Polynesian Shores, Maui

Polynesian Shores is an oceanfront condo resort located in West Maui, minutes away from famous activities, shopping areas, beaches, golf courses, and restaurants. The resort offers fully equipped condos with private lanais, breathtaking ocean views, and various amenities such as a heated swimming pool, hot tub, BBQ grills, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and free parking. The property is situated on two acres of lush tropical landscaping, providing a serene atmosphere for vacationers. Guests can enjoy snorkeling, sunbathing, and watching sea turtles at the small beach in front of the resort. Polynesian Shores is conveniently located near world-class golf courses, beaches, and restaurants, with Kaanapali Beach to the south and Napili, Kapalua, and Honolua Bay to the north.

Polynesian Shores Average Rates


As of October 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Polynesian Shores is $290. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $382. 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 Polynesian Shores Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 274 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 Polynesian Shores condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests, highlighting its beautiful location, well-maintained grounds, and excellent amenities. Many guests rave about the stunning ocean views, particularly the sunsets, and the opportunity to see sea turtles and whales right from the property. The resort's quiet atmosphere, combined with its proximity to beaches, restaurants, and other attractions, makes it a favorite among both families and couples.

The units themselves are generally described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with some having been recently updated. Guests appreciate the inclusion of beach gear and other thoughtful touches that enhance their stay. The pool and hot tub are frequently mentioned as well-maintained and enjoyable features.

However, there are a few criticisms, including some noise issues due to thin walls and floors, and occasional maintenance concerns within individual units. The lack of a swimmable beach directly at the resort is noted, but many guests find the nearby beaches easily accessible and enjoyable. The added convenience of rental cars available through some condo owners is a significant plus for many visitors.

Overall, the Polynesian Shores condo resort is highly recommended by the majority of reviewers, who cite its beautiful setting, friendly community, and excellent value as reasons to return. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 274 guest reviews.

Recent Polynesian Shores Reviews


We had an amazing week on Maui. The view from this property is stunning- gorgeous sunsets and wide water views. Access to the water to snorkel, but no beach on the property although close proximity to beaches in two directions. Property is not air conditioned but great cross breeze and ac unit on second floor made it doable. Tennis and golf are nearby but not onsite. We would definitely stay again.
Linda M.
July 2024

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: We loved our stay in unit #201. The unit is spacious and well appointed with plenty of spaces to relax, plenty of beds, plenty of seats on the verandah for watching the sunset.The pool is large for sheltered swimming but there is also great access to the sea to see turtles and go snorkelling.
Sabina J.
July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I were married in June of 1994. We honeymooned at the Polynesian Shores. We always said we would return to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The Polynesian is as special now as it was 30 years ago.
Paul C.
July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great. Have been to this property many times and have always loved our stays. Hope to return soon.
THOMAS S.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was clean and had a beautiful view of the ocean! Sitting on the balcony was amazing. We were there 4 nights and would recommend it to anyone wanting a nice place to stay. Just a couple things to know, upstairs room was warm even with the fans. We could not sleep without them and they were loud but we were so tired from our daily activities we were able to sleep. The beds were ok, not the most comfortable but not bad. Overall the place was great and we would definitely come back.
dede s.
June 2024

