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 rave about the Shores of Maui’s location and laid‑back vibe. The low‑rise complex sits right across from Cove Beach Park, where guests sip morning coffee watching surf lessons and end the day with brilliant sunsets; in winter, whale spouts are a common sight and sea turtles frequent the shoreline. It’s a highly walkable base in central Kihei—minutes to Charley Young/Kamaole beaches, South Maui Gardens’ food trucks, cafes, shops, and Foodland—with easy drives to Wailea, Haleakalā, and the Road to Hāna. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with a small‑community feel.
Units are consistently described as clean, comfortable, and well stocked, often with updated kitchens, in‑unit laundry, and thoughtful extras like beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, and snorkel gear. Many condos now have efficient mini‑split AC (sometimes in both living room and bedroom), plus comfortable beds and plenty of towels. Property amenities earn high marks: a well‑maintained pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean, spotless Weber BBQs, and tennis/pickleball courts; parking and self check‑in are easy, and hosts are generally responsive and accommodating. Families appreciate the space, ground‑floor convenience to the pool, and the ability to walk to kid‑friendly beaches, parks, and treats.
Common trade‑offs: this is an older complex, so decor and updates vary by unit and the exterior shows its age, though overall upkeep is good. The road sits between the condos and ocean, so some traffic noise and power lines are part of the view, and upper floors mean stairs (no elevator). AC performance can differ (a few note older or louder units) and lofts can run warm; occasional reports of sugar ants or minor maintenance issues appear but aren’t a dominant theme. Cove Beach is great for beginners and people‑watching, but the best sandy swimming and snorkeling are a short walk or quick drive away. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with many repeat stays and frequent “would return” comments highlighting the value, views, and unbeatable Kihei convenience.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 791 reviews
Comfortable and well-appointed condo with a beautiful view of the beach and pool area! The South Maui Gardens food truck and entertainment area just a block was very convenient. We drove to swimming beaches due to the amount of stuff that we had, but access to the Charley Young would be walkable for lighter travelers. Thank you to the host for providing beach chairs, travel cooler, boogie boards, and other beach amenities!
January 2026
The bed was lumpy and sqeeked
Ricky W.
January 2026
Best condo in the complex! And a short, 5 minute walk from a great beach.
Steve M.
January 2026
Amazing location with ocean view. Walking distance to town and many beaches. We loved all the amenities, beach gear, kitchen supplies, and even a guitar. We loved calling this place home for a few days. Easy communication with host and super clean! Thanks for letting us stay.
Taylor S.
January 2026
The stay was great. Perfect location for the activities and I enjoyed watching the surfers from the patio. Diane was very accomodating when we had some requests. The home is very clean. Will stay again here when we are back in Maui next year.
Dev G.
January 2026
As the saying goes, "location, location, location." If you like Kikei this is a great spot as it's just a short walk away from the South Maui Gardens food truck area where we ate a lot of our morning and some evening meals as they are all excellent.However, now that we've stayed at Shores of Maui, I would stay in this unit again as there are better choices available. One of the main issues for us was the blinds in the bedroom, which do NOT block out the bright outside light in the outer hallway, so the room never gets very dark. The bed seemed smaller than a queen and frankly wasn't very comfortable. Same for the pillows.The bathroom situation is awkward as the vanity is SO close to the toilet; poor design. The shower was OK, but had very little water pressure. And if you want hot water in the sink to shave you need to run the faucet in the kitchen to get enough flow to activate the tankless heater. Cold water in the bath sink had very little flow. And you get ONE roll of TP for your stay. No paper towels in the kitchen, no sponge to clean any dishes.There's a large TV in the living room but the speakers are so bad it's not worth watching, and the instructions for the TV are out of date, so you'll have to figure it out if you have an issue with the network like we did. And don't bother sitting at the counters to try and eat or work on your laptop as the clunky wooden stools are very uncomfortable.Bottom line: look elsewhere.
Thomas P.
January 2026
It was so nice! Great location and close to park, beach, food trucks, entertainment!
Lexie D.
December 2025
Perfect location with easy access to everything along the shore in Kihei.
Christine H.
December 2025
Very nice condo equipped with everything! Beautiful ocean and pool view from the balcony. Close to everything in Kihei. This is on 2nd level — stairs only— in case that is a problem for anyone. Host was available by phone if any issue came up. Greatly appreciated!!
Mary Lou J.
