Jeffrey L.
July 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The condo was clean and comfortable. The It had a lot of extras that we enjoyed (boogie boards, sand chairs, pickleball set, snorkel equipment). I love the location, where you are a short drive to everything on the island and close to the ocean. The property is quiet and Sugar Beach is always practically deserted, compared to the very busy beaches on the west side of the island.
Chad C.
July 2024
The Maʻalea Surf Resort is the perfect cross between a large resort and a house rental. Being right on the ocean was perfect so that you could experience the Ocean while also having access to the pool and your room. The kids loved being able to play and make friends as all the unit face the pools and other kids could be seen playing. The grounds were immaculate constantly maintained. There is an ABC store with in walking distance, or a short 5 minute drive into Kihei to go to the grocery stores.
Todd J.
June 2024
Would highly recommend. Perfect location, great amenities, very clean.
A guest from Happy Valley, OR
May 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful upkeep of the property. Step off the property and you’re right on the beach. We had some great evening walks after a long day of excursions. The addition of a hot tub would be great.
Edmund W.
May 2024
Perfect place to stay for our family of 3. Super close to the beach, great central location in Kihei, and a great overall location as we had excursions all around Maui. Beautiful beach, super quiet condo complex. Would love to stay again!
Omid S.
February 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Ma'alaea was a perfect place to stay during our trip to Maui. Excellent access to the beach and a pool. Nice amenities like the many gas grills around the grounds. The only thing that would really make this location even better would be if the pool were heated, the water was pretty cold during our stay and the weather was quite windy so it made it challenging to use the pool.
Gloria L.
January 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed another stay here with family in 3 units. January brings some Kona Storms so the water was brown the entire week & very little sand to walk the beach - had to go to the east side to enjoy the beach/ocean as we were advised to stay out of brown water. Condo was clean, grounds were beautiful and enjoyed the tennis courts and shuffleboard.Enjoyed the bakery/shaved ice/farmers market across the street. Also visited many sites and enjoyed meals at MonkeyPod, Paia Fish, Gazebo, SeaHouse,& Nalu's. Barbecued several dinners at condo. Need to bring spices and condiments for cooking. Enjoyed a perfect week with hardly any rain - just windy!
Peggy M.
December 2023
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent, as always. A great place to swim with my daughter and granddaughter.
A guest from Vienna, MA
November 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was beautiful, the location of the hotel is fantastic. Everything was clean and quiet. The sea is right on your doorstep. All the restaurants and shops you need are in the immediate vicinity, 5 minutes away by car. We would book there again.
A guest from Bloomington, MN
November 2023
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely stunning! Grounds were meticulously upkept, pools clean, and the beautiful sandy beach was just steps away. Appreciated the sand toys, beach chairs, and boogie board that were supplied in condo.We liked the fact that even though we were within driving distance to stores and restaurants, it wasn't an overly busy area. In fact, we often had the beach to ourselves! Bonus--a short stroll down the beach and there is a convenience store, shaved ice, and bakery.Minor complaints--there was a broom, but no dustpan. Pots and pans were old and odd sizes, making it slightly difficult to cook, as well as mismatched lids and containers to store food. The shower/foot wash on beach was either out of service or leaking.Overall, we had a wonderful time would and wholeheartedly recommend to anybody!
sandra m.
September 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our families favorite spot to stay every September. We always enjoy the location - very well kept/clean, and the onsite staff are friendly and the property management staff is always amazing. Outside areas/common areas well cared for and tidy. This is our third stay in this unit which is lovely but the patio was quite dirty and the lounge chair pads were so filthy we couldn't use them. Kitchen utensils and cooking equipment (pots and pans) might need a few more items as it was very limited. The interior was clean and comfortable, however for a 10 day stay it would have been nice to get replacement of clean towels instead of having to do that ourselves in the laundry. Perhaps 7 days for a visit from housekeeping? The upstairs king bed is in need of replacement within the next year. As we spent most of our time in the outdoor space not a real inconvenience but just a few items of note. Looking forward to next years trip with the family!
heidi m.
September 2023
Our stay was amazing! This property is truly a hidden gem and centrally located to everywhere we wanted to go. The beach is unlike any other we have experienced in Hawai’i with our two teen girls playing/ swimming daily and us thoroughly enjoying our morning walk beside the ocean.
The pools are immaculate as is the property in general. The condo was clean, well-stocked with cooking supplies/utensils and other household essentials, and comfortable. The view from the lanai was truly incredible.
Malea was responsive and friendly. She kept us updated on storm developments and property protection as well as good local restaurants.
While we have always stayed at a different location when visiting Maui, we now realize the error of our ways and will only stay here during future visits!
Carmen Q.
August 2023
This was a beautiful location for us to relax and enjoy Maui! The view was amazing, the grounds were just as advertised. The home was very comfortable and felt like home. We had 2 teens and all 4 of us had a great time. Quiet here, easy access to the whole island for our daily adventures. Loved it!
Kathy B.
June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This resort is amazing! It has a Polynesian feeling as opposed to high rise. The location is perfect for us because it is away from the crowds but convenient to a local fruit market, convenience store, bakery, and Hawaiian shaved ice!!! This was our second stay, bringing three teenage grandkids. They also loved it! The managers are friendly and extremely helpful.
