Papakea Resort, Maui

Papakea Resort is a peaceful, oceanfront property located in Lahaina, Hawaii, nestled between the Kaanapali and Kapalua world-class golf resorts. The resort spans 13 acres of lush, tropical grounds, including Koi ponds and red ginger and palm adornments. It offers a range of amenities such as two heated oceanfront swimming pools, two hot tubs, two cabanas, two large putting green courses, two shuffleboard courts, three lighted tennis courts, and twelve gas barbecues.

The resort is within walking distance to a variety of shops, restaurants, and the famed Kaanapali Beach. It also offers free Wi-Fi, cable television, local calls, and an activity desk to help plan your on-island activities. The resort charges a $17 per day facilities use fee for the first 10 days of every 30-day stay, which covers parking, pools and spas, tennis courts, putting greens, shuffleboard, cable TV, and resort-wide internet. The resort is also known for its exquisite Hawaiian tropical ambiance, lit up by Tiki torches each evening.

Papakea Resort Average Rates


As of May 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Papakea Resort is $350. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $510, and 3 bedroom units average $998. 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 Papakea Resort Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 1000 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.

Guests overall have had a positive experience at the Papakea Resort condo on Maui. Many guests praised the stunning views, well-stocked kitchens, and additional amenities such as beach chairs and coolers. The resort's grounds are consistently described as beautiful and well-maintained, with convenient access to pools, barbecues, and nearby beaches and restaurants. Communication with owners or property managers was generally positive, with quick responses to any issues that arose. Some guests mentioned the condos could use updates or repairs, and there were occasional complaints about cleanliness or maintenance issues. However, these seemed to be the exception rather than the rule. The location's proximity to food, shopping, and outdoor activities was frequently highlighted as a major plus. Overall, the sentiment is that Papakea Resort offers a comfortable, enjoyable stay for families, couples, and groups looking to experience Maui. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Papakea Resort Reviews


The resort is its own oasis, from playing in the sand to swimming in the pool. The room had everything we needed, you know when you say, I wonder if they gave this or that...the answer was yes. The resort has activities each day, a Mai Tai hour. We had all the ammenities we needed. We arrived late so lots closed but we were prepared. You dont get a lot of noise from neighbors, the staff are super nice and helpful. 10 out of 10 stay!
Amber I.
January 2025

The unit is as advertised, right at the water. Nicely updated and comfortable for 2 people. The community is low key and feels more populated by return guests and/or owners; lots of people knew each other. No hotel vibe, so no food or drink service available. You hear surf 24/7, often loud! Saw whales while sipping morning coffee every single day. Would happily return.
Stacey C.
January 2025

Views amazing, Papakea well maintained, friendly staff. Many restaurants, beaches and stores to walk to. Lovely condo, great stay.
Sue K.
January 2025

First, we have stayed at this property 3 times in the last 2 years. Property is fantastic and well maintained. This unit, K202 is not clean, not well maintained, and very much outdated - pictures are deceiving. First, was called 2 weeks prior to arrival to be notified that the AC was out and would not be fixed until after our departure date. Agreed via a waiver to have a window AC unit, that never happened. No window unit! We had fans going non stop. Then the unit was not ready at 4pm on our check-in date. Even though I called as directed before we left tHe airport area, had to leave a message as no one answers the number given. Then once on property, maintenance came to fix guest room closet, came to fix the dishwasher, the toaster had to be replaced and I paid for the ultimate beach package, only to get alot of new beach items with no where to store them. The unit needs a heavy deep clean, as the sofa is gross, the air vents are covered in lent, the dryer exhaust forces hot air in the unit. Lent goes everywhere, which is dangerous, as the lent is all over the water heater causing a fire hazard.Long and short, I would highly discourage anyone from staying in this unit until they put some work into the unit repairs, clean it throughly, and please do not advertise AC, when clearly, that is not an option.Pictures of the unit are old, does not reflect what your actually renting in this unit.
Erin W.
January 2025

Property was perfect to host 3 generations. Granddaughters in the loft with their OWN bathroom, I was in second bedroom and my daughter and husband in main suite. View from their bedroom looked like a photo, it was so beautiful. We will be back!
Sandra E.
January 2025

This condo was perfect! The host was easy to communicate with and the onsite property management people were very kind and helpful. The property was beautiful and very well kept. Will definitely stay here again!
Danielle D.
January 2025

Can’t wait to come back.
Peter K.
January 2025

Great place and great location
L L.
January 2025

Host was easy to communicate with. Place was clean and as described. Check-out process was super easy.
Lucas F.
January 2025

Accommodations were very good.
Jay W.
January 2025

Excellent place! Everyone also enjoyed the pool, hot tub and bbq’s!
Kimmie S.
January 2025

