tub and beach right outside our door but also taking lots of day trips to explore the island.
Wendy B.
March 2025

Our family had a great first experience visiting Hawaii - specifically Maui! Jean's home is wonderful! Such a beautiful view of the ocean! Wonderful layout and every thing we could have possibly wanted or needed was made available!layout
Margaret D.
March 2025

Everything was great except a small ant problem on the countertops
Alejandro L.
March 2025

The condo was as advertised and communication with the host was easy. It is located near several grocery stores, which made it easy to utilize the furnished kitchen and eat meals on the lanai. The beds were very comfortable and the living area was appreciated for winding down after a busy day of activities. We didn’t use the pool or hot tub much but the pool area was clean, not crowded, and the grilling area was a plus. The location in Kihei was convenient whether traveling to Kapalua and Kaanapali, Paia and the upcountry, or heading down to Big Beach. The furnished beach chairs, umbrellas, and cooler were also much appreciated for use while visiting the beaches. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Maui!
Joe S.
March 2025

Great location. Easy access to the rest of the island.
Jason G.
March 2025

It’s A Awesome Place To Stay!!Only complaint is the microwave needs to be replaced with a bigger one!!!
BETH G.
March 2025

We visited from OahuCheck-in, parking was fineThe property has great landscaping; we enjoyed the pool, hot tub, shuffleboard, easy walk to the beach every dayI knew there was a tennis court/Pickleball court straight ahead; I didn’t realize people would be playing from 8 AM until sunset; I am a Pickleball fan but good for others to know in advance I thinkKing bed, twin beds, sofa bed we’re OK; the pillows and towels should be replaced/improved; the kitchen was well equipped other than the cheap coffee makerI appreciated the dishwasher and laundry tablets; As well as the beach chairs, cooler, boogie board, etc. I would have appreciated at least a small soap, shampoo, conditionerThe sunsets were awesome :-)
K H.
March 2025

This truly felt like a condo we would own ourselves. So many rentals are so cheaply furnished and have very sparse supplies but not this one! It had almost everything we could ever want or need. The furniture was comfortable (including the king bed) and the kitchen was well stocked with ingredients and nice dishes and pans.The unit has a beautiful view and is centrally located for visiting many places on the island. There are lots of restaurant choices nearby as well. We found the unit to be quiet as well. You are well away from the road so can't hear the traffic from the unit either.If you like pickleball, you will enjoy the easy access to walk out the door and join in a group for free play. They are there every morning and early evenings. The pool was a nice temperature and was a fine pool, but didn't have a lot of shade options. The beach right in front of the unit has a nice long stretch for walking on but you might want water shoes as there are some rocks on the beach.The easy access for getting in and and out of the condo with a keypad made it so convenient.A truly wonderful condo!
Jodi N.
March 2025

Clean and great location.
Grahame A.
March 2025

This was our second time staying at Luana Kai and we love this property! We love Kihei and find the location perfect for setting out to explore different parts of the island daily. This unit was perfect for our group of 6, though previous reviews are spot on about the lanai and the A/C. The furnishings on the patio could definitely be upgraded. They are both worn and uncomfortable. The A/C unit is loud and blows hot air so that it's uncomfortable for most to sit too close to it. Unfortunately, the unit requires A/C to really cool down so just turning it off isn't necessarily an option. The property manager was excellent. All information and communication provided timely. It was exactly as advertised and you can't beat the location, the quiet and peacefulness of the property, the beach access and a decent pool! Great, especially if you're out and about exploring all the island has to offer!
Jill B.
March 2025

Nice condo very comfortable for 4. Loved the location on the beach and centrally located on the island. Upstairs bedroom was warm and A/C was noisy only complaint.
Kelly M.
March 2025

The condo was clean and well equipped with everything we needed! We loved the ocean views, beach walks and afternoon pickle ball matches. Thank you for an awesome family stay.
Tammy B.
March 2025

Absolutely perfect spot for our family vacation with our adult children and their spouses. Plenty of activities on the property and everything was well maintained.I wouldn't hesitate to go back to this property again and I highly recommend it to anyone.
ed b.
March 2025

Thanks for an awesome stay and your understanding for our situation!
thibault d.
March 2025

We stayed 5 nights in Jean's beautiful condo and really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was fully stoked with plenty of cooking supplies and spices (there's also plenty of sunscreen!). We loved the ambiance and colors inside this beautifully remodeled condo. Also the pool and grill area was also really nice to camp out. Note - there were four adults in our party and would say that is plenty. You could additionally squeeze 2 small children in as well otherwise 6 ppl would be quite cozy given this is a 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo. Would absolutely stay again!
Philip P.
March 2025

