Victoria C.
August 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 loved staying here! Location is ideal! We loved walking fom the unit to the beach, to the pool then to the food trucks for dinner. The unit was clean, quit and private with a beautiful view of the koi pond and the beach. We highly recommend and will be back!
Kristina L.
May 2024
Nice condo with ground level access and the lanai opens out to a koi pond. It is close to the pool that has bbqs and also about 200 yards from the beach. Awesome place and location!
Lauren T.
April 2024
Came for a few birthdays with friends and the pool area was great to bbq and celebrate. Great location. We have stayed at papakea 4 times now and our kids love it. If you love poke go to food farm's store by Ross. So much cheeper and easy better than maui fosh market. Also love the medditeranian pizza place by the times market. Over all great stay
Jen B.
April 2024
Our family had a great time at Papakea. The condo had everything we needed for our stay in the Kaanapali area. There is no beach directly in front of the condo complex, but you can access some a smaller beach directly next to the condos and then the larger Kaanaapali beach and boardwalk in a 10-minute walk. We watched beautiful sunsets and saw whales in the distance and turtles swimming by - all from the seawall / grassy lawn area! It's a nice, quiet condo and a great home base to explore the area.
Karen O.
March 2024
Perfect ground level for my 81 year old Mom with mobility issues; peaceful property. Kitchen stocked with everything we needed including a blender! Awesome to have two boogie boards and beach towels and beach chairs to use. We had 7 total people and were very comfortable.
Debra B.
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:
Condo was very well maintained and stocked with everything you'll need and more. Aloha Vacation Rentals staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. First floor location was convenient.
Josh S.
November 2023
Great vacation ! We’ll be back next year
Brenda H.
August 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 enjoyed our stay at Papakea. There were 6 of us and the entire family was comfortable. The views and proximity to the beach was amazing. We loved the convenience of parking and we enjoyed the community. The food truck park was a great bonus.
Tina F.
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:
Very comfortable ground floor unit! This unit had everything we needed and provided for a wonderful family vacation! It was clean and quiet and a neural location for West Maui adventures. We utilized the barbecues often with the ocean view while our food cooked! It’s not advertised with an ocean view, but from the lanai there is a decent view. There are three TV’s in this unit but not a one was turned on during our stay!
Kim B.
March 2023
Our condo was excellent. Perfect spot right next to the koi pond and a short distance to the pool and ocean. We loved being on the bottom floor. The use of beach chairs and towels were convenient. Having ice ready in the freezer a plus! Everything we needed was there. The beds were very comfortable. We would love to come back and stay there again! Highly recommend.
Barbara Flo H.
March 2023
Enjoyed ground floor with children with pond, pool and beach nearby. Great Maui vacation.
steven j.
February 2023
Excellent location, very easy check-in process, clean unit. Would definitely stay again!
Ronda S.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We've been staying at Papakea for a couple weeks in the winter for over a decade with the exception of winter 2021 due to covid. We've stayed in several different units, we always enjoy our time and love this low density resort. This unit is fine, adequate, will do. It definitely has some deferred maintenance that is pretty disappointing with a unit in this price range(the stove is missing buttons, the towel rack in the master fell off the wall if you touched the towel on it). The appliances, finishes and furniture were likely part of the original "package" that could be purchased to furnish the unit and are very overdue for an upgrade. Will we be back to Papakea? YES! Will we rent this unit again? No. We moved to another unit (we added another week and this one was booked already) and for a lower rate have a signficantly upgraded unit.
Holly M.
December 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were as described, and the host was great. The grounds were beautiful, and the location was great. We would definitely come back.
Ann B.
December 2022
This was out 3rd trip to Papakea and this init was great. It met all of our expectations and having beach towels and chairs was great. We like to say closer to the water but loved having a ground floor unit. We would stay again.
Luyle V.
November 2022
We loved location and that we had beach stuff to borrow and that we were able to cook bkfast ourselves, lunch was easy but not to many bkfast options around
Ryan K.
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:
Papakea is perfect. Not too crowded. Close to grocery store and fish market. Quick drive to beaches. Condo was everything we wanted and everything went smoothly.
Nicole W.
