Sands of Kahana Vacation Club

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Sands of Kahana? It’s got that laid-back condo vibe that actually feels like you’re staying in someone’s beach house rather than a typical hotel. I mean, when you pull up to this place on the west side of Maui, you’re not going to find some fancy marble lobby with doormen – and honestly, that’s kind of the point. It sits right along Kahana Beach, which is this gorgeous stretch of sand that most tourists somehow miss because they’re all crammed down at Kaanapali or Wailea.

The units here are proper condos with full kitchens, which becomes pretty essential when you realize how expensive it gets eating out for every meal on the island. I actually loved having that kitchen space because you can hit up the Honolua Store (it’s this tiny local spot just up the road) and grab some fresh fish or poke for dinner. The balconies face the ocean, and if you’re lucky enough to snag one of the higher floors, the sunset views are absolutely ridiculous – like, stop-what-you’re-doing-and-just-stare kind of views. The beach right out front gets decent waves for boogie boarding, though it can get a bit crowded with families during peak hours. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays in the evenings, especially compared to some of the resort areas where there’s constant activity.

Now, this isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea if you’re expecting daily housekeeping and turndown service – it’s more of a vacation rental setup where you’re basically taking care of yourself. The property itself shows its age a bit (I mean, it’s been around for decades), but everything works fine and the trade-off is that you’re paying way less than those massive resorts down the coast. The pool area is nothing fancy, but it does the job, and honestly, when you’ve got the Pacific Ocean twenty steps away, who cares? Parking is easy, check-in was straightforward, and the staff actually knows the area well enough to give you real recommendations instead of just pointing you toward the tourist traps. If you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re living in Maui rather than just visiting it for a few days, this place hits that sweet spot perfectly.

Many travelers prefer to book apartments in Hawaii through local agencies that offer personalized recommendations and insider knowledge about the best locations for exploring the islands’ pristine beaches and hidden gems.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Three-Bedroom Suite with 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 8 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Anna from United States (8/10)

  I wish that the bed is a bit more comfortable. Looks like it’s an old bed.

• David from United States (8/10)

  Two complete bathrooms. Two balconies. Big apartment with nice amenities and appliances. Very close to the beach.

• Sandy from Germany (8/10)

  Nice and big apartments, with good Inventar, parking included.

• Claudiu from Netherlands (9/10)

  Lovely place with great view and facilities.

• Daniel from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful property walking distance from private beach.
  Nice rooms, big lots of space and full kitchen. Washer/dryer included

• Bruceanddeb from Australia (8/10)

  Ideally located close to beach, shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. The apartment was enormous and the kitchen well stocked with all the utensils, cutlery, cookware and plates etc you could need.

• Aurora from Italy (9/10)

  Beautiful pool / beach to enjoy at sunset – next to good bar/restaurant.

• Anastaisha from United States (7/10)

  The kids pool was great, our two year old had a blast in it.

• Amg from United States (9/10)

  We cooked, Location is good thought.

• Ryan from United States (9/10)

  Location was perfect! Beach and close to great restaurants and bars.

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