This was a beautiful place and we had a great time!
Kimmie S.
January 2025

Unit was as nice as advertised -- clean, spacious, lots of amenities included. Overall property is one we've enjoyed many times, which is why we keep coming back!
Bob B.
January 2025

What an amazing ocean view condo! Our family enjoyed a spectacular stay over Christmas… Everything was perfect! Condo location is amazing, views are fantastic! Clean, well stocked, and owner’s communication and hands on attention can’t be beat. The resort condo complex and pools are unbeatable… Impeccably maintained, courteous staff, and very convenient location. 10 out of 10 on everything… Highly recommend!
Stuart D.
January 2025

Stayed for a week, great place well maintained and loaded with all you need for a great time. Only issues were more resort than unit. Hot tub and pool heater was broken for 2 days. Unit next door residents screaming at each other several nights waking us all up. Need to walk to the beach next door as there is no beach on this property.
Craig M.
January 2025

Love Papakea Resort. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful Gardens,pools and ocean front views.
Karen M.
January 2025

Everything was perfect in this condo, the kitchen was well appointed and the beds were comfortable! And the view, you just can’t beat it!
Jodi N.
January 2025

On our first day, a property owner walked by us and said "don't tell anyone about this place, it's a secret." I get it now. You will love Papakea, and Carol is an excellent, communicative host. We had the best time as a family staying at this condo, and the views really are as shown in photos. The place was so comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed to make our Maui vacation the most memorable one ever.
Benjamin G.
January 2025

We spent a week at this property as a family of 5. There was plenty of room. The condo is organized and easy to make our home for 7 days. It has a pool, hot tub, putting green, tennis and pickle ball court available for guests to enjoy. Another thing we enjoyed was the large Cabana, BBQ and view. The perfect place to enjoy supper after a day at the beach. Lisa is an amazing host who is quick to respond and eager to answer questions. Within a 5 minute walk is a grocery store, strip mall and a cute bakery. It is within a 5 minute drive of Black Rock Beach and Airport beach which are highly rated and for good reason! I would recommend this rental and or facility (Papakea) to anyone looking to visit Maui.
Kaitlyn S.
January 2025

I am so happy with our rental experience. We slept 10 in this unit, 4 adults and 6 children. The location is perfect, the resort had daily activities, our kids lived in the pool. We ate suppers as a group with 21 people in the cabana which provided tables and BBQs. The beach is not accessible off the resort, which was not a problem for us, but there is a sea wall with a 10ft drop down to the waves so if you have small kids you'll want to make sure they do not get close. Christine's unit had a closet full of supplies that were so valuable to us as out of towners, we did not arrive with our own lawn chairs, the closet had lawn chairs, a cooler, boogie boards, snorkel gear, water shoes, umbrellas. It exceeded my expectations. In suite laundry. Plenty of seating on the balcony. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Thank you Christine for everything, I appreciated that we were able to message you, our group cannot wait to come back.
Shelly H.
January 2025

This is a wonderful condo right at the water overlooking the ocean with Lanai on the left and Moloka'i on the right side and humpback whales jumping in near and far distance between the islands. It's a spacious place. The kitchen could be a little better equipped, e.g. not all of the cutlery was x 8 and some of the coated pots and pans were damaged. Overall, it's the perfect location for being at the water and watching the humpback whale migration in January and if you like the sound of the waves. It's also very close to walk to beautiful Kaanapali beach. We enjoyed out time very much and can highly recommend this place.
Elke S.
January 2025

The view from our condo was phenomenal. One of the very best view to wake up to. Condo had all the necessary amenities. We did run into a few things that needed fixing while we were there, but the communication with our property owner/manager was very good.
Kobjit H.
January 2025

Beautiful location, room not ready for us ; many issues that were addressed while we were in the room
Linda D W.
January 2025

Best place for whale watching. Place was clean and comfortable. Sad we had to leave.
Stan P.
January 2025

Enjoyable and memorable vacation with complete toiletries.
John A.
January 2025

The property and grounds were lovely and well maintained. The kids loved the pool and we all enjoyed walking along the beach. The room was clean and well stocked with all necessities for our 7 day stay, including condiments and toiletries.Lots of beach accessories including snorkels, chairs, golf putters, tennis rackets, etc. You only need to bring your clothes and food. Loved our stay, will come again.
Susan D.
January 2025

I love this place a lot. It was clean, beautiful and quiet. I would 100% stay again.
Allysa T.
January 2025

Our Papakea Condos stay was phenomenal. The unit was clean and very well appointed including beach chairs, cooler, towels, and boogie boards. The property was beautifully landscaped and we loved the pool, spa, and easy beach acess. It was also a very easy walk to nearby food courts, restaurants, grocery store, and snorkel rental equipment
Richard D.
January 2025

