Kanai A Nalu, Maui

Kanai A Nalu, meaning "Gentle Breeze," is an oceanfront condo resort located in the heart of Maalaea Bay. The resort is known for its tranquil and romantic setting, offering stunning views of the ocean, Haleakala volcano, and the island of Lanai. The resort is situated on over two acres of tropical grounds and features a solar-heated pool, a BBQ area, and plenty of lounge chairs for sunbathing. The resort is just steps away from the pristine Sugar Beach, one of the longest white sand beaches in Hawaii, perfect for long walks, swimming, and snorkeling.

The resort's central location makes it easy to explore all that Maui has to offer. It's a short walk to Maalaea Harbor, where guests can find a variety of restaurants, shops, and activities such as sunset dinner cruises, deep sea fishing, snorkeling tours, and whale watching. The harbor is also home to the Maui Ocean Center, Maui's #1 tourist attraction, and the Pacific Whale Foundation. Despite its central location, Kanai A Nalu maintains a quiet, laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for vacationers seeking a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

Kanai A Nalu Average Rates


As of October 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kanai A Nalu is $445. The average takes into account Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher). Visit the Kanai A Nalu Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 703 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

The Kanai A Nalu condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests, highlighting its excellent location, beautiful views, and well-equipped units. Guests appreciate the resort's centralized location, which allows for easy exploration of the island, and the direct access to miles of beach. The condos are praised for being clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything needed for a stay, including kitchen supplies and beach gear. The resort's pool and BBQ area are also well-liked. Some guests mention maintenance issues, but these seem to be promptly addressed. The resort is described as quiet and relaxing, with many guests enjoying watching wildlife from their lanais. Overall, Kanai A Nalu is highly recommended by visitors for families and couples alike, offering a great base for a Maui vacation with all the comforts of home. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 703 guest reviews.

Recent Kanai A Nalu Reviews


We had a wonderful stay at this condo in Maui. The unit is on the 4th floor at the corner/end of the building. There are elevators and even a luggage cart! So handy!! We had amazing views of the pool and the ocean. There was an air conditioner in the living room, which was great, but despite having ceiling fans, the bedrooms were hot. There was an oscillating fan in the 2nd bedroom and we bought a box fan for the master. It solved the problem! There were chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, and even snorkeling gear available to use! The chairs and umbrella came in so handy! The condo is right near the marina where many excursions leave from. It was nice to be close. We were able to explore all over Maui and we enjoyed being close to everything. The washer and dryer were quite useful, although a laundry basket might have helped sine the “laundry room” is in the kitchen. The refrigerator was big and kept everything cold. The only downside is that there’s no available pantry, so we lost a lot of counter space with our groceries. One of the best features was that there were PLENTY of USB ports for us to plug in our phones and the kids’ games. Overall, the stay was great and I highly recommend this place!!
TeAnn P.
July 2024

We loved our time in Maui and this rental was perfect! First floor, park right outside the front door and walk right out the back door to the pool, ocean and incredible views. Centrally located on the island so it was easy to get anywhere we wanted to go. The condo has everything you could need, so travel light and worry free! Stephanie was great to work with, and the condo was better than advertised! We would definitely stay here again!
Jaime P.
July 2024

Great Food Beaches Biking Parasailing Surfing 🏄‍♀️ Snorkeling No closet space to store empty suitcases
Bob O.
July 2024

Lots of beaches Snorkelling Surfing 🏄‍♂️ Luau Parasail Biking Great food The 3 condos had no space for empty suitcases
Bob O.
July 2024

We really enjoyed our 6 night stay - the condo was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Particularly loved having coffee on the balcony as the sun came up. The pool and grounds also very clean and well appointed. First time in Maui and this was a great, central location.
Liz A.
July 2024

We enjoyed our week-long stay on Maui in this condo in Kana’i A Nalu. The hosts’ communication was excellent and check-in went super smoothly, with on-site parking and a unique door code for our stay providing good security. The suite has lots of space, was very clean, had a lanai that looked out on the ocean, and an adequate kitchen. The ensuite bathroom with shower was a great unique feature. The hosts provided beach chairs, a cooler, and boogie boards with fins—everything we needed for the beach. Ma’alea is a great place to be on the island in that it is close to everything, but quieter because it’s not in the thick of Kihei tourist town. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Grant P.
July 2024

The property was perfect. A quiet neighborhood a great view of the ocean. A beach to swim and snorkel at just a couple blocks away. What a great week.
William B.
June 2024

