Kahana Beach Vacation Club

Hotel Description

Okay, so Kahana Beach Vacation Club isn’t going to win any design awards — I mean, it’s got that slightly dated condo-resort vibe that screams early 2000s — but honestly, that’s part of what makes it work. You’re literally steps from one of Maui’s best kept secrets: Kahana Beach, which somehow stays way less crowded than the circus that is Ka’anapali just down the road. The property sits right in that sweet spot between Napili and Honokowai, and you know what? The lack of flashy resort bells and whistles actually means you get to experience this stretch of coast without feeling like you’re trapped in a tourist bubble.

The units themselves are proper vacation rentals, not hotel rooms, which means you’ve got full kitchens (thank god, because eating out for every meal in Maui will bankrupt you), decent-sized living areas, and most importantly, lanais where you can actually hear the ocean. I stayed in a second-floor unit facing west and — real talk — those sunset views are absolutely ridiculous. The trade winds do their thing here too, so even on those sticky August days, you get that natural air conditioning flowing through. Now, the interiors are definitely showing their age and you might find some quirky maintenance issues (my bathroom door stuck every single time), but the bones are solid and everything you actually need works fine. The pool area is nothing fancy, just a simple setup surrounded by tropical landscaping, but it’s clean and peaceful — perfect for that mid-afternoon break when the sun gets too intense.

What really sold me on this place though is the location within the location, if that makes sense. You’re walking distance to Maui Brewing Company for decent beer and fish tacos, there’s a Times Supermarket about five minutes away for groceries, and the Honolua Store — this tiny local spot that’s been around forever — has the best malasadas on this side of the island. Plus, you’re perfectly positioned for hitting both the Road to Hana (about 45 minutes to the start) and the upcountry Maui stuff without dealing with Lahaina traffic. The beach access is the real winner here — just walk down the path and you’re on this gorgeous stretch of sand that’s usually pretty mellow, great for swimming and snorkeling around the rocky points. Honestly, for the price point and that 8.1 rating, you’re getting solid value. It’s not luxury, it’s not trying to be, but it’s authentic Maui living without the resort markup, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Studio with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Suite with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Studio with Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Aleksandr from Russia (9/10)

  View (FANTASTIC)
  Amenities
  Location
  Parking

• Kayla from United States (8/10)

  I loved the ocean front view of the beach. It was absolutely beautiful. I would go to sleep with the sound of the waves crashing against the shoreline. It was so therapeutic.

• Borodatyi from Ukraine (8/10)

  Very comfortable location. The room had everything you need + beach chairs and a cooler bag. Special thanks for the welcome gift. Easy check-in and free parking.

• Aleksandra from Serbia (7/10)

  It was clean.

• Dean from Canada (8/10)

  Location is good

• Deborah from United States (8/10)

  Oceanfront and kitchen

• Nadine from Switzerland (9/10)

  Quiet big room, nice view on the beach and sunset in the evening, you can use the barbecues – the personnel was really nice and helpful at all times and they even let us check in 3 hours earlier.. Direct location and access to the beach, nice sunbeds and restaurants and stores are not far away by car. Would definitely book it again!

• Bakken from Canada (8/10)

  amazing beach front access and views from our room. The room was spotless and fully stocked for all our needs.

• Marie from Australia (9/10)

  The ocean view was amazing. We were watching the sunset everyday from the balcony. Very peaceful and quiet. The spa was great too!

• Sheldon from Malta (9/10)

  Rooms are amazing and the view is superb

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