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 Average Rates


As of October 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Luana Kai is $357. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $415. The average takes into account 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 usally much 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


Building staff very helpful
Phillip
July 2024

The property was well cared for and absolutely gorgeous. This was our 4th stay at this property and it was by far the best condo we have stayed in. They were very responsive when we had an issues and they got the problem fixed fast.
Chelsea C.
July 2024

Great location, close to the beach and about 20 minutes from HNL. Glad the room had a vacuum, but the shower/bath and floors could have been cleaner. I went ahead and cleaned them all myself to make it more suitable. The kitchenette is perfect to make your meals so you don't need to spend an arm and a leg at the local restaurants. ALL staff and guests were so nice. Great pool and workout facility. I was very grateful for the beach towels so I didn't have to pack those. Overall, I would stay again.
Aaron T.
July 2024

Updated, clean with great amenities. The condo was very comfortable and the location was great. We would definitely stay here again.
Sherry-Lyn G.
July 2024

Loved it all. I was just very disappointed that the jacuzzie was out of commission for 5 days. After bike riding and pickleball and other fun activities, we look forward to a soothing jacuzzi session.
Lupe P.
June 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: Check in/check out process was organized. Great location. Beach was a short walk.
Marie M.
June 2024

Excellent location!! Close to a lot of stores, restaurants and things to do. Great view of the ocean! Well stocked with anything you need. Great host!!

June 2024

We absolutely loved our view of the ocean from this condo. We had our coffee and breakfast each morning on the linai, stunning views. Closet with the washer/dryer has some beach chairs and umbrellas to use, very helpful. Overall, great location, clean condo, and amazing views. Side note, a/c costs extra and you’ll most likely need it being on the 3rd floor. Our kids are grown, but if you have small kids and want to walk out the door to the beach, not the best kids beach, pretty rocky. But not a long drive to get to good beaches. The view won’t disappoint!
Marcie K.
June 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: I had a great time staying at this condo. It is right along the beach and is in a great location to get to other areas on the island. The home was very clean, updated and had the basic necessities. The bed was super comfortable! The pool and hot tub are very close to this condo. It was a quiet place to stay. The management company was very responsive. The toilet chain broke one morning and it was fixed within 2 hours. I would definitely recommend staying at this condo!
Jessica H.
June 2024

This unit was a tropical dream come true. Perfect location, beautiful resort, impeccably clean and extremely comfortable. Lacking nothing for a fabulous vacation.
Ann B.
June 2024

The property and the units are a little outdated and could use some minor updates, but all in all we had a great stay and the unit was the perfect size for my husband and I and another couple (2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms). The location in Kihei is perfect, and the pool and hot tub and barbecue area was awesome, we threw a little birthday party barbecue there one evening with a bunch of our local friends and other family that were on island with us and it was lovely, and the pool was only crowded once or twice during our whole stay….perfect for zoning out with a good book:) Check in and out was easy, the host even let us check in early at 2pm, which was nice because our flight got in at noon so we didn’t have too much time to kill. The only issue is that there was absolutely no toilet paper in the whole unit once we checked in, I know you typically have to buy more once you use the base supply in the unit but we started out with zero toilet paper, which was a bit of a problem for us! We obviously had to buy some immediately, I messaged the host but didn’t hear back from them until the next day, they profusely apologized and said they would bring some over but we still never received any. The next day we tried to take out the trash and there were no trash bags either…eventually on day three they had the housekeepers bring us trash bags and more paper towels (which we didn’t need) but we never got any toilet paper. All in all it was suited for our needs, just needs some TLC.
Sarah G.
June 2024

Property was in the perfect location. Close to town but away from the hustle and bustle. We could walk right down to the beach and we also had the perfect view right from the living room. I would stay here again and again!
Sornetta R.
June 2024

Very nice place. Clean. Amazing location!
Sylvia G.
June 2024

We were fortunate enough to spend 2 weeks at this condo. As described. Full complement of kitchen needs, which is often not the case in many VRBO. Plenty of dishes, cups, pots, pans, and decent knives. Wonderful view. I know others have been bothered by the pickleball courts in the park in front of the condo, but we didn't find to be a problem. It was only on certain days and only a 3 hours at a time. Close to everything and access to other areas of the island. Highly recommend.
Christopher S.
June 2024

I enjoyed my stay here. All directions were clear and communication was easy. The unit was very clean and in a great location.
Eugenie K.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Nice apartment! This place has a great view from the balcony, and another thing that I really liked is how easy was the renting process
Severina D.
June 2024

