Hale Kai O Kihei

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hale Kai O Kihei? The name actually means something here – it’s “house by the sea of Kihei” in Hawaiian, and honestly, they weren’t kidding around with that description. This place sits right where you want to be in South Maui, close enough to hear the waves but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually think straight.

I’ve stayed at a bunch of places along this stretch of coast, and what I really appreciate about Hale Kai is how it feels more like borrowing someone’s really nice beach house than staying at a typical hotel. The property has this low-key, residential vibe – you’re not walking through some massive marble lobby with twenty other tourists dragging their suitcases around. Instead, you’re dealing with actual humans who know the island and can tell you which food truck has the best garlic shrimp (it’s not the one everyone talks about, by the way). The 4-star rating feels right – it’s polished and well-maintained without being stuffy or trying too hard to impress you with unnecessary bells and whistles.

What really sets this place apart is the location knowledge they share. The staff actually lives here, so when they tell you to hit Kalama Park for the Friday night town party or mention that the trade winds usually kick in around 2 PM to cool things down, they mean it. You’re within walking distance of some solid local spots – I mean, you could drive, but why would you when everything’s right there? Parking isn’t the nightmare it can be at some of the bigger resorts either, which is honestly a huge relief when you’re coming back tired from a day of snorkeling or hiking. The morning routine here is pretty sweet too – you wake up to those soft Maui mornings before the heat really kicks in, and there’s something about the way the light hits the lanai that makes your coffee taste better. I’m not usually one for early mornings, but this place somehow makes you want to be up for sunrise. The 8.6 rating makes total sense when you factor in all these little details that add up to a genuinely relaxing stay rather than just a place to crash between beach days.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Oceanfront with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Oceanfront with 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• One Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• One Bedroom Suite with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Apartment with Sea View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Two Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults
• King Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults
• Queen Suite with Sea View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Jerome from Hong Kong (9/10)

  the view was just impressive with a sun set every night!

• Anthony from United States (9/10)

  Great location on the water.
  Easy to get to roads to site see. Not that busy of a location.

• Andrew from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely location with excellent views.

• Dawn from United States (9/10)

  The code was sent to my phone.

• Joyce from United States (9/10)

  Location

• Doreen from Germany (9/10)

  Location is great.

• Stacy from United States (9/10)

  Fantastic location, good layout, and comfortable.

• Yu from United States (9/10)

  Location, convenience, price

• Harold from United States (9/10)

  Quiet, peaceful and at the shore!

• Tyler from United States (9/10)

  Location

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