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo had lots of space for 4 adults. We especially enjoyed the large kitchen which had enough room for more than one person at a time. The condo cooled quickly when air conditioning units were turned on as necessary. We appreciated the use of beach chairs and an soft sided cooler. This is a great location with easy access to the beach as well as all the other amenities of Kihei.
Gail J.
March 2025

We had perfect weather and Maui was just beautiful. Bed was really comfortable. Close to everything!! Condo had everything we needed. We did quite a few adventures and location was perfect

March 2025

Great location. Beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. Well appointed kitchen and condo. Comfortable bed. One negative was that we had the pickle ball court to the left of our balcony which was quite busy and noisy from 8 am until sunset. Could hear it when windows were open. The other negative was that we didn’t realize that there was a 25 a day charge to use the AC in the unit. It may have been in the small print that I didn’t see. It did get stuffy in the unit especially during the day so we opted to pay the fee.
Steve G.
March 2025

We had a great stay, the location was perfect with views of the ocean and whales from the patio. It was a very quiet area of town away from all the chaos of the big resorts. I would highly recommend this place to others.
Dominic P.
February 2025

This was a great location, short walk to the beach and beach combing. The pool was really nice, and clean, as well as the hot tub. Family friendly, no problems having children out and about playing, though we had none ourselves with us. Just all around, relaxed, and well run. The grounds were being constantly maintained (in a good way). Sitting out on the porch in the morning before the pool opened was really nice, good size walk-out lanai for each condo. Just had a great time, and would stay here again. The condo was a two bedroom, the loft bedroom was so charming. This was perfect for our party of three, and we didn't feel crowded at all. We could have had another friend or two join with the space and layout. Loved it.
Brittany G.
February 2025

Beautiful condo. Parking was good. Condo complex was quiet even though there was a nice community pool with jacuzzi.The lanai was large and accommodating with a great lawn and ocean view.The only problem is no air conditioning in the downstairs bedroom. Kihei is too warm to not have AC in every bedroom. TV in that same bedroom didn’t work. We would not recommend this unit only because of the bedroom with no Air conditioning. We did not sleep well and it’s WINTER.
Bradford H.
February 2025

One can never tell from pictures if the condo will be what you expect it to be. This far exceeded our expectations. Great location and amazing ocean views. And the unit was updated with new appliances and remodeled surfaces. A
jim s.
February 2025

Family of 6 adults and 4 children stayed for 8 days. Overall was the perfect space for us to all be together. Hosts were very good at replying to any questions or requests. The three bedrooms were separated enough to give individual spaces . Condo was very well stocked. Would recommend for other larger groups and would stay at the same unit in the future.
Sandra W.
February 2025

Fantastic view of the ocean!!! Meticulously kept resort and grounds. We felt comfortable and safe. Unit has a modern well equipped kitchen with nice appliances and quartz countertops. Well designed living space with quality wooden decor. Nice additions/upgrades to the property would be new bed linens and blankets (cotton), a laundry drying rack, a safe for valuables and beach chairs and an umbrella to use.
Debra K.
February 2025

The place was exactly as described and was just what our family of 5 needed for our vacation. The patio was perfect to eat out on! The extras were amazing to have. All your beach needs so you don’t have to rent chairs, cooler etc. The condo had lots of supplies for you to use, example spices for cooking. We would definitely stay again! Trisha was awesome to deal with. Always responded right away if we had questions.
Amanda R.
February 2025

Enjoyed our stay. Great property with many amenities. Would stay again.
Heather K.
February 2025

Excellent experience! Clean and comfortable, great location, quiet, and well kept property. Highly recommend.
Julie
February 2025

Perfect location in Waikiki, can walk many places, easy to take the bus to others. Great and helpful staff at Luana!! Would highly recommend!
Debbie S.
February 2025

We had a great 17 day stay in this condo. The corner location with views out to the ocean is lovely, probably the best location of all the condos Beautiful sunsets on the beach, whales and turtles swimming off shore.Condo was comfortable with everything we needed. The A/C and washer / dryer were a big plus especially for a longer stay.We would definitely return!
Trina M.
February 2025

