First of all, no two rooms are alike at this condo, so when making your decison to stay here you should make it based on the prices, pictures, and reviews of a particular room. Our room was unit 705 and owned by a nice couple from Canada. I recommend this particular unit whole-heartedly!

The pictures I have posted here really are exactly as unit 705 looks.

Things we loved about Maui Kai #705:
1) The location of the condo is great. We were only a short drive from Kaanapali restaurants, and it didn't take more than 20 minutes to get to Front Street. We spent most of our trip exploring all sides of the island, so the area of the hotel is as good a place as any to start. There was also a grocery store just across the street, which we found handy at night when we needed a bottle of rum and pina coloda mix for the blender provided in the room.

2) The kitchen had more supplies than our kitchen at home, minus the food of course. We went to Walmart our first day and stocked up on sandwich stuff, easy to cook noodle packs, sodas, etc. We really enjoyed having quick snacks in our kitchen to save a little money and time when we were on the go.

3) The condo was extremely clean. Everything looks so nice because it is new and modern. The furniture was very pretty, as in the picture, and the kitchen appliances were stainless steel. Even the lighting above the bar was modern and sleek.

4) Space was plentiful. There were only two of us, but we had more than enough room. The bedroom was separate and there was plenty of walking room around the very comfortable king size bed. The bathroom wasn't huge, but very nice. The countertop, lights, and shower all looked very new and modern. The living room and kitchen area were very, very spacious. We felt like we were renting an apartment. The cozy couch also had a hide-away bed inside it.

5) The lanai was the best of all. We loved our big lanai!! We spent most every night in the lawn chairs on the lanai, sipping pina coladas, and listening to the sound of the ocean waves. The condo is so close to the water that you have to look straight down to even see a beach. It was also private. You would have to peek your head around the corner to see into someone elses space.

The owners of this condo are very nice and very trustworthy. The guestbook in the room was filled with only good comments. There is no bathtub, but you know that in advance. Also, I have heard people say the beach isn't that great. Well, I wouldn't choose it to spend my days, but I wouldn't stay at any of the beaches in Kaanapali. Maui is a beautiful island with some truly exotic beaches. Drive, explore, and find a semi-private beach that is far prettier than any by one of the big resorts. Our favorites were Hamoa beach in Hana and Paulau beach off of Makena road.

Please feel free to email me at video4u@hotmail.com if you have any questions about Maui Kai or Maui in general. Have fun, and don't be afraid to explore.

I promise I am a real guest who stayed here and not the owner, but here is
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We recently stayed in 402 for the second time and, as before,it was great. We rented directly from the owner.
Nice and clean and equipped with enough utensils to cook for a family reunion not to mention the boogie boards, beach chairs, cooler etc for the use of the guests.
This is the best deal in the area.

Before we head to Maui, we were looking for a beach front condo that doesn't cost more than $300/night and we found this one online that has pretty good review.
We decided to stay there and we reserved a one-bedroom unit that is at the corner. When we got to our room (#308), we were impressed with the view and we totally loved the unit!
The breeze was wonderful and we loved the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks day and night. The room was clean and the layout was good. There was no AC in this unit but that didn't bother us at all. The standing shower was small but not a problem for either of us.
We woke up every morning watching whales swimming at the ocean (you still can see them clearly without binocular) and that's the highlight of our trip! The staff is very friendly and helpful and there is a grocery store nearby.
We would go back in a heart-beat and stay in room #308 again.

We stayed in unit 201 at the Maui Kai for a month in Feb/March 2006 and it is the best condo that we've ever stayed at. We booked it directly through Bonnie - the owner who happens to live right down the road. Bonnie was great to work with and we'd highly recommend contacting her for your next Maui vacation. She even gave us a welcome basket, a fabulous extra special touch!

