Mana Kai, Maui

The Mana Kai Resort in Hawaii is situated on the beautiful Keawakapu Beach, offering a stunning beachfront swimming pool and numerous vacation conveniences. Guests can enjoy various activities such as snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and biking, with equipment available for rent at the on-site Beach Equipment Rental Shop. The resort also features an Activities Desk/Concierge, an Outdoor BBQ Grill area, and a general store, 808 General Store, for guests' convenience. Although the resort currently does not have a restaurant on premises, a new Peter Merriman restaurant is anticipated to open in 2024. In the meantime, guests can enjoy coffees, sandwiches, and beverages at the 808 General Store. The Mana Kai Resort also offers a state-of-the-art workout facility, a business center, and outdoor barbecues for guests' exclusive use. The resort is located near world-class golf courses, shopping centers, and other attractions in Wailea and Makena.

Mana Kai Average Rates


As of June 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Mana Kai is $446. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $656. 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 Mana Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 910 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 Mana Kai condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests. Visitors praise its ideal location in South Maui, close to both Kihei's economical shops and restaurants and Wailea's upscale shopping and luaus. The resort's proximity to the beach and some of the best snorkeling spots is highly appreciated. Guests are impressed with the breathtaking views from the lanais, the well-equipped kitchens, and the comfortable accommodations suitable for families and couples alike. The property's cleanliness, the convenience of on-site amenities like the pool, general store, and easy check-in/out process, contribute to a pleasant stay. Despite minor suggestions for updates in some units and the temporary closure of the restaurant and general store for renovations, the overall sentiment is extremely positive. Guests enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere, the availability of beach equipment, and the responsive and helpful property managers. Many express a strong desire to return, recommending the Mana Kai as a top choice for a Maui vacation. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 910 guest reviews.

Recent Mana Kai Reviews


You can’t beat the view or the laid back vibe of Mana Kai 304. The hosts were so kind, and their place accommodated our family of five perfectly. You can’t find a better beach or sunset on Maui!
Dan H.
March 2025

Very nice unit in a very nice condo complex
Carol E.
February 2025

Great stay in this condo. Have stayed at mana kai several times before, its a great location with views, great beach, gym, etc. Unit is a nicely renovated unit. Kitchen well stocked for cooking. Beds and furniture was comfortable. Only slight knock, TV was very small and not a smart TV (,so no streaming). Wasnt a big issue for us but could be for a family that wanted that.But overall I'd recommend this condo
john l.
February 2025

The property was very nice. Weve stayed many times at The Mana Kai and This unit was very nicely furnished and stocked. Our only complaint is that they were to replace/repair the safe and that never happened.Mahalo
Ken and Maureen F.
February 2025

This was our second rental on our first trip to Maui. Great location to shops, beach, restaurants. Was awesome to have grass to lie on as an alternative to sand. We had four people in our party and room size was perfect. More of a hotel room feel, but we weren't there much because of the great location!
Karla B.
February 2025

The condo is beautifully appointed! Feels like a very high end hotel room. Everything is provided and the kitchen is well stocked with basic supplies. We had a very minor plumbing problem and the property manager had it graciously fixed in a matter of hours.
Lois M.
February 2025

It was a lovely property and allowed me to be near other family members at the Mana Kai.
Linda J.
February 2025

Local management team( Jason ) did a nice job following up on some issues that the off site team did not deem relevant after last minute changes to our booking
Darrell B.
February 2025

Nice place right on the beach. It’s better to just keep the master bedroom as part of the main room.
Linda B.
February 2025

Very well equipped unit. No surprises.Enjoyed our stay very much; our 6th at ManaKai, an excellent albeit relatively expensive property.
Barry C.
February 2025

The place is truly exceptional. Located right on the beach and close to any activity or restaurant you may desire. This is our second time here, and we will definitely be coming back.
Deborah S.
February 2025

The place is truly exceptional. Located right on the beach and close to any activity or restaurant you may desire. This is our second time here, and we will definitely be coming back.
Stephen H.
February 2025

The accommodations were exactly as anticipated and excellent for our little group. Good communication and response. We appreciate and very much enjoyed the property.
lynn l.
February 2025

Overall great trip! Phone support was great, texting support is not recommended.
Vicki F.
February 2025

