Annette E.
June 2024
Very nice condo. Well appointed, clean and comfortable for family of four. The beach is fantastic and very walkable all the way to the Wailea boardwalk. Sunsets are just beautiful. Grounds and pool seem to be well maintained. This condo complex is located adjacent to the public beach access so the area can get quite busy during peak beach times but we enjoyed the atmosphere with lots of families and people enjoying the area. If you are use to Kaanapali and the incredible convenience of the boardwalk, this will be a change. Unless your walking to Wailee on the beach, you will need to drive everywhere. There is a small store on sight, but for groceries and restaurants, you need to drive.
Deborah C.
March 2024
What an amazing stay. Thank you so much for having us. The condo was perfect.
Sandra B.
January 2024
Excellent location. Beautiful view.
Asked for toilet paper. Couldn’t find it. Quick reply on location of toilet paper. Needed a roll of paper towel. Delivered next day. Needed Kleenex. Never received it.
Debra S.
December 2023
Great location, # 1 beach in Wailea, gorgeous sunsets! Walk to shops at Wailea!
Well appointed, nice linens, fantastic kitchen set up.
Beach towels were the negative, thin and flimsy!
Kate P.
October 2023
The most beautiful setting we have ever been fortunate enough to enjoy
Mike S.
October 2023
Unit had 1 bedroom and other bed in the living room
Jennifer J.
August 2023
Beautiful view, attractively decorated unit, good amenities at the well-kept property. Property managers had good, responsive communication even in the immediate wake of the disaster.
Robert S.
March 2023
Very nice. Stayed here 2 times before.
Jennifer H.
February 2023
Perfect Vrbo for a family of 4. You can’t beat the location… right on the beach and the view is incredible. Every time we looked out the windows we saw whales! Kitchen is fully stocked and everything was very clean. We’ll definitely be back!
Kelly S.
February 2023
This was our 8th time staying at the Mana Kai over the years and the 2nd time we stayed in this unit. It is a beautiful, comfortable and well appointed unit with the familiar spectacular view of the ocean and miles of beach. The location of Mana Kai is a perfect location for the daily 7km beach walk my husband and I enjoy so much. Look forward to another visit to Maui staying at the Mana Kai!
janice g.
January 2023
we have stayed here before and loved it. great location. would stay again.
Nicole M.
December 2022
The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful and the sound of the waves at night crashing on the shore was magical. Place was very clean and an enjoyable stay for the three of us.
Jennifer A.
November 2022
The view and ocean access from this unit were unbeatable! The beds were comfortable, and there were ample blankets, pillows, towels, and beach gear. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring your eye mask, as the blinds do not block the light, and ear plugs--the roosters start crowing well before dawn.
Allison M.
November 2022
Can’t beat the view….kitchen could use more cooking equipment like pot holders, cookie sheets etc. overall lively stay
Cori A.
October 2022
Hard to write a good review…. Want to keep this hidden gem to myself. Repeat guest ~ always looking to stay in Kihei when visiting Maui, this time did not disappoint, better then expected and have not had a bad room there yet.
Only thing missing this time (10/2022) is the restaurant….. going to miss 5 Palms, but sounds like new restaurant is a Merriman’s brand (MonkeyPod) so should be pretty good.
Kara P.
October 2022
Beautiful spot for our week stay.
Kasey B.
October 2022
This is probably the 10th time I've stayed at the Mana Kai. I booked this place because it looked much nicer than many of the other units. Here are the pros and cons:
Cons:
-Nowhere did they tell me that the restaurant downstairs was closed, or that there would be painting and construction going on during my entire stay. If I had known this, I would have stayed elsewhere!!
-What also isn't made clear is that this is an entire unit - it is about half the size of other units I've stayed in that cost considerably less.
-For some reason they have the bed against the "wrong" side of the room, so when you look out you don't see the ocean. This makes zero sense.
-They have the flimsiest pool/beach towels ever! The towels are small and have the rental agencies's info all over them. For this price, I expect luxury is this was NOT that. I called them to say that I needed more towels and they told me that 4 should be enough. I told them that there were only three (which was true), and the woman on the phone argued with me that I must be wrong and refused to give me any more than one more towel!!
-The people who live upstairs from this unit must have zero soundproofing and you can hear them scraping their chairs etc at all hours of the day and night.
-There are no bathtubs and the showers have almost no water pressure and make a terrible noise when you turn on the hot water.
Pros:
-The bed was really comfortable.
-Beautiful location.
-Easy check-in and check-out.
Jon M.
October 2022
This is a very nice unit!
Aaron H.
August 2022
Awesome
Nicole C.
August 2022
We enjoyed our stay here very much so! The view from the lanai was stunning and mostly in the shade which we loved! The unit was updated and very clean.
Melissa M.
