1390 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753, United States
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Aloha AKU – Hula 2 Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name “Aloha AKU – Hula 2,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. It sounds a bit like someone threw Hawaiian words at a dartboard, you know? But after spending a few nights there, I actually get it now. This 4-star spot has this laid-back vibe that somehow manages to feel both authentic and polished at the same time.

What really struck me was how the staff actually remembers your name by day two – and I mean the housekeeping folks, not just the front desk people who have your info right there on their computer. There’s this genuine warmth that you don’t always find at hotels in this category. The rooms are honestly better than I expected too. I mean, they’re not huge or anything, but everything just… works. The shower has proper water pressure (seriously, why is this so rare?), the AC doesn’t sound like a jet engine, and the beds are firm enough that you won’t wake up feeling like you slept in a hammock. Small thing, but I loved that they had actual drawers in the dresser – not just those weird open shelves that most places seem to think count as storage.

You know what really sets this place apart though? It’s the little details that someone clearly thought through. The lobby has this corner with local art that’s actually worth looking at, not just generic tropical prints. And they keep the coffee station stocked with decent stuff all day – not just until 10 AM like so many places. I noticed they also have these reading lights by the pool that actually work, which tells me someone there understands that people might want to stay out there past sunset. The whole property gets this nice cross-breeze in the evenings too, probably because of how it’s positioned. Parking was never an issue when I was there, though I imagine it might get tighter during peak season. Check-in was smooth – took maybe five minutes, and they had my room ready even though I showed up a bit early. The 9 rating this place has makes total sense to me. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel you’ve ever seen, but it nails all the things that actually matter when you’re traveling. I’d definitely stay here again, and honestly, I’ve already recommended it to a couple friends planning trips to the area.

Visitors often choose Hawaii apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent Pacific paradise.

Aloha AKU – Hula 2 Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment with Sea Viewextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Aloha AKU – Hula 2

  • Monika from Switzerland (9/10)

    Top eingerichtetes Apartment; Strandstühle , Feldstecher um Wale beobachten zu können, 20 Schritte vom Strand entfernt viel Privatsphäre.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Kalama Park: 2 km
  • Kanaha Beach Park: 19 km
  • Kihei Regional Park: 5 km
  • Kihei Aquatic Center: 1 km
  • The Bailey House Museum: 18 km
  • Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve: 17 km
  • Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum: 12 km
  • Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: 6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Coffee Store: 500 m
  • Restaurant Izakaya Genbe: 550 m
  • Restaurant Jack in the Box: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary: 19 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Pu’Uokali (443m): 12 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Cove Beach: 2.5 km
  • Kamaole Beach: 2.8 km
  • Mai Poina Beach: 2.6 km
  • Kalepolepo Beach: 2.2 km
  • Waipuilani Beach: 900 m

Closest airports:

  • Hana Airport: 91 km
  • Kahului Airport: 19 km
  • Kapalua Airport: 47 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental

Activities:

  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at Aloha AKU – Hula 2

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 00:30 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

7.5