I like the hotel staff, they were all nice! Its just the unit that needed a little but deep cleaning, as i am using the hair dryer, the dust is freely coming in and out from anywhere. The surfaces of the room is dusty too. The bowl from the washroom is disgusting, you clearly see the stain. It is easy to use the flush but never really go through in one or second flush, it has to be four or five flush. But overall, the staff were very friendly and accommodating.
precy
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Great location, clean, comfortable and plenty of room for a group of 6!
Nicole S.
June 2024

We love to stay at Luana Kai, so quiet and friendly. The pool is perfect which is where we spend a lot of our time. We hope to schedule in another trip later.
Steve B.
June 2024

It was a great time to visit Maui….right before the busy season. This condo was so comfortable and located in a centralized location, making it easy to go to all of our favorite places. It was clean and the kitchen was equipped with anything we needed, especially beach supplies and pickle ball stuff. The best experience was working with Tami - she was so responsive and accommodated ALL of our requests (e.g. early checkin/ late checkout was key due to our flight times). I really appreciated her. Would definitely stay here again!
Gina T.
June 2024

Great property! Only problem was having to pay extra for AC. Didn’t notice this would be extra on listing. I have no issue paying for it, since it is Hawai’i. The issue was not having it readily obvious on the property listing, and then having to deal with it when arriving late in the evening.
Brian O.
June 2024

Our stay was amazing. I would highly recommend this condo. Beautiful beach right in front of condo. If you want to play tennis or pickleball, public courses are right in front of complex. If not, you may not enjoy the noise. We loved playing and watching. This unit was so well stocked with everything you would need. I felt like home how well the kitchen, bath and laundry were stocked.
Donna V.
May 2024

We had the best time. The condo looked exactly as it did in pictures. We felt very safe and enjoyed our stay immensely. The bed was a little stiff for us but otherwise an overall great experience! Still 10/10
Lyndsey C.
May 2024

Great location. Close to beaches and shopping. Good price.
Andrew W.
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 property is good clean and well maintain.the room is big enough and locarion is great..close to shops restaurant and the beach..The down side are the valet parking guys..althought we dont have a least they should be more friendly in greeting the guest who are about to check in..guess you will know who they are when you check our check in date and time..
Carlito L.
May 2024

The property was very clean and had a lot of amenities and supplies for the beach. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Laura H.
May 2024

Location by the ocean was lovely.
Heather L.
May 2024

everything went very smooth and easy. i was there for my son wedding and it was perfect.
jack s.
May 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The place was as advertised - modern and clean. Would stay there again.

May 2024

Had a great time. Would definitely stay again. It was quiet, wonderful view, very short walk to the beach
Lisa W.
May 2024

Very close to the beach. We had a wonderful time.
Michelle K.
May 2024

The stay was amazing, we loved the resort and how homey it felt so far away from our home. It was really easy to settle into and relax in. The location put us pretty close to the center of the island which was great for doing things in kanapali and on haleakala
Matthew
May 2024

We really enjoyed our stay here a couple of weeks ago! The unit was perfect. The only recommendation I have is that the water pressure in the shower could have been stronger.
Lindey P.
May 2024

It was near the pickel ball court
Kai P.
May 2024

The front desk staff were nothing short of excellent! I feel like this should be a private message? The view was the best part of staying here. The unit was clean, but is definitely showing its age. The kitchen tap leaked quite badly and there were only two teaspoons and two soup spoons left of the set, plus a mishmash of plates and three small cereal bowls. I cooked most of our meals because of my husband’s heart issues. Two of the four plates literally snapped cleanly in half in my husband’s hands when he was drying them, so I ended up buying paper plates and bowls. I would replace the difficult drying rack. Some mixing/serving bowls would have been wonderful. All small appliances worked well. The fridge was really tiny and the small freezer was badly frosted up. The mattress definitely needs replacing. All the linen was very clean, as was the unit. Overall, the unit was fine, but needs some TLC. Oh, and the bedside lamps are beautiful!
Maureen R.
May 2024

This is a great condo for 2 couples or a family. We enjoyed the amenities, location and beach proximity. Thank you for sharinv your condo with us.
Jeannine S.
May 2024

We had a great time staying at this condo near the beach. The whole process through check-in and check-out were very easy and the communication was great. The location of the condo is fantastic with lots of dining options nearby and access to the public tennis and pickleball courts too. We will certainly be back in the future!
Scott
May 2024