July 2022
The location was great for a low key Hawaiian vacation. Lots of shops and restaurants to walk to. Beautiful walkway right off the resort along the ocean and convenient walk to the kites boat dock for snorkeling excursion. We did snorkel right at our beach and saw turtles.
Veronica C.
July 2022
Great experience
Robbie E.
June 2022
Great property with ocean views and easy beach access! Fully equipped with beach chairs and snorkeling gear! Beautiful interior design and very clean! Loved our stay and would come back again!!
May 2022
The condo was clean and looked like the pictures. The condo is truly a 1 bedroom, the king size bed is a shared room with the living area. The Mana Kai resort restaurants were closed to purchase beverages or food. This should be disclosed at the time of booking for full transparency. We had a rental car so were not inconvenienced, but I heard complaints from others. Overall, our experience was wonderful.
Suellen C.
April 2022
We loved it!!!!
Barbara B.
April 2022
We have rented at Mana Kai many times. It never fails to deliver from the perspective of stunning views, an uncrowded pool, and walk in easy snorkeling. This particular unit has been very loved in its updated decor. Thing that needs fixing is the water pressure.
David G.
March 2022
Everything about our stay was perfect. Check in was easy and management was responsive. We had a late afternoon flight home and we were able to get a late check out that allowed us to enjoy almost a full day in the unit on the day of departure. Also, beautiful view of the ocean and beach from the balcony
Karen D.
March 2022
Place was beautiful. Lots of amenities. Love staying at the Mana Kai.
Debbie F.
February 2022
The location is wonderful with direct access to the beach. The apartment was clean and comfortable and well outfitted for all of our needs. The pool was perfect. We would certainly return.
Kelly S.
February 2022
My family has stayed at the Mana Kai several times in different units, all very nice. But this unit was one of the best with respect to design and decor, comfort, and how well stocked the kitchen was with special attention to the high quality of everything at hand. It truly was a special treat to stay in 711C for 10 days enjoying the oceanview and beaches for miles. We wouldn't hesitate to stay in this gem again! Thank You!!
Bentley S.
February 2022
Perfect!
Julie C.
January 2022
Been staying at the Mana Kai for over 20 years. This unit is thee most beautiful, updated, and comfortable unit we have ever had.
jane b.
January 2022
This is a great unit in a wonderful location. Located on the beach between Kihei and Wailea. Wake up to sunrise and enjoy sunsets in the evening. Unit is clean, quiet, well stocked and nice furniture and beds. I’ll book again.
Amber M.
November 2021
Condo was clean and nice. There were lots of roosters in the mornings though!
Cris S.
November 2021
The listing was accurately described. It was very clean and was very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
R P.
October 2021
We loved this condo! It had everything our family needed. Great location, great amenities, beautifully decorated, plenty of room for our family of 4! Thank you!!
Ansu V.
October 2021
Had a great stay at this property. Beach chairs and umbrella made available on the lanai, which made getting the beach even easier (didn’t have to carry anything for a long period of time). Close by to restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores.
Shawn J.
August 2021
In short, you get what you pay for. The management office aaoceanfront are excellent, and the Downstairs managers are helpful. Not a bad place to stay, but wish I had researched or googled the neighborhoods.
Deby W.
August 2021
Made our quick trip to Maui perfect. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. Amazing views and beautiful property. We would stay again.
Nash D.
July 2021
Everything was great except the roosters that start at 3am every morning and make noise until 8. Made it difficult to relax and impossible to sleep in.
David C.
July 2021
Great location on a beautiful beach. The beach chairs and umbrellas were a nice touch. The view was stunning Wouldn't change a thing.
Ilene D.
June 2021
Wonderful property even nicer than it looks in pictures. Beautiful view and so relaxing. Well stocked with everything you need. Property manager was great with communication. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much!!
Jessie M.
May 2019
This was our first time ever staying in a vacation rental and it was an amazing first experience. We were super impressed with the unit being just as advertised in photos. We had a wonderful relaxing stay here for half our time in Maui, and we wouldn’t hesitate to come back and stay here the whole time!
Jamie H.
May 2019
Today is check out day and I’m totally bummed! We so don’t want to go home. This is our 2nd stay at Mana Kai and we won’t be staying anywhere else. This location is absolutely perfect. The beach is amazing, we get up every morning and do 7am yoga facing the ocean! There is a rental place on site where you can get stand up paddle boards, etc. 711 was a wonderful rental. The bed was super comfortable. There were 3 adults and a child and we had plenty of room. It’s all updated with great appliances. I need this microwave in my house!!
The only mishap was the cleaning person was supposed to do a clean in the middle of our stay and she didn’t show up so we had to call. Once we did, she came the next day so it was fine.
Love having the laundry facilities onsite. A little pricey but it’s very handy!
