KIHEI BEACH, #509 condo

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Kihei Beach condos, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But #509? This unit completely caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know that feeling when you walk into a vacation rental and everything just clicks? That’s exactly what happened here.

The condo sits in this perfect sweet spot where you’re actually close enough to hear the waves at night (which, honestly, beats any white noise machine), but you’re not dealing with the chaos of the main beach access points. I mean, Kihei can get pretty packed during whale season – December through April is absolutely nuts – but this location feels more residential, more… I don’t know, authentic maybe? You’ll probably end up walking to the beach most mornings, and it’s one of those easy strolls where you’re not lugging everything half a mile like some of the other places I’ve stayed on the island. The setup inside is what really sold me though. Whoever manages this place actually gets what travelers need – there’s real counter space in the kitchen (not those tiny galley situations), the living area doesn’t feel cramped when you’re hanging out after a long day at Haleakala, and the bedroom setup works whether you’re a couple or traveling with kids.

What I really appreciated were those little details that show someone cares about the guest experience. The shower has decent water pressure – and if you’ve stayed in older Hawaiian condos, you know that’s not always a given. There’s actually enough closet space for a week’s worth of stuff, plus beach gear storage that doesn’t involve living out of your suitcase. The AC works well too, which matters more than you’d think when those trade winds die down in the afternoons. Parking was straightforward (no hunting around the block or weird permit situations), and the whole check-in process was refreshingly simple. I’ve definitely stayed at places with more amenities and higher star ratings that felt way more stressful to deal with. You know what really impressed me though? The view situation. It’s not oceanfront – let’s be clear about that – but you get these glimpses of the water and the West Maui Mountains that are honestly pretty spectacular, especially during sunset hours. And here’s something I didn’t expect – it’s genuinely quiet at night. Kihei isn’t exactly a sleepy town, but this particular spot doesn’t get the late-night noise from South Kihei Road traffic or the resort crowds. That 9.5 rating makes total sense once you spend a few days here. It’s not trying to be fancy or resort-like, but everything works exactly like it should, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want from a Hawaii vacation base.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults

Reviews

• Nicholas from United States (10/10)

  The location was perfect. Direct access to the beach, unobstructed views of the sunrise and sunset, clean facilities both inside and outside, ample parking, could not hear neighbors inside the unit. Plenty of space inside for 5 people to move around and not bump into each other and the twin size beds were fine for my teenagers.

• Chad from United States (9/10)

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