What a beautiful unit! I've been in a few. We could see the whales from our lanai and that beautiful beach! Convenient location with so much near by. This was my husband's first trip. Now he only wants to go back, and only wants to stay in this unit.
Jennifer T.
February 2025

Everything was exactly as advertised. We would book again!
Michelle O.
February 2025

We loved staying here at Mana Kai. The view from our room was awesome and we were close to everything. The beach was beautiful, staff was really friendly. It was fun seeing the whales from the lanai. Having beach chairs to use was really nice.
Emily A.
February 2025

We loved our stay. You cannot beat this view in Kihei. We went for long walks along the beach every morning. which then connected to the Wailea beach path to walk past all the resorts. If you are not an AC person, the ceiling fans move the air nicely in the condo. The lanai is a good size for 4 people to enjoy sitting and/or eating. The condo is well equipped with everything you could need.
Sheila P.
February 2025

Love this property it is truly amazing
Amie A.
February 2025

Amazing location and overall a good stay. Room had many smaller issues for me and my senior mom. Hard to contact host at check in for some needs. But they did call us next day to resolve. Hard travel w senior w physical needs so I understand but wished I knew no phone or real cable tv for her. Great sunset
KAREN D.
February 2025

The Mana Kai is an amazing property! The unit has some ugrades and items that are still dated. We have stayed several places in Maui and this location is still the best!!
Jennifer M.
February 2025

This is the 4th time we've stayed in a condo in this building. This was the best of the lot. The sound of the surf lulled us to sleep each night. The beds were comfortable. Beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, and swimming noodles were provided. Thank you!The kitchen was equipped better than any condo kitchen I've rented in the last 30 years. The knives were sharp!!!Thank you very much. We'd definitely stay here again.
Jim G.
February 2025

Excellent place to stay for a great view.
kim b.
February 2025

Lovely and comfortable property-no detail was left out.
Lee L.
February 2025

The scenery, location, and condo/lanai space were awesome. The whales were plentiful and fun to watch. However, the second bedroom had been advertised with a small fridge and coffee maker. It had neither. The televisions were nice but lots of streaming problems while trying to watch a program. One of the kitchen chairs had a loose leg and we were afraid to use it. There was a red light on the microwave stating "reset filter" and we did not find any way to follow the instructions. The availabilty of a pay washer and dryer on the same floor was convenient but according to the book complementary detergent was to have been provided. There was none and when we asked housekeeping on the floor they refused to give us any stating we were "privately owned." The assigned parking spot was so small that passengers had to exit before pulling into the spot. Overall......very pleased with the unit and if we vacation on Maui again will likely return. teprogr television and available
Catherine P.
February 2025

Very relaxing stay with beautiful vantage point. Wish the bedroom off the living room was more private. Also, the a/c was too temperamental.
Andrew H.
February 2025

Wonderful property…even better hosts.
Gil V.
February 2025

very nice
SANDIE T.
February 2025

The condo was great. The views were amazing! We would stay here again.
Connie F.
January 2025

Wonderful apartment had everything we could need for a wonderful stay. Beautiful views and swimming beach right out the door. The pool was nice for a non sand swim. Convenient to have a shop right downstairs and the 10pm late checkout was so worth it for our evening flight. Would come again with no hesitation, loved the modern updates to the suite.
Alison S.
January 2025

Easy check in, Best views, no traffic noise, my elderly parents were very comfortable in the separate bedroom where they could rest, louvered windows provided lots of fresh air, heat pumps kept unit cool when needed. Loved the shoji doors separating the main bed from couch. All beds were super comfortable! Kitchen was well stocked w utensils, staff was very helpful, great snorkeling w cuttlefish, eels, sea turtles right out front
christina D.
January 2025

Clean unit,
Sheri S.
January 2025

Our 4th time at Mana Kai and 3rd time in this condo. We enjoy this well equipped unit very much and Kimberly is great to deal with. Can't beat this wonderful location!
Jamie D.
January 2025

Exactly as expected. Great place, Great location.
David P.
January 2025

Exactly as expected. Great place, Great location.
David P.
January 2025

Excellent 2-2 - clean, great views and awesome location! We will be back.
Brad S.
January 2025

good location
mike f.
January 2025

Our family had such a great time staying in this unit located at the Mana Kai. Definitely a hidden gem situated on one of the best beaches in Maui! I highly recommend this unit!
Terry F.
January 2025