We had a great stay at Polynesian Shores. The unit was very clean & ready when we arrived. We will stay here again!
Veronica S.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another great time at Polynesian Shores. Our view was amazing and our condo was great. A few things missing like cookie sheets but the management was quick to get us what we needed. We would stay here again and again and again!
A guest from Nampa, Idaho
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time back since Covid. Love the improvements. The view is always great.
THOMAS S.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the nicest, best maintained vacation rental we have ever had. It is clean, well located, close to the pool and the shore, and an ocean breeze flowed through the unit all day. The office staff is friendly and helpful. There is an area right off the shore where the turtles feed. Delightful sunsets!
James P.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolute paradise , the grounds have never looked better. Unit 120 was comfortable with nice shady patio and the BBQ worked very well , see you all next year ! .
Gary G.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very enjoyable time, watching the sea turtles and the ocean waves every evening. The sunsets are gorgeous on the west side of the island.Our unit had everything we needed and the resort staff were very helpful. Polynesian Shore is a small and nice resort,
Sidney S.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the Polynesian shore, the property is on a beautiful location. The condo was well maintained the management was very professional, they requested our flight information so that they can accommodate us with our stay.
Dhruv P.
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay at Polynesian shores resort. Unit 125 had all the amenities we needed to have an enjoyable holiday. Would gladly stay again. Mahalo
June M.
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was our third stay,it won't be the last.The location of the property is unique. Spectacular view on the ocean, clean property, everything was wonderful. You can feel the hawaiin spirit everywhere.Thank you for a fantastic stay, we come back!
Brigitta R.
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is perfect, the layout is even better. We had 4 groups staying at the same time and it was easy to visit and congregate at any of the condos. The views were spectacular, and the price was very reasonable. The property was described accurately and we were able to check in early as there was no renter the day before. The access entry codes are a great way to go so we didn't have a key to lose. The unit was stocked with everything we needed to stay in and cook if we wanted to. All of us will definitely be back in the future!
Mark S.
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice 5 day stay in a nice unit.
A guest from Middlesex, New York
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent two weeks at Polynesian Shores, in our opinion the most wonderful property on Maui. The staff is great, they are all very friendly and helpful. The same is true for permanent residents of Polynesian Shores; we could truly feel the Aloha Spirit. The condo we were in was clean and included all we needed and the Property itself is very well maintained.
Patrick S.
May 2024

Great ocean view but not beach front. Nice and big with an extra blow up mattress. Loved using the beach chairs and umbrella. No Marco Polo in the pool and the the fridge was really dirty with bloody meat dripped. Not enough blankets or towels. We got locked out, the door lock battery died.
April Dawn
May 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view is excellent. The room was very clean and comfortable. It was well stocked in the kitchen. The beds were very comfortable as well as the pillows.

May 2024

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: We stayed in a different unit 11 years ago so I knew booking here wouldn’t disappoint. Still we were blown away! The grounds are SO well maintained. The unit worked well for our family of 5. I don’t think there’s a bad view from any unit here. We were close to groceries, beautiful beaches and restaurants. When I had questions, they were answered promptly by management. We had a wonderful stay! Understandably things change over time.. we were sad the nice little beach next to the resort had been swallowed up by the ocean, but we still had a great time exploring the rocks, watching turtles and whales in our backyard and of course the best sunsets enjoyed on the lanai! We cannot recommend this place enough.
Joanne W.
May 2024

We only stayed a few nights but wished we could have stayed longer! Great kitchen lots of fans and air flow. Bbq and seating by the pool with amazing views made for great dinners outside. Thanks!
kendall r.
May 2024

Great location, great service
James W.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Polynesian Shores is the perfect beach front property! The grounds are immaculately kept and it is truly a piece of paradise. Unit 124 is wonderful, we have stayed here twice and on the complex approximately 8 times. It has the essentials you need for a stay (plates, glasses, coffee maker, blender, toaster, etc). Would highly recommend! The pool is fabulous and is heated- which some may not think is necessary in a tropical destination but it totally is.
J H.
April 2024

Great host and beautiful, well-maintained property with stunning views of the ocean, breaching whales, and the Island of Molokai from the lanai. Will return!
Patricia L.
April 2024

Communication from the owner was clear and comprehensive. Overall the condo is excellent. The bed in the bedroom is comfortable and our daughters really appreciated the Murphy beds in the living room. They are a huge upgrade over a sofa bed. The property is well maintained. The BBQs are excellent, and the hot tub was great on the cool evenings.
Zachary L.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this place and the management crew. Our unit was clean and very accommodating. The view is the best. Feels like our home away from home as we’ve been coming to this facility for over 10 years. The bed was awesome and we slept so good every night. The unit has all the desired amenities.