August 2022
The rental was clean and comfortable in a beautiful location. Enough activities are offered right on/near the property that everyone was happy to stay right there. We walked the beach, had pickle ball tournaments, swam in the pool and ocean, snorkeled, tried a skim board, grilled supper, and watched sunsets happen. We enjoyed walking to the food trucks when we didn’t feel like cooking supper. Fabulous location we would visit again!
Lezli B.
August 2022
Clean a well appointed. Especially loved the play and pack and the bring on the ground floor. This home provided us with all that we needed. Loved it.
Dan S.
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:
Great in all regards! Recommend Aloha Vacation Rentals at Papakea very highly!!!
Deana K.
May 2022
We enjoyed the private quiet property. We were not beach front which made it safe for our kids to play by the koi pond while breakfast was being made. Tina was prompt and responsive when we had any questions
Nathan L.
April 2022
We spent two weeks in unit J103 and our family had a great time. The main bedroom has a king size bed and lots of closet and drawer space for clothes and personal items. The second bedroom has two twin size beds, perfect for our kids.
The kitchen is functional has lots of counter space. We ate outside almost every day on the lenai looking over the putting green, pool and ocean in the near distance. There is a flat screen TV for anybody who needs time out of the sun, and an air conditioning unit that kept the condo cool. We always love staying at Papakea and this unit didn't dissapoint.
Jody K.
March 2022
We had a very nice visit, spent most of the time on the condo property watching whales. No issues with unit, love the grounds of Papakea, great for families.
Richard J.
February 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 room, room was on the first floor literally 2 mins walking distance from pool and beach cant get any better than that. We had a great stay definetly would recommend to anybody staying at maui for a week
Andy B.
February 2022
Stayed here in the past. Very nice.
Prices are climbing too fast and considering other properties or locations for future vacations.
Tish H.
January 2022
Thank goodness for the floor fans, otherwise it would have been way too warm to stay in this unit. Also, the bedrooms back on to the parking lot and other tourists were not considerate and spoke very loud while going to their cars at 5 and 6 am! We have stayed at Papakea several other times and have been in units that have been much better. On a positive note, it was great being on the main floor!
Michael D.
December 2021
This was a much needed vacation given the covid dilemma. Overall the unit was great lots of room to relax and the rooms were spacious. Our mother really enjoyed the beautiful view of the coie fish pond and being a very close walk to the warm hot tub and pool. The property was well kept. The property did not have any beach to walk but just a sort walk to the adjacent property there was a good stretch of beach to walk along. The only improvement I could recommend is to state in the listing the actual amount for the resort fee that is charged once checking in. It did state there was a fee but not the actual amount. Overall I would recommend this unit and location.
Werner H.
December 2021
The unit was just what we needed. Close to the pool and ocean. Clean unit and everything was there what one needs. Thank you
Megan
September 2021
Appreciate the beach chairs and cooler!
Ronald L.
September 2021
We decided spontaneously to travel to Maui for the nine days leading into Labor Day and booked travel and lodging about 10 days before we departed. Surprisingly, this place just north of the Kaanapali Parkway was still available and at a very good price relative to what was left. It totally worked for our family of 5 with one of our kids using the sofa pullout. We didn’t need too large or luxurious as we planned on spending most of our time out and about or at the beach. It was a great base of operations for our end of summer vacation before sending the kids off to school.
Kim B.
August 2021
Well stocked and clean unit. Easy access to the pool and beach. Love this resort!
Kim N.
July 2021
I like the location of this rental. The property manager was great with communicating the details. We had a few minor issues but they came to fix the issues immediately. This place comes with 2 beach chairs, 4 beach towels, and 2 boogie boards. I would definitely rent with them again.
A guest from Long Branch, NJ
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Tina was very helpful in making this a positive rental experience.
Natalie H.
July 2021
One of our favorite places on earth is lying on a beach chair at the sea wall at the Papakea Resort. The breeze and the breathtaking view are phenomenal!
June 2021
Papakea J-103 was perfect! The unit is on the ground floor, which means that our back door opens right onto the grass and koi pond and it's just steps to the beach and pool. The unit was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed as far as pots and dishes (no food though, so bring everything you need, including salt and oil!). Plenty of towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, which was really great. Papakea is a comfortable resort with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We loved this unit and hope to come back!
Evan H.
June 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:
The room was nicely stocked with beach supplies, full kitchen, and great location.
Yvonne S.