The condo was clean and nicely decorated. Most of the frying pans were heavily scratched, and it made it hard to clean up after cooking. Otherwise, the Condo had most of what you would want in the kitchen.The curtain in the guest bedroom near the walkway was transparent enough that you didn’t have good privacy. We had to always keep the light off when changing clothes at night.Communication with the property manager, Coldwell Banker was often difficult. They said they were very busy. On the day prior to discharge we requested a one hour late check out and never heard back. We tried to rent the condo again for next year and it took them four or five days to respond. Due to lack of response, we ended up renting a different condo.Overall, we really enjoyed the condo and would return.
John G.
January 2025

My family enjoyed their stay and had all the tools needed in kitchen. Thank you
Julia M.
January 2025

I am reluctant to leave this review because our stay was just too magical and I want it all for my family. Joking aside the stay was incredible. Exactly as expected. Literally just walk 20 steps out to the beach. Incredible view. Sunsets. Whales. What more can you ask for. Loved it.
Alex M.
January 2025

Excellent condo on the best beach in Maui. We’ve stayed here several times and it never disappoints!
Jane B.
January 2025

The condo is on the beach, and the view is spectacular. There is a pool and a general store on the premises. So you can spend your entire day there. If laying on sand isn't your thing, there is a lawn and lawn chairs. The condo provided beach chairs and and umbrella. We will definitely be back!
Helen S.
January 2025

Loved the lanai. Found the condo needing a lot of repair. My family and I have been staying at the Mana Kai since the 70s. This is the first condo requiring a lot of work.
Frank C.
January 2025

Mana Kai was perfect for a family vacation. The unit works great for a family of 4 with 2 teenagers. The location and beach could not be beat. We were able to enjoy the ocean and waves, have incredible snorkeling (including swimming with sea turtles) and sea kayak out to see the humpback whales, all from the Mana Kai beach. John and Sara were great and would absolutely stay here again; the location and condo exceeded all expectations!
Brian G.
January 2025

Our stay was great. There was some maintenance items but the owner was helpful in coordinating things.
Shannon G.
January 2025

This place was amazing because of its location!!!! You cant beat it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the inaccuracy of the listing. One of the main reasons we chose this place was because it had a restaurant associated with it. However there has not been a restaurant there for 2 years. Its been under construction for some time. We were pretty frustrated by this when we got there...but we got over it. They do need to update their listing. The water there is perfect for swimming and snorkeling every day. There are many young families everywhere. The condo itself has absolutely everything you need to cook with! I find this is rare with condos like these. The top floor is nice because you have no one above you running around! The view is AMAZING! There is a shared washer dryer that takes credit cards on each floor; we found there was no issue with being overcrowded. We REALLY appreciated that there were some beach chairs and snorkel stuff! That made every day awesome by the beach. No fighting for space! As long as you go prepared to cook for yourself or go out you will love this place. Get some Poke at Foodland and your week will be set! You're within 5 minutes of all sorts of restaurants in either direction which is great. Renting snorkels and paddles boards was super easy. Scott was extremely helpful with our check in process as we were a bit stranded and exhausted from our trip. We really appreciated his help. Would absolutely go back!
jamie n.
January 2025

It was a great vacation weather was perfect! Maybe l will come back. Thank you very much.
Eldbjorg S.
January 2025

This was our second time at this location but the first in this unit. The location is fantastic. Right above the beach looking south towards Wailea. There are turtles and fish in snorkeling range just off the beach. Overall it was a great place to visit.
Scott H.
December 2024

We knew the area and were excited to find this spot for our family vacation, but we were NOT anticipating the joy of the view. Since it was on the 4th floor and faced the ocean, with our patio doors open (very large doors by the way - pretty much the whole front) and the surf crashing, we felt we were on our own island getaway while in the apartment. The layout is fantastic as the master bedroom takes advantage of that view so you can go to bed with it and be greeted in the morning by it! And the access to one of the better beaches and top-notch snorkeling is a 30 second walk away. This is fantastic for a family as each can decide when they want to go down or come back for a snack or some respite from the sun. The overall property is very well kept, with up-to-date common area/pool.The only thing that will make this property better is when the new restaurant with fantastic ocean views will be finished (completion planned in fall of 2025). The host, Rick, was extremely helpful and responsive. Thanks to a fantastic property and host, we had a memorable family Christmas vacation (and anniversary)!
Lee K.
December 2024


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