April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was in perfect shape.We want to have 2 rooms on Easter weekend and beyond of 2026 we liked it so much.
Mary Ann M.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental and location were great. There were a few minor issues that I reported and they were going to rectify (toilet running, new kitchenware would be great, etc)
Andrew H.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
John V.
April 2024

This property is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are wonderfully maintained and the hot tub/pool area is perfect for all ages. We enjoyed the ground floor unit for our young family. The unit was well stocked with everything we needed and Bree was amazing. Our dishwasher was leaking and there was prompt communication and resolution. We cannot wait to return!
Kaylee P.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay in unit 201! It's a beautiful property and the location can't be beat! Exceptional sunset views, turtles in the water, whale activity...couldn't ask for anything more.
David B.
April 2024

We enjoyed the condo and the view was fantastic. The only bad part there were two days where two teens were totally oblivious and had no regard for the adults even tho their parents were there. When I said something they just shrugged their shoulders so we left. Otherwise the people were friendly and helpful.
curtis n.
April 2024

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: What a nice hideaway in Maui! The views from the deck can’t be beat with all the comforts of home. Highly recommend you stay here if you’re planning a visit. Can’t recommend enough.
Kelsey T.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second time staying at Polynesian Shores, both times great!
Donna M.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our time here! It's a great location for families. Property management was very responsive and great to deal with.The Condo itself is on the end, and it's bright and the view is incredible! Since it's on the back/ end however it is quite a bit nosier due to the the road behind it- but for us it was worth the trade off for the view. Our kids are older, so it didn't really matter if the motor bikes or stereos were blaring by... The condo inside is older and well used. I gave it a 3 stars because of it being a bit banged up, but the property itself is immaculate. The condo also had a lot of cutlery and plates, and we appreciated the extra fans. People here respect the pool hours and quiet hours which is fantastic.We loved having meals on the Lanai each day as a family. Kids loved watching the whales!
Lisa P.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved it here for our family! Clean, and well kept! Also LOVED the fact they had lights on, shutters open and towels so nicely on our beds waiting for us when we arrived later at night. We also LOVED it was sooo quiet in the back bedroom because it only backs onto a pathway/ trees so the street noise is more distant.
Lisa P.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's a beautiful property in a lovely location.
Alan E.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good as always, great views, Met alot of nice people again, made some new friends, condo was very nice clean, grounds were well kept, staff friendly and helpful.
Butch M.
April 2024

We stayed here for a week and spent a huge amount of time in the lanai watching the whales. The condo was very clean and well equipped in the kitchen. We had everything we needed! The management staff was attentive and responsive in assisting us. And the property was gorgeous! Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Susan H.
March 2024

We really enjoyed this quiet resort. Spent 16 nights and it was so relaxing. Every room has a view of the ocean. We loved it so much we are going back in November for even a longer stay and it will probably be our go to place for years to come! Just a nice simple resort!

March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful short stay. It was our first visit to Maui and we unfortunately did not have more time. The condo was beautiful and fully equipped. It was clean and gave us a beautiful view. We even saw some whales while eating breakfast on the lanai. We will be back
Rich B.
March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Great views. And ohhhh soooo many whale sightings
Alan G.
March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The room was lovely, very clean and I loved walking out to see sunset every evening.
Ranyah L.
March 2024

Great for whale watching and relaxing.
Hank A.
March 2024

Great location! Quiet and safe! Beautiful view!
Maksim
March 2024

We enjoyed our stay at this very clean and well kept property. The townhouse was perfect for our stay on Maui.
Amy F.
March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Polynesian Shores #109 is a great unit. It's updated and in good shape. The location is wonderful. The management staff is top notch! We definitely recommend and can't wait to return.
Michael C.
March 2024

We had a wonderful time in this unit. Perfect for two couples, and exactly as described in the listing. We've stayed several times at Polynesian Shores in different units and this was our most enjoyable stay. Clean, quiet, and well-appointed, with stunning views. We look forward to returning.
Adam P.
March 2024

My wife and I stayed for week, and enjoyed our stay. The property has a wonderful large grass area with a pool and spa and wonderful ocean views. You can see the ocean from your lanai while eating breakfast or enjoying dinner. The unit was clean and tidy with extra amenities like beach towels, beach chairs, and cooler. The kitchen was well appointed with everything you needed. We would definitely stay here again on future trips to Maui.
Jason F.
March 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience! The location could not be beat, we had everything we needed in the condo, the pool was great and we loved watched the sunset and the whales. It was a perfect week!
Lindsey J.
March 2024


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