Wow! All I can say is wow. We have had the most wonderful stay at this condo. The location is tranquil and very central. The condo is clean, well appointed and comfortable. We love the breeze that blows through the init all day and the wonderful sound of crashing waves from the lanai. This was a wonderful place to stay and I hope we will be back in the future. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us.
christine n.
June 2024

My wife and two of our older granddaughters had a great time at this property and Maui. Although there is no beach accessible immediately in front of the condo, the view is fabulous and....you only have to go less than 100 yards to miles of open beach. Many great walks and water activities were enjoyed along this building free beach. The condo was well furnished and pantry stocked with every essential. Instructions/information were excellent. Great communication with the property host (Cindy). Would definitely stay there again!!
Grant S.
June 2024

Overall very nice property. Great location and well appointed property and very comfortable. One improvement that could be made is to update the AC system. If we did not have good trade winds the rooms would have been very hot. Overall very nice property and would recommend it.
James H.
June 2024

Property was clean, centrally located, and quiet. The people were friendly. The property doesn’t have a beach or water access. You can walk down a couple of properties to access a beach, but it had people living on it and was awkward to hangout at. We were hoping to spend evenings at the property, but on a beach. The pool was open and a good option. The view from our room overlooked the pool and the ocean. It was nice. Overall, I would recommend if you prefer to be centrally located more than you want the convenience of beach access.
Cheri H.
June 2024

Location was outstanding with direct access to miles of pristine beach - great for morning walks! The lanai felt private and provided the most beautiful and serene view of the ocean. It’s truly located right above the beach and was so peaceful to hear the waves. There’s good snorkeling in the rocks right in front. The condo is very clean and tidy, with modern updates to the kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen is well stocked and the community grill was perfect for easy dinners. There are plenty of beach towels and chairs/umbrella. Above all, Kate provided exceptional service with excellent communication and follow through to ensure her guests have a wonderful experience in her inviting home. I was so happy I chose to stay here. I highly recommend!
Julie T.
June 2024

Nice place. Very clean and wonderfully decorated. Very disappointed in the beach. Pictures showed a beach, but it was all blocked off. That was the only negative. Loved the Lanai and watching all the turtles and surfers! Sun rises and sun sets beautiful!
Pamela R R.
June 2024

Great location, very comfortable well-furnished condo, nice small uncrowded beach a minute's walk away, well-kept grounds with nice pool and great lighted grills for easy meals on the lanai...walking distance to Maalaea harbor where Molokini snorkel trips, fishing charters and Lanai Ferry originate and close enough to Maui Swap Meet (Saturday 7-1) and Costco for good shopping values, food trucks and fresh produce to call it convenient. Walk to Tante's and Seascape for good Happy Hours. Host and Property Manager provided all needed upfront to make stay enjoyable. Mahalo
Stuart S.
June 2024

This Property is in a great location and amazing views right on the ocean. we watched sea turtles from the balcony that over looks the ocean. Kitchen is updated and the breeze through the condo every evening from Maui trade winds was perfect. The listing pictures didn't do this condo justice. Some beach items for use made trips to the beach easy. This is an end unit so both bedrooms have nice big side windows.
Reece S.
June 2024

We stayed for 10 nights in May/June 2024. Overall, this condo is a very good value for rhe money. The unit could use some cosmetic updates, but it is accurately reflected in the listing. The master bedroom mattress and shower were great! The kitchen is fully stocked..we did almost all our cooking here, the only thing we couldnt find was measuring cups/spoons, but most people probably don't cook as much as we do on vacation! The patio sliding door and screen are in need of maintenance/repair..they were difficult to use. One downside is that the HOA president was not friendly, especially towards children/teens. There were excessive rules about the pool and grounds which pretty much ruled out anything kids could do outside. This is fine, if thats the property's rules, but it should be disclosed before booking. The beach access is down the block, not directly in front of the building. Its an easy walk (no busy roads) We enjoyed the easy access being on the first floor and felt very safe.
Martha C.
June 2024

The place was clean and nicely decorated. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The view was great too. The only thing that I didn’t like was that the A/C was on a 6 hour timer so you have to keep turning it back on. Plus the room did not cool down very well. We had 7 fans running to help the window unit to cool the condo down. It did get to a comfortable temperature eventually but this was an every evening event after coming back to the condo.
Brooks C.
June 2024