Earleene E.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in a two bed two bath room G10. We loved our room and love watching the ocean and pool area. Our place was clean and updated appliances. Everything was close to our place like groceries and ABC store. The only thing that I would’ve like were some shade area by the pool as there are no umbrellas. But rest assured we will be back!
brittany k.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice unit, very clean and well maintained. It’s very relaxed and low key. Lots of older couples and families. It’s not a party scene which is nice. I would note that the master bedroom is upstairs in an open loft with very little privacy from the kitchen/living room/dining area. We had coffee every morning out on the deck and enjoyed the ocean view and took daily walks on the beach (which is just steps from the front door). This location is in a bay so the water was a bit murky, we choose to drive to some nearby beaches for swimming and boogie boarding. (Side note: There are some homeless camps a few resorts down in one direction and homeless people a few resorts down in the other direction.) It’s a short walk down the beach to the nearby bakery/coffee shop and shaved ice next to the ABC store. Both were really good!
thomas m.
March 2023
Loved the condo!
Gloria L.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo was as described. Very nice kitchen & baths. Had beach chairs, 2 boogie boards and a few other items in the closet. It was very clean with most items needed for the week. Went to the Maui Ocean Center with grands 7,9,11. They loved it and the new whale 3D movie. Drove road to Hana - kids were carsick- stopped at Garden of Eden to walk around. Never made it to the park - kids were done with it.Loved Mama's Fish House (need to make reservations about 6 months out) Did Pacific Whale boat trip from Ma'alaea dock - lots of whales to see! Enjoyed Nalu's So.Shore Grill in Kihei (serve meals all day), Down the Hatch (Lahaina), Coconut Fish (we did take out), Maui Brewing(Kihei)with nice outside seating, Sugar Beach Bakery - yummy pies, muffins/croissants and Leoda's (on road to Lahaina for pies/lunch (yummy too)Usually a 30 min. wait at Leoda's. Can't wait for us to all return so we can try the restaurants and places we missed by leaving early.
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We always love our stay at Maalaea Surf. It’s our annual Hawaii trip to meet up with kids and grandkids. The construction noise drove us out of our unita few days early but we understand and appreciate upgrades to the rental units. We stayed up the beach at another condo and realize how lucky we are to have spent 30+ years coming back to Maalaea Surf!
Lynn G.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented two units for a family vacation and we really enjoyed our stay. G10 had everything we needed.
Doug L.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Since 1979, we've grown into a 3-Generation Maalaea Surf Resort Family. This time we returned with our family of 15! I think that speaks for itself :) Mahalo once again, Malea and Ryan, for an another outstanding stay in timeless MSR.
sandra m.
October 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great communication from property management staff and place was everything as advertised!Well maintained grounds and excellent facility. Condo was very clean and comfortable. Have been coming for years and it never fails to deliver. Always a great place to vacation with family.
Richard P.
August 2022
The apartment is very comfortable, a great location for our family to be based from. We enjoyed the pool and lovely walks on the beach. The tennis court wasn’t ‘newly refurbished’ which was a shame but we were happy with everything else.
A guest from DECATUR, IL
August 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the condo at Ma’alaea surf! We enjoyed the entertaining spaces in the unit and on the patio, the bathrooms were updated and everything was clean! The views of the ocean and the pools were appreciated and heavily used! We would absolutely recommend this spot to friends!! Centrally located to see all Maui has to offer
Charlotte H.
July 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The G-10 condo was very accommodating. The views are beautiful. The condo was well supplied and comfortable. The family enjoyed the activities available on the grounds..
Tiffany R.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoy the spacious 2 bedroom condos and quiet setting. The beach is great for little kids and sunset walks.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We’ve been coming to the Maalaea Surf for over 30 years every thanksgiving with our kids and grandkids. We still love it. Although the units are aging we really enjoyed staying in the updated G-10 unit. Our kids stayed in C-1 and it could use some remodeling and improvements. We love the beach and proximity to Kihei and farmer’s market. We’ll be back next year.
Therese (Tesi) T.
November 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was my 4th stay at Ma'alaea Surf-1st was in 1989 (with my parents) and last was 10 years ago (with a honeymoon visit in between) and it hasn't lost a step in all that time. Remind me to come back sooner. Beautiful setting and convenient to great Kihei shops, beaches, and restaurants/food trucks. I especially love the location because you can easily get to Lahaina or Wailea/Makena or Kahalui.Our G-10 condo was lovely & comfortable. Beautiful wood tables, etc., and all the cooking equipment we needed.Sorry to say one resident not connected to our condo was unpleasant to me on arrival because she objected to my bringing the luggage cart up to the bottom of our stairway: her attitude bummed me out until Malea, the resident manager, assured me the next day that there was no reason for that lady's criticism. Malea, and Sherry, the concierge, are extremely helpful and were very responsive to our requests. But I will probably not want to stay in G building again in case I run into the unpleasant lady. (I've always stayed in B before.)Molokini snorkeling is awesome, Haleakala sunrise is stupendous BUT bring winter gear!! Star Noodle, Sansei, Haliiemaile General Store, Fat Daddy's Carvery (and adjacent very fun Tiki Bar) all great eateries. Ma'alaea Surf resort and their association (NOT VRBO) is OUTSTANDING and I highly recommend it, even though my recommendation might mean more people competing with us for the condos.
Tanvi S.
August 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our experience at Ma'alaea Surf Resort was exceptional! Our home (G-10) included all of the amenities we could hope for, was very clean and beautifully appointed, and very modern. The resort itself has amazing pools and is right on a swimmable beach - not something that all resorts have. We enjoyed hanging out in the lawn and using the grills on our final night. We would love to come back again!
Nicki O.
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place was absolutely beautiful! The grounds were so pretty and well kept. The staff was so personable and sweet. The location was amazing! We will stay here every time we visit. It was perfect!
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