Kahana, 96761, United States
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Direct Oceanfront Penthouse Overview

Okay, so I’ve stayed at a lot of oceanfront places, but this penthouse actually made me stop and just stare for a minute when I walked in. You know that moment when you open the door and think “wait, this can’t be right” because it’s so much better than the photos? That was this place. The entire front wall is basically glass, and I mean the ocean is RIGHT there – not across some busy road or behind a row of beach bars, but literally right there. You can hear the waves from every room, which honestly became my favorite white noise machine.

The space itself is huge – way bigger than most hotel suites I’ve been in. The living area flows into this open kitchen that’s actually functional (not just for show like some places), and the bedrooms are positioned so you get those ocean views from bed, which is kind of perfect for lazy mornings. I spent way too much time on the private balcony with my coffee, watching surfers and fishing boats. The furniture is that comfortable kind of beachy elegant – you know, nice enough that you feel fancy but not so precious that you’re afraid to put your feet up. There’s this massive dining table where we ended up playing cards every night because, well, the view made everything feel more special.

What really got me though was how quiet it stays despite being right on the water. I was worried about beach crowds and late-night partying, but the penthouse level keeps you just above all that chaos. You get the full ocean experience without the drunk college kids stumbling past your window at 2am. The building itself is solid – good elevators, decent parking situation, and the check-in was surprisingly smooth for a place this nice. I mean, it’s definitely a splurge kind of spot, but honestly? Sometimes you just want to wake up to waves crashing and feel like you’re living in some beach movie for a few days. The rating speaks for itself – this isn’t one of those places that looks amazing online but disappoints in person. If anything, it’s the opposite.

Hawaii hotels range from charming beachfront bungalows in traditional Polynesian style to elegant oceanfront luxury resorts and modern accommodations with panoramic Pacific views.

Direct Oceanfront Penthouse Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Penthouse Apartment4 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of Direct Oceanfront Penthouse

  • Erica from Australia (10/10)

    Being right on the ocean was amazing. It is an absolutely gorgeous property. It was very well equipped, including beach chairs, umbrella, boogie board, etc.

  • Brendon from United States (10/10)

    Kids loved it

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Pohaku Park: 6 km
  • Wahiku Park: 6 km
  • Hui O Pohaku Park: 1.3 km
  • James Campbell Park: 10 km
  • Honokawai Beach Park: 1.9 km
  • Honokowai Beach Park: 250 m
  • Kekaa Open Space Park: 1.9 km
  • Kelawea Mauka III Park: 10 km
  • Kelawea Mauka Makai Park: 10 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Miss Arepa: 450 m
  • Restaurant Honokowai Okazuya: 450 m
  • Cafe/bar Bad Ass Coffee Company: 300 m

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Pu’Uokalauliko (192m): 4.8 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Keonenui Beach: 3.4 km
  • Ka’opala Beach: 3.2 km
  • Pohaku Park Beach: 1.2 km
  • Alii Kahekili Beach: 1.9 km
  • Honokowai Beach Park: 150 m

Public transport:

  • Train Sugarcane Train: 8 km
  • Train Lahaina Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad: 8 km

Closest airports:

  • Lanai Airport: 32 km*
  • Kahului Airport: 46 km
  • Kapalua Airport: 1.6 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities:

  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
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House Rules at Direct Oceanfront Penthouse

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:30
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 27

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:

10