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.
Travelers consistently love the laid‑back, “old Hawai‘i” vibe of Maui Kaanapali Villas and its prime, uncrowded stretch of Kahekili (Airport) Beach. The grounds are lush and well kept, with two pools and hot tubs, plenty of loungers on the lawn, and direct access to clear, sandy water that’s great for swimming and snorkeling—many guests report seeing turtles and seasonal whales right from the beach or lanai. The oceanfront Castaway Café is a handy favorite for breakfast through dinner, and the beachfront walking path and free trolley to Whalers Village make it easy to explore without a car.
Units range from studios to lofts and oceanfront one‑bedrooms, and many have been recently renovated and come well stocked with full kitchens, beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel sets), and thoughtful touches like welcome baskets. Beds are often praised as very comfortable, views can be stellar (especially from higher floors and oceanfront lanais), and the atmosphere is quiet and family‑friendly compared to the mega‑resorts nearby. Guests also appreciate resort perks like complimentary morning coffee/hot cocoa, BBQ grills, towel exchange, and easy access to activities.
Common caveats reflect the property’s age and mixed ownership: quality varies by unit (some feel dated, lighting can be dim, and a few balconies are narrow), and being in the tropics, occasional pests have been reported—keeping food sealed and requesting preventive spraying helps. Several reviews noted past, property‑wide maintenance disruptions (notably central A/C and laundry) and sporadic check‑in hiccups when reservations are managed by third‑party hosts rather than the front desk. In‑unit laundry is uncommon, parking can be tight at times, and certain locations may pick up road or walkway noise. To set expectations, read recent, unit‑specific reviews, confirm A/C status, balcony size, laundry access, and check‑in details with your host.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
This unit to beautiful! You can’t beat the location and services the property offers. The owns had everything we needed including beach chairs and cooler. They even had wine and sweet treats waiting for us. I would highly recommend and look forward to returning on our next visit.
Jeanne A.
October 2025
We loved the area where the condo is located. Enjoyed the beach, pools and restaurants in the area.
Elida B.
September 2025
This property is amazing. The whole staff at MKV is amazing and really helpful. The grounds are pristine, the pool area is great and Castaway Cafe serves great drinks and an amazing breakfast. A short 100 foot walk from the pool is a beautiful beach with the best sunsets in the world. 5-10 minutes away from countless shops and restaurants in Kaanapali and Lahaina.
Eric G.
September 2025
Wonderful stay at this property! Andrew was responsive pre-, during and post-trip. The location is prime—feels like your own community and just a nice walk to the buzz of Kaanapali resorts and Whalers Village. Property was clean and spacious. Bedding was very comfortable, plus extras like beach chairs, etc. Maui Kaanapali Villas staff was attentive and responsive. Love the onsite pool and Castaways restaurant.
Kristin S.
September 2025
Great Location!!
Paul L.
September 2025
Clean and well located well managed. Unit is well equipped and clean. The only negative is the tiny balcony. Everyone was great to work with. Great grounds and pool. Castaways is a good casual restaurant and is well managed. Beach location is excellent. Great access to the rest of Kaanapali amenities from this location including great morning walking.
John C.
September 2025
Excellent location with unbelievably beautiful view!!
Steve F.
September 2025
Great place to stay, clean, comfortable, great access to rest of island
Emily H.
September 2025
Beautiful property. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay there again
Robert G.
September 2025
We didn't realize the room was on the ground floor, which was amazing especially because it wasn't next to the noisy pool. However, there was only one bed and a pullout couch, which made things cramped for three adults. We appreciated the closeness of the parking lot to the room and the excellent snorkeling next-door at Airport Beach.
Marian M.
September 2025
Wonderful location. Beautiful unit well done. Had a great vacation. Thank you
Fred C.
September 2025
This is a beautiful room with the best views in the resort. Daniel was easy to get a hold of and was very nice and helpful with information. We’ve been staying at Maui Kaanapali Villas for 14 years and this is by far the nicest room. We will definitely be back!
Cheryl M.
September 2025
Our stay here was great. The place was clean and had plenty of space. The staff at the desk were friendly. It was nice to sit on the hotel lanai in the morning and have a cup of coffee. There was a restaurant on site that had great food and friendly staff.
Margaret D.
September 2025
Perfect location. Best beach. Lovely view and great size of condo. Very pretty and communication was excellent.
Christina L.
September 2025
We had a wonderful time staying here and would 100% recommend it. We loved the location, close to everything that we were wanting to do. We snorkeled almost everyday and swam with sea turtles and eagle rays. We truly love staying in a short term rental and hope that this doesn't get discontined in Maui.
Cecilia O.
September 2025
Wonderful
Elizabeth S.
September 2025
Great Stay! Place was clean, bed comfy and offered lots of amenities. The host was very kind, offering early and late check out. Will stay again!
Kevin K.
September 2025
Absolutely gorgeous unit! So clean. Great view. Such a lovely location so close to the beach.
Christina L.
September 2025
Lovely location and amazing hosts!!
Nickie L.
September 2025
Great room and amenities! We were very grateful for the beach chairs and umbrellas. We had an amazing time here and would definitely stay again.
Kaylee H.
August 2025
Our stay was perfect! We love going to Maui & always stay at MKV but this was our first time in this unit. It was big & had everything we needed! Tons of stuff for the beach too. We would definitely stay here again!
Colleen B.
August 2025
This unit is truly the best! So peaceful and easy access to the beach.
Terry S.