The condo was amazing. It was very clean and had everything we could possibly need. We prepared many meals in the kitchen. The grilling stations were a bonus as well. We found our location central to everything we did on the island. I recommend bringing a pair of binoculars. The whales were very entertaining every morning and evening for us. We will definitely return to this location again!
Sandy P.
February 2025

Great location and set up. Communication was top notch and the property had everything needed. Pool, hottub, bbqs, beach, clean complex… nothing but positives. The unit came equipped with everything we needed and more. I would absolutely stay there again.
EP
February 2025

We had a great stay. The property was just as described. Great space with close proximity to the beach. Would definitely come again.
Liz L.
February 2025

We had a great stay at Luana Kai. Kihei is a convenient location for visiting all parts of Maui. Luana Kai is close to restaurants and groceries but far enough away from traffic noise. Unit was updated and nicely decorated. Our only problem was a non-working microwave, and it was replaced quickly. Thanks for a relaxing vacation!
Brian P.
February 2025

What a wonderful condo. The grounds are immaculate, the condo was spotless, the view breathtaking and location central. We had a fabulous experience. The host was easy to reach and clearly explained the check in/out process and what we could expect to find in the condo. The parking was no problem, the proximity to the beach was perfect, and I could not have asked for more! There were bath towels, kitchen supplies, grills at the pool area, washer/dryer, soap and shampoo, a few coffee filters (cone) and enough to make our stay perfectly enjoyable. The beach chairs and cooler that the host provides are in perfect condition. The condo and patio are spacious for the four of us. If you have any questions the host is quick to respond. I highly recommend this property. If I return to Maui there is zero doubt that I will stay anywhere else.
Tanya E.
February 2025

This condo was exactly as listed and as in the pictures! It is a fabulous place with everything you could want in a home away from home. The kitchen is awesome! It has top notch large & small appliances along with every utensil you need to prepare meals. Very clean, inviting, and just like home. Jean, the owner was easy to communicate with and we got to meet her as well. Beautiful views from the lanai; the property is quiet; not far away from anything. It made our first trip to Maui easy & enjoyable. Will definitely be recommending to anyone going to this area in the future!!
Diane S.
February 2025

Stayed last 2 nights of our vacation here. Was clean with great views. Beach wasn’t nice covered in tree limbs. Front bedroom was hot at night.
Ron C.
February 2025

This was the perfect place to stay and easily
Kerri G.
February 2025

This property has a nice location and is as advertised.
Andrew T.
February 2025

The property was in great location to other beaches and restaurants. It was nicely furnished and clean. The neighborhood was quiet and relaxing we enjoyed our stay there.
Juan R.
February 2025

We love the Kihei area. The condo over looks a park and the water. Walkable to stores, coffee shops and beach.Condo is nicely furnished with good amenities. Kitchen well equipped. Though we found the dishwasher (seemed relatively new) did not clean the dishes.Our only issue was the bedroom loft was warm at night. We did leave messages with the resort office requesting the A/C be turned on but no response to any of messages. In the end we did without. Overall, an enjoyable holiday.
Lynn M.
February 2025

Very nice place with tasteful design. Beautiful view of the ocean (including whales!) from the deck. Pickleball happening all day right outside your window, so if that bothers you keep that in mind. Also the water was not on when we got there. Called the emergency number and the water came back on. I sent a message through VRBO as they requested but did not get a response. No big deal though because the water was turned back on minutes after calling the emergency number in the folder.
Sara L.
February 2025

Our stay at the Kihei condominium was fantastic! It has a great beach location, across the lawn from 8 pickleball courts (!), close to grocery stores, restaurants, etc. The condo was spotless, very well-equipped, and comfortable. Tami was very responsive to all communications and generous and caring when we faced an unexpected record rainfall and flash flood during our stay. We would definitely stay here when we return to Maui in the future.
Steven Y.
February 2025

The property is beautiful, clean and spacious.
randy v.
February 2025

We so much enjoyed our stay in this condo. The host, Trisha, was so quick to reply and respond to any questions and concerns. Check in was seamless and the parking was plentiful. The condo has lovely new kitchen appliances and was well stocked with everything needed…plenty of linens, towels, kitchenware, spices…and the welcome basket of chocolates and popcorn was appreciated. The lovely ocean view from the lanai was a bonus for morning coffees and evening cocktails. Whale, monk seal and turtle sightings were abundant from the beach, and nearby shops and restaurants within walking distance were so convenient. The pool, hot tub and bbq area was clean and never too busy. Thank you for sharing your condo with us, Trisha. Mahalo!
Marc G.
January 2025


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