December 2025
We had a very nice stay here.. would definitely recommend. It’s a nice central location! With pool, hot tub and ocean just steps away !
Craig T.
December 2025
Really great extras. We stayed for two weeks and had everything we needed. Nice to have a cooler and chairs for the beach. The bathroom was remodeled nicely.
Marijke R.
December 2025
Condo was exactly as described. Shores of Maui is the perfect location in Kihei with many great beaches and restaurants in easy walking distance. Host was easy to contact prior to our trip and accommodating of a late checkout which was very appreciated.
Lisa S.
December 2025
Amazing location in Maui. Loved the great view of the swimming pool & of the beautiful Maui sunsets from the lanai. My family & I had a very comfortable stay. This unit was nice & spacious for the 5 of us & we loved having the 2 individual bedrooms. Thank you so much!!
Jonina M.
December 2025
Incredibly beautiful views of Maui sunsets & surfers from lanai. Loved all the updated renos in this unit. Amazing location in Maui. My family & I had a very comfortable stay. Thank you so much!!
Jonina M.
December 2025
Kitchen well-equipped. Place was very comfortable. View was amazing!
Cynthia L.
December 2025
Twas amazing, esp the view. We'll be back!
Kristian B.
December 2025
We had a lovely stay and have already rebooked to return next year. Lisa provided plenty of essentials for us. Ive stayed at the Shores of Maui several times and truly believe you can't beat the location. The condo has large lanais which are great to eat out on. Lisa had a pack and play for our 1-year old which worked great. The high chair seemed to be stuck in a semi tilted position and we didnt want to potentially break anything, so we did not use it. It was fine feeding baby at the table.The only thing id like to see added to the kitchen are hot pads when you're using the oven, i couldnt locate them.There are loads of towels, extra sheets and beach play items. This condo is great and you wont regret renting it!
Angela N.
December 2025
The host was very communicative and the check in process was easy. The location was very central which was great. The condo itself was more dated than I anticipated, but the grounds were clean and well cared for. We had a great stay.
Darra F.
November 2025
Exllent location, lots of restarants near by and a surf sopt right across street.
ZIGU
November 2025
Check in was easy. Condo was very clean. Beautiful views of ocean and sunsets. Close walk to restaurants and shops.
Mark T.
November 2025
Leif’s place at Shores of Maui was everything it was said to be and more! Couldn’t ask for a better location, view and amenities. It was absolutely perfect. Thanks Leif.
Rod M.
November 2025
Everything was perfect !
Darren R.
November 2025
Amazing views! Condo was clean, had all the amenities and beach extras you could want. Shores of Maui is our favorite place to stay on the island. Close to everything and quiet and smaller community.
Libby C.
November 2025
We were pleased with the condo.
Jacob B.
November 2025
Very nice place , will stay here again!
Maurice T.
November 2025
The AC worked great when we needed it. The unit was beautiful and well stocked. The location of the unit and the complex were perfect for us. Walking distance to great coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, and mild waves for beginner surfers.
Karli D.
October 2025
The view was beautiful from outside and inside. We chose this condo for the view and were not disappointed. The location is also terrific. It's central if you're driving around the island, and we also walked to the beach and restaurants. In Sept. it got really windy about noon, so go to the beach first thing in the morning. It might be too windy in the afternoon. The condo was also well equipped with small coolers, beach chairs, and umbrellas, which was much appreciated. The pool area didn't have shaded lounge chairs, the only downside, but the tables are shaded. The condo was also very clean. We greatly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. The kitchen is very small but fine for two people.
Heather M.
October 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Shores of Maui very much. We would stay there again
Daly P.
October 2025
Great Location
Greg K.
October 2025
I enjoyed being able to walk out and view the ocean any time I wanted. The proximity to the food trucks was helpful. Diane helped with some TV issues and Spectrum came out with a new cable box. There was everything there to make my stay comfortable. The mattress was so comfy I slept well, and I ordered a topper for my bed at home which was too firm for comfort. The hot tub was pleasant even in the September heat, and the AC mini splits were wonderful after spending all day in the sun. Thanks Diane for your extra help.
Lavon H.
October 2025
Great location. Easy check in. Parking excellent, close to beaches, parks, food etc. Place grubby especially towels, floors, bathrooms, patios.
Alan H.
