Kihei Akahi

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Kihei Akahi? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be anything fancy, but somehow that’s exactly what makes it work. I mean, it sits right there in South Kihei – not beachfront, but honestly close enough that you can hear the waves if you’re on the right side of the building. The whole complex has this laid-back, local vibe that actually feels authentic rather than put-on, which is refreshing when you’ve seen how touristy some of Maui can get.

The condos themselves are… well, they’re definitely showing their age a bit, but in a way that feels lived-in rather than run-down. Think older Hawaiian architecture with those lanais that actually get used – you’ll see people having their morning coffee out there, reading books, just watching the world go by. The units I’ve been in have those tile floors that stay cool even when it’s blazing outside, and the kitchen setups are surprisingly functional. Sure, the appliances aren’t brand new, but everything works, and there’s something to be said for having a real kitchen when you’re staying somewhere for more than a couple nights. Plus, you’re literally a five-minute walk from Foodland Kihei – which locals will tell you is clutch for groceries without the Whole Foods prices you’ll find in Wailea.

What I really appreciate is the location within Kihei itself. You’re close enough to South Kihei Road that getting around is easy, but tucked back just enough to avoid most of the traffic noise. The beach access is straightforward – you can walk to Kamaole Beach Park III, which honestly has better facilities and less crowds than some of the resort beaches further south. And here’s something most people don’t realize: you’re actually in a great spot for watching both sunrise and sunset, depending on which way your unit faces. The parking situation is pretty straightforward too, which might sound boring but trust me, you’ll appreciate it after dealing with some of the other places around here. The whole property just feels like where people actually live and vacation, not where they go to be seen vacationing, if that makes sense. It’s got that solid 8.0 rating for good reason – nothing’s going to blow your mind, but nothing’s going to disappoint you either, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Two Bedroom Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One Bedroom Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• One Bedroom Apartment with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• One-Bedroom House with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Standard Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Erika from Hungary (8/10)

  clean, large apartment equipped with everything. wonderful view of the ocean and the garden.
  nice welcome gift

• Mark from United States (9/10)

  Very clean with an awesome location. So close to everything in Kihei. The staff were great and everything just worked out. Parking is very convenient and the property is very close to the beach and restaurants. They are all within walking distance.

• Lilath from United States (9/10)

  Warm welcome , convenient and easy to get around

• David from United States (7/10)

  Location. Access to washing machine and dryer. Pool and gardens

• Suzie from United States (9/10)

  the room was great

• Doug from United States (9/10)

  great

• Robert from United States (7/10)

  N/A

• Sara from Canada (8/10)

  Location and facilities were awesome! The staff were friendly and helpful. We had everything we needed….enjoyed ourselves so much we extended our stay by a week!

• Kevin from United States (8/10)

  Very clean and well maintained room and grounds

• Sandi from United States (9/10)

  Great location close to the beach

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