Kuleana Resort, Maui

The Kuleana Resort in West Maui offers a tranquil, oceanfront location with stunning views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai. This boutique resort consists of seven low-rise buildings set in beautifully maintained tropical grounds. The resort is home to two seasonal beaches and a private snorkel cove, offering opportunities for swimming, surfing, and beach play. Sea turtles are often seen swimming and feeding at the water's edge, and Humpback Whales are frequently sighted from December to April.

The resort offers a variety of amenities including a large, heated swimming pool, a tennis court, shuffleboard, and ping-pong. There are also four oceanfront gas barbecues for guests to use while enjoying the spectacular ocean views. The resort is conveniently located within a short drive to Ka'anapali/Whalers Village, Kapalua, and Napili, offering a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities. Free parking and WiFi are available, and a concierge service is on hand to assist with booking tours and activities. Please note that smoking is not permitted inside the units, the lanai, or any of the buildings on the property.

Kuleana Resort Average Rates


As of October 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kuleana Resort is $393. 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 Kuleana Resort Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 1000 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 Kuleana Resort condo resort on Maui receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests. The resort's location is highly praised for its beautiful views of the ocean, garden, and sunsets. Guests enjoyed waking up to the sound of the ocean and seeing Honu (sea turtles) every morning. The property is described as clean, inviting, light, and airy, with well-maintained grounds and a great pool. The resort offers private access to the beach and snorkeling, with many guests enjoying meals on their lanais while watching sea turtles and whales.

Property managers are noted to be picky, with some guests receiving warnings for minor infractions like parking slightly over the line. However, this did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience. The condos are well-equipped with necessary amenities, including kitchen supplies, beach chairs, and snorkeling gear. Some units are noted to need TLC, with guests suggesting updates to furniture, appliances, and supplies.

Guests appreciated the quiet, considerate neighbors and the resort's gated property, which added a sense of security. The location is convenient, close to restaurants, local stores, and other beaches, making it an ideal base for exploring Maui. The resort's staff, including security and maintenance, are commended for their helpfulness and friendliness.

Overall, guests recommend the Kuleana Resort for its stunning views, excellent location, and well-equipped condos, making it a great choice for a relaxing vacation on Maui. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Kuleana Resort Reviews


We enjoyed our stay so much! We are a family of four with growing boys. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed. Our kids slept on the pull out sofa bed and that was just fine for them. This condo is all about the location. We spent every morning and evening sitting out on the lawn or beach enjoying the views. We made wonderful memories and hope to return again soon!
Julia S.
July 2024

Overall it was a nice place. We loved the turtles that swam right in front of our condo. The bed was comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed. The ground floor was nice to be able to walk right out and take pictures of the beautiful sunsets!
Peggy H.
July 2024

The location has to be one of the best in the complex, it has everything we always need and we have stayed several times. Pure magic :)
Carmina L.
July 2024

This was our 6th time staying at Kuleana and this by far was our leadt favorite condo. We usually stay in 400 or 600 bldg and should have stuck with that. The entrance to this condo is t even "inside" the property. U ha e to go through gate to get to pool or beach. My biggest issue is that we rented this unit for my elderyly mother (70) and no where on the listing doe it state you have to go up 6 , yes SIX flights of stairs. We've stayed at Kuleana many times and never even knew there could be 6 flights of stairs. This needs to be clearly disclosed in the listing for people with mobility issue. The condo was less than clean and the only one we've ever seen roaches in. Huge disappointment for the price we paird for this condo it was definitely the bottom of the barrel.
Jessie R.
July 2024

Wonderful!
Verna W.
July 2024

Easy to get to and great location on the water. The condo was comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Awesome views and we really loved the pool. Thank you!
Chris S.
July 2024

It was my family and I’d first time in a condominium type of stay. I must say it was great! It had everything we needed during our stay. Thank you so much!
Rhea D.
July 2024