May 2019
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:
Papakea Resort was very well kept and the resort grounds were very pretty. The unit we stayed in was very clean and for the most part updated and in good condition. Papakea is located about a 10 minute drive from Lahaina and about 35 minutes from Kahului. We would stay here again.NOTE: I would suggest getting the vacation insurance to anyone going to the Islands. While we were there, there was an incident with a driver, three telephone poles and a palm tree (!) that resulted in our electricity being out for about 16 hours. We were sleeping or gone most of that time so no big deal, but if it had been longer that could have been an issue for our vacation. Just some advice.
William F.
May 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location very quiet and great location to downtown Lahaina, Up Country and beach areas. The ground level is real nice, lawn area pond w/frogs and easy access to the pool and ocean wall areas. This property though is NOT well maintained and very outdated compared to neighboring units. All furniture and beds are so uncomfortable that they almost can't be used. Unit resembles a cheap hotel and needs a major deep cleaning and routine maintenance, this was obvious upon arrival. Master bath shower/toilet needs updating very cheap hotel like, does not fit property description. Second bath was updated. We will not rent this unit again but may stay in the same complex because of location.
tracy n.
April 2019
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:
Wonderful ambiance, very nicely maintained grounds and very relaxing environment. We would stay here again. Plenty of room for family GAO.
Heidi W.
March 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Papakea grounds and staff were fantastic! I would definitely stay at Papakea again. However, I would not stay in this particular unit again. It was cheap, and that's why I chose it. Let the buyer beware, as they say. The unit had all the usual stuff... furniture, dishes, towels, laundry, etc. But the problem was with the cleanliness. A few examples were the gecko in our bathroom, our blackened feet from the floors, a cockroach (as big as my pinkie) in our bedroom, mold spots on the outside of the master bath shower curtain (which I can only assume was from the toilet flushing without closing the lid), unknown stains on the living room curtains, and the list goes on. I'm giving this a "middle of the road" review, since Papakea was nice, but the unit was not.
Paul H.
March 2019
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:
A perfect place to stay! Outstanding management team!!
February 2019
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:
Excellent experience!
Christopher T.
January 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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 have stayed at several units at Papakea and picked J103 for our annual Christmas/New Year's stay. Booking was easy and the communication from the agency was always timely. As with any condo in Maui, I always tell people you get what you pay for. There are other units that have more updates and there are other units that are more dated. The beds are comfortable (I slept in one of the twins and in the king). The Smart TVs are a nice bonus when you want to watch a movie on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu (just sign in). The only downside to the unit is the amount of storage space for personal items. The closet in the master has large items (vacuum and fan) while the closet in the 2nd bedroom is full of beach equipment. The kitchen is decently stocked but there is little room for storing food without rearranging items. The shelf above the washer new pieces of tile stacked on it, making it unusable. Considering our length of stay when we visit Maui we like to store things such as luggage out of sight and stock up on food. My only suggestion would be to provide more storage for the guests other than dresser drawers. The tile floors do need a deep clean. Even on arrival our feet/socks became very dirty just walking around.
KIRK H.
December 2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our rental experience was seamless! Everything was easy and convenient, from check-in to check-out. Parking was easy and right next to our unit. The resort is beautiful, with our unit being super comfortable and clean. Just steps away from the pool and ocean! Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Would recommend this resort without hesitation!
Jon E.
November 2018
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:
From booking, arrival and checkout our experience was top notch! The unit was clean and all the amenities in the unit were second to none. We’ve stayed at Papakea before and love the property, so we knew what to expect of the grounds and as always it didn’t disappoint. Saying that, our unit was the over the top stocked. We’ve stayed in places that didn’t even have salt & pepper and this place had extra spices and oils. The dishes and utensils were great and the knife set with 3 pairs of kitchen shears was amazing for people who love to cook!
Melissa C.
November 2018
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 loved our stay. This rental was perfect for a family, easy with kids to be on the ground level, we would definitely stay here again. Also great customer service with Aloha Vacation Rentals, I contacted them a few times before we arrived and they answered within hours and were very helpful! We have always stays at Papakea, the pools are great and the grounds are beautiful. my one complaint would be the bed in the master wasn't the greatest but it was ok. But the TV's were all brand new and really nice, great at 4/5am when the kids were up a little too early :)
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