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Makani A Kai

Makani A Kai sits at the quiet dead end of the road in Maalaea, steps from a long, uncrowded beach that runs toward Kihei, with a salt water pool and flowering grounds. It suits families and beach walkers who want a central, low-key base and don't mind a busy public park next door.

What guests say

1 in 6 reviews mention kids or family

Guests love

  • Miles of beach to walk. Guests head straight from the grounds onto a long beach they say you can follow on foot all the way to Kihei, often with sunrise over Haleakala.
  • Uncrowded, kid-friendly water. Many say they nearly had the beach to themselves, and families found the water calm enough for young kids, with turtles sometimes near the rocks.
  • Gardens and a salt water pool. Guests describe well-kept, flowering grounds where kids play, plus a warm salt water pool they often had to themselves.
  • Quiet end of the road. The complex is the last on a dead-end street, yet guests walk to the aquarium, harbor, shave ice and cafes and drive easily around the island.

Worth knowing

  • Public park next door. The complex borders a public beach park and its lot, and some guests heard noise or loud music at night.
  • Roosters at dawn. A couple of reviews mention roosters on the grounds - one guest enjoyed them, another lost sleep to crowing from 4 AM.
  • Views vary by spot. Several guests liked their views over the park and ocean, but a few found them limited, so check each listing if a whale-watching view matters.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 55 recent guest reviews (Nov 2022 to Jul 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
2 bedrooms, sleeping 6
Air conditioning
Both rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Nearest beach
Kamaole Beach Park 1, 6.3 mi
Airport
About 20 minutes from Kahului Airport (OGG)
Size
About 0.7 acres, 24 units
Address
300 Hauoli St, Wailuku, HI 96793
Map of Makani A Kai and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Kamaole Beach Park 1Beach · 6.3 mi
  2. 2Iao Valley State ParkAttraction · 6.4 mi
  3. 3Kamaole Beach Park 2Beach · 6.6 mi
  4. 4Kamaole Beach Park 3Beach · 6.8 mi
  5. 5Keawakapu BeachBeach · 7.9 mi
  6. 6Ulua and Mokapu BeachBeach · 8.2 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Makani A Kai

Makani A Kai A12Makani A Kai A122 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$338 avg/night 4.8 (137)Makani A Kai Resort B-7Makani A Kai Resort B-72 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$424 avg/night 4.7 (36)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
22$381$338 to $424

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ July 2026

We enjoyed our stay in Maalaea! It was the perfect location as a home base to other areas of the island and our scheduled activities!

Lea S.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ June 2026

We loved staying in this Condo! It is the perfect place in the middle of everything in Maui! Kihei and Kahului were both about 15/20 mins away and Lahaina was about 30 mins. The condo was beautiful! The owner, Jon, was very helpful ans responded quickly to anything and everything we needed! We will definitely make a trip back out there! There were turtles directly behind the condo

Kayleigh W.
Makani A Kai Resort B-7
★★★★★ December 2025

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: Cristina and team are great people to work with. Many thanks for all their help and support. They made our trip most enjoyable.Thanks again!!

Max C.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ August 2025

Great location right near the beach. Loved the first floor unit and the walk out of the slider. Unit had everything we needed for our stay in Maui. Had a great time!

Tammie R.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ July 2025

Here’s your text rewritten as a polished review:⸻We had a wonderful stay! The location is fantastic — right on the beach, in a quiet area with very little traffic. It’s an easy walk or quick drive to a couple of great coffee shops and even an aquarium just around the corner.The apartment itself was spotless and well maintained. With the pull-out mattress, all four of us slept comfortably. There was plenty of dishware and cleaning supplies available, which made things so convenient.We also really appreciated the clear instructions provided throughout our stay — we never had to wonder what we needed to do. Overall, a great experience!

Patrick M.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ June 2025

This place is perfect, the beach is beautiful, the location is easy access, and the place is cozy. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and I will be going back.Thanks.

Pennie N.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ June 2025

Surrounded by God’s beautiful creation!Coffee on the ocean every morning is wonderful!

Donna B.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ May 2025

Terrific location and beach access. Each room has its own A/C and ceiling fan. Well stocked kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Friendly owner and facility Manager. Great spot if you like to walk on the beach. You can walk from the complex all the way to Kihei on the beach.

Eric B.
Makani A Kai Resort B-7
★★★★★ April 2025

Super close to the beach and harbor. I would recommend this location for any of your stays here! the only thing that I would say is finding the unit is a little difficult because there are very few signs on the building to help you find it the first time you go there. Other than that 10/10 would go there again!

James V.
Makani A Kai A12
★★★★★ February 2025

This condo is very well set up for a wheelchair user traveling with a companion. Toilet, roll-in shower, sink and closet well thought out. The condo is the further set back of the complex but has a private yard area off the lanai. Due to location, the car, the laundry, and access is really easy. No stairs. The park right next door, miles of beach with out many people; private, Nice Hawaiian style. Great space for family, central to the island in a quiet area away from bustle. Restaurants, whale watches, boat charters, the Maui Ocean Center easy walk. We had a lovely stay.

Karen C.

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