A wonderful three week stay. This condo has the best view of the ocean. Great views from lanai for sunsets. The pool is also amazing. And nice to have laundry facilities in unit. (Could use a few storage containers in the kitchen, but that’s minor.) lots of nearby restaurants and groceries. Great place

July 2024

This place was amazing! The grounds were very well kept and the place was unbelievably beautiful! I will stay here again when returning to Maui.
Denise S.
June 2024

We stayed for 2 Adults and 1 Teenager. The Futon was cozy and comfortable for him. The air conditioner worked well throughout, at night wasnt to bad and the bedroom was cool and comfortable! We loved the view from balcony and the cleaniness of pool and the grounds are kept very nicely! Quiet and relaxing. Beach was nice access to beach was not far to walk. Ow er was very responsive we had the bathroom door that came off and they responded quickly to have that repaired and super nice owners! Thanks for the stay if we come back we will stay again! Thanks again!
Dawn S.
June 2024

The property was perfect to relax and in an amazing location. The view was amazing.
Isabel P.
June 2024

Everything was wonderful. The Condo is exactly what you see in the photos. Close to lots of beaches and restaurants. Clean property and great security. Will be back.
Laura W.
June 2024

Great location. Easy drive to many restaurants and beaches. Great place to watch large turtles all day. Very clean condo with a fantastic air conditioner in the bedroom. And, a washer and dryer! Beach towels and beach chairs provided.
John W.
June 2024

Love this location and this room did not disappoint. It’s one of the best and biggest rooms privately owned in this resort. Room came with everything you could need to feel at home away from home with extras. There were beach chairs, boogie boards and beach toys on the patio. 2 tvs! Comfy pull out bed as well to match the comfy master bed.
Dustin F.
June 2024

The property was very clean and had everything we needed and then some! We LOVED having the beach chairs, umbrella, and snorkel gear for our convenience. The unit has an amazing view of the beach and sunset! Close to Kaanapali Beach and Napili Beach and other great stores/restaurants, so the location was also a huge plus! Owner was very responsive and super helpful with any questions or requests we had. Will come back one day!
Amelia P.
June 2024

Right on the ocean watching sail boats and turtles from lanai. Unobstructed. Very comfortable and well appointed unit plus great information from our host. Mahalo
Christine R.
June 2024

This was a great rental. Beautiful views, perfect location, had everything anyone would need for a vacation!
John I.
June 2024

From start to finish this was an amazing stay. Check-in was quick and easy and the staff was very helpful. The condo itself has the most amazing view. My wife and I could have spent the entire day just sitting on the balcony looking out over the water. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Chris P.
June 2024

Beautiful view from the balcony. We were able to swim with the turtles from the private beach.
Stefan M.
June 2024

Nice. Parking was tight but ok
Thomas V.
June 2024

That view is worth a million words. Everything from start to finish was amazing. Close by to all amenities, grounds where kept beautiful and clean. That view of the sunset over the ocean every night was breathtaking. We really enjoyed our stay.
Sharon J.
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: Very happy, as always, with our stay a Kuleana. This time we had a repair that was needed in the bathroom -- which is rare, as this unit is well-maintained. It was dealt with quickly.
David N.
May 2024

The property was great, beautiful view, great pool, turtles right off shore. Awesome. The unit was fine, but there were only 4 bath towels, 4 hand towels and 3 washcloths. The washer was broken when we arrived. We had been notified that a repairperson was coming, so that was expected. Not expected was that the part for the washer was either incorrect or did not fix the problem. A new washer/dryer was ordered, but it was going to take a week. Since we only had 4 towels and the repairperson used them to mop up the mess while trying to fix the machine we had to use the laundry facilities on the property. You could not use your credit card to run the washer, you had to buy a laundry card and load amounts of money on that. It cost $10 to do 2 loads of wash. Then, when the new appliance came, the guy that installed it messed up the bathroom door, it would not close. Then, the door came off the track and nothing we did would make it stay. We had to prop it up like a privacy screen. Not good with 4 adults using the bathroom. (not to mention the door was like a bi-fold closet door with wood slats, not very private even when it did close) There were not enough lights in the living room, very dim. There were no tools or anything in the unit to try to fix anything yourself. There were dead (large) bugs behind the TV. None of this by itself would make me give a bad review, but all together, it was too much.
Kristi R.
May 2024