The location can not be beat! We loved seeing the ocean every morning and night. Easy to get anywhere on the island from here. It was stocked with everything we needed as a family to make meals and enjoy recreating on the beach.
Christina L.
June 2024

Day 1 through day 12 was nothing less than perfect! Listening to the waves crash right outside our window was wonderful. The condo was the perfect size for 4 adults. We walked to Haycraft Beach almost everyday with ease. This was actually one of our favorite beaches we visited. We were centrally located and never felt we were to far from anything we wanted to do! We will definitely The corner unit was a plus. Unfortunately, 2 days before we left, they cut down 3 palm trees in front of the condo but it’s still a beautiful view!
Michelle K.
June 2024

The property is so close to the water that we could hear and see every wave crash which made for awesome coffee in the morning. By opening the window at night, the sound made a relaxing night’s sleep. The property is located centrally to everything in Maui. We were 30 minutes or less from almost everything we wanted to do. We’d definitely stay here again!
Steven M.
June 2024

Great location, roomy for a family, great communication from owner, nice property. Will definitely stay again!!
Matt B.
June 2024

This place has everything you need. I took my family and we and such a good time! The view from the condo is spectacular. The pool is great, the ocean right there. Quiet away from the town. I would definitely recommend this place.
Teri I.
May 2024

Property was nice, great location. Loved being on the lower level so no lugging stuff up and down steps. Very close to a beach. The only complaint is the kitchen silverware drawer could have been a little cleaner also base of master shower. But neither were horrible…just needed some attention. Overall we were very pleased with our stay.
Carin M.
May 2024

Overall great location and view of the harbor - convenient for all parts of Maui
Tarun K.
May 2024

The condo was very nice. It overlooked the ocean/bay and had only a short walk- 1-2 blocks - to a beach. Parking was easy and next to the unit. We used the steps except when first unloading - used the elevator which is across the building. Owner was friendly and provided some helpful tips on where to go (thank you!). The condo had a very comfortable king bed, and little things like spices and some storage baggies which helped a lot, plus all the dishes and pans you could need. The only "complaint" was the humidity in the unit. We had to run a fan in the bathroom to make it even slightly bearable. The air conditioner was only slightly effective when running and was on a timer so shut off after an hour. Opening the doors helped very little. Luckily there are several ceiling fans which ran on full the entire time. Opening the bedroom windows helped at night. The surf was very loud but that helped me sleep. There is a nice balcony overlooking the bay where we sat to have our morning tea. We saw rainbows across the bay. Very beautiful. I think the May was just a very humid time to be there. Really enjoyed our stay.
Debra G.
May 2024

Absolutely loved staying here during our family trip to Maui for 8 nights, and would definitely stay here again. The ground level lanai was perfect with kids who wanted to be outside constantly and get in the pool and beach. Location is great in central/south Maui and a fairly short drive to everything. It was perfect. Only complaint was the back sliding door is difficult to open and close even for adults.
Trevor
May 2024

Stayed here for 9 nights with my husband and two adult children. Loved sitting on the patio and looking at the ocean. The beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear and skim board were so convn
Karen J.
May 2024

This property was fantastic! It’s located in the perfect location of Maui, close to everything. The home was fully equipped with everything you would need. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the patio while looking at the ocean! Very friendly host! We already are looking and when we can return to Maui and will most definitely be booking this location again!
Christine W.
May 2024

Enjoyed the stay. Just the lack of continuous internet connectivity and availability of TV was not great! To clarify, we need internet to make bookings which was problematic! The location is really good and ground staff was friendly .
Ron C.
May 2024

This property is in a fantastic location with a great view off the balcony. Well located with restaurants and bars in walking distance as well as beaches that allow for swimming or sunbathing. Host was great at communicating prior to arrival with all info needed.
Kevin W.
May 2024

This is the beautiful quiet area. Watching the sea turtles was fantastic. Easy to get to and going to local food areas. The Maui Ocean Center is 5 minutes away and worth the trip.
Gregory M.
May 2024

We came to Maui (frm WA state) to celebrate my retirement and to do our part to contribute to the economic recovery. We appreciate very much how beautiful and convenient the condo was being centrally located on the island. Mary made it very easy with all the information she communicated prior to arriving. She was very responsive anytime I had a question. We would recommend her beautiful home above 100% for everyone. Thank you Mary!
Bert B.
May 2024

Relaxing. Well located. Very windy the last few days
mary jo s.
May 2024

The condo and location were perfect. There really was everything you needed from shampoos, toiletries, paper goods, cooking spices, coffee, etc. They thought of everything! It was also a good location to travel to different spots on the island if you want to explore!! Thankyou for a lovely stay!!
Jamie C.
May 2024