We will definitely be back, thanks once again Maui for a beautiful vacation!!
Arlyn A.
March 2019
We’ve stayed in several other Mana Kai condos and this one is our favorite. Completely redesigned, this unit is spacious, efficient, modern and beautiful. Love how the master bedroom has been reworked to be more open and spacious, avoiding the awkward hallway in some units.
The kitchen worked very well for us, we cooked several nights for hungry teenagers. All appliances are modern and we had everything we needed.
The Mana Kai is the best condo building we’ve found on Maui, with the perfect combination of location and amenities.
Michelle D.
March 2019
We enjoyed our stay here in this newly remodeled condo right on the beach! You could not ask for a better location to do just about anything: snorkel, watch sunsets, watch whales and take long walks on the beach. AA did a great job having everything ready and the place was like brand new - very clean, top notch classy interior and they responded to a request we had promptly. Close to all the shops and restaurants as well. We would definitely stay here again with AA Oceanfront. Thank you!
Ronald C.
February 2019
This was a great location with spectacular views. The condominium was well appointed and easy to navigate.
Kim A.
December 2018
We absolutely loved our time in Maui! This condo was exactly what we were looking for in terms of accommodations. The location was outstanding, away from the busy section of Kihei, while still close, bordering right on beautiful Wailea. The beach immediately outside the condo was perfect for lounging, swimming, spotting a sea turtle, even whale watching (we noticed them from afar on our last 2 days....a great surprise). The unit itself was exactly as shown in the pictures - recently renovated, modern/sleek design, very clean, stunning view (can't emphasize this enough). We cooked many of our meals in the well appointed kitchen. We were able to jog right from the condo, and used the gym conveniently located in the basement almost every day. We highly recommend this unit/condo, and hope to be back!
Steve J.
September 2018
I spent way too much time researching and worrying about picking the right place in Maui. This was perfect for us! As you can see from the pictures, the design is absolutely beautiful, and no detail was overlooked. (The manager of the condo told us that our unit is the best on the property.) The location was perfect, with a view and access to what may now be our favorite beach. Our "long walks on the beach" could take us as far as Wailea Beach. We loved being right between Kihei and Wailea, like getting the best of both worlds. The owners were very attentive in making sure we were happy with our stay. I know there's a lot of choices on Maui, but our next visit may take us back to this same spot!
Tracy R.
July 2018
The unit is exquisite! Highly recommend staying here. The resort has a lot to offer with a great restaurant, bar and market. We will definitely be back.
Barbara L.
July 2018
Mana Kai is the perfect spot for a south coast Maui vacation. The resort is beautifully maintained, secure, and comfortable. The beach out front is one of the best beaches of the south Maui coast. I swam with a majestic sea turtle right on the shore on my very first day in the Pacific. There is beautiful snorkeling at a reef just steps into the ocean. The pool is large enough to accommodate all the guests nicely, and there were always plenty of lounge chairs available for everyone either at the pool or on the beautifully manicured lawn in front of the beach. Unit 711 was exactly as promised. Newly renovated with a fully stocked kitchen, large refrigerator and freezer, and a comfortable living room couch and lanai for plenty of places to sit and hang out. The back bedroom has its own A/C unit so my daughter and I were able to sleep comfortably with the AC on at night, while my sister and her husband took advantage of the ocean breezes and open screen doors, falling asleep to the sound of the surf each night. The resort is central to most activities and we were able to travel into Lahaina for dinner and a cruise, each night in about an hour's drive one way. There is a beautifully clean, well stocked, appropriately priced Safeway just 3.3 miles from the resort, and numerous, variably priced, restaurants to choose from extending from Kihei into Wailea.
I chose this resort and unit based solely on my own research performed on the web. I admit I was holding my breath when we drove into the parking lot, because one can never be too sure of the honesty of reviews and pictures, but I can tell you, I was even more impressed in person than I had been online. I hope to be back again very soon.
Julia G.
June 2018
First of all Kihei is much more chill than Kaanapali where there are zillions of people so stay here. Although this is in a condo tower 8 stories high it is the only one in the area. The beach is long and goes past a dozen or more beautiful homes. To the farthest spot and back is about a mile and a half. We loved the lawn at this property where u can sun but also chill in the shade of the palm trees. The unit itself is perfect. Probably the nicest one in the whole place. It’s as if a builder and an interior designer had no budget and just made a place to the highest standards. You might want to bring additional beach towels. There was just one per person and they take forever to dry. There is one laundry room per floor $6 per load. Also the restaurant in the main lobby is overpriced and pretty average. Head down the road just a little to Kihei or if you want to spend the money go to Monkeypod or the Ka’hana Kitchen. The bar does not have plastic cups for takeaway to the pool or beach. The set up of these units with a bed in the main room is a little odd but it worked out great for us. 100% recommend
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