My husband and I loved our stay at this quaint condo nestled right on the ocean shore. We enjoyed laying a blanket out on the ground and watching the sun go down each day. Our favorite part is the extra large screen door that shows the ocean and lets you hear the waves without any little critters coming in.
Sarah C.
May 2024

The location of this condo is amazing. The condo was somewhat unclean upon our arrival with crumbs on the counter and the coffee pot was dirty. No extra toilet paper present in the bathroom however we did find extra packages under the bed the day before we left and had already purchased some. The bed was very comfortable and the owners were very responsive to some of the issues we ran into. Overall, good experience.
Ariel J.
May 2024

The views (evening sunsets) from the balcony are beautiful. The condo is clean and has everything needed for a comfortable stay, but the interior is a bit out-dated.
Tawny P.
May 2024

Overall the week was very nice at the condo. The house was nice but not very clean. But the they had everything you needed.
Christina W.
May 2024

Great location and garden. House is great for couple or small family.
Meby
May 2024

Can’t say enough good things about the host and the unit. Beautiful condo at a stunning location. Very clean and check-in and out was very easy and straight forward.
Caleb S.
May 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 stayed at the Kuleana in 2015 and had designated the resort as our retirement getaway. It was wonderful.
James m.
May 2024

Enjoyed ourselves. Beautiful view. Daughter had booked the vrbo for us…so was unaware that there wasn’t central air. The washer was not repaired before we left…communicated with Samantha that I was unable to wash anything before leaving…she understood. Debi and Samatha were both easy to work with.
Donna C.
May 2024

Truly a Paradise Found! Our favorite place on Maui is Kuleana unit #408 was outstanding. All the amenities you need for an inclusive stay. King bed, AC, ocean front, wave view from inside, and turtles directly below to view. We even saw whales this trip! This Resort is lovely and quiet. Full sized heated swimming pool and BBQ's right outside. We will come again!
Nancy & Bill W.
May 2024

Everything was as advertised and had a great view of the ocean and sunset.
Timothy C.
May 2024

There was plenty of space to enjoy on the grounds. The appliances worked very well. The privacy was okay. The proximity to every convenience was fabulous. We would stay again.
TERESA
April 2024

The Kuleana resort is amazing, grounds are immaculate, pool is very nice, staff is nice, the property management company was easy to deal with. There is a nice but small beach area where we saw turtles. Would recommend the resort. The unit was very dirty, needs some serious TLC, and the air conditioning was broken. Management company responded right away when we called about the air conditioning not working, but it needed to be replaced which couldn't be done during our stay. Make sure you confirm the air conditioner has been replaced before booking if air conditioning is important to you.
Nadine S.
April 2024

Condo is exactly as described in the advertisement. Millionaires view across the ocean. We saw Turtles and Whales breaching from our balcony. There is a small beautiful beach 2 minutes walk from the condo and we saw at least 20 sea turtles in the water. Back bedroom is a little noisy with traffic but my sister and I slept on the pull down sofa bed with the balcony doors open. We slept like logs and awoke to the sound of the ocean waves and birds singing. Like home from home. Only negative comments I could make is that none of the bed sheets were ironed (however they were very clean) and the condo is on the 3rd floor (so not suitable for disabled people). We will be back. Thank you for the stay.
ELISABETH W.
April 2024

The view is spectacular. We regularly saw sea turtles swimming in the water in front of the complex—from the lanai. A bit noisy when cars go by and you are in the bedroom—and be aware that this is a third floor condo, with no elevator. It was very well supplied with everything you would need—my daughter used the snorkel on the last day (8 minutes down the street is a lovely bay perfect for snorkeling—She saw at least 6 sea turtles.) It was wonderful.
Deborah
April 2024

