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Sands of Kahana

Sands of Kahana is an older, laid-back oceanfront complex where roomy condos look over a small beach, the pools and an on-site restaurant, and guests spend mornings spotting turtles and whales. It suits families and multigenerational groups who want space and everything a few steps away.

What guests say

1 in 4 reviews mention kids or family

Guests love

  • Turtles and whales from the lanai. Guests often describe watching turtles in the surf below and, in winter, whales spouting and breaching, all without leaving the balcony.
  • Pools built for kids. An oceanside pool plus a sloped kiddie wading pool with an attached hot tub, so parents can soak while little ones splash nearby.
  • Captain Jack's on the grounds. The poolside restaurant and bar is a guest favorite for breakfast, happy hour or an easy dinner on nights nobody wants to cook.
  • Courts, grills and a rental shop. Lit pickleball courts, a tennis court, putting green, game room, gas grills and a poolside shop renting kayaks and paddleboards keep groups busy.

Worth knowing

  • A small, changeable beach. The beach out front is modest and often calm, but it shrinks at high tide, can feel rough for toddlers, and the waves can break loudly at night.
  • One elevator per building. Each building has a single elevator that some guests found slow at busy times, which matters most on upper floors or for anyone who struggles with stairs.
  • AC is not a given. Cooling varies by unit - some have full AC, others rely on fans, cross breezes or portable units - and a few guests found bedrooms hot on warm nights.
  • An older complex. Some guests note the buildings date from the 1970s and feel a bit tired in places, though many others praise the clean, well-kept grounds.
Choosing a unit: Lower floors are handy with one elevator per building, and guests note first-floor units sit above the garage level so they still look over the water; top-floor penthouses get the widest views, which guests say take in Lanai and Molokai.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 400 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
1 to 3 bedrooms, sleeping 4 to 12
Air conditioning
28 of the 35 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
34 of the 35 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Oceanfront
23 of the 35 rentals we list
Nearest beach
Napili Beach, 1.9 mi
Airport
About 50 minutes from Kahului Airport (OGG)
Size
About 6.8 acres, 196 units
Address
4299 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
Map of Sands of Kahana and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Honokeana BayAttraction · 1.6 mi
  2. 2Napili BeachBeach · 1.9 mi
  3. 3Kapalua BeachBeach · 2.3 mi
  4. 4Oneloa BeachBeach · 2.7 mi
  5. 5Kahekili Beach ParkBeach · 2.7 mi
  6. 6DT Fleming Beach ParkBeach · 2.9 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Sands of Kahana

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 35 we list.

Maui MagicOceanfrontMaui Magic3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 12$764 avg/night 4.9 (247)Sands of Kahana, #384Ocean viewSands of Kahana, #3843 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8$930 avg/night 5.0 (173)Sands Of Kahana 235OceanfrontSands Of Kahana 2352 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7$781 avg/night 5.0 (163)Sands of Kahana 3 BedroomOcean viewSands of Kahana 3 Bedroom3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8$1,022 avg/night 5.0 (116)Sunsets in MauiOceanfrontSunsets in Maui3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 9$1,131 avg/night 5.0 (114)Sands of Kahana 274OceanfrontSands of Kahana 2742 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$1,248 avg/night 5.0 (112)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
12$814$357 to $1,272
222$787$488 to $1,301
311$1,063$726 to $2,612

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Sands Of Kahana 375
★★★★★ August 2026

This was a nice place to stay. Great size for my family of 8. The shower and tub was a little outdated but otherwise everything was really nice. Excellent location with great amenities. The only issue we had was one day the only elevator to that building stopped working and carrying groceries up 7 floors was not fun. Otherwise no complaints. I would definitely stay there again.

Sharlynn V.
Maui Magic
★★★★★ August 2026

The host was great with communications immediately. Had concerns that one of the sliding doors did not lock and we had toddlers with us. Other than that, we love the Condo and it probably wasn’t the resort‘s fault but we were pretty uneasy about a murder on site and a couple days later a crazy guy that had been using the spa, Was drugged out of the ocean by the police.

Sands of Kahana 231
★★★★★ August 2026

The unit was clean. Air condition in bedroom was very nice, although wish the living room had a little air con as well, but pedestal and ceiling fans were helpful. Very nice to have two full bathrooms too. Kitchen was decently stocked with appliances and silverware/cutlery for cooking. Overall, a very nice place to stay for a trip for two.

Carolyn K.
Sands Of Kahana 235
★★★★★ August 2026

Our family of seven had an amazing time at this property. Check in was a breeze and was provided in advance of our arrival. This property is perfect for a large family with a huge full kitchen and a washer and dryer. The kitchen was stocked with everything you can think of from an ice cream scoop to a strainer. And there was even a high chair for our toddler. We have taken many vacations as a family but this is the MOST COMFORTABLE BED I’ve ever slept in!!!! The furniture was comfortable and modern and had enough seating for all of us. We had to reach out to the owner for minor issues and he was always very responsive. We would highly recommend this property to any family traveling to Maui!!

Jennifer M.
Sands of Kahana 3 Bedroom
★★★★★ August 2026

Perfect home for our family! 5 adults and a 15 year old. Comfortable, clean, perfect location. The owner was very helpful and responsive. I can’t say enough about this place . The only drawback is you do have to leave

Teri C.
Sands of Kahana 234
★★★★★ August 2026

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: Location was great. Just a few minutes drive to the best snorkeling on the island. Close to great restaurants and small bite places. Building is literally on the water. Hear waves all night long. Seen turtles swimming every morning from our balcony. Condo was perfect for our family of 6. Very clean and spacious. View is amazing. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be back to this unit or building.

Richard R.
Sands Of Kahana 235
★★★★★ August 2026

Kind host. Beautiful oceanfront balcony, has everything you need for lots of family fun.

rehab a.
Sands of Kahana 231
★★★★★ August 2026

You can’t go wrong here. Great location and fast communication from the property manager.

Fred V.
Maui Magic
★★★★★ August 2026

We had an amazing stay and looking right out over the ocean, sunsets and palm trees are magical. The host was amazing and helped with a later checkout and was available for all questions leading up to our stay and during our stay. We throughly enjoyed our stay and the condo was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Will be back again.

Linda G.
Sands of Kahana, unit 326
★★★★★ August 2026

The Kitchen drawer fell off during our stay. The fridge filter was not changed . The Balcony was dirty. They did not respond if there were lenins for the pull out bed. My mother n law fell in the shower and we had to call an ambulance. The security person I believe was breaking HIPPA laws by just walking in the room to ask questions about our family member I asked who he was . And he said he was security for the Sands of Kahana. I almost kicked him out but I was trying to deal with the emergency situation. As I am a firefighter myself I don't believe that the security guy should be coming into scene as if he is a first responder. If they were truly concerned they did not check in on us ounce to see how she was doing. Their only concern was a law suit as it was written all over the security guys face. They also asked for a 100 dollar deposit when we got there. After paying over 7k for this room absurd to ask for a deposit. That should have been included in the cost. Trim was coming apart in the bathroom. The view was amazing. Drinking coffee watching the ocean. Our first time in this unit. The TV was terrible for our son to watch when you pay that kind of money have at least a decent TV viewing for the younger generations terrible barley could get them too work at all.

Dana J.

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