The old adage about getting what you pay for is absolutely correct. There are some cheaper units in the Maui Kai complex, but 201 is a corner unit with the only full size lanai in the place. The condominium was true to the owner's advertisements on the web and all the great reviews on tripadvisor.com were absolutely correct. The condo is gorgeous and very comfy which made it a great home away from home. EVERYTHING in this place is top of the line. We loved the lanai where we could watch the whales, dolphins, kite surfers and great sunsets. We couldn't believe how many whales we saw and how close they were. Watching the baby whales breach over and over again was spectacular. All the little touches are what set this condo apart from the rest - it was well-stocked, well-furnished and well-equipped. The granite clad kitchen had everything you could possibly need - stainless steel appliances, nice pots/pans, storage bags and containers, spices, a toaster, nice dinnerware and most importantly an awesome blender which was great for fruity drinks on the deck. The bedroom is large with modular closets to store all your clothes, a comfy bed and high-thread count sheets that are super-soft. The bathroom is good size and well-stocked. There are lots of beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, fins and snorkel gear for hitting the beach as well. I can't say enough good things about the condo itself - we simply loved it!

The Maui Kai resort itself is just OK. The complex is directly beach front (although there isn't much beach at high tide) and it has a good location for West Maui. If I were to go to Maui again for touring, I might try to stay in Kihei or Wailea to be more centrally located. The grounds at the Maui Kai are well-maintained and the flowers are beautiful. They do have a pool, but it is small and doesn't face the ocean. You'll be a bit jealous of the big pool next door at the Embassy Suites. I do need to mention one slight problem with any of the condos that are located on North Kaanapali Beach including the big fancy Embassy Suites next door. There is some sort of waste facility on the main street (Rt 30) and when the wind is blowing just right, you can get the smell of sewer in the air. It wasn't the end of the world because it usually happened at night so we just closed the windows and put on the air-conditioning. If you are looking to stay on the West side, just make sure that you have an air-conditioned unit or you might get stunk out occasionally.

Since we were on Maui for quite a while, we thought we'd share some of the tips and places that we discovered with future visitors.

Local Restaurants
•Java Jazz has great breakfasts. The chocolate chip pancakes and French toast are out of this world.
•Dollies Pub has great pizza - it is pricey, but worth it.
•China Boat has good Chinese food. We especially liked the mu shu chicken.
•Cilantro in Lahaina has fabulous Mexican food. We tried tons of stuff and it was all good.
•Penne Pasta & Maui Tacos are overrated. The food was just OK.
•Pizza Paradiso was a huge let down. The pizza and tiramisu were not good.
•Hard Rock Café in Lahaina has a good location and food - the burgers are especially yummy.

Beaches & Snorkeling
Napili Bay was our favorite beach on all of Maui. Facilities are limited, but it is picturesque, not crowded and has good boogie boarding or snorkeling (depending on conditions). We also enjoyed Kapalua Bay which has the best snorkeling that we found on Maui (black rock was also OK for snorkeling, but milepost 14 was disappointing).

Golf
For a great deal on golf, try the Kapalua courses after 2 PM they have special twilight rates of $85 - $125 with a cart (depending on course).

Outings
The Road To Hana is a must do, but it will take 9-12 hours round-trip to do it justice. It just takes a lot of time to stop and see all the scenery and traverse that windy road. The black beach and seven pools are MUST sees along the way. Restaurants and rest rooms are few and far between so keep that in mind. If the barbecue is fired up just before Hana, be sure to try the smoked pork tacos - they are great. We actually recommend that you stay overnight in Hana if you truly want to have a relaxing and enjoyable trip.

Wailea is worth a trip and if you have time - drive beyond Wailea to see Big Beach and La Perouse Bay. The one lane road on the way to La Perouse is a bit bumpy in spots, but the lava flows are worth seeing. In Wailea, be sure to go to Ulua Beach - public access is the first right after the Renaissance. From the beach, you can walk to the Renaissance beach restaurant (Maui Onion) which has the best onion rings I've ever tasted and the burgers were good too.

We hear Haleakala is worth the trip, but it was socked in with clouds the day we went which was disappointing. However, we did get great views of the valleys including Wailea and Kahalui.

If you have a free afternoon, take a great short trip to Iao valley/needle. It was much more fun and scenic than I expected. Another great short trip was the Maui Ocean Center - it is like going snorkeling without getting wet. Great for adults and kids alike.

Finally, if you are short on time and want a good one day adventure, try the day long trip to Lanai on Trilogy. It includes sailing, snorkeling, power boating, whale watching, a scenic tour our Lanai, breakfast and dinner. It's an all day affair, but you do get to experience a lot different activities in one day.