Rating Details: 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: Vacation was absolutely wonderful. The washer is so loud it’s like a jet taking off. Overall very satisfied. Conditions were beautiful. Couldn’t ask for a better location. Property was very clean. I would highly recommend this location.
shirley s.
May 2024

It is very quiet and peaceful here
John F.
April 2024

Diane’s place is the perfect condo for families! We enjoyed a week stay with our 1 year old infant and had everything we needed. The pool is easily accessible, the beach was 30 steps away (not crowded/ calm waves perfect for swimming and snorkeling), and the ocean was 5 steps from the lanai where we saw sea turtles every day. I appreciated the detail Diane has put into the kids items at the condo and besides finding the pack & play and high chair very useful, my daughter loved playing with the blocks and beach toys. The condo was clean and well stocked with everything for a perfect vacation. We will 100% be back- thank you Diane!!
Shelby v.
April 2024

The communication was outstanding and everything was as advertised & better in person. This was a perfect stay for two couple traveling together. The property grounds were impeccable, pool cleaned every morning and the BBQs were clean. The kitchen was very well stocked and we had everything we needed. Thanks Mary for a great stay.
Renee & Daniel B.
April 2024

Beautiful decoration .. but needs new mattress in master bedroom ..
jan b.
April 2024

A nice corner unit. Clean & has everything we need. Hopefully the besch front access & bulkheads/seawalls will be repaired soon. Great lanai for whale watching albeit at this time of year there aren't tons of humpbacks.
Kay K.
April 2024

Beautiful views, great location, nice place. I only gave it four stars, you can’t access the beach anymore from the resort, because of storm damage. You have to walk two resorts down and enter from the park. Otherwise my sisters and I had a great time.
Kay B.
April 2024

What a wonderful place…nothing better. I stepped outside the sliding glass door each morning with my cup of coffee in hand and was greeted by unobstructed, amazing water views. The sound of the waves reaching the shore lulled us to sleep each night and gently woke us up each morning…nothing better! We have stayed at quite a few VRBO’s and this one is at the top of our list. We will definitely be back. Not to mention the host/owner of this condo in paradise is the best. She responded to a couple of questions I had in a timely manner. Her written details about her property and surrounding area was very much appreciated. We were even lucky enough to have seen a whale splash out in the distant and turtles each day swimming close to the shoreline.
Laila B.
April 2024

Great location. Condo is perfect and the views were amazing.
Mike H.
April 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: Great place to stay, would recommend it.
A guest from Victoria, BC
April 2024

The condo is in a perfect location if you want to be in a quiet area (a rental car is recommended). The wind does pick up quite a bit in the afternoon, but the breeze keeps the condo at a fairly comfortable temp if you open the doors & windows. We had sand in our rental car and the proprry mgr loaned me a shopvac so I could clean it out (I've been told the car companies are very picky about sand). Overall a great place!
Valerian W.
April 2024

This condo is amazing!!!! It’s in a great location, wonderfully stocked and the hosts were amazing to work with!! The mornings on the balcony drinking coffee and watching whales started the days off right and the evening walks on the nearby beach or the kids swimming in the pool was the perfect ending each evening! We would definitely stay here again!!!
Anna K.
April 2024

Beautiful spot looking out over the ocean. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Sea turtles were right out front playing in the waves everyday. The location was quite central for the driving tours we did on the island. We were able to get a good sleep everynight as the beds were comfortable and the ceiling fan or a/c kept the room at a good temperature. Great place !
Diana M.
April 2024

While this condo is dated, it is serviceable. More importantly, the beds are all very comfortable (you can even have a 2nd King in the guest bedroom), the kitchen is equipped with everything you can think of, there is a new/excellent W/D, and the location is central to every part of Maui, making exploring all the areas convenient. We were not more than 20-35 minutes from any part of Maui...the airport, South, West, North Shore.....it made exploring all parts so easy.
Kristeen C.
April 2024

We absolutely loved this condo. The location was perfect. 20 minutes from the airport and close to all major highways. I don't think we missed a beach or hike. Did the road to Hana and both of the mountains. Took an amazing whale watching tour out of Lahiana. The condo was equipped with everything we needed. Beach chairs, boogey boards and coolers. We can't wait to go back.
Denise
April 2024

Love your property and hope to return soon!
Mary P.
April 2024


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