KBM Resorts: Honua Kai Konea HKK-820 Spacious and Perfect for Families Includes Rental Car

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to Honua Kai, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a condo rental with such a long name – but man, this place actually delivers on the “spacious and perfect for families” promise. The HKK-820 unit sits in the Konea tower, which is the newer of the two buildings here, and you can tell the difference the moment you walk in. Everything feels fresh and well-maintained, not like some of those tired Maui condos where you’re afraid to look too closely at the couch cushions.

What really won me over was how thoughtfully laid out everything is. The kitchen actually has counter space – I mean, enough that you can prep a real meal without doing that awkward shuffle-the-cutting-board dance. The living area flows naturally toward those floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ocean view, and honestly, even my teenagers put their phones down for a few minutes when they saw it. The master bedroom is genuinely spacious (you’re not bumping into the bed trying to get to the bathroom), and there are enough bedrooms that everyone gets their own space – which, let’s be real, is crucial for family harmony on vacation. The rental car inclusion is actually brilliant since you’ll want to explore beyond just the resort, and parking here can be a bit of a hassle otherwise.

The location hits that sweet spot between convenience and not feeling like you’re staying in a theme park. You’re right on Kaanapali Beach, but it’s the quieter north end where you can actually hear the waves instead of just pool music. The resort itself has two pools – the main one gets busy during peak hours (around 11 AM to 3 PM), but the quieter adult pool rarely feels crowded. What I loved most, though, was being able to walk to Dukes Beach House for dinner without dealing with resort restaurant prices every night, and you’re close enough to Lahaina that a quick drive gets you to Front Street when you want that tourist experience. The grocery run to Times Supermarket in Kaanapali is maybe five minutes, which saved us a fortune compared to ordering room service. Sure, the elevators can be slow during busy checkout times, and you’ll hear some hallway noise if you’re a light sleeper, but these are pretty minor complaints when you’re waking up to that view every morning and have enough space that your family isn’t climbing over each other to get ready for the beach.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults

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