Hale Kai O’Kihei 301

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Hale Kai O’Kihei 301 – honestly, the name alone had me wondering if I’d be sleeping in someone’s converted garage. But this little condo complex actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked right in the heart of Kihei, and I mean literally walking distance to some of those little local spots that don’t make it onto the tourist maps. The first morning I was there, I could smell the plumeria from the courtyard mixed with that salty Maui air, and it hit me that this was going to be different from those big resort chains.

The unit itself feels like staying at your friend’s place – if your friend happens to have pretty decent taste and actually maintains their property. The 4-star rating seems about right; it’s not fancy, but everything works and the kitchen is properly stocked (I’m talking real knives and pans that aren’t warped, which honestly is rarer than it should be in vacation rentals). The lanai becomes your morning coffee sanctuary, and depending on which way you’re facing, you might catch glimpses of the ocean between the palm trees. Parking was straightforward – none of that circling-the-block nonsense you get with some Kihei properties. The complex is quiet enough that you’re not dealing with party crowds, but it’s not so sleepy that you feel isolated. I noticed most of the other guests seemed to be couples or small families, the kind of travelers who actually research their trips rather than just booking the first thing that pops up.

What really sold me on this place was how it sits in the neighborhood. You’re maybe a five-minute walk to the beach – not the crowded tourist stretch, but one of those spots where locals actually hang out. There’s a little market within walking distance where you can grab fresh poke and local fruit without driving all over the island. The trade winds hit just right in the evenings, so you can actually sit outside without melting into a puddle. Look, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury amenities or concierge service, but if you want a clean, comfortable base for exploring Maui without paying resort prices, this hits the sweet spot. The 7.9 rating feels honest – it’s solidly good without trying to be something it’s not. Just don’t expect daily housekeeping or a front desk; this is more like borrowing a friend’s well-maintained condo than staying at a hotel.

Rooms

• Apartment with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• James from United States (8/10)

  The view is just what we were looking for! The condo was perfect for us. Early morning walking on the beach was a joy.

• Karma from United States (7/10)

  Close to the beach & shopping

• Christopher from United States (9/10)

  Unbelievably fantastic location. on the beach with ocean views. close walk to food and shops. centrally located on the island to all major locations. Spacious, comfortable for a family of four. Very clean, an excellent value.

• Melivic from United States (6/10)

  We love the location, (so many homeless though) the beach in front of us (homeless people laying there with their garbage), and lots of colorful birds, watching the sunset in the lanai, and the turtles on the beach at night. The location is perfect for us, walking distance to the grocery store. They provided beach chairs an umbrella, cooler. the kitchen was complete with all the equipment we needed.

• Andrew from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Excellent location on a beautiful stretch of beach. Stunning sunsets every evening from the lanai. Very comfortable and well equiped.
  This was our second stay and it was every bit as good as in 2019.

• Melanie from United States (5/10)

  Location, beach front view, comfortable mattress on bed (in bedroom).

• Pamela from United States (4/10)

  Oceanfront

• Martin from Switzerland (9/10)

  Gemütliches zu Hause.
  Alles was man benötigt vorhanden mit Starterset, Kaffee, Spülmittel, Haushaltspapier etc.
  Grosse Küche mit guten Ablageflächen.
  Bett super bequem.
  Absolutes Highlight die Lage des Balkons direkt am Meer.
  Einkaufsmöglichkeit in der Nähe, zu Fuss.

• Torsten from Germany (8/10)

  die Lage ist 1A , besser geht es nicht. direkt am Strand, Supermarkt um die Ecke und Restaurants in der Nähe.

• Sora from United States (9/10)

  주변지역과 가깝고 여행 거점으로 좋은 위치였다.
  오션프론트 객실이라 매일을 꿈처럼 보냈다

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