August 2025
Wonderful host, clean & no musty order at all. Beautiful property with friendly staff , postcard views from lanai. The A/C, full kitchen and king bed helped our stay be just what this retired couple needed!
Karen M.
August 2025
Our stay at MKV was amazing. Everything was just perfect
Linda O.
August 2025
Excellent stay. Everything we needed was provided. Located on a beautify beach. Host was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
derek d.
August 2025
We had the most amazing time staying at this villa. Everything was as described on the site. My only complaint would be the construction happening on another unit during the day was very loud, but that is something that cannot be controlled. Great customer service, amenities, and cleanliness. Would definitely stay here again!
Brandi S.
August 2025
Another fantastic vacation! Thank you Barbara for sharing your home with us.
Lisa S.
August 2025
Comfortable, Had everything needed.close to the Beach and a place to snorkel.Would love to stay again
carleen c.
August 2025
We enjoyed our stay at MKV. Everything was beyond our expectations! We loved our unit. We will be back.
Linda O.
August 2025
Awesome, amazing location, beautful views.
Luke K.
August 2025
Comfortable quiet great location awesome
Ray V.
August 2025
It was a great space and location for our vacation. The ground floor access made it very easy to come and go, and we had plenty of space for our belongings and family members.
Annie D.
August 2025
Such a beautiful place! The view was incredibly spectacular, condo was well stocked. Great taste in artwork. Will be back!
Andrew M.
August 2025
Great spot as described. All we needed for a family of 4. Both beds very comfortable.
John D.
August 2025
This is the second time at D277 and we always feel at home. We will always stay here . We feel so fortunate and grateful. Thank you Cynthia
Jessica M.
August 2025
The location is perfect. Everyone was kind and helpful. The unit had a great view. The bed was odd - a Queen Mattress on a King Frame.
Cheryl B.
August 2025
Awesome location. All the beach chairs umbrellas toys snorkeling gear boogie boards you could ever need. They provide beach towels daily at front desk. So you don't need to bring anything for beach. Location is beautiful. Sunsets from balcony are beautiful. Well equipped kitchen and lots of Tupperware and cooking equipment. The grills on property and gym is fantastic. This is a wonderful property thank you for sharing it with us. Highly recommended!!
Chad B.
July 2025
Loved this house so much! Conveniently located, close parking, amazing pools and one of the best beaches :) so thankful for our wonderful stay!
Brita C.
July 2025
Clean property at very good location
Ramakrishna V.
July 2025
We had a great stay in Maui, it was so refreshing to see Lahaina trying to be restored.
Debbie B.
July 2025
We have stayed at Kaanapali Villas multiple times - this was one of our favorites! The view was the BEST - was sometimes hard to leave the patio!
Kim C.
July 2025
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My family just returned from a truly wonderful stay at this property in Kaanapali. The condo was clean, well appointed, and had everything we needed for a perfect stay, including a beautiful view across the lush resort grounds to the ocean. We loved the friendly lobby staff, morning coffee service, and the beautiful grounds. The resort was low-key and just the right size. The pool was lovely (and we never had to fight for lounge chairs) and the stretch of beach directly in front of the property was just lovely and without crowds. A two minute walk north up the beach gets you to a wonderful reef for snorkeling and in addition to the wide array of fish we saw we saw sea turtles twice. The restaurant located on sight was very convenient, as was the free trolley that picks up from the property lobby and runs every 30-minutes taking you to nearby shopping, restaurants, and resorts. The host was very prompt in communication, provided welcoming and clear check-in and check-out instructions, and was a warm delight to communicate with. We have already recommended this property to our family and hope to return. Thanks for the great stay and wonderful Maui memories!
Kate K.
July 2025
My wife and I really enjoyed the property. We loved the beach and the villa is beautiful. We will be staying there again next year. We can’t wait to go. We had a lot of beach days and enjoyed all of the fun activities. The snorkeling is really good there too. Tom Darling
Thomas D.
July 2025
Family friendly property. Walking distance to beautiful beach, not windy. Studio has a beautiful outside sitting table,
Monica
July 2025
Excellent location. MKV is one of the best resorts in the Kaanapali area.
Leslie B.
July 2025
We loved everything about this place! Location was perfect, the beach and snorkeling are amazing, the room was clean, comfortable and cute, and the resort is nice and well cared for with the prettiest pool too! Can say enough nice things! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely slice of paradise with us. We will be back!
Sue M.
July 2025
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The reason I say this is, the gave us the wrong apartment first night. They only realised when I said I couldnt get the washing machine to work. So then we had to up and move to correct apartment, at 8.30 in the morning. They did compensate us for the inconvenience with food vouchers, to spend at the cafe. We did use them, but found one waitress had tried to tip herself 45.00 on three drinks. When I quizz her on the charge...she was quiet rude. She eventually came back to our table and processed to take the money...from her wallet...like she had already pocketed it. I had given her a 5.0 tip for a 25.00 Bill total but she had put down 45.00..so I handed over 60.00.but still expected some change back...she was wasnt happy handing the change back....but after waiting 35min for my change I was in no mood to be messed with either. It was the last day so it spoilt the holiday for me. I can say the apartment was lovely, clean but hotel service was pretty average. And foreigners be aware of fast waitresses that think they can fool you.
SUE R.
July 2025
We had a great time! It was a super great place to stay!
Jack P.
July 2025
Wonderful vacation Spot!!
Diane H.
July 2025
Our stay was absolutely amazing!! The rom and as beyond our expectations and the property is so quaint and nice and has the best beach!! We will be back to stay at that amazing room again!!
Brittney H.
July 2025