October 2025
Great place to stay. Can't beat the location. We were a half block from our favorite food truck park and had a great view of the cove where we watched the paddle boarders and surfers all week. Excellent sunsets and we loved using the pool. We made a few meals at home and the condo had everything we needed to cook at home or prep sandwiches for the beach. Also loved the use of the beach chairs and cooler. Greg and Nancy have it all for their guests!
Corinna Y.
October 2025
The ocean sunset was not from the main lanai as pictured. Everything was in working order. Minor issue taken care of promptly. Enjoyed being near Charley Young beach
Rhonda T.
September 2025
Great location, close to beaches and snorkeling.
Curtis K.
September 2025
Loved the pool area and bbq. Location was terrific
Jennifer S.
September 2025
Loved the location
BURT C.
September 2025
This place was just perfect for my husband and I. The view from the condo was beautiful. It was nice to watch the surfers and sunsets from the patio. The pool and hot tub was right outside the condo. Everything was clean and organized. There were a ton of restaurants, bars, and shopping within walking distance. The beach was a close walk. There was a park across the street that had a walking path along the ocean. We absolutely loved our stay here!
Tori R.
September 2025
Condo had just been cleaned when we arrived. Towels and linens all clean and plentiful. Lots of extra beach gear like chairs, umbrella, boogie boards and even snorkel gear. Great location, close walking distance to South Maui Gardens food trucks and many other restaurants. Pool and grill area well maintained and convenient. The place/complex is a bit outdated but comfortable and roomy for our family of 5.
melanie b.
September 2025
The owner was very thorough and detailed all throughout the process. Photos and descriptions of the property are current and accurate. We had perfect access to the pool, ocean and so many great places were within short walking distance, including South Maui Gardens! Great condo!!
Lili H.
September 2025
Everything was great! Perfect location for a relaxed, low key vibe. Dandy beach is about a 10 minute walk, or you can surf, snorkel and paddle board directly across the street. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the location was due to the community park to the north on the beachside. There were some homeless people that were a little sketchy, but we have the same in my beach city.
joelle m.
September 2025
Myself, my husband and our 19 year-old son stayed in this wonderful condo at Shores of Maui for 10 days in August. It is five stars all around. The location is absolutely perfect. We brought a stand-up paddle board and it’s a three minute walk from the ocean. Surfing beach also 5 mins away. Plenty of great shops and restaurants within walking distance as well. We absolutely loved the pool, which was very well-maintained and warm. Barbeque area was fantastic too. The sunset views from the patio were just gorgeous(see attached). The unit itself was immaculate with lovely Hawaiian decor and had everything you could need for a stay on Maui, including beach towels and beach chairs, and a well stocked kitchen, Communicating with Diane was a breeze. We really appreciated her flexible checkout time. I highly recommend this condo and we hope to be back again soon!
Shannon P.
August 2025
Great view, quiet. Close to everything you need. Lastly, great host. Would definitely come back again and again.
Erick K.
August 2025
The condo was absolutely beautiful. The view from the balcony was a great addition. Greg was an amazing host and checked in on me periodically to ensure everything was going well. Would for sure return If I ever come back to Maui.
Trent “Avery” M.
August 2025
The condo was absolutely beautiful. The view from the balcony was a great addition. Greg was an amazing host and checked in on me periodically to ensure everything was going well. Would for sure return If I ever come back to Maui.
Trent “Avery” M.
August 2025
Great location. Great view. Quiet. Warm pool. Clean outdoor grills and eating area.
Dolly C.
August 2025
The property was generally presentable, though it could use some maintenance and minor repairs. The front door makes a loud noise when opening, and the sliding back door gets stuck and cannot be opened from the outside. The screen door is also difficult to slide. We appreciated having beach chairs and umbrellas available in the closet—thank you for that—but the umbrella is broken and could be hazardous since one of its ribs is damaged.
Er L.
August 2025
Clean well organized condo with everything you need! Great view of the sunset within walking distance to many restaurants & the ocean!
Heather W.
August 2025
We have stayed at this unit multiple times and it never disappoints.Location is great, close to multiple restaurants, across the street from a mellow surf spot and wonderful park.The pool, hot tub and grill area are perfect to enjoy some fun and relax.
Roxanne B.
August 2025
very well located for surf and restaurants within a reasonable budget
Elaine M.
August 2025
Stayed at this property for the second time. Check-in was smooth. Location is great, close to the beach, surfing, food trucks, restaurant and foodland. Kitchen has everything needed, community has shared gas grills. Overall perfect for staying with kids.
Yuriy P.
August 2025