We loved everything about this property. The location and views of whales from the porch EVERY DAY was surreal. We enjoyed coffee and breakfast on the porch every morning and wish we never had to leave. All the cooking supplies and beach supplies were great. We really enjoyed the free mai tais by the pool on Thursday evening as well. The little strip across the street from the property had the grocery store with everything we needed. And the restaurants there were great as well. The pizza we got from Pizza Paradiso was delicious and the food truck court right there was just an added bonus.
David L.
January 2025

The online listing and pictures were very accurate but watching whales and their young from your private lanai is not easy to put into words or pictures. The condo exceeded all of our expectations; well stocked, quiet and walkable to several excellent restaurants. One night we had a storm which caused one of the nearby resorts to lose all their power for several hours. We received an email the morning after from Dee just checking in. We had no problems but it was nice to know she was concerned Very enjoyable week in Maui; we highly recommend!David & Mary K
David K.
January 2025

Really nice, well equipped condo in a very well maintained resort. We Would not hesitate to stay her again if lucky enough to have the opportunity.
michele p.
January 2025

Great location and the condo was great
Janice G.
January 2025

Our time spent in Maui was indeed magical. Many thanks to Jay for providing such a warm and welcoming place. My favorite activity was sitting on the balcony and scanning the ocean for whales. We saw tails waving at us and flippers splashing the water on a regular basis. The condo had everything you might need for your stay including boogie boards, snorkel equipment and a beach cart. We were all amazed and very grateful. Mahalo.
Scott M.
January 2025

Perfect place close to Kannapali Beach. Woke up each AM with perfect view on Lanai with Breakfast, and sunsets to match. Restaurants, snorkal vendors, and beaches very close drive away. Would def stay here again
Kevin F.
January 2025

Great location
LEANN J.
January 2025

The room was fantastic. It is nothing overly fancy and perhaps a little dated, but it is an amazing location and very clean. We will definitely come back.
Michael P.
January 2025

I’m so happy with my choice , the apartment is nice and clean , every part of the place is organized y the person who do it the job , it’s just amazing. The area is so convenient and the facilities are clean and big …. Super recomendado el lugar, la zona , elClima y todo lo que ofrece Papakea Resprt
katty n.
January 2025

Great location with a spectacular view! Second time staying at this area and it never disappoints.
Kathryn G.
January 2025

Wonderful time at this venue and the facilities are top notch. All in all, we loved our time in Papakea!
Jon B.
January 2025

Property has great views of the ocean, pools, tennis courts, and activities for all ages. The kitchen is fully stocked and there are beach chairs and umbrellas. In addition, there is a food truck area right around the corner within easy walking distance. Lots to look forward to with this one!
Amy B.
January 2025

Not having AC is not a problem at least in January. Loved location and being able to walk to a lot of spots.
Tyler G.
January 2025

Overall great experience, easy check in and out and details were accurate on the place.
Elizabeth G.
January 2025

Quiet and clean unit in a traditional classic Maui property
Cory M.
January 2025

Stayed in condo by myself, my kids stayed in other condos on the premises. Spent time at the pool, dinners and sunsets
TAMMY D.
January 2025

We had a great time staying at Papakea. The condo had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We felt right at home. The view from the lanai was stunning. Beautiful grounds with lots to do.

January 2025

Wonderful vacation

January 2025

We highly recommend this property for anyone who wants a beautifully appointed place to stay in a wonderful location! This listing is AS ADVERTISED! We found everything we could ever need for our vacation. Including beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella and cooler.The grounds were very well maintained and lovely. Restaurants and markets were all within walking distance or just a short drive away. We also were able to find lovely beaches and coves to snorkel in 15-20 minutes away. Whaler's Villiage is 10 minutes away with all the upscale shopping and restaurants you could ask for. Mahalo for a lovely time Epic Reality!
Kimberly Y.
January 2025

We have stayed at the Papakea many times and overall, found this to be a good unit for families. The layout is spacious and carpets have been replaced with hard surface flooring so it is easy to clean. The ocean and garden views are nice and it is also north facing so does not get very overheated by direct sun. The unit is well equipped with boogie board and beach items. The kitchen is sufficiently equipped (even has some sharp knives which is almost unheard of). Owners were prompt in responding to questions. Mattresses need replacing but overall this is a pretty good rental.
Carrie P.
January 2025

This is a well-maintained, low-key property. We had a pleasant stay. Positives were cleanliness, responsive management, and location. Our family could have used another bathroom, but that's not the property's fault. A foot-washing station close to the unit would be handy.
David L.
January 2025

We had a wonderful time. The property was clean and had everything we needed. Great location and view!
Kris G.
January 2025


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