We just got back from an amazing week away! It was our first time in Maui and the location of the condo was perfect. It is a beautifully renovated unit and very clean! We loved mornings on the balcony with ocean views, and being only a short walk to the beach! If we get the chance to come back to Maui we would definitely stay here again!
Stephanie S.
May 2024

Property is in a great location in Kihei. Near beach and drivable to center of Kihei. Property kept in very nice shape. Our unit was very old and in need of repair. No A/C, although not needed this time of year, April. One of the TVs did not work. At night the outside light was right by bedroom window, so room was always brighter than we liked to sleep. The unit was clean even though old. The owners did provide beach chairs and towels, thank you.
Grego
April 2024

Property fine and as represented. Staff exceptional with special mention of laundry staff. Location close to all amenities. We’d come again.
Ian S.
April 2024

We had a great stay! The owners had incredible communication, giving us confidence and eliminating any concerns. The space was nice, clean, and spacious. Our 3yo son loved the pool and we enjoyed the easy access to the beach.
Brian G.
April 2024

Our family of four, with two teens, enjoyed this condo immensely. It was a lovely home base from which we explored the island. The lanai and its views were really the highlights. Our rental car was needed to get to grocery store and the larger beaches. Sunsets are magical from this condo. We did not use the a/c at all, and relied on the cross ventilation when we opened all the windows to keep us cool and comfortable. We would love to come back!
heather n.
April 2024

We had a nice stay, the beach is beautiful for walking and sunsets. The pool area was well equipped with full kitchen for group meals.
Dawn S.
April 2024

It’s our first stay at Luana Kai and we couldn’t have found a better spot along Kihei’s coastline. Central Island location north of Kihei which gives you the best place to visit all of the Islands best spots and very close to everyday shops in town. Excellent and super fast communication with Malinee made our stay even easier and the condo and complex had great facilities and beach access. We can only hope we get to visit here again and would love to keep it a secret!
Ross H.
April 2024

We would definitely stay here again. It was clean, quiet and convenient. Maybe a little more basic than some units and a beach umbrella would have been nice but overall..no complaints.
Adam B.
April 2024

We had a lovely vacation in Maui thanks to the hospitality of Yolanda and Leo. We were 4 adults and 3 teens staying for 1 week. The use of the minivan was a spectacular bonus. The teens loved the upstairs bedroom and the two couples slept in two main floor bedrooms. The kitchen was clean and well equipped, but the knives could stand to be sharpened. We had a small issue with a clog in the upstairs tub but Leo fixed it the next day. The pool area and access to the beach cannot be beat! The only negative thing I can say about the place is we could hear the traffic from the road. This was not a huge issue for us because we didn't lounge in the unit, we spent our time at the pool, beach, or exploring Maui. At night I slept with earplugs. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Sarah P.
April 2024

We stayed in the Condo in March of 2024. We are a family of 4 with 2 teenage daughters, so the loft master bedroom and second bedroom with 2 twin beds were perfect for us. It is an older condo, but it is well maintained and furnished. The balcony view is great, overlooking and pool and has a view of the ocean. The condo is north facing, so it stays relatively cool because it doesn't get beating sun like the condos across the courtyard do in the afternoon. We did not pay the additional charge for the A/C, and were comfortable the whole trip with using the supplied fans. Its only a short walk to get to the beach, which was beautiful to watch the sunsets and see lots of turtles basking in the sun during the day. Condo was well equiped with Beach chairs, coolers, boogie boards and umbrellas - everything you need for your day trips to the beach. The only negative my daughters had, was that the wifi was a little slow. Great condo, great communication with the owner - we would definitely stay there again.
Stephen M.
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: We greatly enjoyed our stay and the unit is newly updated, well-maintained and equipped with everything we needed. The view and grounds are beautiful, and we loved the tiki torches at night around the pool. There are five built in gas barbecues in the pool area and the maintenance of everything was top notch.
Rob H.
April 2024

Bright, clean, comfortable. We hope to come back!
Laurel K.
April 2024

Place was very clean and Jean was very responsive and accommodating. Location of condo makes for a quiet stay. You can hear road traffic during peak hours but that will be the same for most any condo in the area. Short walk to the beach. Not a swimming or water sports beach but this means less people and a lot quieter than other beaches, which was nice. It’s a short drive to many beaches when you want to snorkel or boogie board. Condo is situated far enough from the pool and pickleball courts that the lanai is a quiet place to hang out and condo is fully stocked with everything you need if you want to stay in and cook. Overall, very happy with our stay.
John L.
April 2024


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