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 Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2960 S Kihei Rd,Kihei, HI 96753
  • Property Size: ~2.5 acres (98 units)
  • Reviews: 4.71 / 5.0 (from 1475 reviews)
  • Average Price: $473/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Mana Kai Vacation Rentals

Mana Kai Average Rates


As of July 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Mana Kai is $473. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $620. 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 Mana Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Mana Kai's Best Rentals

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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


This condo was perfect for our small group of two adults and one teen. I liked the privacy of having a separate room that was very quiet. I dont normally like staying with ither people, but the dedicated bedroom was perfect. When the door was closed i couldn't hear anything from the rest ofthecondo. The location couldnt be beat. The beach was so perfect we never felt the need to seek out another. I will be back. benever
Margaret M.
March 2025

My husband and I took our two sons on a week long vacation in Kehie at this condo. I loved this location. The resort is very well maintained. Everyone we crossed paths with were friendly and kind. This town is so beautiful and nice. I didn't ever feel worried or unsafe. The beach is so close and the water is calm. If you want big waves drive down to Mākena and go to big beach. That was a ton of fun! This condo had everything we needed and everything was great!! Thank you again!!
Katie P.
March 2025

Favorite place
Lance P.
March 2025

Great VRBO unit. Clean, well furnished, perfect location. Everything regarding the property was a 10/10******Except the "communication with host" trying to chat with a non-responsive chatbot was completely pointless.
Andrew V.
March 2025

We spent a week at this property. We have been coming to the Mana Kai Maui regularly starting in 1979. This unit was by far the nicest unit we have visited. The property is nicely upgraded and forged into a single 2 bedroom unit with central air throughout. The appliances are all new and top quality. The lanai is well appointed and where you will likely spend much of your stay. Being on the 5th floor or above (and being at the end of the building closest to the ocean as this unit is) assures a view that really cannot be matched or bested anywhere on the island - we have tried!! Fortunately beautiful Keawakapu Beach did not lose sand during the earlier winter storms. We experienced perfect weather every day. Hopefully the restaurant will reopen soon - it’s so convenient to watch the sunset and the whales with a nice meal and a cocktail or wine. You cannot go wrong with this property and it’s close to all the nice facilities in Wailea but without the hubbub. Hopefully we’ll be back! It is a relatively expensive unit but the cost pales compared to the Wailea hotels - and they can’t match the comfort, views and relaxed pace of the Mana Kai
Dallas P.
March 2025

The unit was clean. However, the kitchen facet was not secured to the counter top. The bed was very comfortabke. Beautiful ocean view and we spotted whales from the lanai. Very nice beach and lawn area. Not far from shopping and dining.
Laurie R.
March 2025

2nd time and hopefully not the last
Don A.
March 2025

This was our 2nd visit to this beautiful condo and we loved everything once again! The decor, bedrooms, bathrooms, amenities, and location make this an A vacation. We treated our adult son and his girlfriend to a week in Maui and know that we’ve set the bar high. Everyone slept comfortably and had all they needed for a great time on the island. The owner has thought of everything and the location could not be better. We appreciate that the building is steps from the beach, has on-property kayak rentals, a convenience store, heated swimming pool, and turtles swimming in the lagoon! We took the tandem kayaks out and saw more whales (close up and personal) than we did on our whale watching excursion on a boat. If you are looking for the perfect balance of comfort, location, and value - this is the place. So grateful we’ve found our place. We look forward to being “regulars” here!
Ann V.
March 2025

Very nice place however it could use a few more upgrades, could use a new kitchen sink fixture, and shower fixture. Fridge could be upgraded as well. AC in bedroom 2 didn’t cool the bedroom. That being said you could certainly not have a more perfect view and very relaxing place to be, could watch the whales spraying in the bay, and snorkeling right over the Lanai…
Karen A.
March 2025

We love staying at the Mana Kai and 708 was perfect for another stay. The rooms were clean and the kitchen has everything you need for creating meals. We love the grills for outdoor cooking. We loved our stay.
Sally
March 2025

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

I have stayed in this unit before and it is well decorated, clean, and the view is nice. This is about our 10th time staying at Mana Kai Maui. For the majority of this trip however there was construction for the new restaurant literally right below us and in some cases the construction began before 8 AM. This was very disruptive to our romantic getaway. I requested the owner consider a small refund and he refused. We will not be staying in this unit again.
Nichelle R.
February 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


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