Kamaole Beach Royale 409 – Commanding Ocean Views

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Kamaole Beach Royale 409, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place — but you know what? Sometimes the stars don’t tell the whole story. This condo sits right where you want to be in Kihei, and those “commanding ocean views” in the name aren’t just marketing fluff. From the lanai, you’re looking straight out at the Pacific with Molokini Crater visible on clear days (which is most days, let’s be real). The sound of waves is constant but not overwhelming — it’s that perfect white noise that actually helps you sleep instead of keeping you up.

What I really appreciate about this place is how it feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, which matters because you’ll want to hit up Foodland Farms down on South Kihei Road for some fresh poke and local fruit. The living area opens right onto that ocean-facing deck, and I mean, you could honestly spend half your vacation just sitting there with your morning coffee watching the whales during season (December through April). The furniture’s maybe not the newest, but it’s comfortable and everything works. Air conditioning keeps things cool when the trade winds die down, though most of the time you can just open the sliding doors and let the breeze do its thing.

Parking was easier than I expected — there’s a designated spot, which is huge because street parking around the Kamaole beaches can be a nightmare, especially on weekends. The complex itself is quiet, mostly couples and families rather than the party crowd you get at some of the bigger resorts up in Wailea. You’re literally a two-minute walk to Kamaole Beach Park II, which has better snorkeling than the more crowded beaches and actual bathrooms (trust me, this matters). The little details add up too — there are beach chairs and snorkel gear in the unit, the shower has decent water pressure, and the wifi actually works well enough for video calls if you need to check in with work. I’ll be honest, the décor is a bit dated and the kitchen could use some updating, but when you’re waking up to that view every morning and you’re five minutes from some of the best beaches on the island, those things just don’t seem important anymore. For the price point, especially compared to what you’d pay at the Grand Wailea or Fairmont, this place delivers exactly what you need for a proper Maui experience.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

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