We had a great time. Perfect location and facility.
Jorge
April 2024

Nice, clean and close to the ocean
Lisa M.
April 2024

Great location, quiet, fantastic views. Loved the balcony. Wished that the fan would have worked in the master bedroom. Pool was not busy. I would definitely return.
Melanie J.
April 2024

The property is well located with views onto the pool and ocean. Although it could use a few upgrades and the washing machine was not working, it is overall a comfortable, safe and convenient located condo. We enjoyed our stay.
Nancy m.
April 2024

We stayed at this property for a week to celebrate a 60th Birthday. We thought the property was beautiful. The description of the property was accurate and do give it 5 stars for that. The grounds are immaculate, and the community pool is very nice. The condo itself is very old and we knew that, and we would have gave 5 stars all around, but condo was not clean, mirrors and appliances and balcony doors looked like they had not been cleaned in quite awhile. The furniture is old and cushion covers need to be replaced or maybe atleast washed. We agree with the reviews about the stove, for some reason all the settings and markings are gone, so if you are not familiar with a electric glass top stove you could not use it. We did alot of exploring and enjoying the beautiful island, so did eat out for the most part so it was not a issue for us. The condo is right on the ocean, spectacular sunset views, but there is just a very small rocky beach. No beach is no problem though since there are so many other beaches to visit. Sorry cannot give this condo a all 5 star rating. I think it could be the best vacation rental with some much needed updating and cleaning. Eileen the host was very easy to communicate with in booking and answering questions before we arrived. Had a few concerns about the property and let Eileen know and hope she takes care of them, would make a big difference in our rating.
Robyn Tom D.
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: This unit on the complex has wonderful panoramic views with wildlife visible while relaxing on the lanai. The unit has all the amenities you would need on a vacation stay. Only negatives for us that could be easily solved were the sofa and the lanai are not super comfortable. If it was our place we would also have a TV in the bedroom even if it’s just able to get streaming channels.
A guest from Sherwood, OR
April 2024

This stay was just beautiful! The views of the ocean and the daily rainbows were breathtaking! The unit was small but perfect for 2-3 people. The condo was clean and had everything we needed for our weeks stay! My favorite part was sitting out on the rocks every day watching the turtles swim up to say hello. We would definitely book this stay again. It’s the perfect location!
Eva M.
April 2024

Me and my wife went to enjoy her birthday weekend. Loved the location and the stay! Very accommodating and would recommend for a couple.
Christopher E.
April 2024

Maui is a magical place, and this property was a perfect spot to stay to access all of what the island has to offer. Even though it is less central compared to Kihei, the drive was always opposite to traffic, so it was never a problem. The property itself had everything we needed, including beach chairs, towels, and boogie boards! The patio is a perfect place to post up for an afternoon beverage with whale watching, and the beach out front had all of the turtles to swim with. Overall, would highly recommend to stay here. Great value!
Ryan T.
April 2024

My husband and I stayed at Eileen’s beautiful condo for 2 weeks, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary ( 2 years late lol). The views from everywhere are unbeatable! We saw turtles and whales every day from the lanai, and an endangered Hawaiian monk seal beached herself for a nap on the small sandy area! The Kuleana is in a great location for all west Maui beaches and restaurants as well. We highly recommend the condo for all of your vacation needs!
Cindy M.
March 2024

We had a wonderful time! It is great being able to sit on the beach and watch the turtles. We saw whales breaching from the balcony! Debi was an excellent host and communicated quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Deanna
March 2024

Absolutely loved this property, everything that you need in the kitchen, the unit was spotless the grounds are meticulously maintained the bbq’s are cleaned every morning and was a great place to socialize in the evenings when grilling up dinner. Got to whales every day we were on the Lania. Would definitely recommend this listing
Paul W.
March 2024

They communicated well. It was near the pool.
Paul
March 2024


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